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Weekend Events: Summerfest, Retro Gaming Expo, Boat Race

Thrill to the carnival atmosphere at Sayville Summerfest. Photo by Mavicair
Thrill to the carnival atmosphere at Sayville Summerfest. Photo by Mavicair
8/7/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Join Planting Fields Arboretum for a relaxed Neighborhood Night this Saturday. Stroll around Sayville during its annual Summerfest or get into retro mode at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. 

The Westhampton Beach Historical Society hosts a free Revolutionary War Living History event on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach, complete with re-enactments, horses, cannons, and more. These are just some of the exciting events and activities going on for kids and families across Long Island this weekend.  

Elsewhere, join Bowlero, AMF, and Bowlmor Lanes across Long Island for two free games on National Bowling Day. Or head outdoors to a boardwalk, beach, pool, sprinkler park, or perhaps to cool off at a water park. 

Visit our Summer Family Fun Guide and our August GoList for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar is loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids. 

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Show your kids some old-school joystick fun at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Photo by the author
Show your kids some old-school joystick fun at the Long Island Retro Gaming Expo. Photo by the author

Things to Do on Long Island All Weekend

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo

Garden City
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

Sayville Summerfest

Sayville — FREE
Enjoy rides, live musical performances, art exhibits, vendors, a car show, international food fair, and more at the Sayville Summerfest.  READ MORE

Snapper and Crab Derby at Captree State Park

Bay Shore — FREE
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

American Revolutionary War Living History

Westhampton — FREE
The Westhampton Beach Historical Society hosts a free Revolutionary War Living History event on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach. READ MORE

Paumanauke Native American Festival

Babylon
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

Circuitry & Sewing at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Learn how to sew with circuits. READ MORE
Explore the wonders of nature at Little Farmer Explorers at Garden of Eve Organic Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
Explore the wonders of nature at Little Farmer Explorers at Garden of Eve Organic Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm

Things to Do on Long Island on Saturday, August 10

Neighborhood Night at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
Join Planting Fields Arboretum for a relaxed event for the entire family. Bring your own picnic, eat on the lawn, enjoy live music, as well as lawn games and four flavors of free gelato from Dolce & Gelato. READ MORE

Cave Encounters at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve

Smithtown
Explore the world of caves as Caleb Smith State Park Preserve darkens its program room and put your senses to the test.   READ MORE

Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center

Riverhead — Physics of Toys
Kids can play and explore the interactive technology exhibits in this weekly hands-on, instructor-led workshops offered by the Long Island Science Center.  READ MORE

Little Farmer Explorers at Garden of Eve

Riverhead
Tour the organic farm to see what's growing, and to harvest fruits and veggies and perhaps collect eggs from the chickens, all the while learning how a garden works. READ MORE

Free Games on National Bowling Day

Various Locations—FREE
Join Bowlero, AMF, and Bowlmor Lanes across Long Island for two FREE games on National Bowling Day. READ MORE

Riverhead Cardboard Boat Race

Riverhead — FREE
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
Channel your child's curiosity at Nature Saturdays at Planting Fields Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Planting Fields
Channel your child's curiosity at Nature Saturdays at Planting Fields Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Planting Fields

Things to Do on Long Island on Sunday, August 11

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven
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

Smithtown's Family Concerts at Hoyt Farm

Smithtown — FREE
The Smithtown Recreation Department has scheduled seven performances for this year's free concert series at Hoyt Farm. Bring chairs, picnic dinners, and enjoy the show. READ MORE

Bethpage Polo at the Park

Bethpage
Enjoy the 2,000-year-old sport in the heart of Nassau County, at the beautiful polo grounds of Bethpage State Park. READ MORE

Nature Sundays for Kids at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
Planting Fields Arboretum offers activities and learning experiences for families and kids of all ages.  READ MORE

Behind the Scenes at Browder's Farm

Mattituck
Experience a tour of a certified organic and pasture-raised poultry farm. READ MORE

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