What should I do this weekend?

Weekender — Friends enjoy a summer festival on Long Island, one of the many concerts, festivals, and community events that take place across Nassau and Suffolk counties throughout the year. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or a day trip, there’s always something happening on the island. File photo: Artie Medvedev, licensed.

If you’re wondering what to do on Long Island this weekend, start with the Long Island Events Calendar. It features concerts, festivals, fairs, sporting events, theater performances, farmers markets, car shows, family activities, and community events taking place throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County. If you’re looking for something beyond scheduled events, Long Island also offers beaches, parks, museums, wineries, shopping, waterfront villages, and countless attractions to explore every weekend of the year.

In Short

The fastest way to find something to do this weekend is by browsing the Long Island Events Calendar. If nothing catches your eye, spend the day exploring one of the island’s beaches, parks, museums, downtowns, wineries, or other points of interest.

What Should I Do This Weekend?

Every weekend brings something different to Long Island. Depending on the season, you might find outdoor concerts, food festivals, craft fairs, farmers markets, sporting events, cultural celebrations, theater performances, charity walks, holiday events, or family activities. Before making plans, check the Long Island Events Calendar to see what’s happening during your visit.

Weekend Ideas

If You Want To…	Recommended Activities
Attend an event	Browse the Long Island Events Calendar for concerts, festivals, fairs, sporting events, theater, and community events.
Spend the day outdoors	Visit Jones Beach State Park, Robert Moses State Park, Fire Island National Seashore, or explore one of Long Island’s many parks and preserves.
Take the kids somewhere	Visit Adventureland, Splish Splash Water Park, the Long Island Aquarium, beaches, museums, or parks.
Plan a date	Explore the Hamptons, tour wineries on the North Fork, enjoy waterfront dining, or stroll through a charming downtown.
Visit the beach	Compare the best beaches on Long Island for swimming, surfing, fishing, or relaxing by the water.
Explore local attractions	Browse our guide to Long Island points of interest for museums, lighthouses, parks, historic sites, gardens, and more.

If There Aren’t Any Events That Interest You

Even if your weekend doesn’t include a festival or concert, there’s still plenty to do. Spend the day hiking through a nature preserve, relaxing on the beach, touring a historic mansion, visiting a museum, exploring a waterfront village, shopping, enjoying fresh seafood, or taking a scenic drive through the East End, North Fork, or Hamptons.

Popular Weekend Activities

Relax at one of the best beaches on Long Island.
Explore Long Island’s points of interest.
Go hiking or biking.
Visit a museum or historic site.
Tour wineries on the North Fork.
Go fishing or kayaking.
Explore waterfront villages and downtown shopping districts.
Enjoy fresh seafood at a waterfront restaurant.

Quick Facts

Question	Answer
Where should I start?	The Long Island Events Calendar.
What if there aren’t any events I want to attend?	Visit beaches, parks, museums, wineries, waterfront villages, or browse our points of interest guide.
Are there family-friendly activities every weekend?	Yes. Long Island offers parks, beaches, museums, festivals, amusement parks, and seasonal attractions throughout the year.
Is there something to do during every season?	Yes. Beaches, outdoor recreation, museums, concerts, holiday events, festivals, and seasonal activities take place year-round.
Where can I find things to do today or this weekend?	The Long Island Events Calendar is updated with upcoming events across the island.
Where can I discover additional attractions?	Browse our guide to Long Island points of interest.

Whether you’re looking for a concert, festival, beach day, outdoor adventure, family activity, or a relaxing afternoon exploring Long Island, there’s always something happening. Start with the Long Island Events Calendar, then explore our points of interest, discover the best beaches on Long Island, or browse our complete collection of attractions to plan the perfect weekend.

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