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World Smile Day: Say Cheese, Nassau County!

October 3rd, 2025 by James Parks

World Smile Day: Say Cheese, Nassau County!

In 1999, Harvey Ball—the artist behind the classic yellow smiley face—decided the world needed more kindness. He created World Smile Day with one simple mission: "Do an act of kindness. Help one person smile." Every year on the first Friday in October, people around the globe celebrate with small gestures that spread happiness.

And honestly, living in Nassau County, Long Island makes smiling easy every single day. Here's why…

Smile #1: Water, Water Everywhere in Nassau County

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Categories: National Holidays

Tags: national holiday, celebrate, local eats, eat local, Long Island, Port Washington, Food, things to do, Music, NYC, eco-conscious, Shopping, shop local, James Parks, Real Estate, Laffey, Wildlife, Nature, Wellness, Beach, LIRR, Community

September
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Balance, Pumpkins and Peace: Celebrating the Fall Equinox in Nassau County

September 22nd, 2025 by James Parks

Balance, Pumpkins and Peace: Celebrating the Fall Equinox in Nassau County

The Fall Equinox is one of those rare times when Mother Nature sets the scales perfectly. Day and night share the same length. Ancient civilizations celebrated it with harvest festivals, rituals of balance, and gratitude ceremonies. Today, we celebrate with pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, and maybe a little yoga (with less chance of accidentally summoning druids).

So how do you mark this moment of balance here in Nassau County? By exploring the gorgeous outdoors, savoring seasonal treats, and finding a little inner peace all right in your own backyard.

Fun Fall Facts to Impress Your Friends

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Categories: National Holidays

Tags: national holiday, celebrate, local eats, eat local, Long Island, Port Washington, Food, things to do, James Parks, Real Estate, Laffey, Lattingtown, Nature, Roslyn Heights, Salt Cave, Wellness, equinox, fall, pumpkin spice, merrick, Island Park

September
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Get Up, Groove, and Move: Celebrate National Dance Day in Nassau County

September 20th, 2025 by James Parks

Get Up, Groove, and Move: Celebrate National Dance Day in Nassau County

Every once in a while the calendar gives us a reason to celebrate rhythm, movement, and community. National Dance Day is one of those sweet excuses. If you are considering making Nassau County your home, dance is not just an option, it is part of everyday life. Let's look at a little history, some fun facts, and a tour of places and groups that keep the county moving.

A Quick Step Through History

National Dance Day was started in 2010 by Nigel Lythgoe, the co-creator of So You Think You Can Dance, along with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. The goal was to shine a spotlight on dance as both creative expression...

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Categories: National Holidays

Tags: national holiday, Long Island, Bellmore, Port Washington, things to do, Garden City, James Parks, Real Estate, Laffey, Greenvale, Wellness, Dance, Fitness

September
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Mind Full? Or Mindful? National Overthinkers Day in Nassau County

September 19th, 2025 by James Parks

Mind Full? Or Mindful? National Overthinkers Day in Nassau County

If you've ever lain awake at 2 a.m. replaying a conversation from three weeks ago, congratulations — you're officially an overthinker. And lucky for you, today's your holiday: National Overthinkers Day (celebrated every September 19th).

A Little History of Overthinking

The day was created to recognize the millions of us who can spiral into "what if" scenarios faster than you can say did I lock the front door? While there isn't an ancient tradition behind it (no, Socrates didn't invent it, though he probably would've qualified), it's a fun reminder that overthinking is a shared human experience. Research sh...

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Categories: National Holidays