🎉May 18th – 24th Events in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss

Fri-Sun | May 22-24

11:00 AM & 12:00 PM | Behind the Velvet Ropes: Guided Tours of the Main House
Planting Fields, Oyster Bay

These guided walks open up notable rooms and design details inside the estate's historic main house.

Sat | May 23

7:30 AM | Planting Fields Spring 5K
Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay

This scenic 5K turns the estate grounds into a community fitness outing.

Sat | May 23

9:30 AM | The Ms Rachel Experience
United Skates of America, Seaford

Kids can sing, dance, meet a Ms. Rachel impersonator, and skate during this family-focused interactive event.

Sat | May 23

11:00 AM | Pre-Eid Bazaar at Marquee on Broadway
Marquee on Broadway, Hicksville

This all-day marketplace features Eid outfits, gifts, accessories, South Asian fashion brands, and festive shopping.

Sat | May 23

1:00 PM | Tabletop for Two at Manny’s Sweet Treats
Manny’s Sweet Treats, Mineola

Meet local game designer Laura Erwin, play a family-friendly tabletop game, and share a milkshake during this interactive gaming event.

Sat | May 23

2:00 PM | Afternoon Tea with WOGA New York
St. John’s United Methodist Church, Valley Stream

This elegant afternoon tea fundraiser features live music, fashion, tea treats, a pannist, and community connection.

Sat | May 23

3:00 PM | Paint with a Princess
Sparkle On Stage Cultural Arts Center, Freeport

Children can paint, decorate canvases, sing, and dance with princess-inspired characters during this creative afternoon event.

Sat | May 23

6:00 PM, 7:15 PM & 8:30 PM | Mesmerica 360 Planetarium Show
Cradle of Aviation, Garden City

This immersive dome show combines music and visuals into a relaxing family-friendly planetarium experience.

Sun | May 24

10:00 AM | Eid Bazaar 2026
Sapphire Banquet NY, Hicksville

This family-friendly Eid festival features traditional clothing, jewelry, henna artists, food stalls, desserts, and shopping vendors.

Sun | May 24

11:00 AM | Flea at Found
FOUND Vintage & Antiques, Seaford

Browse vintage finds, antiques, outdoor vendors, and food trucks during this laid-back flea market event.

Sun | May 24

Noon & 1:30 PM | Hempstead House Tours
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point

Guided tours explore the grand interiors and architecture of the historic Hempstead House estate.

Sun | May 24

Noon - 3:00 PM | Ice House Jams
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point

This outdoor concert series brings live local music to the scenic Preserve grounds.

Mon | May 18

10:30 AM | Yoga in the Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury

This outdoor wellness class turns the estate grounds into a calm morning fitness setting.

Mon | May 18

12:00 PM | New York Blood Center Blood Drive
Merrick Library Community Room, Merrick

Donate blood at Merrick Library during this community blood drive coordinated by the New York Blood Center. Walk-ins are welcome.

Mon | May 18

6:00 PM | Glen Cove Chamber’s 28th Annual Culinary Delights
The Mansion at Glen Cove, Glen Cove

Local restaurants, chefs, wine, spirits, live music, and raffles come together for the Glen Cove Chamber’s annual tasting fundraiser.

Mon | May 18

6:30 PM | Bloom & Rosé: A Bouquet Bar Experience
Olive It Boutique, Merrick

A women-only bouquet-making night with rosé, cocktails, light bites, and a maternal-health-month community focus.

Mon | May 18

7:00 PM | Mindfulness Is Your Inner Power for Healthcare Professionals
Online

Healthcare professionals can join this online relaxation workshop focused on meditation, breathing, visualization, and sound therapy.

Tue | May 19

2:00 PM | Libby For Beginners
Syosset Public Library, Syosset

Learn how to use Libby for library eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, Kanopy movies, Qello concerts, and The Great Courses.

Tue | May 19

6:00 PM | Solicitation Showdown
Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City

AFP Long Island hosts a professional development event where fundraisers make live mock donor solicitations before judges.

Tue | May 19

6:00 PM | Mozzarella Making Class
Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, Garden City

Learn how to make fresh mozzarella while enjoying wine, a prosecco toast, caprese sandwiches, and fries.

Tue | May 19

6:00 PM | Bada Bingo
317 Main Street, Farmingdale

This social night mixes music trivia, group competition, and bar energy into an interactive party format.

Wed | May 20

12:30 PM | CEU Presentation & Lunch
Safavieh Home Furnishings, Glen Cove

Design professionals can attend a lunch-and-learn CEU on architectural lighting systems and interior lightscaping.

Wed | May 20

7:00 PM | Clinical Trials Day 2026
Molloy University, Rockville Centre

Northwell Health’s Office of Clinical Research hosts an educational event recognizing clinical research, patients, and staff.

Wed | May 20

7:00 PM | Pancreatic Cancer Fundraiser
Montana Brothers, Freeport

A Music For Cancer fundraiser brings together live music, dinner, and community support for pancreatic cancer awareness.

Wed | May 20

7:00 PM | Y2K Party! - Fresh Kids of Bel Aire Returns!
Landmark on Main Street, Port Washington

This benefit comedy night supports The Nicholas Center with an evening of laughs and community fundraising.

Wed | May 20

6:30 PM | Menopause, Hormones & Midlife Empowerment Night
317 Main Street, Farmingdale

Dr. Roxanne Carfora leads an educational women’s health event on perimenopause, menopause, hormones, symptoms, and self-advocacy.

Thu | May 21

8:30 AM | 2026 Health Equity Summit
Hofstra University, Hempstead

SEPA Mujer hosts a professional summit on health equity, trauma-informed care, immigration enforcement, gender-based violence, and culturally responsive care.

Thu | May 21

5:00 PM | Thursday Night Live: Block Party on Railroad Ave
Railroad Avenue, Wantagh

Railroad Avenue turns into a block party with live music, drink specials, food trucks, and vendors.

Thu | May 21

6:30 PM | Bricks & Brews: Adult Fans of LEGO Night
Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury

Adult LEGO fans can enjoy an after-hours social night tied to the Nature Connects exhibition.

Thu | May 21

7:00 PM | The Cleopatra Ritual
Hello Beautiful Salon, Glen Cove

A small-group honey-based skincare and self-care workshop presented by Hello Beautiful Salon and Backyard Bees.

Thu | May 21

7:00 PM | BBQ & Bourbon Dinner
317 Main Street, Farmingdale

This hosted dinner pairs barbecue flavors and bourbon tasting in a communal night out.

Fri | May 22

5:00 PM | Baldwin Food Truck Fest
Baldwin Community Garden, Baldwin

The Baldwin Civic Association presents a family-friendly food truck event with music, kids activities, and local vendors.

Fri | May 22

6:00 PM | Comedy, Party Music, Fashion Flex
The Factory Event Venue, Freeport

Comedy, DJ music, food, and a dressed-up party atmosphere come together for a Memorial Day Weekend night out.

Fri | May 22

8:30 PM | Friends of Trelawny Association Annual Banquet
Leonard’s Palazzo, Great Neck

FOTA celebrates its 46th anniversary with a charity banquet supporting rebuilding and recovery efforts for Trelawny.

Sat | May 23

11:30 AM | Beyond Your Scars Mobile Clinic Ribbon Cutting
100 Terrace Avenue, Hempstead

Tour the Beyond Your Scars mobile medical clinic, meet community partners, and learn about local preventive health services.

Sat | May 23

12:00 PM | Visitors Soirée
New Generation Church, Hempstead

New Generation Church welcomes visitors for food, fellowship, connection, and information about its iServe teams.

Sat | May 23

1:00 PM | NOI Nurses Month Mixer
Fish Fry Fridays, Hempstead

Nurses of Integrity hosts a Nurses Month mixer for nurses and healthcare professionals.

Sat | May 23

2:00 PM | Honkai: Star Rail x Round1 USA Theme Day
Round1 Bowling & Arcade Broadway Commons, Hicksville

Fans can attend a cosplay meetup and RSVP for exclusive Honkai: Star Rail collaboration folders while supplies last.

Sat | May 23

4:00 PM | Farmingdale Memorial Day Weekend Bar Crawl
The Coop Nashville Kitchen Bar & Lounge, Farmingdale

This 21+ bar crawl brings drink specials, participating bars, a wristband, and an after-party to downtown Farmingdale.

Sat | May 23

5:30 PM | Mangia & Mingle Singles Italian Dinner Party
Eric’s Italian Bistro, Mineola

Singles in their 40s, 50s, and 60s+ gather for a seated Italian dinner arranged by age group.

Sun | May 24

3:00 PM | Latin Day Party with DJ Annie Star
Vitality Lounge, Hicksville

DJ Annie Star spins salsa, merengue, bachata, and reggaeton for a Sunday afternoon dance party.

Sun | May 24

6:00 PM | MDW Sunday Classics
The Garden Freeport, Freeport

Hex Hector, Johnny Vicious, Razor, and Dimitri Tee headline this 21+ open-air Memorial Day Weekend party.

Thu | May 21

6:00 PM | An Intimate Evening of Acoustic with Izzy Potter
317 Main Street, Farmingdale

A relaxed acoustic set brings stripped-down live tunes to the restaurant’s dining room.

Thu | May 21

7:00 PM | Joe Pianos Live at Chadwick’s
Chadwick’s American Table & Cocktails, Rockville Centre

Joe Pianos brings a live piano-driven performance to Chadwick’s in Rockville Centre.

Thu | May 21

8:00 PM | DROWN: Smashing Pumpkins Tribute
My Father’s Place, Roslyn

This tribute act revisits the alt-rock sound and atmosphere of the Smashing Pumpkins catalog.

Fri | May 22

8:00 PM | Selwyn Birchwood
My Father’s Place, Roslyn

Blues guitarist Selwyn Birchwood brings a rootsy live set shaped by modern blues and Southern soul influences.

Fri | May 22

8:00 PM | The Warped Tour Band
Minnesota’s Long Beach, Long Beach

This emo and pop-punk tribute night covers favorites from My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Taking Back Sunday, Sum 41, and more.

Fri | May 22

8:00 PM | Track 9 at Lazy Lobster
Lazy Lobster, East Rockaway

Track 9 returns to the waterfront for a summer kickoff night of live music, lobster rolls, and drinks.

Fri | May 22

8:00 PM | Project Genesis Under Gaia
Cathedral of the Incarnation, Garden City

A Genesis tribute concert unfolds beneath Luke Jerram’s illuminated Gaia sculpture inside the cathedral nave.

Fri | May 22

Doors 8:00 PM | Show 9:00 PM | Lovesong: New Wave Resurrected
317 Main Street, Farmingdale

This retro-minded band revives new wave staples with a dance-friendly club set.

Sat | May 23

6:00 PM | Come Together
The Villager, Farmingdale

This Long Island band performs hits from the 1960s and 1970s in a lively restaurant-bar setting.

Sat | May 23

8:00 PM | Willie Nile
My Father’s Place, Roslyn

Veteran rocker Willie Nile delivers a punchy live set built on sharp songwriting and classic rock energy.

Sun | May 24

Noon - 3:00 PM | Ice House Jams
Sands Point Preserve, Sands Point

This outdoor concert series brings live local music to the scenic Preserve grounds.