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Hello Smithtown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Goat yoga, a colonial-themed oyster jamboree, and battle of the books + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Celebration on the waterfront: Port Jefferson will spotlight Suffolk’s aquaculture at a colonial-themed Jamboree and Frolic, with a plane flyover, the 125-foot Liberty Clipper replica, oyster growers, and a beer and wine garden -- read the full story.
A wellness weekend awaits: Hamptons Sweat Fest will bring fitness classes and wellness activities to East Hampton, Sag Harbor, Bridgehampton, and Montauk August 7 to 9, benefiting integrative cancer research. Tickets $100, VIP $250 -- see what’s included.
Market momentum stays strong: East End home prices climbed in Q2 even as sales eased, with Hamptons median up 24.5 percent to $2.35 million and luxury deals tripled year over year -- check the latest price surge.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Dial in your swing: Heartland Golf Park packs a driving range with an automatic tee-up system, a 9-hole par-3 that mirrors Pebble Beach’s 7th, Augusta’s 12th, and Sawgrass’s island 17th, plus a mini golf mountain for off-duty fun. Easy pick for a quick swing session this week, and the only golf park on Long Island with automatic tee-up.
Brows that behave: Whether your arches need a reset or you want color that actually lasts, Blushed Studios specializes in soft, natural cosmetic tattoos like Powder or Nano Brows, Lip Blush, and subtle permanent eyeliner, with symmetry-obsessed brow mapping and tailored shades. If you're not ready to commit, their shaping and tinting keep things polished.
Unleash some color: Got creative energy to burn? The Art Monster Studio turns it into murals, graffiti-inspired pieces, and whatever else your crew dreams up, with all-ages classes, parties, and community art jams that feel more like hanging with an artist friend than going to class.
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked. *See your options →
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐐 Goat Yoga @ Smithtown Historical Society | Thursday (8/6) – Think your downward dog could use more bleating? Spend 45 minutes flowing with friendly goats, then 15 for photos and a romp on the beautiful Smithtown grounds with Steppin’ Out Ponies and Petting Zoo, because we’ve decided farm-to-mat is the new wellness.
📚 Battle of the Books @ The Smithtown Library (Commack) | Friday (8/7) at 3:30 PM – If you want to see young readers compete without a screen in sight, the county’s Battle of the Books delivers. Think March Madness for bookworms. Library teams trade quotes, plots, and quick recall at the Hyatt Regency, and you get bragging rights for your branch.
👨 Family Fun Events @ Stony Brook Village Center | Saturday (8/8) at 1:30 AM – Nothing beats free family entertainment you don't have to plan. Pop-Up Saturdays return to Stony Brook Village’s Inner Court, by Crazy Beans and the Waterfall Garden, with animals, magic, art, and more. Bring the kids, grandkids, or your inner child, then linger for coffee.
🎭 Disney's Moana Jr @ Smithtown Performing Arts Center | Saturday (8/8) at 2:00 PM – If your living room has hosted How Far I’ll Go on repeat, treat the crew to Disney’s Moana Jr at the Smithtown Center. Local kids bring the island adventure, big voices, and plenty of heart. Bonus: cool AC, seats, and parent, grandparent, or cool-aunt points.
👯 2026 Kickline Camp @ Smithtown High School West | Monday (8/10) at 4:30 PM – Smithtown’s got a kickline camp for dancers who want clean lines, sharper turns, and kicks that don’t negotiate with gravity. Expect drills, technique tune-ups, and performance polish, all without Midtown chaos. Early birds save $25, which you can spend on ice packs and coffee.
🎹 Michael’s Down Right Perfect @ The Cutting Edge Hair Design (Commack) | Sunday (8/23) at 10:00 AM – Skip the Sunday to-do list and drop by this 7th annual neighborhood fundraiser supporting the National Down Syndrome Society. Think $21 blowouts, raffle baskets, food, and family-friendly chaos, with 100% of proceeds doing real good while your hair, and conscience, look fantastic.
🧺 Picnic @ Hoyt Farm Town Park (Commack) | Saturday (9/19) at 12:00 PM – Hoyt Farms picnic in Commack, with a pavilion permit to keep us dry and out of the squinting sun, is very much our speed. Black and gold balloons mark Area H, basically breadcrumb couture. Pack your own lunch, the only tab you’ll see.
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07 — Smithtown report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 72°F — Precip: 17%
A slight chance of rain showers between noon and 2pm. Partly sunny. High near 82, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. East wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow — High: 86°F — Low: 74°F — Precip: 11%
Mostly sunny. High near 86, with temperatures falling to around 83 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 5 to 13 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. This house is wildThis meticulously maintained Colonial in the Commack school district blends classic charm with smart expansion for extra room to gather and relax. Hardwood floors, a cozy fireplace, Andersen windows, recessed lighting, and a sun-filled skylight add polished warmth inside. Outside, a saltwater in-ground pool, double-wide driveway, and three sheds make this backyard stand out.
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