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Light Rain Friday the 13th happenings at Old Bethpage Village
Summer rolls along some spooky antics that mark the superstitious day; the L.I. Philharmonic performs at Eisenhower Park
Family Fun
Spooky Friday
See what shenanigans happen on Friday the 13th when Old Bethpage Village Restoration celebrates an “1880 Friday the 13th.” The historic village will highlight superstitions and odd beliefs from 19th century Long Island, starting on that ominous Friday the 13th and ending on Sunday. Visitors can visit the “Jilted Bride” in the village church as they learn about wedding superstitions. Also stop to chat with the grave-digger about funeral customs and discover which of the village’s buildings are believed to be haunted; find water with a dowsing rod; attend demonstrations of phrenology (reading character from the shape of the head); and hear stories about Long Island legends.
Friday through Sunday, Aug. 13-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, $7 children 4-14 and seniors. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage. (516) 572-8400.
Long Island Philharmonic
Enjoy music under the stars when the Long Island Philharmonic presents a free concert at Eisenhower Park. Music Director David Stewart Wiley leads his orchestra in an “al fresco” performance of “Classics Around the World.” The orchestra brings all-time favorites to the stage, from Mozart’s “Overture to The Marriage of Figaro,” Bizet’s “March of the Toreadors” from Carmen, to Sousa’s “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” Concertgoers are urged to arrive early.
Friday, Aug. 13, 7:30 p.m. Eisenhower Park’s Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre, East Meadow (631) 271-8423 or www.liphilharmonic.org.
Seasonal Delights
Nature Walk
“Explore the Ruins” as you wander through Muttontown Preserve’s fields, trails and estate grounds during a guided tour with a naturalist. Examine the former estate’s fascinating history, including the ruins of a former estate once owned by King Zog of Albania and visit the remaining ruins on the property.
Sunday, Aug. 15, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enrollment is limited and registration is required. Bill Paterson Nature Center, Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich. (516) 571-8500.
