Upcoming Events with the Parks & Recreation DepartmentThe Town of Brookhaven's Department of Parks, Recreation & Sports and Cultural Resources offers a series of weekly programs and classes at our various recreation centers.
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Holiday SpectacularAn indoor, walk-through show. Enjoy festive lighted displays for the holidays.DECEMBER 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16 FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 5:00PM - 9:00PM SUNDAYS 5:00PM - 8:00PM $6.00 per person/children 3 and under free Holtsville Ecology Site, 249 Buckley Rd., Holtsville, NY 11742 Call 631-758-9664 for more information.
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Menorah LightingJoin us at our annual lighting of the Menorah and enjoy entertainment, hot latkes and doughnuts. MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2018 6:00PM - 7:00PM 1 Independence Hill, Farmingville, NY 11738 Call 631-451-6100 for more information.
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Holiday Fun at CentereachJoin us for a festive morning of gingerbread house decorating and a meet and greet with a surprise costume character. Milk and cookies will be served. Ages 5 - 10. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018 10:00AM - 11:30AM 286 Hawkins Road, Centereach, NY 11720 $15.00 per child Call 631-451-6112 to register.
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Kids Night Out at Blue Point Recreation CenterLast minute shopping? We've got you covered. Drop your kids off and leave the rest to us! Pizza and juice will be served. There will also be crafts, games, movies, a visit from a surprise costumed character and more! Ages 5 to 8 years old. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2018 6:00PM - 8:00PM 39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715 $10.00 per child. Call 631-363-5193 to register.
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Jolly Jamboree at ShorehamJoin us in celebrating the holiday season with an afternoon of fun and excitement. Children will enjoy a puppet show with Mr. Mouse, create their own puppet, decorate a gingerbread man and have their face painted. Ages 2 and up!SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2018 12:00PM - 2:00PM Defense Hill Road & Route 25A, Shoreham, NY 11786 $10.00 per child. Call 631-744-2601 to register.
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Kids Night Out at New Village Recreation CenterLast minute shopping? We've got you covered. Drop your kids off and leave the rest to us! Pizza and juice will be served. There will also be crafts, games, movies, a visit from a surprise costumed character and more! Ages 5 to 8 years old. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2018 6:00PM - 8:00PM 20 Wireless Road, Centereach, NY 11720 $10.00 per child. Call 631-732-2338 to register.
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THIS PAST MONTH:During the month of November the Parks & Recreation Department hosted a series of fun and engaging activities for all ages. On November 2nd, The Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center in Blue Point held its 22nd Annual Art Show! Congratulations to all the artists who participated. On November 19th, The Robert E. Reid, Sr. Recreation Center in Shoreham hosted Skoblicki Scientist's "Turkey Trouble" science class. Children ages 3-5 learned all about this feathered animal and created a turkey craft. On November 27th we finished up with the fall session of our Indoor Cornhole League. Congratulations to our 1st place winners, Joel and John! Look for our next session of our Indoor Cornhole League beginning in 2019. Finally, on November 30th, we rang in the holiday season at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Holtsville Ecology Site. There was music, hot chocolate and, of course, Santa! Be sure to like us on Facebook to stay up to date with all our upcoming events and activities.
COMMUNITY SERVICE TEEN CLUB: The Town of Brookhaven is offering Community Service opportunities to middle school & high school students looking to become active members of their community and fulfill community service hours required by schools and other organizations. Throughout the year, the Town of Brookhaven has many events where teens can help out and earn hours all while helping others. To sign up to be contacted for events please call 631-451-6118. Certificates of completion will be provided.
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