Student Fun In and Around Farmingdale
January 27, 2020
That Meetball Place
Looking for fun after class, evenings, or weekends? Well, you’re in the right place, because there are all kinds of venues within walking distance, or a short drive, from campus.
Don’t have a car or don’t want to drive? Then ride the FSC Shuttle to downtown Farmingdale and the Farmingdale LIRR station. It’s open to students, faculty, visitors, and alumni, Monday – Friday. Pick-ups in front of Laffin Hall, the LIRR station, and Aviation Center. Check here for departure times.
Venues are in Farmingdale, unless otherwise noted.
- RPM Raceway – Race against others in electric go-karts
- Showcase Cinema de Lux – Multiplex showing mainstream and indie films
- UA Farmingdale Stadium 10 – Stadium-style seating and IMAX capability
- That Meetball Place – One of Farmingdale’s favorite restaurants. Weekend DJ parties and Sunday morning brunch. Tuesday bingo night, and 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. happy hour, Monday -Friday.
- Croxley’s – Happy hour Monday – Friday, noon to 7 p.m., with $9.95 “mega” margaritas, $5 select drafts, and $1 off all pints and drinks. Wednesday is wing night.
- Nutty Irishman – Tuesday night line-dancing for the over-21 crowd. “S.U.N.Y. Thursdays” is for over-21 guests to represent their schools.
DJ’s return Friday and Saturday nights to play between, and after, live local bands. - Library Café – Happy hour runs Monday – Thursday, 5 – 7 p.m. Major sporting events are broadcast too.
- Bethpage Black Course (Bethpage) – Considered to be among the toughest golf courses in the nation. But it’s public, so anyone can play. New York residents get a discount.
- Adventure Park (Wheatley Heights) – From April to Thanksgiving, “hang out” at this outdoor zip-line and high-ropes park. Aerial courses for various skill levels. Reservations recommended.
- Mulcahy’s ( Wantagh) -Live music Fridays and Saturdays, and sports ranging from UFC to football, are broadcast.
- The Paramount (Huntington) – Long Island’s premier concert hall, featuring comedians (Long Islander Jim Breuer has a monthly residency) and classic and contemporary bands.
- Finley’s (Huntington) – Friday and Saturday nights feature DJ’s and live music. Happy hour runs 4 – 7 p.m., Monday – Thursday, and noon – 8 p.m., Fridays.
List compiled by Newsday.
Adventure Park
Bethapge Black Course
Croxley's
