What are you doing this weekend? There are plenty of fall events in Malverne, Lakeview and West Hemsptead!

Two favorite events are returning in a double-header of neighborly togetherness and weekend fun: The Lakeview Community Cleanup and the Malverne Fall Festival are back, on Saturday and Sunday, and bigger than ever.

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The biannual cleanup is all about community pride, Lisa Ortiz, cofounder of the Lakeview Civic Association, said. Saturday’s event, which has been operating for three years, attracts dozens of people who take part in beautifying the hamlet.

“We all have busy lives,” Ortiz said, “but sometimes it’s important to make sure that we’re always giving back, and not just plowing straight ahead without looking back to make sure that our community is thriving.”

The event, which boasts more participants every year, starts at the Lakeview Long Island Rail Road station. From there, neighbors break into groups to remove litter and plant flowers in its place. Some stay at the train station, others go to local business hubs, and still others head for the Southern State Parkway overpass. The volunteers also give Pinebrook Avenue, and the intersection of Woodfield Road and Lakeview Avenue, some much-needed TLC.

Unfortunately, Ortiz said, she and other residents have seen people drive through the neighborhood and throw garbage out their windows, or use parks and public places as dumping grounds. The Community Cleanup not only removes the litter, but also reminds the people of Lakeview that they are a valuable community and should be treated as one. “We want to maintain our community as best as possible,” Ortiz said. “This beautifies and improves the aesthetics of our community.”

One of the most important aspects of the event is the effect it has on young people. It encourages them to give back to their community, to serve others, and to care for their environment.

“It gives the younger generation a sense of pride in their community,” Ortiz said. “It allows them to be mindful of what they’re doing.”

The civic association partners with Nassau County Legislator Siela Bynoe, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling and other local organizations like the NAACP and Groove Phi Groove, youth sports groups like the Lakeview-Malverne Lions and the Long Island Panthers, and places of worship including St. Paul AME and St. John’s Baptist Church.

The community is scheduled from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, beginning at the Lakeview train station.

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The Chamber of Commerce’s Fall Festival, on Sunday, is perhaps Malverne’s biggest event of the year. Thousands of people come to enjoy food, games and live music, and to catch up with their neighbors. “It’s good for merchants, good for the town,” Maria Casini, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said. “It really is a positive event.”

The festival, on Church Street, will feature music and dance performances, eight food trucks — including a beer van with taps — and more than 60 vendors offering handmade crafts, jewelry, toys and specialty baked goods. A classic car show, near Connolly Station, will feature dozens of stylish rides. Car lover or not, anyone can appreciate a classic Cadillac — and Casini hinted that there may be a few more this year.

Children, meanwhile, will have a choice of activities. If they’re inspired by all the classic cars, they can try their skills behind the wheel of Wacky Racers — mini ATVs designed specifically for kids, on a closed track. They can also try the rock-climbing wall, or scramble around in one of the many bounce houses.

If they’re feeling a bit overstimulated, parents and kids can head to a nearby session of Playtime at the Parents Lounge. Peaceful Yoga will also offer free demonstrations on the grass, and all are welcome to participate.

“There’s just so much, it really is a great community event,” Casini said. “I think the kids being with so many other children and having that area that’s specifically for them, it’s safe, it’s fun.”

“There’s something for everyone, really — adults and children,” she continued. “They love the live band, they love getting ahead and starting their holiday shopping with all the vendors, they love seeing their neighbors on the street — there’s lots of different foods to eat.”

While thousands of neighbors have fun, Malverne businesses see a burst of activity. That’s the true spirit of the Fall Festival, Casini said — people appreciate their community, and say thank you to the local businesses that are its backbone.

The festival is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, on Church Street. The classic car show is from 11 to 4, in the parking lot next to Connolly Station.