Sip and Stroll

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 4 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.

Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Road

Albertson, NY 11507-2215

www.clarkbotanic.org

A twilight wine tasting and garden stroll event featuring live music, held rain or shine, preregistration required.

Apple Festival

Sunday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Sherwood-Jayne House

55 Old Post Road

East Setauket, NY 11733-3717

www.splia.org

Activities include colonial games, cooking demonstrations and an apple pie contest.



2013 USABMX New York State Championship

Sunday, Sept. 29 at 10:30 a.m.

Shoreham BMX

Defense Hill Road

Shoreham, NY 11786

www.shorehambmx.org

Pre-race Saturday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. (practice starts at 10 a.m.) with finals on Sunday, Sept. 29 beginning at 10:30 a.m. (practice starts at 8 a.m.).

Smithsonian Museum Day

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9:30 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Cradle of Aviation

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City, NY 11530-6743

www.smithsonianmag.com

You'll need a ticket, but once you get one, you're in, for free. Plan your time right and visit area museums gratis, including the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City or stop by the museum about Long Island, people and the sea -- the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Museum Day Live, sponsored by Smithsonian Magazine, offers one free ticket per household, good for two people. Check website for participating museums, and download your free ticket.

National Public Lands Day Hike to Breach and Cleanup

Saturday, Sept. 28 from 1 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.

Smith Point County Park

County Road 46

Shirley, NY 11967

Learn while lending a hand. Explore the dynamic dune line and beach on a 1.7 mile hike to the breach at Old Inlet. On the return trip, help clean the beach by collecting man made debris. Bring drinking water, dress for the weather and walking on sand. Meet at the Wilderness Visitor's Center.