CLICK BELOW VIEW FULL EVENTS SECTION IN OUR DIGITAL BOOK VIEW EVENTS Top 12 Events Serving New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park, Bellerose, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and beyond. Search for topics of events you want to find. RESET SEARCH No results found Next 1 / 2 Next Home Now thru 1/1/26 BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND Friday-Sundays. Holiday lights, factory fun house, bounce rides and slide, train ride, Christmas movies, skating adventure, crafts, characters and more. 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville. 516-628-TOYS. Read More Purchase tickets Home 12/13 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY- WESTBURY HOUSE 6-8pm. Cookies, Crafts & Claus! Experience the magic of Christmas past with beautifully decorated rooms. Perfect for kids age 3-9. Scavenger hunt, crafts, winter holiday puppet show at 7pm, cookies & visit with Santa!… Read more Register online Home 12/13 & 12/14 FESTIVAL OF GAMES CRADLE OF AVIATION 10am-5pm. Holiday shopping & gaming event. Retro video games, toys, comics, collectibles and unique gaming experiences. Interactive workshops, board & table games, Pop culture merch, more! Tickets $15-$65. 516-572-4066.… Read more Buy tickets Home 12/16 SANTA PAWS AT CLARK BOTANIC 5-7pm- Enjoy doggie give-a-ways and photo with your dog and Santa. Tour the festive lights and decorations at the garden. The garden will remain open daily until 7pm from 12/13 until 12/31. 193 I.U. Willets Rd.,… Read more Home 12/20 THE NUTCRACKER- EGLEVSKY BALLET- TILLES 1 or 7pm & 12/21, 2pm. Featuring NYC Ballet principal dancers, Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle. A classic ballet with some new twists. Tickets $66.80-$99.45. LIU Post Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern… Read more Get tickets Home 12/20, 1/17 or 1/24 ARTMAKING AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Drop in from 12-3pm. Family Saturdays at the museum, get inspired by the art and objects on display in the galleries and then join at the Manes Art Education Center to explore different materials to create your own… Read more Get tickets Home Now thru 1/3 MAGIC OF LIGHTS JONES BEACH 5-10pm Sun-Th, until 11pm Fri/Sat. Drive through light experience. Ticket price per vehicle $34-$91 Two for Tuesday Special- drive through twice, pay once! Holiday village w/ice skating, smores over a fire pit,… Read more Get tickets Home 12/14 MENORAH LIGHTING IN NEW HYDE PARK 4:30pm. Hosted by Temple Tikvah and Lakeville Estates Civic Assn. Welcoming the first night of Chanukah, light the outdoor menorah, sing and enjoy hot chocolate. On the front lawn of Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Ave.,… Read more Home 12/13 &12/14 CHRISTMAS AT THE WESTBURY HOUSE 10am-4pm. Experience the magic of Christmas past with beautifully decorated rooms. Stroll through the gardens and enjoy warm cider, cookies and a visit from Santa! Admission $18 adults, $15 seniors & students, $8… Read more Get tickets Home 12/19 thru 12/23 & 12/26 thru 12/29 CANDLELIGHT EVENINGS AT OLD BETHPAGE 5-9:30pm. 19th century buildings lit by candlelight, 1866 decorated Christmas tree, holiday brass quartet and fiddle music, bonfire & hot apple cider, Civil War era Christmas songs, Contra-dancing, stories of Christmas… Read more Get tickets Home 12/20 HOLIDAY ON ICE-IN BETHPAGE 2pm. Special performance by TOB Ice Skating Students. Skate with Santa after the show and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Free admission. After the… Read more Get tickets Home 12/19 & 12/20 MESMERICA 360 PLANETARIUM SHOW 6, 7:15 or 8:30pm. From the visionary mind of James Hood, discover a seated, multi-sensory 360° experience unlike anything else. With surround-soundscapes and visuals that envelop you. Ages 6+/ Tickets start at $38.… Read more Buy tickets online

CLICK BELOW VIEW FULL EVENTS SECTION IN OUR DIGITAL BOOK Top 12 Events Serving New Hyde Park, Garden City Park, Floral Park, Bellerose, Mineola, Williston Park, East Williston, Carle Place and beyond. Search for topics of events you want to find. RESET SEARCH No results found VIEW EVENTS Next 1 / 2 Next Home Now thru 1/1/26 BAYVILLE WINTER WONDERLAND Friday-Sundays. Holiday lights, factory fun house, bounce rides and slide, train ride, Christmas movies, skating adventure, crafts, characters and more. 8 Bayville Ave., Bayville. 516-628-TOYS. Read More Purchase tickets Home 12/13 CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY- WESTBURY HOUSE 6-8pm. Cookies, Crafts & Claus! Experience the magic of Christmas past with beautifully decorated rooms. Perfect for kids age 3-9. Scavenger hunt, crafts, winter holiday puppet show at 7pm, cookies & visit with Santa!… Read more Register online Home 12/13 & 12/14 FESTIVAL OF GAMES CRADLE OF AVIATION 10am-5pm. Holiday shopping & gaming event. Retro video games, toys, comics, collectibles and unique gaming experiences. Interactive workshops, board & table games, Pop culture merch, more! Tickets $15-$65. 516-572-4066.… Read more Buy tickets Home 12/16 SANTA PAWS AT CLARK BOTANIC 5-7pm- Enjoy doggie give-a-ways and photo with your dog and Santa. Tour the festive lights and decorations at the garden. The garden will remain open daily until 7pm from 12/13 until 12/31. 193 I.U. Willets Rd.,… Read more Home 12/20 THE NUTCRACKER- EGLEVSKY BALLET- TILLES 1 or 7pm & 12/21, 2pm. Featuring NYC Ballet principal dancers, Miriam Miller and Tyler Angle. A classic ballet with some new twists. Tickets $66.80-$99.45. LIU Post Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern… Read more Get tickets Home 12/20, 1/17 or 1/24 ARTMAKING AT NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART Drop in from 12-3pm. Family Saturdays at the museum, get inspired by the art and objects on display in the galleries and then join at the Manes Art Education Center to explore different materials to create your own… Read more Get tickets Home Now thru 1/3 MAGIC OF LIGHTS JONES BEACH 5-10pm Sun-Th, until 11pm Fri/Sat. Drive through light experience. Ticket price per vehicle $34-$91 Two for Tuesday Special- drive through twice, pay once! Holiday village w/ice skating, smores over a fire pit,… Read more Get tickets Home 12/14 MENORAH LIGHTING IN NEW HYDE PARK 4:30pm. Hosted by Temple Tikvah and Lakeville Estates Civic Assn. Welcoming the first night of Chanukah, light the outdoor menorah, sing and enjoy hot chocolate. On the front lawn of Temple Tikvah, 3315 Hillside Ave.,… Read more Home 12/13 &12/14 CHRISTMAS AT THE WESTBURY HOUSE 10am-4pm. Experience the magic of Christmas past with beautifully decorated rooms. Stroll through the gardens and enjoy warm cider, cookies and a visit from Santa! Admission $18 adults, $15 seniors & students, $8… Read more Get tickets Home 12/19 thru 12/23 & 12/26 thru 12/29 CANDLELIGHT EVENINGS AT OLD BETHPAGE 5-9:30pm. 19th century buildings lit by candlelight, 1866 decorated Christmas tree, holiday brass quartet and fiddle music, bonfire & hot apple cider, Civil War era Christmas songs, Contra-dancing, stories of Christmas… Read more Get tickets Home 12/20 HOLIDAY ON ICE-IN BETHPAGE 2pm. Special performance by TOB Ice Skating Students. Skate with Santa after the show and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Ave., Bethpage. Free admission. After the… Read more Get tickets Home 12/19 & 12/20 MESMERICA 360 PLANETARIUM SHOW 6, 7:15 or 8:30pm. From the visionary mind of James Hood, discover a seated, multi-sensory 360° experience unlike anything else. With surround-soundscapes and visuals that envelop you. Ages 6+/ Tickets start at $38.… Read more Buy tickets online

Marketplace Publications: Bringing Buyers & Sellers Together For 34 Years. Local marketplace savings, contests, puzzles & more updated weekly. Serving your neighborhood for over 30 years in all things local. Welcome To Your Local MarketPlacePublications.com READ THIS WEEKS ISSUE SUBSCRIBE Local events & fun things to do Deals from local businesses Weekly contests, recipes, puzzles, and more. We are a locally owned and operated business, proud to serve our community while helping small businesses thrive. We promote local businesses by providing high-quality, affordable print and digital advertising services Local Events VIEW EVENTS Puzzles PLAY NOW Recipes VIEW RECIPES Contests Birthday Club This Week's Winning Birthday: June 2 The Gourmet Bake Shop WIN A GIFT CARD TO ENTER CONTEST Guess this local place in Nassau County Picture-It WIN A GIFT CARD TO Hand Rolled Bagels ENTER CONTEST Weekly Recipes View More Shrimp Risotto View Recipe Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey View Recipe Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato View Recipe Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Bacon Cheeseburger Popcorn View Recipe Spiced Pumpkin Bars View Recipe

Find Marketplace Publications’ recipes for every occasion! Discover easy family meals, budget-friendly dinners, holiday favorites, and community cooking inspiration. Weekly Recipes Shrimp Risotto View Recipe Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey View Recipe Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato View Recipe Pumpkin Soup View Recipe Bacon Cheeseburger Popcorn View Recipe Spiced Pumpkin Bars View Recipe View More

< Back Santa Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter at room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp vanilla extract 1 large egg, at room temperature 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp natural red food coloring mini chocolate chips mini red chocolate-coated candies Frosting: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, at room temperature 4 oz cream cheese, at room temp 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350 F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until combined. Add flour and salt; mix until dough begins to form ball. Remove 1 cup dough and set aside. Add red food coloring to remaining dough. From red cookie dough, make one 1-inch ball and five 1/2-inch balls. From plain cookie dough, make one 3/4-inch ball and five 1/4-inch balls. On prepared baking sheet, place red 1-inch ball and gently flatten until 1/2-inch thick. Attach four red 1/2-inch balls for arms and legs. Attach plain 3/4-inch ball for head and gently flatten until 1/2-inch thick. Attach plain 1/4-inch balls for hands and feet. Shape remaining red 1/2-inch ball into triangle for hat and attach. Repeat with remaining dough, arranging cookies 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Add chocolate candies for eyes and buttons. Bake 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden. To make frosting: In medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and powdered sugar; mix until combined. To decorate: Place half of frosting in piping bag with small tip to line Santa’s arms and legs. Place other half in second piping bag with small star tip to add Santa’s beard, hat and hands. Put small dot of icing between eyes and beard and place red mini chocolate-coated candy on face for nose. To find more recipes, visit MapleHill.com Previous Next

< Back Shrimp Risotto 1 lb Wild Caught Texas Shrimp 2 cups arborio rice 1 tsp paprika salt pepper 8 cups broth 2 tbsp butter 1 white onion 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 cup grated Parmesan Italian parsley, for garnish Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Rinse, pat dry and set aside. Heat oven to 375 F. Season shrimp with paprika, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil then toss to combine. Lay shrimp in single layer on baking sheet and refrigerate. Heat medium saucepan over medium-low heat and add broth. In separate deep, heavy-bottom pot, melt butter. Chop onion and garlic then add to pot and cook until soft and browning. Add arborio rice and stir to incorporate. Cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring, until alcohol smell evaporates. Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring consistently. Do not add another ladle until liquid from previous ladle is mostly soaked up by rice. Risotto has finished cooking when rice is chewy with consistency of thick oatmeal. Roast shrimp until cooked through. Remove risotto from heat and stir in grated Parmesan and chopped parsley. Scoop into bowls and lay roasted shrimp on top. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve. For cooking tips and fresh seafood recipes, visit WildCaughtTXShrimp.com. Previous Next

Enter Marketplace Publications contests and giveaways! Join the fun with community sweepstakes, family-friendly challenges, and chances to win exciting prizes. Contests Birthday Club This Week's Winning Birthday: June 2 Hand Rolled Bagels WIN A GIFT CARD TO If you have the birthday above, fill out the form. Check our website to see if you are a winner from a previous week. The winner will also be notified by telephone, and your photo will be posted on social media. The answer must be received by the following Tuesday at 1 pm. Guess this local place in Nassau County Picture-It WIN A GIFT CARD TO Hand Rolled Bagels

< Back Bacon Cheeseburger Popcorn 1 tsp mustard powder 3/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 6 slices bacon, diced 4 oz ground beef 1 tbsp olive or avacado oil 1/3 cup popcorn kernels (unpopped) 3 tbsp cheese powder 1 tbsp dill pickle powder 1 green onion, thinly sliced In small bowl, whisk mustard powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Set aside. In large skillet over medium-low heat, cook bacon and ground beef 8-10 minutes, or until fat renders and mixture is golden brown and crispy. Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat. In large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over high heat, combine vegetable oil and reserved bacon fat. Add popcorn kernels; stir to coat then spread in even layer. Cover with lid. Shaking saucepan, cook 2-4 minutes, or until popcorn starts to pop, then shake less frequently, at about 2-second intervals, until popping sounds have almost stopped. Remove from heat. Safely open lid. Transfer half the popcorn to large bowl and toss with cheese powder. Toss popcorn in saucepan with dill pickle powder; transfer to large bowl of cheese popcorn. Add bacon mixture and reserved seasoning; toss to combine. Garnish with green onion. Tips: For beefy flavor, sprinkle popped popcorn with 1/4 teaspoon beef bouillon powder or steak spice, if desired. For extra-cheesy popcorn, sprinkle popped popcorn with 1/2 cup shredded mild or sharp cheddar cheese. Recipe courtesy of The Popcorn Board Previous Next

< Back Loaded Philly Cheesesteak Baked Potato 4 large russet potatoes, washed 1 cup sour cream 1-2 tbsp whole milk 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided 1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1/2 small yellow onion, thinly sliced kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 lb fresh shaved sirloin steak 2 cups shredded provolone cheese Preheat oven to 425 F and line baking sheet with aluminum foil. Prick potatoes all over with fork. Bake until potatoes are tender and fork inserted easily comes out, 45 minutes-1 hour. Split tops of potatoes open with knife and fluff potato flesh with fork. Set aside. In small bowl, combine sour cream and milk, adding more milk as needed, until sour cream is pourable. Set aside. In large skillet or on griddle over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon butter. Add peppers and onions; cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to plate and set aside. Clean skillet then melt remaining butter. Add steak and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Return vegetables to skillet and toss to combine. Evenly top each potato with 1 tablespoon butter, steak mixture and cheese. Transfer to oven and bake until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes. Drizzle with sour cream and serve. Recipe courtesy of Real California Milk Previous Next

< Back Whipped Ricotta Toast with Prosciutto di Parma and Hot Honey 3 large slices thick-cut sourdough bread 1 container (16 oz) whole milk ricotta cheese salt, to taste pepper, to taste hot honey 6 slices (3 oz) Prosciutto di Parma In toaster oven, toast bread to desired doneness. Set aside. In large bowl, with electric mixer, beat ricotta until whipped and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon ricotta onto each toast evenly. Drizzle each with hot honey, as desired. Top each with two slices prosciutto. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley or chives. distinctlydeliciouslyeuropean.eu Previous Next

< Back Spiced Pumpkin Bars 2 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 4 eggs 15 oz can of pumpkin 1 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup cooking oil 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar (sifted) Pecan Halves (optional) In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl beat together eggs, pumpkin, sugar, and oil on medium speed. Add the flour mixture; beat until well combined. If desired, stir in chopped pecans. Spread batter into an ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350° F oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. In a medium mixing bowl beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Frost pumpkin bars. If desired, top with pecan halves. Cut into squares. Store, covered, in refrigerator up to 3 days. Recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Previous Next