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How sweet it is: Enjoy the watermelon festival at Harbes Family Farm this month. Photo courtesy of the farm
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7/28/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

There are tons of things to do in August on Long Island–enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer isn't over yet!

Make the most of the last month of summer with our big list of things to do on Long Island in August. From a Taylor Swift laser show to cardboard races to the Paumanauke Pow Wow and The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo​, August is filled with amazing options.

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

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Taylor Swift: The Laser Spectacular at the Patchogue Theatre

Patchogue
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular, hosted by electrifying DJs, is two hours of non-stop Taylor Swift hits blended with a laser spectacular. READ MORE

First Fridays on Love Lane

Mattituck-FREE
Friday, August 2, 2024
Mattituck's Love Lane closes to traffic for three hours on first Friday evenings from spring through early autumn, allowing pedestrians to explore and sample the area. READ MORE

Sayville Summerfest

Sayville-FREE
Friday-Sunday, August 2-4, 2024
Enjoy rides, live musical performances, art exhibits, vendors, a car show, international food fair, and more at the Sayville Summerfest.  READ MORE

Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race

Riverhead–FREE
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Kids are invited to compete in the annual Riverhead Business District Cardboard Boat Race. The event, held along Peconic River in downtown Riverhead, features vessels made exclusively from cardboard, duct tape, and paint. READ MORE

Kidz Bop Live 2024 at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Saturday, August 3, 2024
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. READ MORE

A Dream Is A Wish Princess Concert & Tea Party at The Suffolk

Riverhead
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Sing along to all your little princess’ favorite Disney songs such as Let It Go, A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes, Part of Your World, Something There, A Whole New World, I’m Almost There, How Far I’ll Go, I See The Light and many more. They’ll tap and sing along as performers take them through a magical journey, and they’ll even get to meet their favorite princess. READ MORE

Touch A Truck at the Mineola Library

Mineola–FREE
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Emergency, construction, military vehicles and more are planned at this Touch A Truck event at the Mineola Library.  READ MORE

Kids Summer Workshops at Stew Leonard's Farmingdale

Farmingdale
August 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2024
Are your little ones itching for some creative fun this summer? Look no further! Stew Leonard's of Farmingdale has a lineup of exciting Summer Craft Workshops just for them.  READ MORE

Ice Cream Social Fridays at the East End Seaport Museum

Greenport
Friday, August 9, 2024
Magic Fountain provides a sweet treat for this Ice Cream Social event at the East End Seaport Museum. READ MORE

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo

Garden City
Friday-Sunday, August 9-11, 2024
Get ready to play all your retro video game favorites, browse vendors, participate in panel discussions, listen to music, and more at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Come dressed in your best cosplay, and enter tournaments to win prizes. READ MORE

Long Island Ice Cream Tour

East End
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Get ready to scream for ice cream, because this year's Long Island Ice Cream Tour splits off into southern, eastern and western options, each visiting multiple sweet spots. READ MORE

Paumanauke Native American Festival

Copiague
Saturday-Sunday, August 10-11, 2024
The Paumanauke Native American Festival returns to Tanner Park this year. Aztec and traditional dances are performed. Additionally, enjoy native food and dance competitions at this annual gathering, where audience participation is encouraged. READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven
Sundays, August 11 & 25, 2024
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

Meet the Farm Animals at Emma Clark Library

Setauket—FREE
Monday, August 12, 2024
Stop by Emma Clark Library and have fun with some hands-on interaction with animals. Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension on the Library’s front lawn. No registration is required. In the case of inclement weather, please call the Library ahead of time at 631.941.4080.   READ MORE

Snapper and Crab Derby at Captree State Park

Bay Shore
Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18, 2024
This annual Snapper and Crab Derby held at Captree State Park is quite the catch for Long Island families. Children ages 16 and younger can discover and enjoy fishing. READ MORE

Lighthouse Weekend at Montauk Lighthouse

Montauk
Saturday-Sunday, August 17-18, 2024
Visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse for a weekend celebration filled with colonial games, leather-making, and a traditional pottery exhibit. The Kings of the Coast Pirates sail in for the occasion to entertain the assembled. READ MORE

Magic Rocks! at The Paramount

Huntington
Sunday, August 18, 2024
World-renowned illusionist Leon Etienne rocks The Paramount audience this August with magic and wonder. READ MORE

LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival

Huntington
Opens Thursday, August 22, 2024
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

Watermelon Festival at Harbes Family Farm

Riverhead
Saturday & Sunday, August 24-25, 2025
Cap off your summer during the sweetest harvest on Long Island at Harbes Family Farm. There is plenty of watermelon to snack on and lots of fun, too. READ MORE

Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton
Opens Sunday, August 25, 2024
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

Uniondale Back to School Kids Fest

Uniondale—FREE
Friday, August 30, 2024
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

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

Riverhead
Saturday-Monday, August 31-September 2, 2024
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

Places featured in this article:

Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
Gillette Park & The Common Ground
Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
East End Seaport Museum
Harbes Family Farm and Vineyard