The 250th offers history organizations the opportunity to enhance the impact and relevance they have in their community by creating cooperation with other organizations for a brilliant result and understanding.
We have started the 2026 Celebration for Lake Ronkonkoma on time! It is important to the historical and civic minded groups in the village to give the public as much information as possible so plans can be made, perhaps volunteers will join and dates can be penciled in in order to attend the events you find interesting.
It certainly is the time to give back to our community, with the Earth Day event from the Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization and the Military Tribute Banner hanging. Working together will allow us to sincerely enjoy the year, meet new people, and see Lake Ronkonkoma for what it really holds. Two new books are in the works: Killed in Action – The Lake Ronkonkoma Heroes by George Cristino and The Old Burial Ground by Ellyn Okvist. The public will be enlightened with the history of both.
The Lake Ronkonkoma Guide for the Semiquincentennial
This schedule will be updated continually as needed. Please feel free to join any of the programs as a participant or an attendee. And watch for additions as added.
January 6, 2026: The Culper Spy Ring, Part 2 of 5 will be held for all currently registered students. Disappearing ink and discussions with George Washington will be held. This is a curriculum designed program that will serve ages 6-12, 13-19, and interested adults. Interested in the next program? Let us know. Experts teach it! Part 3-5 to be announced from the Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Association email: thelakeheritage@aol.com
April 19-24, 2026: Military Tribute Banners washed and categorized for hanging. Make an appointment when convenient for you during the week, a few hours or more will help. Lake Ronkonkoma Heritage Assoc. email: thelakeheritage@aol.com
April 25, 2026: Military Tribute Banners will be hung with help from all. Lake Ronkonkoma Veterans Association 9am to complete on the streets of Lake Ronkonkoma. Supplies/tools need to be announced. Email: thelakeheritage@aol.com
Same date, same time: Earth Day celebration – clean, attend to plantings, remove unwanted growth; a complete make over for the village. Lake Ronkonkoma Civic Organization – 9:00a.m. on the streets of Lake Ronkonkoma. Supplies/tools need to be announced. Email: information@lakeronkonkomacivic.org
May 1-June 14, 2026: Memorial Day Field of Flags- personalize a flag for the 2026 Field of Flags. AMVETS #48, stop by or order on the website https://www.amvetspost48.org/fieldofflags
May 24, 2026: Annual Street Fair-join your community for another afternoon of fun in the streets! 11am-6pm- Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce email: info@ronkonkomachamber.com
May 25, 2026: Annual Memorial Day Parade 10:00a.m. starts at the American Legion to Raynor Park 10am William Merrit Hallock American Legion # 155 – (631) 565-9822
Early June 2026: By popular request, Ellyn Okvist will hold another American Flag Learning Clinic. This is a curriculum program. Date to be announced.
June 14, 2026 Theme: Servicemen’s Recognition Day Parade- The Village of Lake Ronkonkoma invites all to participate in the Celebration of our Great Country as it turns 250 Years with a Parade! Sunday June 14, 2026, 10:00a.m. Lineup begins at 9:00a.m. and full details of routes will be given. Killed in Action Memorial Ceremony 11:00a.m. Festival all day and possibly fireworks. We depend on funds for the fireworks show, so see our committee to donate! Meet a group of original residents who will be here for the festivities.
July 1, 2026: Flag demonstration for poles and proper presentation – Boy Scout Troop #272
July 2026: Eagle Watch Park on Ronkonkoma Lake will hold an introduction and informative program for the community. Boy Scouts of our area, date to be announced.
July 2026: Have you seen our Eagles? A program that will show and tell by photographers who have been sharing their professional work with the Eagles that have claimed our lake their home! Date and Location to be announced.
Ongoing Events: Lake Ronkonkoma Historical Commission presents a video collaboration bringing our 1700s landmarks, gone or current, to the public. Release date to be announced.
Lake progress: The Lake Ronkonkoma Advisory Board led by Suffolk County Legislator Leslie Kennedy (R-Nesconset) has arranged for a public meeting, to explain the progress and plans for the future. Involved professionals will be on hand to answer questions. Date to be announced.
