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An End of Summer To Do List

Some inexpensive things to do in and around our local villages.

What are you plans for tonight and this weekend? Looking for something new to try before the summer is over? Patch has compiled some suggestions.

On Thursdays in Lynbrook, take a stroll through the village and grab a bite to eat at one of the many eateries on Atlantic Avenue. Next, check out the “” behind the stores every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. during the summer. Bring your family, bring some friends. After the car show, how about a movie at the ? After that, why not stop off at  for some ice cream?

In Rockville Centre, every day of the summer through Aug. 31, kids can bowl free at  from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. After a game, grab a bite to eat — there's so many choices in the village! Then you can check out a movie at the . Arrange a babysitter for rest of the night and head on over to to see their newly-opened rooftop bar, Rooftop 32.

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In Long Beach, tonight and every Thursday at Neptune Boulevard Beach is the . This week it's featuring FOG. Bring a chair or blanket; it starts at 8 p.m. Maybe pack up the family after dinner and take a stroll down the boardwalk, it's good exercise and it's not crowded at night. On Sundays, check out the Arts in the Plaza at  from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walk around and observe all the talented artists and their work, maybe even buy a piece.

In Cedarhurst on Tuesday nights, there's concerts under the Gazebo in the . Pre-shows start at 7 p.m. and the concert begins at 8 p.m. On Tuesday, Aug. 15, watch  “Songs in the Key of Simcha” by Gary Wallin Orchestra, with a pre-show of Tony Corraco, the Ultimate Magician. This is also a block away from the shopping district, so stop there first and pick up a pizza or some sandwiches. After the show, how about some ? If you don’t feel like a concert or you're looking for something different to try this weekend, how about the ? It's lots of fun and there's also a mini-golf course, so the whole family can join in the fun.

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In West Hempstead, how about going to a? Tonight from 5 – 9 p.m. at , there will be gifts and raffles, burger specials, iced coffee, ice cream, massages, children’s activities and hot dinner specials. In Malverne, watch a movie at the , and then right around the corner, stop in and have some fun bowling at . Right down the block is  — a great place to grab a bite to eat before or after your activities.

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