516 UPDATE
What's Happening in Nassau County
Your complete guide to family outings, community gatherings, live music and sports happening across Nassau this week.
SEPTEMBER 7–13
Family Fun 🎨
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects Made With LEGO Bricks: Final Day
10:00 AM | Old Westbury Gardens, Old Westbury
See 17 large-scale nature sculptures made from more than 300,000 LEGO bricks before the exhibition closes at 6:00 PM.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Stew Leonard’s Touch a Truck
11:00 AM | Stew Leonard’s, Farmingdale
Children can explore working trucks and community vehicles during this free event through 2:00 PM.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Duck Derby
12:30 PM | Pryibil Beach, Glen Cove
A community rubber-duck race hosted by the Glen Cove Rotary and Friends of the Glen Cove Youth Board.
View event details →Civic & Social 🤝
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Whole Hearts Workshop
12:00 PM | Revolution Yoga, Rockville Centre
A guided wellness workshop focused on reflection, connection and heart-centered practices.
View event details →MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Maternity Tour
1:00 PM | Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre
Tour the maternity facilities with the Maternal Child division. Advance reservations are required.
View event details →TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Eminae Social Mixer: Long Island
5:30 PM | Cena 081, Westbury
A free networking mixer for Long Island business owners and community members.
View event details →WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Psychic Dinner Night
6:30 PM | Al Dente, Oyster Bay
Dinner is paired with psychic insight and audience readings led by Brenda Lee.
View event details →WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
Long Island Community Chorus Recruitment Night
7:30 PM | St. James United Methodist Church, Lynbrook
Interested singers can attend an open rehearsal and recruitment session.
View event details →THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
This Ain’t Our First Rodeo
6:00 PM | Cosentino Center Long Island, Hicksville
A free western-themed gathering with music, activities and entertainment through 9:00 PM.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
25th Anniversary of September 11 Lighthouse Commemoration
7:00 PM | Bayview Circle, Freeport
The community gathers at Freeport’s September 11 memorial lighthouse for a 25th-anniversary remembrance.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Wisdom of Wild Places: A Yoga Journey
7:00 PM | 9 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
A one-hour guided yoga experience inspired by the earth, nature and the outdoors.
View event details →SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
True Honey Teas Festival
9:00 AM | Hofstra University, Hempstead
A two-day festival celebrating tea, wellness, vendors and community experiences.
View event details →SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Gimme Gimme Disco
8:30 PM | Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
An ABBA-inspired dance party featuring disco favorites. Doors open at 8:00 PM.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Sip and Paint at the Mansion
11:00 AM | The Mansion at Glen Cove, Glen Cove
A guided painting session in the historic mansion setting through 1:00 PM.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Great Gatsby Boat Tour
2:00 PM | 405 Main Street, Port Washington
Cruise the North Shore while learning about Gold Coast estates connected with The Great Gatsby.
View event details →Live Music 🎵
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
An Evening With Celtic Thunder
8:00 PM | Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, Westbury
Celtic Thunder performs fan favorites as part of its 2026 concert program.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Groovin at Palmer’s American Grille
6:30 PM | Palmer’s American Grille, Farmingdale
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Farmingdale restaurant.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Songs From the Heart: Gio and Braedyn
7:00 PM | Governor’s at The Brokerage, Bellmore
Gio and Braedyn present an intimate evening of live music.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Jason Aldean: Songs About Us Tour
7:30 PM | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Jason Aldean headlines with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Electric Dudes at Charlotte’s Speakeasy
7:30 PM | Charlotte’s Speakeasy, Farmingdale
The Electric Dudes return for a live jazz and popular-music set through 10:30 PM.
View event details →FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Obey Your Master and Disciple of the Garden
8:00 PM | Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
Metallica and Chris Cornell tribute acts share the bill.
View event details →SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
John Fogerty and Steve Winwood
7:30 PM | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Two celebrated rock artists share the Jones Beach stage for an outdoor concert.
View event details →SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Bryson Tiller: The Neo Trapsoul Tour
7:30 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont
Bryson Tiller brings his Neo Trapsoul tour to UBS Arena.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Chayanne: Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
7:00 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont
Latin pop star Chayanne performs his Bailemos Otra Vez tour.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber
7:30 PM | Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh
Wu-Tang Clan brings The Final Chamber tour to Jones Beach.
View event details →Sports 🏟️
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Long Beach Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race
8:00 AM | Boardwalk at Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach
Runners take on a five-mile Labor Day course along the Long Beach boardwalk.
View event details →SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Honoring 25 Years of Resilience 5K Run/Walk
9:00 AM | Valley Stream Central High School, Valley Stream
A community 5K marks 25 years of resilience while honoring September 11 remembrance.
View event details →SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Football Sunday Package at Mulcahy’s
1:00 PM | Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh
Watch the Sunday football schedule with Mulcahy’s food-and-drink package.
View event details →Event details may change. Check the organizer’s page for registration, parking, weather updates and schedule changes before heading out.
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✨ 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! 🎉
