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Live music, selfie stations, and more headline Alive on 25 in Riverhead. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Live music, selfie stations, and more headline Alive on 25 in Riverhead. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
6/29/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this July? Here are all the family-friendly events and activities you should add to your list–from fireworks and the 4th of July to more summer must-dos.

There are tons of places to watch fireworks for the 4th of July–see our Guide to LI Fireworks Shows for more.

Meanwhile, the Empire State Fair takes up residence at Nassau Coliseum, LuminoCity Dino Safari stomps into the Walt Whitman Shops, and Kidz Bop strikes a chord with families at the Jones Beach Theater.

Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island.

More Great Things to Do with Kids in July on Long Island

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Celebrate America Fireworks & Concert

East Meadow – FREE
Thursday, July 3, 2025
The skies are slated to light up over Eisenhower Park this 4th of July weekend with Celebrate America, a concert, free fireworks, and drone shows. READ MORE

Oyster Bay Music Festival

Oyster Bay – FREE
Through Thursday, July 3, 2025
The Oyster Bay Musical Festival is a classical music festival featuring highly talented and prize-winning young artists. READ MORE

4th of July Fireworks at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Friday, July 4, 2025
Head to Jones Beach with a blanket or chair for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular. The show begins at 9:30pm and lasts 30 minutes, but plan to arrive early to snag your parking spot and a good vantage point. READ MORE

LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival at Walt Whitman Shops

Huntington
Opens Friday, July 4, 2025
LuminoCity Dino Safari roars into the Walt Whitman Shops for a stomping good time. Step into a world where more than 70 lifelike dinosaurs move, roar, and tower as high as 46 feet tall. READ MORE

Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park

Deer Park
Friday, July 4-Sunday, July 6, 2025
A fleet of mobile food trucks gathers at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park for this family-friendly festival that also includes bounce houses, face painting, a DJ, and more. READ MORE

1864 Independence Day Celebration at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage
Saturday & Sunday, July 5-6, 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

Family Movie Night in the Barn at Rock Hall Museum: Encanto

Lawrence – FREE
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Rock Hall Museum hosts a family movie night in the barn, showing Encanto (PG). Bring a blanket and snuggle up for this evening of fun. READ MORE

Alive After 5 in Patchogue

Patchogue – FREE
Thursdays, July 10 & 31, 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

Kidz Bop Live 2025 at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Friday, July 11, 2025
Kidz Bop brings its highly anticipated, family-friendly, live concert experience to an outdoor show at Jones Beach. Dance under the stars during this electric show, featuring family-friendly versions of today’s biggest pop hits, including Espresso, Hot to Go, and Dance Monkey. READ MORE

Pop Up Saturdays at The Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook – FREE
Starting Saturday, July 12, 2025
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) hosts free family weekend fun this summer, filled with animals, music, art, and magic and more. READ MORE

Eternal Con at Hofstra

Hempstead
Saturday, July 12-Sunday, July 13, 2025
Eternal Con is the largest pop culture event on Long Island. Enjoy a weekend of comic books, collectibles, celebrities, artists, live performances, seminars, and more. Dedicated to presenting an intimate convention experience, Eternal Con lets fans get up close and personal with stars and comic book celebrities. There are educational seminars as well. READ MORE

Songbird Sessions Concert Series at the Long Island Game Farm

Manorville
Saturdays, July 12 & 26, 2025
The Long Island Game Farm serves as a new venue site for a concert series this summer. Surrounded by the natural environment of The Long Island Game Farm, the Songbird Sessions features original music from local singer-songwriters and national touring artists. 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

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 Park – FREE
Wednesday, July 16, 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

Kids Dessert Candle Making at Fire and Wixx

Patchogue
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Create a realistic-looking dessert candle at Fire & Wixx during this kids' candle-making event. READ MORE

Alive on 25 in Riverhead

Riverhead - FREE
Friday, July 18, 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

Sweet SummerFest at Lenny Bruno Farms

Manorville
Saturday, July 19, 2025
Lenny Bruno hosts a celebration of all things sweet: melons, sunflowers, and sweet corn. Enjoy a day packed with fun, flavor, and family-friendly activities!  READ MORE

Sea Glass Festival at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Explore and celebrate the world of sea glass at this festival. Hosted by The Whaling Museum, it's New York's only event celebrating the fascinating world of sea glass. READ MORE

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

Various Locations (Hempstead Town Parks) - FREE
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

The Feast of St. Rocco in Glen Cove

Glen Cove
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

Places featured in this article:

Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Downtown Riverhead
Various Hempstead Town Parks

About the Author

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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