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🎉April 20th - April 26th Events in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking for something fun, affordable, and local? From live music to family-friendly festivals, here’s what’s popping up around town this week👇
516 Update
April 11, 2026
What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County
Saturday, April 25
 | Saturday, April 25–26, 2026 The arboretum’s seasonal event celebrates spring color with garden-focused programming and estate atmosphere. |
 | Earth Day Exploration / Guided Nature Walks These guided walks turn Earth Day weekend into a closer look at the preserve’s landscapes and seasonal changes. |
 | Merrick Spring Fest This spring street-fair style event turns Merrick into a family stop for rides, food, and festival browsing. |
 | EMCon Animefest 2026 This anime-focused community event celebrates fandom, art, and pop culture across two days. |
 | Hangout One Happy Place Autism Walk 2026 This autism walk pairs a short community walk with celebration, raffles, and family-friendly fun. |
 | Super Family Saturday: Artful Earth This family art program uses an Earth-themed lens to turn the museum into a creative weekend stop. |
 | Purple Tomato Soaps at Merrick Spring Fest This spring market brings together arts and crafts vendors in a walkable festival setting. |
Tuesday, April 21
 | Watercolored Interiors The second session of this workshop again pairs painting practice with the estate’s interior details. |
 | STOP SCROLLING — Real Estate Investing Could Change Your Financial Future This investing event introduces beginner-friendly real estate strategies for building wealth. |
Wednesday, April 22
 | Earth Day Plandome Rd Clean Up Residents and organizations team up to clean and beautify the local business district. |
 | ASCM NYC LI Gala & Supply Chain Award 2026 Supply chain professionals gather for networking, dinner, awards, and industry recognition. |
 | Soul-Aligned Abundance This workshop helps participants identify money blocks and reconnect with worthiness and receiving. |
 | Save Water. Save the Bagel. A NY Problem. This civic-minded talk uses a classic New York staple to frame a broader conversation about water and infrastructure. |
Thursday, April 23
 | National Private Lender Expo Real estate investors and lenders meet for dealmaking, funding conversations, and industry networking. |
 | Mind. Body. Soul. Reset. April Empowerment Night for Women Women gather for mindset work, guided reflection, and a restorative empowerment experience. |
 | Drew Fraser Drew Fraser performs a live stand-up set at Bellmore's Brokerage club. |
 | Wine Dinner Experience with Celebrity Chef David Burke Guests enjoy a multi-course wine dinner built around curated pairings and fine dining. |
 | Bay Houses of Long Island Documentary Film This screening explores the history, traditions, and resilience of Long Island bay house communities. |
 | Hofstra Spring Dance Concert Hofstra’s dance program turns the stage into a showcase for student choreography and ensemble performance. |
Friday, April 24
 | Earlybirds Club This early-start dance party is designed around nostalgic hits and a social night that wraps before it gets too late. |
 | The Beauty Casino This girls' night event mixes beauty services, social energy, and game-style prize fun. |
 | 5th Annual Fundraiser For Autism Supporters come together for an in-person autism fundraiser built around awareness and community. |
 | Night at the Races & Reverse Raffle This fundraiser combines dinner, raffle excitement, and horse-race-themed entertainment. |
 | Beauty From Within Workshop This workshop explores Ayurvedic practices for skin, hair, and overall inner balance. |
 | Dr. Zoe's Purpose Partyâ„¢ This faith-centered gathering focuses on reflection, intention, and purpose-driven growth. |
 | Matt Friend Matt Friend headlines with celebrity impressions and contemporary comedy material. |
Saturday, April 25
 | Spring Sips & Sweet Treats Guests move between two neighboring shops for tastings, pastries, pizza, and spring drinks. |
 | The Suite Life by Bridesavvy × Vanderbilt Hotel Spring 2026 This bridal showcase brings together wedding professionals, fashion, and planning inspiration. |
 | Mindful Making Craft Nights: Wildcrafted Wreath Making Workshop Participants create a seasonal wreath in a calming evening of art, intention, and connection. |
 | Trinity Bar and Restaurant St. Baldrick's Head Shaving Event This fundraiser supports children fighting cancer through the St. Baldrick's campaign. |
 | Mike Keegan and Friends A comedy lineup of local and regional comics fills the Giggle Room for a club showcase night. |
 | Louie Devito A dance-floor-driven DJ night brings club nostalgia and late-night energy to Wantagh. |
 | WOI Annual Prom Dress Giveaway This giveaway helps students access prom and graduation dresses at no cost. |
 | Autism Walk This awareness walk centers community visibility, support, and connection around autism advocacy. |
 | Earth Day Beach Cleanup This volunteer cleanup gives locals a hands-on way to turn Earth Day into visible community stewardship. |
Sunday, April 26
 | Annual House Tours This self-guided tour opens historic homes and highlights local craftsmanship and architecture. |
 | Hempstead House Tours These estate tours give weekend visitors a guided look inside one of Nassau’s most dramatic historic properties. |
 | Mujeres Poderosas: Women's Vendor Fair This free vendor fair celebrates women entrepreneurs, culture, and community recognition. |
 | ANNA BELLA & ANGELO / DJ JEFF NEC FUNHOUSE DAY PARTY This day party mixes dance music, meet-and-greet energy, and a social club atmosphere. |
 | LIR Sunday Funday 4/26 CancunLI This Sunday dance party focuses on new wave, alternative, and party hits with drink specials. |
 | Yoga Nidra This guided yogic sleep practice is designed for deep physical and mental relaxation. |
 | Bert Kreischer Bert Kreischer brings his arena-level stand-up style to Westbury for a live comedy set. |
Tuesday, April 21
Long Island Ducks vs Hagerstown Flying Boxcars 6:35 | Fairfield Properties Ballpark | Home Game |
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 6:45 | Fenway Park | Away Game |
New York Sirens vs Toronto Sceptres 7:00 | Coca-Cola Coliseum | Away Game |
New York Mets vs Minnesota Twins 7:10 | Citi Field | Home Game |
Wednesday, April 22
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 2:45 | Fenway Park | Away Game |
Long Island Ducks vs Hagerstown Flying Boxcars 6:35 | Fairfield Properties Ballpark | Home Game |
New York Mets vs Minnesota Twins 7:10 | Citi Field | Home Game |
New York Red Bulls vs D.C. United TBD | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Away Game |
Thursday, April 23
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox 6:10 | Fenway Park | Away Game |
Long Island Ducks vs Hagerstown Flying Boxcars 6:35 | Fairfield Properties Ballpark | Home Game |
New York Mets vs Minnesota Twins 7:10 | Citi Field | Home Game |
Friday, April 24
Long Island Ducks vs Lancaster Stormers 6:45 | Penn Medicine Park | Away Game |
New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies 7:10 | Citi Field | Home Game |
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros 8:10 | Daikin Park | Away Game |
Saturday, April 25
NJ/NY Gotham FC vs Bay FC 1:00 | Sports Illustrated Stadium | Away Game |
New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies 4:10 | Citi Field | Home Game |
Long Island Ducks vs Lancaster Stormers 6:45 | Penn Medicine Park | Away Game |
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros 7:10 | Daikin Park | Away Game |
New York City FC vs CF Montreal TBD | Stade Saputo | Away Game |
New York Sirens vs Boston Fleet TBD | Tsongas Center | Away Game |
Sunday, April 26
Long Island Ducks vs Lancaster Stormers 1:30 | Penn Medicine Park | Away Game |
New York Mets vs Colorado Rockies 1:40 | Citi Field | Home Game |
New York Yankees vs Houston Astros 2:10 | Daikin Park | Away Game |
Wednesday, April 22
 | Save Ferris Ska-punk energy and throwback crowd appeal headline this midweek club show. |
Thursday, April 23
 | Blue Velvo and the Lara Hope Band A rockabilly-leaning bill keeps the live-music momentum going with vintage flair and club energy. |
Friday, April 24
 | Elvis n Cher This duo tribute show revisits familiar hits made famous by Elvis and Cher. |
 | GOLDEN HOUR BOOKING PRESENTS: HAVE FUN! This local bill brings together alternative and punk-leaning acts for a DIY-style show night. |
 | Robert Carlson:Belle Sylvester Recital Series - Solo Recital This library performance adds another easy-access live-music option to the week’s local calendar. |
 | Hofstra Chorale and Chamber Choir This vocal concert showcases campus choral groups in a program built around ensemble blend and range. |
 | Live Show at Manhasset Cinemas: Radio Flashback | 70s/80s Tribute Band Radio Flashback performs a high-energy tribute to favorite hits from the 70s and 80s. |
 | Chapin Family Live in Concert The family performance mixes storytelling, folk sensibility, and legacy-songbook appeal. |
Saturday, April 25
 | Live Jazz featuring Rahsaan Cruse Jr. & Friends This afternoon set adds a more relaxed jazz option to a week packed with louder concert listings. |
 | Half Step - the Grateful Dead Tribute Band - Under Gaia at the Cathedral This tribute concert pairs Grateful Dead music with an immersive performance setting under Gaia. |
 | Mystic's April Show at Platt The Mystic brings live music and upbeat bar-band energy to Platt's beer-hall setting. |
 | The Lovin’ Spoonful The veteran act’s theater date leans into ’60s pop-rock nostalgia and familiar singalong songs. |
 | Broadway on Main Street 2026 This stage revue packages Broadway favorites into one audience-friendly concert evening. |
Sunday, April 26
 | Hofstra Jazz Orchestra A jazz-orchestra showcase closes the weekend with a campus performance built around ensemble swing and big-band color. |
✨ That’s a wrap on this week’s top picks!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar, grab your crew, and make the most of what Nassau County has to offer.
We’ll be back with more local finds—until then, have fun out there! 🎉