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May Calendar of Events on Long Island

- Where to Go and What to Do in May

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Saturday, May 26 and Saturdays, June 2 and 9, and Sunday, June 3

What: Goldilocks - Is That You?. This delightful musical is a retelling of the story of GOldilocks tells of her encounters with three show-biz bears and the villainous Billy de Goat Gruff.
Where: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street , Port Jefferson, NY.
When: Saturdays at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m.
Cost: See the Theatre Three website for prices.
More Info: Please visit Theatre Three.

Saturday, May 26, Sunday May 27 and SMonday, May 28

What: Annual Mozart Festival. Family activities, a food court, and tours of the magnificent Gardens. Main stage concerts and more. Please bring your own chairs, blankets or whatever else you need to enjoy the gardens, the music and the sun. Please note that it is very sunny in the main field and there is little shade.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, NY.
When: The gardens are open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Cost: Access to the lawn is $10 for adults; $8 for senior citizens; $5 for students aged 7 through 17. 6 years of age and under are admitted FREE. Tickets can only be purchased at the gate on both days of the festival. Tickets can be purchased online and at the gate on both days of the festival. Tickets are to be purchased daily, and they will give you access to all the activities of that day, including concerts and the guided tours of the garden. Parking is free. Food is available for purchase, but you may bring your own picnic lunch.
More Info:Please go to Long Island Mozart Festival.

Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 26 and Sunday, May 27

What: The Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park. Watch from the ground as a variety of exciting aircraft soars through the skies above Jones Beach.
Where: Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh, NY.
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Get there VERY early to avoid the crowds and traffic. It's also suggested that you bring ear plugs because the planes do generate lots of noise.
Cost: Admission is FREE, but the standard park use fee of $10 per vehicle will be collected upon entry. There are also VIP tickets available.
More Info: Jones Beach Air Show Website.

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