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7/1/22 - 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-do's.

Break out your red, white, and blue because school is out and the 4th of July is here. The month of barbecues, beaches, boats, and outdoor concerts is upon us.

There are tons of places to check our fireworks for the 4th. Meanwhile, the Empire State Fair takes up residence in the Nassau Coliseum parking lot, the Long Island Steamers return to the woods in Brookhaven, and traffic-free streets are opened up all across the island.

Find more July fun in our Summer Fun Guide.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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1864 Independence Day Celebration at Old Bethpage Village

Old Bethpage
Saturday, July 2-Sunday, July 3
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

Southold Village Merchants July 4th Parade

Southold—FREE
Monday, July 4
The 24th Annual Southold Village Merchants July 4th Parade kicks off at noon on Boisseau Avenue and makes its way along Route 25 to Tuckers Lane. READ MORE

Independence Day Celebration at Sagamore Hill

Oyster Bay–FREE
Monday, July 4
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site invites you to bring your family and friends, dressed in your best patriotic attire, to join the daylong outdoor activities on Monday, July 4, all of which are FREE and open to the public. READ MORE

Empire State Fair at NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Thursday, June 3o-Sunday, July 10
Enjoy several days of action-packed fun for the entire family. Thrill to more than 100 rides and attractions. READ MORE

Alive on 25 in Riverhead

Riverhead–FREE
Friday, July 1; Thursdays, July 15 and 29
Riverhead's walkable downtown closes along Main Street for a street fair that includes live music, vendors, food, entertainment, and more.  READ MORE

Family Fridays at The Common Ground

Sayville–FREE
Fridays, July 8, 15, 22, and 29
Bring your own lawn chairs, pack a picnic dinner, and enjoy entertainment under the stars at The Common Ground. Each week features a different family-friendly theme.  READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven–FREE
Sundays, July 10 and 31
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on 8 acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

Dances in the Park in Greenport Village

Greenport–FREE
Mondays, July 11, 18, and 25
The popular village concert series presents a different act in Mitchell Park each Monday night during the summer months. READ MORE

Kids Day at Hoyt Farm

Commack–FREE
Sunday, July 17
The Smithtown Recreation Department presents a day of performances at Hoyt Farm for children in elementary school. The program features four different, 45-minute shows covering a variety of kid-friendly genres.  READ MORE

Brookhaven National Lab Science Sundays in Suffolk - Space

Centerport
Sundays, July 17, 24, and 31
Join scientists from Brookhaven Lab as they discuss the wonders of the universe at the Vanderbilt Museum and Reichert Planetarium. Take a turn with hands-on experiences that show the different weights in different planetary gravities, explore craters of the moon, and more! READ MORE

Kidz Bop Live 2023

Wantagh
Saturday, July 23
KIDZ BOP will bring the highly-anticipated family-friendly live concert experience to Jones Beach. READ MORE

Reflextions: Art After Dark

Riverhead–FREE
Saturday, July 23
On four evenings this summer and fall, Grangebel Park in downtown Riverhead will be transformed into a walkable art-after-dark experience. Illuminated designs make up Reflextions, an en plein air art exhibition. READ MORE

Live at Five at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Thursday, July 28
The Science Museum of Long Island hosts biweekly Live at Five events all summer long at the Leeds Pond Preserve. Swing and sway to live tunes and indulge in food truck fare as you explore the outdoor grounds in Plandome. READ MORE

Honey Bee Festival at Garden of Eve

Riverhead
Saturday, July 30
Watch how real beekeepers tend to hives, extract honey, and more. READ MORE

Summer Saturday Programs at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Saturdays from July 2-July 30
Spend a Saturday this summer at the Garvies Point Museum as it hosts various family-friendly activities about birds, ponds, beaches, insects, and more.  READ MORE

Friday Night Promenade in Garden City

Garden City–FREE
Fridays through September 10
Enjoy themed nights every Friday this summer through mid-September in the heart of Garden City Village. Live music, a family-friendly atmosphere, fun giveaways, and plenty of activities for the kids await, including balloon art and face painting. READ MORE

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