Hello Smithtown! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Lego League, KICK ALS! Cup, and limoncello experience + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Big plans for growth: Redefine Meals signed a lease for 107,000 square feet at the former Entenmann's factory in North Bay Shore, planning to triple production and add 200 employees when fully operational -- see the production plans.
Funding to fight addiction: Applications are open now for Suffolk County’s third round of opioid settlement funds, supporting treatment, recovery, and prevention. Eligible organizations serving county residents can apply through July 6, 2026 -- get the application details.
Long Island soccer showdown: Today, ASC New York Fighting Tomcats host the New York Cosmos in KICK ALS! Cup at Stony Brook’s Lavalle Stadium, with proceeds benefiting ALS Ride for Life -- catch the soccer matchup.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Local nature reset: Tuck into Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for shady trails, a small nature museum, and quiet ponds that make stress disappear. Stroll, birdwatch, or try permitted fly fishing, then remember this spot the next time you need a no-drive escape that actually feels like one.
Privacy without the fence: Trying to block that neighbor's inflatable flamingo or just upgrade curb appeal, East End Trees has you covered with privacy evergreens, fruit trees, and the kind of planting and landscape design help that saves your weekend. Local folks, easy advice, and plants that actually thrive on Long Island.
One-stop errand relief: Village Commons packs anchors like Ace Hardware and Mattress Firm, quick eats from Aji and Pho Fans to Tous les Jours, plus Orangetheory, The Little Gym and The UPS Store... basically your workout, fixes, and takeout handled in one easy loop.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🌿 First Steps into Nature 2y-5y @ Sweetbriar Nature Center | Friday (6/26) at 9:30 AM – Hand your mini naturalist to a seasoned educator for a nature class for ages 2 to 5, with songs, stories, crafts, and messy, hands-on exploring. Expect wildlife wonder and grass-stained knees, no screens, just sticks and giggles, and a blissfully quiet car ride home.
🧱 Lego League @ The Smithtown Library - Commack Building | Friday (6/26) at 2:30 PM – Bring the kids, grandkids, or your inner eight-year-old to a good old-fashioned block party. Piles of LEGO bricks, open-ended builds, and zero cleanup at your house, just pure tinkering, friendly bragging rights, and the sweet click of creativity snapping into place.
🏀 2026 Boys Youth Basketball Camp @ Smithtown High School West | Saturday (6/27) at 8:30 AM – This youth basketball camp keeps the boys busy learning actual fundamentals, not just half-court heaves, in a fun, organized setup. Coaches build confidence, footwork, and teamwork, and you get a quieter living room. Early bird saves you 25 bucks, which buys snacks.
🚶 Freedom Walk @ Smithtown Historical Society | Sunday (6/28) at 12:00 PM – Think you know Smithtown’s Revolutionary gossip? Take a leisurely stroll along the Freedom Trail with the Smithtown Historical Society, and follow the Footsteps of Revolution, where skirmishes, spies, and stubborn colonists come to life. It is fresh air, local lore, and zero muskets required.
🌲 Seven Turns @ Hoyt Farm Nature Preserve (Commack) | Sunday (6/28) at 7:00 PM – Perfect picnic weather calls for a free Allman Brothers tribute at Hoyt Farm Preserve, so grab a chair, a blanket, snacks, and that cooler you pretend is for soccer games. Non-residents are welcome, street parking is your friend, and the solos stretch under the stars.
🎯 Backyard Games @ Robert A. Brady Park | Monday (6/29) – Whether you were the kickball hero or the kid who kept score, this Smithtown camp brings back the no-drama neighborhood games we actually liked. Think non contact, easy-to-learn classics, lots of laughs, and zero screens, just grass stains, bragging rights, and tired kids.
🐾 Adoption Event @ Stony Brook Village Center | Saturday (7/18) at 11:00 AM – ARF’s mobile adoption van is pulling into Stony Brook Village Center on Main Street with wagging tails, persuasive eyes, and zero pressure. Swing by the Pop-Up Saturdays Free Family Fun Day, meet your future co-pilot, and make your village green strolls instantly more popular.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Smithtown report Weather forecastToday — High: 83°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 9 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West wind 3 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 79°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 2%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 1 to 12 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 40%. This house is wildThis 5-bedroom, 3-bath Smithtown stunner offers about 3,600 square feet of polished living in a gated community, with cathedral-vaulted ceilings, tray details, custom moldings, and hardwood floors throughout. The chef’s kitchen shines with granite, a center island, and Wolf range. Outside, a heated saltwater pool, outdoor kitchen, and lush lighting create resort-style drama.
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