June is such a big month. For most of us, it is the time when school is ending in New York. Summer officially arrives in and around Great Neck-New Hyde Park. And we are six months into the year already! How did that happen?!?
We have plenty of ideas for your family to mark the month and the change in the season in and around Great Neck-New Hyde Park. Here is our list of eight events and holidays happening in June you can celebrate:
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LGBTQ Pride Month
LGBTQ Pride events are held nationwide this month to mark Pride Month, held each June as a way to mark the anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion in New York City. But June also marks other important events in U.S. history: It's the month when same-sex marriage was legalized in 2015 and when the Pulse nightclub shooting occurred in Orlando in 2016. June 1- 30
Join the Junior Women's Club of Bellerose 2nd Annual PRIDE 5K Run/Walk on June 5th.
Attend the AdvoKids: Pride Month at the LICM on June 5th.
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National Ocean Month
The ocean covers more than 70 percent of the Earth's surface and is where life began 3.5 billion years ago ... and yet about 95 percent of the ocean remains unexplored! Celebrate National Ocean Month by learning more about our amazing bodies of waters — from the Atlantic to the Pacific and the Great Lakes in between! But there's nothing like actually going to an ocean, lake, or creek to really appreciate them ... so get out there and explore! June 1- 30
Learn how to sail at Steppingstone Sailing School.
Kayak Rentals at the Marina in Great Neck.
National Donut Day
Do-nut let this day go by without a celebration. Get one ... or a dozen! June 3
Check out Duck Donuts they are offering a FREE Cinnamon Sugar Donut for National Donut Day on June 3rd and 4th!
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Father's Day
Celebrate the men in your life who have had an impact on a child's life and don't miss Macaroni Kid's fun Father's Day DADLibs printable! June 19
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Eat Your Vegetables Day
Let your kids choose a new vegetable to try at the grocery. Or plant a garden together. Need some ideas on how to get kids excited about veggies? Check out this easy recipe for kale chips! June 17
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International Picnic Day
Everyone loves a picnic! You can head to your favorite park for an elaborate grill out or simply throw a blanket down in your backyard and serve PB&Js. The joy of a picnic is in spending time together enjoying the outdoors. That amazing potato salad? Well, that's just a bonus. June 18
Check out one of these parks for your next picnic!
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Juneteenth
Juneteenth marks the date Texas slaves were told in 1865 that they were free — two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Today, Juneteenth emphasizes African American education and achievement and is a time marked with everything from family reunions to rodeos. June 19
Great Neck Library - Celebrate Pride Month with LGBT+ reads
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First Day of Summer
Get outside and celebrate! June 21
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