Long Island family-friendly concerts + shows
Outdoor concert series + community-stage shows where bringing kids isn't weird. Heckscher Park summer Thursdays, Long Beach boardwalk Thursdays, free Patchogue Alive After Five stages, plus daytime LICM theater.
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Editor's Pick FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ
Prime on the Mile turns into a Kompa party every Friday starting at 5 PM, bringing Haitian dance music to the Freeport waterfront. The venue sits right on Woodcleft Avenue near the marina, so you can catch the boats coming in before the music starts. No cover.
- When
- Where
- Prime on the Mile, Freeport
Editor's Pick Open Mic Night w/ General George @ Nautilus Roasting
General George hosts the bi-weekly open mic at Nautilus Roasting's New York Avenue location in Huntington Station, kicking off at 7 PM every other Thursday. Bring your guitar, poetry, or whatever you've been working on—the coffee shop vibe keeps it casual. Free to perform and free to watch.
- When
- Where
- Nautilus Roasting Co - Coffee Shop and Cafe, Huntington Station
LI Dead Collective Presents: Let It Grow - Shakedown Citi
Grateful Dead tribute band Shakedown Citi plays a Sunday afternoon show at Cassidy Hill Farm in Manorville. The LI Dead Collective is hosting, so expect a crowd that knows the material. Outdoor farm setting, 1 PM start.
- When
- Where
- Cassidy Hill Farm Ventures LLC, Manorville
- Price
- See ticket page
Sing Along Jazz Jam by East End Jazz
East End Jazz turns their Sunday afternoon set into a singalong where you're encouraged to join in on standards and swing classics. It's interactive jazz in Southampton's Pond Lane venue, so bring your voice and maybe some rhythm. Doors at 2pm.
- When
- Where
- Southampton Cultural Center, Southampton
- Price
- See ticket page
Club 30+ : PATCHOGUE NY (Stereo Garden)
Daytime dance party starting at 5 PM for the over-30 crowd at Stereo Garden on Railroad Avenue. It's clubbing without the midnight commitment, right in downtown Patchogue where you can grab dinner before or after.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Club 30+ : PATCHOGUE NY (Stereo Garden) (NOT IN USE)
Stereo Garden in Patchogue hosts an afternoon dance party specifically for the over-30 crowd. Doors open at 5 PM on Saturday, giving you time to grab dinner afterward at one of the Railroad Avenue spots nearby.
- When
- Where
- Stereo Garden, Patchogue
- Price
- See ticket page
Long Island Comedy Festival — Three Nights, Three Venues
Long Island Comedy Festival is a three-night October showcase across Governor's Comedy Club Levittown, The Paramount Huntington, and the Suffolk Theater Riverhead. 12+ touring acts including former SNL writers, late-night regulars, and rising NYC comics. The locals' move for serious comedy in a single weekend.
- When
- Where
- Multiple Venues (Governor's + Paramount + Suffolk Theater), Long Island
- Price
- See ticket page
Editor's Pick Northport Fall Festival
Northport Village's signature street festival shuts Main Street down for a full Saturday of food trucks, live music on the harborfront stage, kids' rides, and 100+ local vendors. Park on Bay Avenue by 10:30 AM — the main lot fills by 11. The food vendor lineup at the village green is the highlight; line up by noon for the first wave before the lunch rush.
- When
- Where
- Northport Village, Northport
Editor's Pick NYSF Full Moon Market
This after-dark market at The Fit Factory brings tarot readers, energy healers, and vendors selling crystals, oddities, and metaphysical goods under the full moon. Food trucks will be parked outside, and admission is free. Johnson Avenue has plenty of lot parking, and you're close to Sayville Road if you want to grab coffee after.
- When
- Where
- The Fit Factory, Bohemia
Editor's Pick Club de lectura - Book Club en Español
Este club de lectura en español se reúne mensualmente para discutir libros mientras practicas el idioma y conoces a otros lectores. Es gratis y se lleva a cabo en la biblioteca principal de Patchogue en East Main Street, fácil de llegar caminando desde el tren.
- When
- Where
- Patchogue-Medford Library, Patchogue
Editor's Pick SecretSeshLI
SquareHead Brewing in Holbrook hosts this weekly marketplace on Saturdays at 5 PM, mixing local vendors with craft beer on High Street. It's a rotating lineup of small businesses and makers set up in the brewery space. Free entry, and you can grab a pint while you browse.
- When
- Where
- SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook
Editor's Pick Crochet & Conversation
Bring your hooks and yarn to this weekly gathering where you can work on personal projects or stitch items for local charities while meeting other crocheters. All skill levels welcome, and it's a nice low-key way to spend a Monday evening in Medford. The library's on Horseblock Road with plenty of parking.
- When
- Where
- Medford Branch, Patchogue-Medford Library, Medford
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