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Enjoy picking and other family-friendly activities at Linvilla Orchard. Photo courtesy of the orchard
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Kids can zoom down the slide and, of course, launch scarves at Kith + Kin. Photo courtesy of Kith + Kin
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Learn all about fire safety and the history of firefighters in Philly at the Fireman's Hall Museum.Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
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Kids under 18 are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Liz Baill
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Kids 18 and under are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo by Liz Baill @creativishmom
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Check out the amazing WildWorks Ropes Course at the entrance to the Philadelphia Zoo.Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
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Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP), located in the heart of Old City.
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Take in 300 years of history on Elfreth's Alley. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Pony rides always bring out smiles at Linvilla Orchards. Photo courtesy of the orchard
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Phildephia's Magic Gardens are covered by magical mosaics and found objects. Photo by Liz Baill @creativishmom
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Grand Slam U.S.A. challenges you to a game of laser tag! Photo courtesy of the center
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Take a bikde ride through Doylestown. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala
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Build birthday memories brick by brick at LEGOLAND. Photo courtesy of LEGOLAND
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Try a whiz-wit at Tony Luke's, a reliable Philly cheesesteak spot with multiple locations. Photo courtesy of J. Varney for GPTMC
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Challenge the rope bridge and zip line at Elmwood Park Zoo. Photo courtesy of the zoo
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Put your skills to the test on the obstacle course at Urban Air. Photo courtesy of Urban Air
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Blue Cross RiverRink is open for Summerfest in the warmer months and Winterfest in the colder months. Photo courtesy of J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
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Take a hike: Family getaways are a great opportunity to reconnect with nature.
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No one walks the plank, but everyone has fun with with Scallywag’s Pirate Adventures in Erie. Photo courtesy of Scallywag's Pirate Adventures.
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At Riverbend's Shiverfest, treats are extra sweet when you climb for them! Photo by Kristen Harrison courtesy of Riverbend EEC
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Free Long Island Summer Concerts and Outdoor Music Festivals for Families in 2025

Alive After Five is a series of free street festivals on Thursdays in Patchogue. Photo courtesy of the event
Alive After Five is a series of free street festivals on Thursdays in Patchogue. Photo courtesy of the event
5/23/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

We've rounded up a host of FREE Long Island summer outdoor concerts ideal for kids and families, so all parents need to do is grab some lawn chairs or a picnic blanket.

Our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide offers tons more ideas for getting the best out of the warm-weather months. Enjoy!

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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Nassau County

Thursday Night Live in Wantagh

Wantagh
Thursdays, May 22, June 3, 19, July 3, 17, 31 and August 14 and 28, 2025
Thursday Night Live in Wantagh boasts live music, local vendors, bounce houses, food and dessert trucks and more family fun on select evenings during the summer. READ MORE

Park After Dark in Massapequa Park

Massapequa Park
Wednesdays, June 11, July 16, and August 13, 2025
The Village of Massapequa shuts down Park Boulevard to vehicular traffic on specific evenings so that folks can walk, shop, dine at restaurants, visit a food truck rodeo and enjoy live music. READ MORE

Great Neck Plaza Promenade Nights

Great Neck
June 26, July 10, July 17, and July 24, 2025
Dine, shop, and meander throughout alternating streets of Great Neck Plaza as they are closed to vehicular traffic on select Wednesday nights. Live music fills the streets, and restaurants offer specials. READ MORE

Town of Hempstead Extravaganza by the Sea Concert & Fireworks

Point Lookout
Saturday, June 28, 2025
The Town of Hempstead hosts its annual Salute to Veterans event, which features a concert by the Commodores and a fireworks display. The evening kicks off with a ceremony honoring veterans. READ MORE

Concerts at the Jones Beach Bandshell

Wantagh
Saturday, June 28-Saturday, August 30, 2025
Sing and sway under the beachy star sky as the Jones Beach Bandshell hosts nightly summer musical entertainment. READ MORE

City of Long Beach's 2025 Summer Concert Series

Long Beach
Wednesdays, July 2-August 27, 2025
The popular series hosted by the City of Long Beach is free for residents and visitors and showcases a variety of musical entertainment on Wednesdays in 2025. READ MORE

Town of Hempstead's Summer Concert Series

Various Locations
Thursday, July 3-Saturday, August 30, 2025
With concerts spread across more than a dozen parks, the Town of Hempstead packs its Summer Concert Series with a diverse selection of bands. READ MORE

Farmingdale Music on Main

Farmingdale
Thursdays, July 10 - August 21, 2025
Shop and dine along Main Street while enjoying live music and more during Farmingdale's Music on Main events this summer. READ MORE

Darlene Graham’s Singing at the Beach Show at Hempstead Town Parks

Various Hempstead Town Parks
Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25, 2025
Large beach balls bounce through the audience and bubbles fill the air when Darlene Graham brings her interactive summer show to Hempstead Town parks and pools this July. Families are encouraged to play beach bucket drums and clamshell castanets as they demonstrate swimming strokes, wear sunglasses, and dance. READ MORE

KerboomKidz at Hempstead Town Parks

Various Hempstead Town Parks
Monday, July 28-Tuesday, August 5, 2025
KerboomKidz, a high energy dance fitness class especially designed for kids, is coming to Hempstead Town Parks this July and August for free shows. READ MORE

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Suffolk County

Grooves on the Green in Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma
Wednesdays through September 24, 2025
Grooves on the Green in Ronkonkoma includes live outdoor music, food trucks, and local vendors on select Wednesdays through the summer. READ MORE

Babylon Block Party

Babylon
Thursdays, June 12, July 17, and August 21
The Babylon Block Party offers games, vendors, food trucks, live music, and outdoor dining. READ MORE

Smithtown's Family Concerts at Hoyt Farm

Commack
Sundays, June 22-August 17, 2025
The Smithtown Recreation Department has scheduled several performances for this year's free concert series at Hoyt Farm. Bring chairs and picnic dinners to enjoy the show. READ MORE

St. James Summer Nights

St. James
Wednesdays, June 25, July 23, and August 20, 2025
On select Wednesdays this summer, St. James Summer Nights boasts with live music, crafts, vendors and more. READ MORE

Alive After 5 in Patchogue

Patchogue
Thursdays, June 26, July 10, July 31, and August 14, 2025
With stages of live music and entertainment, dozens of vendors, food trucks, activities, and auctions, there is something for everyone at this outdoor festival. READ MORE

Alive by the Bay in Bay Shore

Bay Shore
July 1, July 15, July 29 and August 12, 2025.
The streets of Bay Shore are lined with vendors and Main Street restaurants serve specials for Alive by the Bay this summer season. READ MORE

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Huntington
Wednesday, July 2 - Sunday, August 24, 2025
The Huntington Summer Arts Festival brings a roster of exciting performing artists to the Chapin Rainbow Stage in Heckscher Park this year.   READ MORE

Summer Concerts in Stony Brook Village

Stony Brook
Sundays, July 6-August 17, 2025
Stony Brook Village Center hosts weekly concerts on the village green this summer, featuring songs from the 60s, country tunes, a brass band and more. READ MORE

Family Fridays at The Common Ground

Sayville
Fridays, July 11, 18, 25, and August 8, 2025
Bring your own lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy entertainment under the stars at The Common Ground.  READ MORE

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts on Long Island's East End

Southampton Concerts at the Park

Southampton
Wednesdays, July 2-August 27, 2025
Each summer, Southampton Cultural Center sponsors an extremely popular series of summer concerts in Agawam Park and at Coopers Beach.  READ MORE

Dances in the Park in Greenport Village

Greenport
Mondays, July 7-August 25, 2025
The popular village concert series presents a different act in Mitchell Park each Monday night during the summer months. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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