Great Neck Park District Oct. 4 column

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Join us for the annual Harvest Festival in the Village Green (Photo courtesy of the Great Neck Park District)

Stepping Stones Lighthouse 5K Run The third annual Stepping Stones Lighthouse 5K Run fundraiser is on Sunday, Oct. 6, 9 A.M., at Steppingstone Park. Help restore the historic lighthouse (built in 1877) and save it from further decay. Contribute by donating or participating in the 5K Run event. The fee is $25 until 5 P.M. on Oct. 4; $30 on race day (cash only on race day). Register at https://eventpowerli.com/stepping_stone_5k/

Sunday @ 3: Blue Hearts Duo Sunday, Oct. 6 at 3 P.M., join us at Great Neck House for a performance by George Tuzzeo, keyboardist from “Jay and the Americans” and Leiza Michaels. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

Weekend Film The Biggest Little Farm (2018) is playing at Great Neck House, Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 P.M., Saturday, Oct. 5 at 5 & 8 P.M. and Sunday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 P.M. Documentarian John Chester and his wife Molly work to develop a sustainable farm on 200 acres outside of Los Angeles. Rated PG; runs 1 hour 31 minutes. Admission to Great Neck House requires a park pass.

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 on our website 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.

Scarecrow Festival Register now for our Scarecrow Festival in the Village Green on Sunday, Oct. 20. Sign up for either the 10 A.M. or 12 P.M. time slots to build and take home your own scarecrow. 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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