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Saturday Sep. 13, 2025

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Long Island History Hunt

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8th Annual Scarecrow Contest at The Shoppes

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Pride in Port 2017 photo Sousa float
8:30 am – 4 pm

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Pride in PortPort Washington
Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Fest Flyer 2023 (1)
8:30 am – 5 pm

11th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival

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9 am – 2 pm

Arts in the Plaza

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10 am – 5 pm

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

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Jolly Roger Flag -Pic Only
11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

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Fantastic Family Fun-Filled Days at the Long Island Family Festival!
11 am – 10 pm

Long Island Family Festival 2025

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Noon – 5 pm

Draw Out! Community Arts Festival

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2 – 4 pm

Crafternoon for Kids

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Emma Clark LibrarySetauket
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