Get Out, Farmingdale: Weekend Planner

It’s Friday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.

You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go for adults and kids, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.

This weekend, we're suggesting some live music, a vitamin store event, a book signing, a children’s library program, a beach air show, a Mozart festival, a kids bounce session and a parade.

On Or Close at Kodiak’s

Where: , 1815 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When:  May 27, 9:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Hear some live music

Total Health Sample Saturday

Where: , 120 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 28, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Why Go:  At this monthly special event you can taste foods, sample vitamins and speak to vitamin reps. Get a free goody bag with purchase. Mention Patch for special discount.

Erik Hildebrandt Book Signing at American Airpower Museum

Where: , 1300 New Hwy., Farmingdale
When: May 28, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Why Go: Erik Hildebrandt will be signing his aviation photography book which you can buy for $65.
Pricing: Admission $15 ($10 for kids under 12).

Calling All Princes and Princesses - Children's Program at Farmingdale Public Library

Where: , 116 Merritts Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 28, 2 p.m.
Why Go:  You will have a royally good time sharing stories, songs, and a craft all about princes and princesses.  Seating is first come, first served.

One Love (EP Release & Birthday Party) at The Crazy Donkey

Where: , 1058 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
When: May 28, 3:30 p.m.
Why Go:  Royal (EP Release), Wishlist, Corey Batsamo, Hotspur, and Christopher John will be there.
Pricing:  Admission: $10 advance, $13 day of show

8th Annual Bethpage Federal Credit Union 2011 Air Show at Jones Beach

Where: 1000 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh
When: May 28 & May 29, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Why Go: The Air Show will feature 14 world class military and civilian performers, who take off from Farmingdale's very own Republic Airport.
Pricing:  The Air Show is free to the public, but the standard $10 vehicle use fee will be collected each day upon entry to the State Park.

Long Island Mozart Festival at Old Westbury Gardens

Where: 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury
When: May 28 & May 29
Why Go: There will be mainstage performances, music in nature tour, musical crafts, an instrument "petting zoo," Tubby the Tuba, Kende Trio and tours of the gardens.
Pricing:  Lawn seating: $10 general, $8 seniors, $5 children 7-17, 6 and under free. Tent seats: $25.

Memorial Day Weekend – Turbo Bounce at Bounce U

Where: , 101 Carolyn Blvd., Farmingdale
When:  May 28, 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Why Go: Participate in a special bounce session.
Pricing: $7.95/child

Dedication of Civil War Memorial on Village Green Following Memorial Day Parade & Tribute to Veterans

Where: , 361 Main St., Farmingdale
When: May 30, 10 a.m.
Why Go:  The Farmingdale Fire Department is holding its annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. starting at Thomas Powell Boulevard and Bethpage Road.  The VFW and American Legion will conduct traditional Memorial Day rites at the Village Green.  The Civil War Memorial will be presented and dedicated by the Farmingdale-Bethpage Historical Society at the new Veterans' Memorial walkway on the Village Green after the program.