July 1: Face Painting and the Fourth of July Weekend

This Friday, residents can enjoy any number of activities from face painting to chocolate making while anticipating the start of the three-day Fourth of July weekend.

Here's your top five:

1. Let your children wear their patriotic pride with starting at 1 p.m. at the Nesconset branch of the Smithtown Special Library District.

2. Does your teen absolutely love chocolate? The is offering a for teens from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Call 631-979-1600 to check if seat is available.

3. If you didn't have a chance to stop by the new Nesconset branch of the Smithtown Special Library District, don't worry. Take a glimpse at our , and stay tuned as Patch caught up with the director, trustees and architects for a report this morning.

4. Looking for something to do on the Fourth of July? Check Patch's listing of holiday celebrations later this afternoon.

5. It's the Fourth of July weekend. That means friends and family, fireworks, barbecues and of course lots of red, white and blue. We'd love to see your best photos of this weekend's celebrations. Email your pictures to sara-megan.walsh@patch.com for a chance to win a grab bag.