Welcome to your weekly roundup of local happenings in New Hyde Park, NY. With winter in full swing, there are plenty of indoor programs, service opportunities, and family-friendly activities to keep your week active and connected.
Happening This Week: Jan 11 - Jan 17
- Sunday Winter Walk and Cocoa - Sun Jan 11, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Memorial Park: Warm up with a brisk guided stroll through the park trails followed by hot cocoa at the pavilion. Families and strollers welcome.
- Homework Help and Study Hall - Mon Jan 12, 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m., Hillside Public Library: Drop-in tutoring for grades 3-8. Bring assignments and questions. Quiet tables also available for teens.
- Open Gym Basketball - Tue Jan 13, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., New Hyde Park Road School gym: Free-play pickup for middle and high school students. Bring sneakers and a water bottle. Limited capacity.
- Winter Craft Night - Wed Jan 14, 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Village Hall community room: Create a felt snowflake garland and learn easy mending techniques. Materials provided while supplies last.
- Senior Wellness Morning - Thu Jan 15, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Clinton G. Martin Park center: Blood pressure screenings, gentle chair yoga, and a talk on winter fall prevention. Light refreshments.
- Family Storytime and Pajama Parade - Fri Jan 16, 6:30 p.m.-7:15 p.m., Hillside Public Library: Cozy tales, sing-alongs, and a short indoor pajama parade. Best for ages 3-7 with caregivers.
- Village Winter Cleanup - Sat Jan 17, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m., meet at Municipal Lot 3: Help tidy sidewalks and bus stops after recent storms. Gloves and bags provided. Community service letters available for students.
Community Notes and Helpful Reminders
- Sidewalk safety: Please salt and clear sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall. Check on neighbors who may need a hand and keep hydrants visible. - Sanitation update: Bundle cardboard, rinse recyclables, and place bins curbside the evening before pickup to prevent wind scatter. - Parking during snow: Observe posted alternate-side rules on residential blocks so plows can pass. - Wellness resources: The library and senior center offer warm, quiet spaces during daytime hours; call ahead for hours if weather changes.
Spotlight: Winter Wellness and Learning
As temperatures dip, New Hyde Park is leaning into simple ways to stay active and connected. The parks department has posted self-guided mile markers along the Memorial Park loop, perfect for daytime walks. The library continues its popular English conversation circles and beginner coding club, both welcoming newcomers this month. Parents seeking screen-free options can check out take-and-make craft kits and board games from the front desk. For teens, the youth advisory group is recruiting volunteers to help plan a late-winter movie night; applications are available at the reference desk.
Looking Ahead Later This Month
- Mon Jan 19: MLK Day of Service - Morning supply sorting at Village Hall and afternoon park beautification projects. Family-friendly. - Thu Jan 22: Winter Reads Book Chat - An informal discussion of favorite cold-weather books at Hillside Public Library, 7:00 p.m. - Fri Jan 23: School Board Community Forum - District updates and Q and A, 7:30 p.m., high school auditorium. - Wed Jan 28: Community Blood Drive - 2:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m., Clinton G. Martin Park center. Photo ID needed. - Fri Jan 30: Family Lego Night - 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m., library program room. Teams build winter villages; bricks provided. - Sat Jan 31: Winter Farmers Pop-Up - 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., Village Hall lot, featuring root vegetables, baked goods, and small-batch jams. Bring totes.
Stay Involved
Have an event to share or want to volunteer this winter in New Hyde Park? Community groups can post flyers on the Village Hall board and drop off program details at the library welcome desk. Check with organizers for weather-related updates, and have a safe, neighborly week.
