Nassau County Events
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- Jul 26
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🎉 July & August 2025 Events Nassau County: Free Concerts, Outdoor Movies, Cultural Nights & Family Fun
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island this summer, this is the ultimate roundup. Whether you're planning a beach day, family outing, date night, or a night under the stars, July and August 2025 are stacked with free events, live music, outdoor movies, cultural celebrations, and community festivals.
We’ve gathered the best happenings from the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County Parks, and surrounding areas—so you can make the most of summer on Long Island.
🎶 Live Music & Concerts on Long Island (FREE)
Eisenhower Park – Lakeside Theatre Series
📍 East Meadow | 🕖 Most Shows Start at 6:30–7 PM
🪑 Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks
July 2025 Highlights:
July 18: Tribute to Harry Chapin
July 19: Russell Dickerson
July 20: Chinese American Night
July 26: Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway
July 27: Colombian American Night
July 28: Italian American Night
July 31: Nassau Pops Orchestra w/ Christopher Macchio
August 2025 Highlights:
Aug 1: Half Step – Grateful Dead Tribute
Aug 2: Salute to Veterans & Rolling Stones Tribute
Aug 7: Diana Ross Tribute “Lady Supreme”
Aug 15: Dancing Dream – ABBA Tribute
Aug 21: Let’s Sing Taylor – Taylor Swift Experience
Aug 30: Elvis Crespo + Fireworks at Point Lookout
Aug 31: Turkish American Night
🍿 Family-Friendly Outdoor Movie Nights
🎬 Movies in the Park | Dusk Start | FREE
📍 Eisenhower Park, Cedar Creek Park, North Woodmere Park
July Lineup:
July 22 – Ratatouille (Cedar Creek)
July 23 – IF (Eisenhower Park)
July 30 – Transformers: One (Eisenhower Park)
August Lineup:
Aug 5 – Journey to the Center of the Earth (Cedar Creek)
Aug 6 – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Eisenhower)
Aug 20 – Sonic 3 (Eisenhower)
Aug 27 – Wicked (Eisenhower)
🎡 Street Fairs, Festivals & Block Parties
Empire State Fair at Nassau Coliseum (July 1–13)
Island Park Greek Festival (Aug 21–24)
Volksfest & Pickle Festival at Plattduetsche Park (July 11–13)
Lazy Days of Summer Festival – Levittown (July 19)
Freeport Art & Craft Fair – Nautical Mile (July 27 & Aug 30–31)
Thursday Night Live Block Party – Wantagh (July 3, 17, 31 & Aug 14, 28)
🎤 Town of Hempstead Park Concerts
🎶 All Shows at 8 PM | FREE Admission
🪑 Bring a chair or blanket
July Notables:
July 18 – Strawberry Fields (Seamans Neck Park)
July 25 – Joe Piscopo’s Sinatra Tribute (Rath Park)
July 26 – Tavares + Sugar Hill Gang (Point Lookout)
August Highlights:
Aug 1 – Shining Star – Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute
Aug 8 – Pour Some 80s On Me (Merrick)
Aug 15 – That 70s Band (Point Lookout)
Aug 22 – Stifler’s Mom (Bellmore)
Aug 28 – School of Rock (Baldwin)
🧒 Kids' Shows & Activities
Children’s Outdoor Variety Shows – Free Across Town Parks
Darlene Graham’s “Singing at the Beach” (July 21–25)
KerboomKidz Fitness Shows (July 28–Aug 5)
📍 Parks in Wantagh, Oceanside, Baldwin, Uniondale, Bellmore, and more
🕥 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM sessions
🧺 Farmers Markets & Flea Markets
Eisenhower Park Farmers Market – Every Saturday in July & August
Crossroads Farm, Malverne – Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays
Bellmore Lions Flea Market – July 6, 13; Aug 10, 24
🕘 Mornings | 🎟️ Free admission
📚 Library Events, Lectures & Workshops
Events for all ages:
🎨 Mosaic art, 🎭 Theater shows, 📚 Book discussions, 🎵 Outdoor concerts
📍 Baldwin, Freeport, Franklin Square, Wantagh, Elmont, Merrick & more
🔗 Visit local library sites for dates and registration
🐋 Family Nature Days & Cruises
Garvies Point Museum Day – Aug 2 (Glen Cove)
Beach Cleanups – July 26 & Aug 24 (Point Lookout)
Whale Watching Cruises – Throughout July & August
📍 Captain Lou Fleet, Freeport | liwhaleandsealwatching.com
📆 Don’t Miss These Events
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live – Aug 16–17 at UBS Arena
Jones Beach Volleyball Tournament – July 19
Antique Car Show – Wantagh – July 19
Unity Car & Bike Show – Roosevelt – Aug 23
Summer Fun Day – Seaford – Aug 24
Cradle of Aviation Retro Gaming Expo – Aug 9–11
Town of Hempstead Triathlon – Sept 6 (register by Sept 1)
🎶 Instagrammable Nights Out
Let’s Sing Taylor – Taylor Swift Experience – Aug 21
Neil Berg’s Broadway Show – July 26
Russell Dickerson Concert – July 19
Elvis Crespo – Latin Music & Fireworks – Aug 30
Perfect for a date night, bachelorette outing, or group hang.
📍 Know Before You Go
✅ All park events are FREE (unless otherwise noted)
☀️ Weather-permitting — check local listings or call 516-572-0200
🧺 Bring lawn chairs, coolers, blankets, and sunscreen
🚘 Parking at Eisenhower Park Field 6 for concerts
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