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Labor Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Hamptons Classic and More Top Things To Do

The Hamptons Classic hosts a special Kids' Day this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Hamptons Classic Horse Show
The Hamptons Classic hosts a special Kids' Day this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Hamptons Classic Horse Show
8/30/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

The Shinnecock Powwow returns to Southampton this weekend, and you don't want to miss this gathering, one of the largest on the East Coast. Each day it hosts competitive dancing, guest entertainment, prayers, ceremonial dances, and more. You can also hoof it on over to the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which boasts a children's tent and dedicated Kids' Day–plus loads of gorgeous horsies!

Plus, you can find the LuminoCity Dino Safari and its 70 lifelike dinosaurs that move and roar at the Walt Whitman Shops.

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The Shinnecock Powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast. Photo by the Shinnecock Indian Nation
The Shinnecock Powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast. Photo by the Shinnecock Indian Nation

Things To Do Labor Day Weekend on Long Island with Kids

Uniondale Back to School Kids Fest

Uniondale – FREE
Friday, August 30
This fun-filled day at the Uniondale Back to School Kids Fest is designed to celebrate the start of a new school year with a variety of activities and entertainment for children of all ages, including games, crafts, giveaways, and shopping.  READ MORE

Greenport Express Miniature Railroad

Greenport
Friday, August 30-Sunday, September 1
The Greenport Rotary presents the Greenport Express, a rideable mini train on approximately one mile of track along the North Fork. READ MORE

Shinnecock Powwow in Southampton

Southampton
Friday, August 30-Monday, September 2
The Shinnecock Indian Powwow is one of the largest Native American gatherings on the East Coast. Each day it hosts competitive dancing, guest entertainment, prayers, ceremonial dances, and more. READ MORE

End of Summer Festival at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

East Meadow
Saturday, August 31
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church hosts its End of Summer Festival, featuring ethnic and BBQ foods, live music, a flea market, kids' games, a basket raffle, and a $1,000 cash prize raffle.   READ MORE

Back to School at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, August 31
As summer winds down, celebrate the start of a new school year at the Long Island Children's Museum. Show off your personal style as we make a customized pencil case for you to take home.  READ MORE

Runner's Edge Main Street Mile with Kids Fun Run

Farmingdale
Saturday, August 31
Each year, hundreds of runners take to the streets of downtown Farmingdale, finishing in front of the village green and Farmingdale Village Hall. But first, the Kids Fun Run kicks off the day's events. READ MORE

Summer Concert Series at Eisenhower Park

Oceanside – FREE
Friday, August 30-Saturday, August 31
Friday: The Motown Band & Saturday: Scott McCreery
Concertgoers experience a variety of genres, from disco to classical and oldies, at the Lakeside Theatre at Eisenhower Park. READ MORE

Centennial Anniversary Celebration of Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp

Riverhead
Saturday, August 31-Monday, September 2
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County celebrates 100 years of Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp, the oldest 4-H Camp in New York State. READ MORE

Back to School Bash at Gr8Skates

Shirley
Sunday, September 1
Get ready for the ultimate back-to-school celebration at Gr8Skates. This evening is filled with FREE giveaways, exciting games, and amazing prizes. READ MORE

Beauty’s Back(pack) To School Bash at Sands Point Preserve

Port Washington
Sunday, September 1
Join Princess Beauty and her princess friends, Rapunzel and the Mermaid Princess, to celebrate back to school at the Sands Point Preserve. Enjoy live princess performances, interactive high-energy story time, dancing, and games! READ MORE

Ronkonkoma Street Fair

Ronkonkoma – FREE
Sunday, September 1
The Ronkonkoma Street Fair promises vendors, live entertainment, merchandise, food, children's rides, arts & crafts and fun for all! READ MORE

Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton
Through Sunday, September 1
Horse lovers from all across Long Island can enjoy competition in hunter and jumper disciplines across youth and adult divisions at The Hampton Classic. Kids enjoy special activities in the kids' tent, including a family circus, DJs, face painting, pony rides, and more.  READ MORE

CANCELED: Secret Vegan Events Presents Labor Day Market

Oceanside – FREE
Monday, September 2
This event has been canceled. Secret Vegan Events and Barrier Brewing Co. present a Labor Day Market featuring vegan, cruelty-free vendors. READ MORE

The Feast of Mother Cabrini at Suffolk Community College

Brentwood
Through Monday, September 2
Celebrate the Feast of Mother Cabrini with one of Long Island's largest Italian festivals, which returns for a Labor Day weekend run. READ MORE

LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

Huntington
Through Sunday, September 22
LuminoCity Dino Safari roars into the shops at 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. READ MORE

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