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🎉 September 8th - September 14th 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👇

What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Saturday, September 13th

Seaford Farmers Market at Seaford Railroad Station 
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Seaford, NY
Pick up fresh produce, seafood, pasta, sauces, baked goods, gourmet cookies, artisan coffee, flowers, honey, and more at this vibrant open-air community market.

Islip Farmers Market at Islip Town Hall
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Islip, NY
Shop from local vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, lemonade, seafood, coffee, pickles, flowers, and more. A true community market featuring organic, gluten-free, and vegan options..

Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | East Meadow, NY
Spend your Saturday morning at Parking Field 8 picking up fresh produce, local goods, and seasonal treats at this community farmers market in one of Nassau’s most popular parks..

SATURDAY MARKET – Weekly Market Stand by The Napolitano Family Farm
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Levittown, NY

Shop local and support community growers at this friendly Saturday market hosted at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Fresh produce, handmade goods, and a warm neighborhood vibe await!.

Long Beach Farmers Market at Kennedy Plaza
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Long Beach, NY

Shop fresh produce, artisan goods, and handmade treats while soaking in beachside community vibes. A Saturday tradition filled with flavor, connection, and sustainability..

Deep Roots Farmers Market at Garvies Point 
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Glen Cove, NY

Shop local and organic produce, artisan goods, baked treats, fresh coffee, and more—plus live music, crafts, and family fun—all along the scenic waterfront at Garvies Point..

Community Connections Farmers Market
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Westbury, NY

Nassau County Celebrate the season with fresh-picked produce, handmade treats, and community spirit every Saturday through October. Stock up on farm-fresh fruits and veggies while supporting local growers and artisans..

Volunteer at The Garden at St. Francis
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | North Bellmore, NY

Join the 15th season of this community garden growing organic produce for neighbors in need. Volunteers welcome every Wednesday and Saturday through October..

Westbury Street Fair  
Westbury, NY | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Family shopping fun featuring vendors, local artist exhibits, food trucks, live music, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Free parking and admission.

Glen Cove Street Fair
📌 Glen Street & School Street
Glen Cove, NY | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A fun-filled day of family shopping, food trucks, live music, pony rides, and a petting zoo. Free parking and admission make this a perfect outing for all ages!

Long Island Water Lantern Festival
📌 Eisenhower Park
East Meadow, NY | 3:30 PM

An evening of food trucks, live music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night sky with love, hope, and happiness.

Sunday, September 14th

Rockville Centre Farmers Market
7:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Rockville Centre, NY

Freshly baked breads, artisan cheeses, coffee, seafood, and more await every Sunday at this bustling market across from the GMC dealer. With over 25 local vendors, it's the perfect spot to shop small and eat fresh..

Great Neck Farmers Market @ Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY
From farm to table! Stroll through local vendors, enjoy live music, and discover fresh produce, baked goods, and more every Sunday in the heart of Great Neck. Open June through October..

Syosset Street Fair
📌 Jackson Avenue & Underhill Boulevard
Syosset, NY | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Enjoy a day of family fun with food trucks, live music, and a wide variety of vendors. Free parking and admission make it the perfect weekend outing!

Hicksville Street Fair 
📌 Nelson Avenue (alongside Newbridge Road)
Hicksville, NY | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Celebrate the 22nd Annual Hicksville Chamber of Commerce Street Fair with a giant craft fair, food trucks, kids fun zone with inflatable rides, live music, and free ice cream for the first 500 kids under 12. Admission is free.

Farmers Market @ Farmingdale Village Green
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Farmingdale, NY
Hosted by Schneider’s Farm, this Sunday market features fresh produce and seasonal goods right on Main Street. Open weekly through November—weather permitting..

Farmers Market at Firefighters Park
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Great Neck, NY
From the farm to your table—enjoy live music, local produce, and a friendly community atmosphere every Sunday from June to October.

Monday, September 8th

Retro Reads: The Great Gatsby Book Club
📌 The Merrick Library
Merrick, NY | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Join Librarian Will Rosenblum for Retro Reads, a classics book club, featuring a discussion of The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Free event with e-book and print copies available for participants.

Pokémon TCG Meetup 
📌 Merrick Library
Merrick, NY | 4:00 PM

Drop in to play Pokémon Trading Card Game and trade with friends and peers in a fun, casual meetup for kids and fans of the game.

Burger Night & Trivia 
📌 Ridgewood Station
Wantagh | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Enjoy a delicious burger night followed by trivia at 8 PM! Test your knowledge, bring your appetite, and enjoy a fun night out with friends.

LIWOA Referee Course
📌 W. Tresper Clarke High School
New Cassel, NY | 7:30 PM

Learn how to become a wrestling referee in Nassau County at this introductory training session.

Tuesday, September 9th

Tuesday Karaoke “On the Beach”
📌 Key West at Islip Town Beach
Islip, NY | 6:00 PM

Sing your heart out at Key West’s Tiki Tuesday Karaoke night! Enjoy beachside fun, food, drinks, and a playground for the kids while soaking up the evening vibes.

Sam Sochet Campaign Fundraiser
📌 Mongo’s Coffee Roastery & Lounge
Syosset, NY | 6:30 PM

Support Sam Sochet’s campaign for Oyster Bay Town Supervisor at this community fundraising event.

Wednesday, September 10th

Tai Chi in the Gardens
📌 Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury, NY | 10:30 AM

Relax and restore balance with a guided Tai Chi session surrounded by the serene beauty of Old Westbury Gardens.

Govinda Disco Dhamaka Party 
📌 New Hyde Park Inn
New Hyde Park, NY | 8:00 PM

Dance the night away with Bollywood star Govinda at a high-energy disco party full of music and fun.

Wonderful Wednesdays Featuring DJ-D 
📌 United Skates of America
Seaford, NY | 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Roll into midweek fun with live sets from DJ-D, skating, and good vibes every Wednesday night at United Skates of America.

Thursday, September 11th

Patriot Day at Long Island National Cemetery
📌 Long Island National Cemetery
Farmingdale, NY | 9:30 AM

Honor and remember our heroes with a volunteer day at the Long Island National Cemetery. Participants will help clean headstones and beautify the grounds in a community effort of service and remembrance.

Sunset Paddleboarding and Kayaking
📌 The WaterFront Center
Oyster Bay, NY | 5:00 PM

Enjoy a guided paddleboarding or kayaking session on Oyster Bay, complete with equipment and a safety briefing.

Friday, September 12th

The Master of Illumination: Alexei Butirskiy (VIP Reception)
 📌 Long Island Picture Frame & Art Gallery of Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, NY | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Celebrate the brilliance of world-renowned artist Alexei Butirskiy with an exclusive VIP gallery reception featuring his luminous cityscapes, light fare, and libations.

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen
📌 Jeanne Rimsky Theater
Port Washington, NY | 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

A theatrical concert blending storytelling and music, celebrating the friendship, love, and artistry of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, performed by Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz.

Saturday, September 13th

Run Walk Ride – Diabetes Research Institute Foundation 
📌 Cedar Creek Park
Seaford, NY | 8:00 AM

Join the community for a run, walk, or ride supporting diabetes research and raising awareness for a cure.

Jack’s Run 5K Run/Walk for Autism Awareness
📌 Eisenhower Park – Field 2
East Meadow, NY | 8:00 AM

Join the community for Jack’s Run, a 5K run/walk benefiting Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism. Enjoy a morning of fitness, fun, and fundraising with awards for top finishers in multiple age categories.

LI Woodworkers Show
📌 Cradle of Aviation Museum
Garden City, NY | 10:00 AM

Discover handcrafted furniture, carvings, woodturnings, and more at Long Island’s premier woodworking event. Enjoy live demos, toy workshops for kids, vendor sales, and seminars led by master craftsman Chuck Bender. Free with museum admission.

Wilderness Survival Workshop Series
📌 Sands Point Preserve Conservancy
Sands Point, NY | 10:00 AM

Learn practical outdoor survival skills with expert guides in this hands-on workshop series.

Canine Companions Dog Fest Long Island
📌 Marjorie Post Park
Massapequa Park, NY | 11:00 AM

Celebrate 50 years of service dogs with a fun-filled day for families and pets! Enjoy agility courses, costume contests, dog demonstrations, and more while supporting Canine Companions’ mission to provide expertly trained service dogs free of charge.

Pride in Port Parade
📌 Carlo’s Pizza Baxter
Estates, NY | 11:00 AM

Join the community for the annual Pride in Port celebration and parade, stepping off at 11:30 AM.

The Master of Illumination: Alexei Butirskiy (Public Exhibition)
📌 Long Island Picture Frame & Art Gallery of Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, NY | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Step into the world of Alexei Butirskiy, whose atmospheric cityscapes glow with masterful chiaroscuro, capturing the quiet poetry of urban life. Free and open to the public.

Malik’s Paths 9th Annual Fundraiser Gala 
📌 Comfort Inn Syosset
Jericho Syosset, NY | 5:00 PM

Join the community for an evening gala supporting Malik’s Path with dinner, raffles, and celebration.

Irish Night
📌 Brady Park Massapequa Park, NY | 6:00 PM Celebrate Irish culture in the park with live entertainment, raffles, and community fun.

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show 
📌 The Mansion at Glen Cove
Glen Cove, NY | 6:00 PM

Enjoy America’s largest interactive true crime mystery dinner show! Solve a thrilling case while dining on a delicious meal — but beware, the criminal could be sitting right next to you. Admission includes dinner, entertainment, gratuity, and a prize for the Top Sleuth.

Long Island Ducks Baseball & Fireworks Spectacular
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Cheer on the Long Island Ducks and stay after the game for a dazzling Saturday Night Fireworks Spectacular.

Sunday, September 14th

New York Brain Tumor Walk
📌 Jones Beach
Wantagh, NY | 7:00 AM

Join the community at Jones Beach for a walk supporting brain tumor research and awareness.

Girl Scouts Thin Mint Sprint 5K & 1-Mile Family Walk 
📌 Jones Beach State Park
Wantagh, NY | 8:30 AM

Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with the 2nd Annual Thin Mint Sprint! Join the 5K race or the 1-mile family walk, complete with event swag, medals, cookies, and more. Proceeds support the Girl Scouts of Nassau County mission.

Next Stop Long Beach! A Walking History Tour
📌 LIRR – Long Beach Station
Long Beach, NY | 10:00 AM

Discover Long Beach’s history on a guided walking tour ending at the local museum with exhibits and treasures.

Next Stop Long Beach! A Walking History Tour 
📌 LIRR – Long Beach Station
Long Beach, NY | 10:00 AM

Take a guided tour through Long Beach history, ending at the museum with exhibits, stories, and local treasures.

FUSE ~ Fitness • Fashion • Music
 📌 Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY | 10:00 AM

A high-energy day by the beach featuring fitness sessions, live music, and fashion — all fused into one dynamic experience at Jones Beach Theater.

Hispanic Heritage Month Kite Flying Festival
📌 Long Beach Boardwalk
Long Beach, NY | 1:00 PM

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant community kite-flying festival on the Long Beach Boardwalk. Families, kite enthusiasts, and local businesses come together for an afternoon of high-flying fun and cultural pride.

LONG ISLAND Improv Comedy Show
📌 South Shore Craft Brewery
Oceanside, NY | 2:00 PM

Get ready to laugh out loud as Eight is NEVER Enough brings a high-energy improv comedy performance to the brewery stage.

Harvest Brunch
📌 Valley Stream
Valley Stream, NY | 3:00 PM

Enjoy a seasonal brunch tasting featuring sweet and savory dishes, including BBQ jerk meatballs, savory jerk eggrolls, and refreshing mimosas — all made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Tuesday, September 9th

Long Island Ducks vs. Lexington Legends
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Enjoy an exciting night of baseball as the Ducks take on the Lexington Legends.

New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics
📌 Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY | 7:00 PM

Catch the Liberty face off against the Mystics in this thrilling WNBA showdown.

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
📌 Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY | 7:05 PM

Watch the Yankees battle the Tigers under the lights at Yankee Stadium.

Wednesday, September 10th

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s
Volleyball vs. Rider Broncs
📌 Jersey Mike’s Arena
Piscataway, NJ | 6:00 PM

Cheer on Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Rider in an exciting matchup.

Long Island Ducks vs. Lexington Legends
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Another chance to catch the Ducks in action against the Lexington Legends.

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
📌 Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY | 7:05 PM

The Yankees continue their series against the Tigers in this must-watch game.

Thursday, September 11th

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s
Volleyball vs. Saint Francis Cougars
📌 Jersey Mike’s Arena
Piscataway, NJ | 6:00 PM

Watch Rutgers take on Saint Francis in this exciting women’s volleyball matchup.

Long Island Ducks vs. Lexington Legends 
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Cheer on the Ducks as they battle the Lexington Legends.

New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers
📌 Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY | 7:05 PM

The Yankees continue their series against the Tigers at home.

Friday, September 12th

Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s
Volleyball vs. New Hampshire Wildcats
📌 Jersey Mike’s Arena
Piscataway, NJ | 6:00 PM

Rutgers faces New Hampshire in this women’s volleyball clash.

Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Catch the Ducks as they take on the York Revolution at home.

New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers
📌 Citi Field
Flushing, NY | 7:10 PM

The Mets host the Texas Rangers under the lights at Citi Field.

Saturday, September 13th

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Norfolk State Spartans 
(Parking Info)
📌 SHI Stadium Parking Lots
Piscataway, NJ | 3:30 AM

Parking details for Rutgers vs. Norfolk State game day.

Long Island University Sharks vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers
📌 Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium
Old Westbury, NY | 12:00 PM

Catch LIU Sharks take on Sacred Heart in this local college football matchup.

HBCU Classic: Morehouse Maroon Tigers vs. Howard Bison
📌 MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00 PM

A historic HBCU rivalry hits MetLife Stadium for an exciting gridiron clash.

Wagner Seahawks vs. Marist Red Foxes 
📌 Wagner Stadium
Staten Island, NY | 1:00 PM

Wagner hosts Marist in a Northeast football showdown.

Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Norfolk State Spartans
📌 SHI Stadium
Piscataway, NJ | 3:30 PM

Rutgers faces off against Norfolk State in a must-see matchup.

Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Fordham Rams
📌 Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium
Stony Brook, NY | 3:30 PM

Stony Brook defends home turf against Fordham in this college football clash.

New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers
📌 Citi Field
Flushing, NY | 4:10 PM

The Mets take on the Rangers in this exciting MLB matchup at Citi Field.

Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 6:35 PM

Cheer on the Ducks as they face York Revolution under the lights.

Westchester SC vs. Union Omaha
📌 The Stadium at Memorial Field
Mount Vernon, NY | 7:00 PM

Catch the action as Westchester SC battles Union Omaha in this USL League One clash.

Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters
 📌 Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY | 7:00 PM

The world-famous Savannah Bananas bring their fun-filled baseball show to Yankee Stadium against the Firefighters.

Sunday, September 14th

WNBA Playoffs First Round:
New York Liberty vs. TBD (If Necessary)
📌 Barclays Center
Brooklyn, NY | 3:30 AM

Potential playoff matchup as the Liberty fight for a spot in the next round.

PARKING: New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
📌 MetLife Stadium Parking Lots
East Rutherford, NJ | 3:30 AM

Parking passes for the Jets vs. Bills NFL matchup at MetLife Stadium.

PLL Championship
📌 Sports Illustrated Stadium
Harrison, NJ | 12:30 PM

Top lacrosse teams face off for the Premier Lacrosse League Championship title.

New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills
📌 MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ | 1:00 PM

The Jets take on division rival Buffalo Bills in a high-energy NFL showdown.

Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution
📌 Fairfield Properties Ballpark
Central Islip, NY | 1:35 PM

Cheer on the Ducks in this Atlantic League matchup against York Revolution.

New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers
📌 Citi Field
Flushing, NY | 1:40 PM

The Mets wrap up their series against the Rangers in a thrilling MLB clash at Citi Field.

Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters
📌 Yankee Stadium
Bronx, NY | 3:30 PM

The Savannah Bananas bring their baseball spectacle to Yankee Stadium for a fun, unforgettable game.

Wednesday, September 10th

Sunflowers & Sea Glass
📌 The Saloon
Long Beach, NY | 7:00 PM

Create a sunflower canvas with sea glass in this fun art workshop, including materials and a complimentary cocktail.

Thursday, September 11th

APB
📌 My Father’s Place at The Roslyn
Roslyn, NY | 8:00 PM

Scottish post-punk band APB brings their iconic dance-floor hits to Roslyn for one night only.

The Bridge at Press 195
📌 Press 195 Restaurant Group
Plainview, NY | 6:00 PM

Enjoy great food, drinks, and live music with The Bridge at Press 195 in Plainview.

Friday, September 12th

Night of Classic R&B:
Howard Hewett, Miki Howard & Lillo Thomas
📌 Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
Jericho, NY | 7:00 PM

An unforgettable night of soulful R&B with Howard Hewett, Miki Howard, and Lillo Thomas, hosted by Lenny Green.

Charlie Wilson
📌 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Point Lookout, NY | 7:15 PM

Celebrate the legendary Charlie Wilson with timeless R&B hits and soulful live performance.

Tipsy Rodeo at Mulcah-y's
📌 Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
Wantagh, NY | 8:00 PM

Saddle up for a night of boot-stompin’ country fun featuring tribute bands channeling Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and more. Enjoy line-dancing lessons, country karaoke, and Southern vibes for the ultimate honky-tonk experience.

Saturday, September 13th

Papa Roach & Rise Against: Rise of the Roach Tour
📌 Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Point Lookout, NY | 7:00 PM

Rock out by the beach with Papa Roach and Rise Against live in concert.

Hella Doubt (No Doubt / Gwen Stefani Tribute) & What’s in the Box (90’s Covers)
📌 South Shore Craft Brewery
Oceanside, NY | 7:00 PM

A 90’s night of No Doubt hits and surprise collabs with special guests performing classic covers.

Radio Stranger (Full Band) 
📌 Nutty Irishman
Bay Shore, NY | 11:30 PM

Catch Radio Stranger live with a full band rocking The Nutty Irishman late into the night.

Dragonforce
📌 Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall
Wantagh, NY | 7:00 PM

Get ready for an electrifying night as Dragonforce brings their Warp Speed Warriors tour to Wantagh. Experience their signature power metal sound and high-energy performance live on stage.

Tommy James & the Shondells
📌 Westbury Music Fair
Westbury, NY | 8:00 PM

Sing along to timeless hits like “Crimson and Clover” and “Mony Mony” as Tommy James & the Shondells light up the stage at Westbury Music Fair.

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! 🎉