Thousands gather at Steppingstone Park for Great Neck Park District’s Harvest Festival

Steppingstone Park came alive on Sunday as the Great Neck Park District welcomed an estimated 6,000-plus visitors throughout the afternoon and evening for its Harvest Festival and Family Fireworks Celebration, bringing together families, friends, and neighbors for one of the community’s most memorable celebrations of the season. This year’s festivities held special significance as the spectacular fireworks display commemorated the Great Neck Park District’s 110th anniversary, marking more than a century of service, recreation, and community connection. Against the picturesque backdrop of Long Island Sound, the beloved waterfront park was transformed into a vibrant autumn festival featuring an extraordinary variety of activities and entertainment for all ages. Children enjoyed pony rides, hayrides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, a hay maze, rock climbing, and an array of interactive attractions, while families soaked up the festive atmosphere filled wi