Great Neck Park District Oct. 11 column

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Join the fun at the Scarecrow Festival and take home your own scarecrow! (Photo courtesy of the Great Neck Park District)

Nature Program: Nature in the Neighborhood Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 A.M., join us at Creek Park (meet at the Great Neck Road entrance), for a refreshing stroll through this little-known retreat in Great Neck. Register now at www.gnparks.org or call (516) 482-0355. Children under age 16 not permitted to attend.

Harvest Festival Join us for our Annual Harvest Festival in the Village Green on Monday, Oct. 14, 11 A.M. – 3 P.M. Enjoy arts & crafts, musical entertainment, hayrides, petting zoo, pony rides and more. Admission free for Park District residents with park pass. Call (516) 487-GNPD for more info. Takes place rain or shine.

Weekend Film Pavarotti (2019) is playing at Great Neck House, Friday, Oct. 18 at 8 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 & 8 P.M. and Sunday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 P.M. This film is a look at the life and work of the opera legend Luciano Pavarotti. Rated PG; runs 1 hour 54 minutes. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

Magic of Amore Sunday, Oct. 20 at 3 P.M., join us at Great Neck House for a children’s interactive performance by the talented Magic of Amore. This is an exciting show that all ages will enjoy. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

Scarecrow Festival Create and take home your very own scarecrow at our Scarecrow Festival in the Village Green on Sunday, Oct. 20. Sign up for either the 10 A.M. or 12 P.M. time slot. Also, face painting, temporary tattoos and more. Fee is $25 per family.

Visit GNParks.org or call (516) 487-GNPD for more info.

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