Happy weekend, Smithtown! In today’s happening-today edition: Storm repair funding, a dance party on the midway, and a Mets watch party with Ron Darling + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Regional waste challenges ahead: Ed Romaine and Stony Brook University will host the 2026 Environmental Symposium at Suffolk County Community College’s Brentwood Campus on June 23, addressing solid waste planning and other key issues -- get the event details.
A fresh park experience: Kings Park’s Justin Schwarz is turning Adventureland Saturdays into a dance party with Party on the Midway, launched May 30 and June 6, mixing music, trivia, games and live interaction -- read how the show works.
North Shore recovery efforts: New York announced $28.5 million to repair storm-damaged infrastructure, including Stony Brook and Smithtown dams, Asharoken’s sea wall, and low-lying Amityville Harbor roads. Funding targets recovery after 2024’s damage -- review the repair funding.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Trail time, anyone: Leave the errands on read and go wander Blydenburgh County Park, where shady forest loops, a real-deal playground, and pond views make it stupidly easy to log steps or drift in a rowboat while someone else guards the picnic snacks. Friendly reminder, fishing poles pair nicely with quiet mornings.
Fresh catch, Smithtown style: Whether you’re plotting a low-key date or just craving impeccably fresh rolls, H2O Seafood & Sushi nails the local, seasonal, sustainable thing with creative sushi, coastal plates, and steaks. If the weather behaves, grab a seat on the patio and pretend summer lasts forever.
Local fairway fix: Smithtown Landing Country Club is your low-stress way to sneak in real golf this week, with a public 18, the Par-3 “Learning Links,” and river views that make chunked wedges sting less. Book a tee time, bring a buddy, rediscover your swing.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🐾 Wildlife Wonders: Wonderfully Wild (Ages 2y-5y) @ Sweetbriar Nature Center | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Trade screen time for muddy boots at a wildlife romp for ages 2 to 5. An experienced educator wrangles hands-on play, stories, and crafts, so they meet critters while you log quality time with a little chaos. $25 covers one child and one adult.
🎨 King’s Park Day Craft and Street Fair @ Kings Park | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Main Street and the municipal lot turn into a backyard hangout with over 100 craft and gift vendors, food trucks, games, and rides. You’ll run into your kid’s teacher, your old soccer coach, and a churro. Some booths even come with cars, because Long Island.
⛳ Punch @ XGolf Commack | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Punch Band is back at X-Golf Commack, marrying live rock with your quest to finally fix that slice. Swing a club, sip a beer, and call it cross-training. Loud enough to feel alive, mellow enough to catch up, very Commack.
🧘 Summer Solstice Sound Bath @ The Long Island Museum (Stony Brook) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 PM – Longest day of the year calls for stretching on the museum lawn and letting crystal bowls, chimes, and gongs do the heavy lifting. It’s a sunset sound bath at The Long Island Museum, equal parts zen and picnic. Bring a blanket, and an overactive mind.
⚾ Ron Darling New York Mets Great @ Bull Smith's Tavern | Saturday (6/20) – Clear the couch and join a Mets watch party with Ron Darling, because yelling at the TV is better when a World Series champ nods along. Expect stories, smart baseball talk, and the kind of nostalgia that pairs well with a cold one.
👨 Father’s Day @ Schnitzels (Stony Brook) | Sunday (6/21) at 9:00 AM – Father’s Day calls for a giant pretzel, crispy schnitzel, and a cold German beer that forgives his lawn anecdotes. Schnitzels has brunch, lunch, dinner, and live music, so you feed the legend, linger awhile, and call it bonding.
🎸 Father's Day Live Music @ Garden Grill | Sunday (6/21) at 4:30 PM – Father's Day is getting an upgrade in Smithtown with dinner, drinks, and the Steve Ronsen Duo turning the afternoon into Dad’s soundtrack. Bring the father figure who insists he’s not hungry, then watch him order steak, smile, and stay for one more song. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Smithtown report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 14 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northwest wind 5 to 12 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 83°F — Low: 66°F — Precip: 5%
Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 80 in the afternoon. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis beautifully maintained Brookfield Colonial in the Commack School District offers 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a flexible layout built for easy everyday living. The showpiece kitchen brings soaring ceilings, granite island, and abundant cabinetry, while two primary suites add rare versatility. Outside, a heated gunite pool and private, landscaped backyard create a true retreat.
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