Nearby Halloween Happenings & Beyond

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Valley Stream

Valley Stream Haunted Firehouse
Weekends in October
Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. Friday/Saturday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Sundays
100 Brooklyn Avenue
For info:  (516) 561-1777


Inc. Village of Valley Stream Pumpkin Painting Contest
Saturday, October 20th (Rain date October 27th)
Location: Hendrickson Park @ The Mini-Golf Course
Pumpkin Painting Contest
Ages 5 - 8 @ 10:30 a.m.
Ages 9 - 12 @ 11:30 a.m.
Call for reservation: (516) 872-6003 or 256-0468

Inc. Village of Valley Stream Costume Contest
Saturday, October 20th (Rain date October 27th)
Location: Hendrickson Park @ The Mini-Golf Tent
Ages 3 & Under - 1:30 p.m. 
Ages 4 - 6 - 2:00 p.m.
Ages 7+ - 2:30 p.m.
Categories of competition: Storybook, Most Original, and Funniest

Valley Stream Junior/Senior North High School Halloween Happening
Friday, October 26th
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
730 Herman Avenue - Franklin Square (Cafeteria)
Free Admission - Games/Activities/Refreshments
Students 12 years and younger must come with an adult
Come in costume!

Mall-O-Ween @ Green Acres Mall
October 27th
Time: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Costume Contest

Registration 11am-12pm

Judging 12pm-1:30 pm

Prizes Awarded 1:45pm

DJ, Dancing and Games, Pumpkin Decorating Contest, Face Painting, Temporary Tattoos, Balloon Artist, Pretzel Making and more.

Jack O'Lanterns Ablaze
Saturday, October 27th
Jack O'Lanterns Ablaze begins at 7 p.m.
Hendrickson Park Gazebo (adjacent to Community Center)
Bring your carved pumpkin for display
Judging categories: scariest, funniest, Most original

Valley Stream Historical Society
Date: Sunday, October 28th
Pagan-Fletcher Restoration
143 Hendrickson Avenue
Kids costume contest 
Time: 3 p.m.
Donations accepted
For info:  (516) 825-7157

Village of Valley Stream Halloween Fun
Wednesday, October 31st
Time: 4:30 p.m. (30 minute intervals)
Hendrickson Park Community Center
Hayrides, children's activities and refreshments begin at 4:30 p.m.
To register: (516) 872-6003

Nearby Villages

Halloween Mural Painting Contest - Rockville Centre Rec 
October 20th
Time: 11 a.m.
Grades 4 - 8

Halloween Havoc - Lynbrook 
Atlantic Avenue
October 28th (Rain Date October 29th @ Greis Park)
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free

Ragamuffin Parade & Party
Rockville Centre Recreation Centre
October 28th
Time: Parade @ 2 p.m., Party @ 3 p.m.
Cost: $8.00/family (party)
No parade if it rains


Spooky Fest @ Tanglewood Preserve - Rockville Centre
October 19 - 21 & 26 - 28
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10/kid  $5/adult

Franklin Square Horror
Halloween Night Only (Super Scary!)
Time: 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
1148 Norbay Street, Franklin Square

Queens County Farm
The Farm's Haunted House is open Friday - Sunday
Time: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
It's alot of scare for just $4/person

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Elmont Cardinal "Fun-Day" 2012

Vendor space available.  Please call Simone Robinson-Ross for details.

Danse Xpressions to Perform Hip Hop & More @ Community Fest

Rockaway Avenue will be shaking and moving to hip hop, tap, and ballet this weekend as approximately 20 students from the community represent Danse Xpressions, LLC during the Valley Stream Community Festival.  The dance company hits the Children's Area at 12:30 p.m. on Rockaway Avenue between Merrick and Lincoln Avenue in Valley Stream.

Danse Xpressions, LLC is a family-owned and family-operated dancing school that was established in 1996. The mission of the dancing school is to reach out to the neighborhood by getting them involved in a safe, entertaining, and productive activity. The program teaches dance, with a professional touch, and emphasizes discipline, self-esteem, and team performances. We offer classes in Ballet, Pointe, Modern, Tap, Jazz/Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean, Gymnastics, and African Drum Lessons.

Previous Articles on ValleyStreamMom.com
Danse Xpressions Presents "The Wiz" Today
Danse Xpressions Summer Camp

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Expos, Dog Parks, Greening Valley Stream, and Imagination Movers

Before my gas tank runs empty, I need to unload a few events on you coming up FAST this weekend.  The event of the season for moms/parents is going down at the New York Science Museum on Saturday from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.  After you leave the opening ceremony for the new Valley Stream Dog Park which happens at 11 a.m., you may want to pay a visit to our friends Queens Mamas who have worked diligently at presenting such an awesome event.

Can't make it to the NYSCI? Pay a visit to Home Depot instead for a "Clean, Green, and Valley Stream" Community event you won't want to miss.  From 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. you find anything from a kid's workshop, raffles, bouncy house, cotton candy, balloon animals, pinatas, live animals, Zumba dancing, live music, sports clinic and much more.

It's Cinco De Mayo this weekend and I haven't heard of any celebrations happening in the community.  If you know of one, please let me know.  In the meantime, here are some Awesome Margarita recipes from FoodieCityMom.com that I just might try after the kiddies are fast asleep of course.  A little historical tidbit, Cinco De Mayo should not be confused with Mexico's Independence Day but the victory of the Mexican militia over the French Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.  Yeah, I didn't know either.

On Sunday, May 6th, the Rockville Centre Recreation Center is hosting a Children's Marketplace from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. where you can find oodles and oodles of gently used baby items.  Strollers, high chairs, play things, shoes and toys will fill the center. I'm on the fence about becoming a vendor.  Well, I'm off the fence now and won't be a vendor but still may attend.  I do have tons of stuff to donate but I also know that House of Hope is looking for clothing for toddlers.  I may drop a few bags off with them knowing that my children's old clothing will go to a child in need.  It's your decision of course on what to do with your items. 

The Imagination Movers are rockin' out in Westbury this Sunday to the tune of $85/ticket for orchestra. Isn't the television show cancelled?  Well, without reading too much into it, looks like these guys were a band BEFORE the Disney deal and remained a band afterwards.  Good for them.  My daughter loved the opening and closing songs to the show!  Turn around, turn around, turn around....

Check back for updates this weekend.  Gotta run to my son's Mother's Day Tea now.  Camera. Check.  Tissue. Check.  I'm going to be a mess. 

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Spring Fashion, Princesses, and Joey Bonsai

Before I start my action packed day, I wanted to let you know about a few events coming up.  First thing this morning, I received an email from the Theatre at Westbury. Look for Snow White on July 24th, Beauty and the Beast on July 17th, and Cinderella on August 7th.  Looks like they have the three major princesses covered for the summer.  I'm not sure which one I'll try to see.  I truly hope the performances are Broadway quality.

Mark your calendar for this weekend when the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will host "From Sea to Shining Sea: Iditarod Stories @ 2 p.m. for grades K-6 with a parent/caregiver.  Tickets are required. 

Mocha Moms is hosting a Spring Renew YOU Fashion Show & Beauty Fundraiser at the American Legion here in Valley Stream.  Tickets are available online or at the door for $10 (members) and $15 (non-members).  The event will feature a runway fashion show, fashion tips, make up and image consulting, raffles, and much more.  This is kid-free zone so find a sitter!

Home Depot will host the "Clean, Green, and Valley Stream" Community event on Saturday, May 5th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.  I'll try to get my hands on an official flyer to post but you can expect a kid's workshop, raffles, bouncy house, cotton candy, balloon animals, pinatas, live animals, Zumba dancing, live music, sports clinic and much more.   Oh, and they say that Joey Bonsai will be back by popular demand.  I have no idea who Joey is but if he's the guy who sits at the front of the store with a pair of shears and a plant, I'm in.  He seems pretty knowledgeable.  If this is the guy, I asked him if Ivy will grow in shaded areas.  He said, "Ivy will grow in your living room floor if you water it!"  Heeelarious!


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