Fall Festival, Parade Draw Crowds Downtown

 The Long Island Fall Festival in Heckscher Park drew thousands while others came to watch marchers in the Columbus Day parade on Main Street on Sunday. The festival, sponsored by the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, wraps up Monday, with vendors, food, entertainment and Read More …

Fall Festival to Feature Art/Fashion Show

Several organizations are working to put on a fashion and art show during the Long Island Fall Festival next week. The program, Another Face of Beauty: A Fashion and Art Show, will have models from John’s Crazy Socks,  Special Olympics New York, The Viscardi Center, the Spirit Read More …

LI Fall Festival to Include Museum Multimedia Display

The Heckscher Museum will show a multimedia display of art, light, and sound on its facade during the 29th annual Long Island Fall Festival, adding a new feature to the long-running weekend festival that brings thousands of people to Huntington. Opening Oct. 6, and running Read More …

2022: Dogs (And a Few Other Favorites) in the News

Dogs and other animals were our near-constant companion at festivals, parades and other events around Huntington this year. But some other animals also made appearances, winning friends, for the most part, and drawing the attention of kids and adults alike. It wasn’t all fun or Read More …

Meatball-Eating Contest Declares a Winner

 A dozen hardy souls competed Sunday in a meatball-eating contest emceed by former Huntington Town Supervisor Chad Lupinacci at the Long Island Fall Festival. With some wearing napkins at their throats, they sat together at a long table in front of a bandstand, stuffing Read More …

Crowds Pack LI Fall Festival for Rides, Food

The Long Island Fall Festival was in full swing Saturday, with many food vendors drawing long lines as people strolled the perimeter of Heckscher Park or took their children on carnival rides. Prime Avenue attracted a handful of politicians, while more are expected Sunday. Vendors, Read More …

Zeldin Drops By Fall Festival at Heckscher

Republican gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin dropped by the Long Island Fall Festival Saturday, greeting an enthusiastic crowd of supporters, some of whom addressed him as Governor, while others urged him to “save our state.” He walked along Prime Avenue, which was lined by festival booths, Read More …

Fall Festival to Kick Off Long Holiday Weekend

The Long Island Fall Festival gets underway at Heckscher Park Friday evening, with a schedule jam-packed with musical performances, carnival rides, a mix of entertainment such as magic acts, a meatball-eating contest, and vendors marketing something for everyone. A large turnout is expected, with bright, Read More …

LI Fall Festival, Columbus Parade Set for Weekend

The Long Island Fall Festival and a parade will fill the long holiday day weekend, beginning Friday night. Food choices at the Heckscher festival include vendors ranging from All American Wonton, Pickle Me Pete and Bacon You Crazy and a score of others will be Read More …

Happening This Week: Color Run, Police Forums

Monday: The Long Island Fall Festival wraps up Monday at Heckscher Park. The festival, which began Friday, features music, food and entertainment. It opens at 9 a.m. and runs until 5 pm. The SCPD Second Precinct will host a meeting and roundtable discussion with faith Read More …

Street Closings for Parades, LI Fall Festival

The following streets will be closed over the next few days for homecoming and Columbus Day parades, as well as the Long Island Fall Festival, the Town of Huntington said. Saturday: Huntington High School Homecoming Parade: The following roads will be closed on Saturday from Read More …

Fall Festival Returns as Columbus Day Festivities Get Underway

Huntington’s celebration of Columbus Day kicks off Thursday with a flag raising and laying of a wreath at the Christopher Columbus statue on Main Street. The celebration is the start of the long state holiday weekend, as the Long Island Fall Festival returns after a Read More …