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Fire Island Lighthouse east of Robert Moses State Park, Parking Field 5
Fire Island, NY

Meet at the northeast corner of Robert Moses State Park Field #5, three hour hike, observing the spring migration, bring binoculars

free

631-661-4876

Oct. 13
Columbus Day Hike
Meet at the Keepers Quarters for a walk during the fall bird migration

Oct. 25
Ghost Stories and Legends of Fire Island
Listen to tales of happenings along the Barrier Beach on the terrace of the Lighhouse, dress warmly, bring blankets and flashlights

Nov. 1
Happy Birthday Fire Island Lighthouse
Music by the West Islip String Ensemble, children's activities, U.S. Coast Guard demonstrations, tower tours, recognition ceremony and cake cutting at 1 p.m.; the ceremony continues on Nov. 2 with Junior Ranger programs from noon-3 p.m. and tower tours

Nov. 15
Light Keepers Behind the Scenes Tour
Takes you from the beacon in the lantern room of the lighthouse to the auxiliary generator in the basement of the Keeper's Quarters

Nov. 29
Tree Trimming Event
Decorate holiday tree, bring a handmade ornament relating to the sea, nature or the Lighthouse to hang on the tree, hot chocolate and cookies

Dec. 13
Reenactment of the Flying Santa
Santa arrives at the Lighthouse, photo opportunity