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Greenport Village Dances in the Park events are fun for all ages. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village
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6/22/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Fairs and festivals abound on Long Island during the summer months, and that’s great news for families. These outdoor celebrations offer perfect opportunities for old-fashioned family fun.

Some of our picks are annual events, while others are just getting started, and some transform our favorite main streets into no-car zones. You'll even find some cool extras, like live music. Find more ways to celebrate the season in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which includes our story on Long Island's best fireworks displays. 

As always, click through our listings for full details, including recommended ages, costs, and times.

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Visit Montauk Lighthouse, a National Historic Landmark, on Lighthouse Weekend this summer. Photo by the author
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Best Summer Festivals on Long Island

1864 Independence Day Celebration at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage
Saturday, July 5-Sunday, July 6, 2025
Celebrate Independence Day at Old Bethpage Village Restoration with historic trade demonstrations, dancing, brass band concerts, military drills, fiddle music, and a parade and ceremony. READ MORE

Empire State Fair at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Through Sunday, July 13, 2025
Step right up to one of Long Island’s biggest fairs. The Empire State Fair descends upon Nassau Coliseum for several days of action-packed fun for the entire family. Thrill to more than 100 rides and attractions. READ MORE

Great South Bay Music Festival

Bay Shore
Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27, 2025
Situated on the water, the Great South Bay Music Festival features more than 50 performers on four stages, including classic rock, jazz, jam-band, country, folk, zydeco, funk, and all types of American music—plus an action-packed KidZone. READ MORE

Sea Glass Festival at Mystic Seaport

Cold Spring Habor
Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27, 2025
Shop and support the work of more than 50 International Sea Glass Association artists and learn about sea and beach glass from experts. READ MORE

The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove

Glen Cove – FREE
Thursday, July 24-Sunday, July 27, 2025
The Feast of St. Rocco, one of the largest annual celebrations of Italian culture on Long Island, takes over Glen Cove for five days and nights with carnival rides and fireworks, marching bands and magicians, and plenty of wonderful food. READ MORE

Sayville Summerfest

Sayville – FREE
Friday, August 1-Sunday, August 3, 2025
Enjoy rides, live musical performances, art exhibits, vendors, a car show, international food fair, and more at the Sayville Summerfest.  READ MORE

Family Fridays at The Common Ground

Sayville – FREE
Fridays through August 8, 2025, except August 1, 2025
Bring your own lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy entertainment under the stars at The Common Ground.  READ MORE

Paumanauke Native American Festival

Copiague
Saturday, August 9-Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Paumanauke Native American Festival returns to Tanner Park, featuring Aztec and traditional dances, combined with Native American food and dance competitions. READ MORE

Lighthouse Weekend at Montauk Lighthouse

Montauk – FREE
Saturday, August 16-Sunday, August 17, 2025
Visit this National Historic Landmark on this special weekend and watch the Third New York Regiment (established 1775) show off their Revolutionary war uniforms and accoutrements. Plus, catch a performance by Kings of the Coast Pirates on the Lighthouse stage. READ MORE

Huntington Summer Arts Festival

Huntington – FREE
Through 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 Street Fairs on Long Island

Alive on 25 in Riverhead

Riverhead – FREE
Fridays, July 18 and August 1, 2025
Riverhead’s summer block party takes over Main Street and beyond with live music, craft beverages, local food, art, family fun, and a new downtown crawl to enjoy more beyond the street closure during the event and after hours. READ MORE

Alive by the Bay in Bay Shore

Bay Shore – FREE
Every Other Thursday, 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

Great Neck Plaza Promenade Nights

Great Neck – FREE
Select Thursdays, 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

Alive After 5 in Patchogue

Patchogue – FREE
Select 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

Thursday Night Live in Wantagh

Wantagh – FREE
Select Thursdays through August 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

Northport Harbor Family Night

Northport – FREE
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Enjoy live music, outdoor dining, vendor sidewalk sales, and antique cars. Streets are closed to car traffic and the event overlooks Northport Bay. READ MORE

Park After Dark in Massapequa Park

Massapequa – FREE
Wednesdays, 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

Wednesdays on Wellwood

Lindenhurst – FREE
Wednesdays, July 16 & August 13, 2025
These fun, free block parties for the whole family are hosted by the Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce and Village of Lindenhurst. Eat, drink and shop Lindy, as N. Wellwood will be closed to cars from Hoffman to John Street. READ MORE

Port Promenade in Port Washington

Port Washington – FREE
Tuesday, July 17, 2025
Stroll, dine, and shop in a pedestrian-only area in Port Washington on select nights this summer. READ MORE

Dances in the Park in Greenport Village

Greenport – FREE
Mondays through 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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