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Tanger Outlets Deer Park
Tanger Outlets Deer Park is the LIE Exit 53 retail destination — 80+ stores, but more usefully for our purposes, the central plaza hosts food truck weekends, bounce-house family events, summer kickoff weekends, and seasonal carnival programming.
Tanger Outlets Deer Park is what most malls aren’t — an open-air format with a real central plaza that’s been deliberately programmed for community events. Memorial Day, Fourth of July, summer kickoffs, fall festivals, holiday tree-lighting all happen here.
What it’s good for:
- Family-friendly free events
- Food truck weekends (frequent in summer)
- Shopping + a free event in one trip
Practical:
- Free parking, lots of it
- North lot (Long Island Ave) for event weekends
- Bathrooms at central food court + north entrance
- Bring sunscreen on summer weekends — the central plaza is exposed
What's on at Tanger Outlets Deer Park
Editor's Pick Volunteer Registration for Famous Food Festival October 2026
The Famous Food Festival needs hands to help run their October event at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park. You'll get fed and walk away with free swag for your time. Registration opens at 8 AM on Friday, October 9.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
Famous Food Festival - Columbus Day Weekend 2026 - Deer Park, NY
Over 100 food vendors set up at Tanger Outlets for Columbus Day weekend, covering cuisines from across the globe with live music and rides thrown in. It's a solid way to try a bunch of different foods without leaving the parking lot. Gates open at 1pm Friday.
- When
- Where
- Tanger Outlets - Deer Park, Deer Park
- Price
- See ticket page