Tens of thousands of local folks thronged Bedford Avenue and its environs last Saturday and Sunday for the annual Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce. At this year's fair -- touted as Nassau County's largest -- there was a little something for everyone, from carnival rides to crafts to live marshal-arts demonstrations to pony rides, a petting zoo and any number of expos, from crafts to sports. Additionally, there was entertainment at the Town of Hempstead Showmobile throughout the weekend. And in the middle of it all, the Bellmore Herald had booth, staffed by Bellmore Herald Accountant Executive Ilene Dixel, Senior Editor Scott Brinton, and reporters Nancy Hiler and Sari Zeidler. more

The 23rd annual Bellmore Family Street Festival, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores, was originally scheduled for Oct. 17-18, but had to be rescheduled because of the threat of rain. The fair, touted as Nassau County's largest family festival, is now set for this weekend, Oct. 24-25. With this year's theme, "Sweet Dreams: Filled with Spice and Everything Nice," the festival will take place 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station and along Bedford Avenue, with carnival rides every evening. more

The Artists in Partnership presents the 2nd annual Social Cinema Festival, at the Long Beach Library from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The theme of this year’s festival is “Reel Fears: What’s So Scary … more

It’s the time of year to savor being outdoors in the crisp autumn air, as the leaves begin to change color. The weekends are chock full of festivals that celebrate the best of the season. You don’t have to go far this weekend to find something to enjoy, besides the pumpkin picking. more

The Artists in Partnership presents the 2nd annual Social Cinema Festival, at the Long Beach Library from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. The theme of this year’s festival is “Reel Fears: What’s So Scary About Differences.” more

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Bellmore Family Street Festival, sponsored by the Bellmore Chamber of Commerce, has been postponed, and has been rescheduled for the weekend of Oct. 24-25. more

Rain postponed the Rockville Centre Lions Club annual Duck Race and Family Fall Festival from Saturday to Sunday, but it turned out for the best. more

The nation’s crafts artists – including some of the best from our area – display their talents at the annual Craft As Art Festival at Nassau County Museum of Art this weekend. It’s more than an “arts and crafts” show, the artisans participating in this showcase demonstrates that, in their hands, crafts can be considered an art form. more

Molloy College Film Festival will present a free series of films, open to the public, on the theme of mental illness with screenings on three dates, each at 5 p.m. First film is on Oct. 1. more

Mill Neck Family’s Fall Harvest Festival annually brings the best of the autumn season to Long Island. This year’s Festival is held on Oct. 10-11 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Located on the grounds of a … more