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- 🎉 September 8th - September 14th Events in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss
🎉 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 |
![]() | Islip Farmers Market at Islip Town Hall |
![]() | Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park |
![]() | SATURDAY MARKET – Weekly Market Stand by The Napolitano Family Farm 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 |
![]() | Syosset Street Fair 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 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 |
![]() | Farmers Market at Firefighters Park |

Monday, September 8th
![]() | Retro Reads: The Great Gatsby Book Club 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 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 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 Learn how to become a wrestling referee in Nassau County at this introductory training session. |
Tuesday, September 9th
![]() | Tuesday Karaoke “On the Beach” 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 Support Sam Sochet’s campaign for Oyster Bay Town Supervisor at this community fundraising event. |
Wednesday, September 10th
![]() | Tai Chi in the Gardens Relax and restore balance with a guided Tai Chi session surrounded by the serene beauty of Old Westbury Gardens. |
![]() | Govinda Disco Dhamaka Party Dance the night away with Bollywood star Govinda at a high-energy disco party full of music and fun. |
![]() | Wonderful Wednesdays Featuring DJ-D 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 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 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) 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 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 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 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 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 Learn practical outdoor survival skills with expert guides in this hands-on workshop series. |
![]() | Canine Companions Dog Fest Long Island 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 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) 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 Join the community for an evening gala supporting Malik’s Path with dinner, raffles, and celebration. |
![]() | Irish Night |
![]() | The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show 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 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 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 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 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 Take a guided tour through Long Beach history, ending at the museum with exhibits, stories, and local treasures. |
![]() | FUSE ~ Fitness • Fashion • Music 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 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 Get ready to laugh out loud as Eight is NEVER Enough brings a high-energy improv comedy performance to the brewery stage. |
![]() | Harvest Brunch 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 Enjoy an exciting night of baseball as the Ducks take on the Lexington Legends. | ![]() |
New York Liberty vs. Washington Mystics Catch the Liberty face off against the Mystics in this thrilling WNBA showdown. | ![]() |
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers Watch the Yankees battle the Tigers under the lights at Yankee Stadium. | ![]() |
Wednesday, September 10th
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Cheer on Rutgers Women’s Volleyball as they take on Rider in an exciting matchup. | ![]() |
Long Island Ducks vs. Lexington Legends Another chance to catch the Ducks in action against the Lexington Legends. | ![]() |
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers The Yankees continue their series against the Tigers in this must-watch game. | ![]() |
Thursday, September 11th
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Watch Rutgers take on Saint Francis in this exciting women’s volleyball matchup. | ![]() |
Long Island Ducks vs. Lexington Legends Cheer on the Ducks as they battle the Lexington Legends. | ![]() |
New York Yankees vs. Detroit Tigers The Yankees continue their series against the Tigers at home. | ![]() |
Friday, September 12th
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Women’s Rutgers faces New Hampshire in this women’s volleyball clash. | ![]() |
Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution Catch the Ducks as they take on the York Revolution at home. | ![]() |
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers The Mets host the Texas Rangers under the lights at Citi Field. | ![]() |
Saturday, September 13th
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Norfolk State Spartans Parking details for Rutgers vs. Norfolk State game day. | ![]() |
Long Island University Sharks vs. Sacred Heart Pioneers Catch LIU Sharks take on Sacred Heart in this local college football matchup. | ![]() |
HBCU Classic: Morehouse Maroon Tigers vs. Howard Bison A historic HBCU rivalry hits MetLife Stadium for an exciting gridiron clash. | ![]() |
Wagner Seahawks vs. Marist Red Foxes Wagner hosts Marist in a Northeast football showdown. | ![]() |
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs. Norfolk State Spartans Rutgers faces off against Norfolk State in a must-see matchup. | ![]() |
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Fordham Rams Stony Brook defends home turf against Fordham in this college football clash. | ![]() |
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers The Mets take on the Rangers in this exciting MLB matchup at Citi Field. | ![]() |
Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution Cheer on the Ducks as they face York Revolution under the lights. | ![]() |
Westchester SC vs. Union Omaha Catch the action as Westchester SC battles Union Omaha in this USL League One clash. | ![]() |
Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters The world-famous Savannah Bananas bring their fun-filled baseball show to Yankee Stadium against the Firefighters. | ![]() |
Sunday, September 14th
WNBA Playoffs First Round: Potential playoff matchup as the Liberty fight for a spot in the next round. | ![]() |
PARKING: New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills Parking passes for the Jets vs. Bills NFL matchup at MetLife Stadium. | ![]() |
PLL Championship Top lacrosse teams face off for the Premier Lacrosse League Championship title. | ![]() |
New York Jets vs. Buffalo Bills The Jets take on division rival Buffalo Bills in a high-energy NFL showdown. | ![]() |
Long Island Ducks vs. York Revolution Cheer on the Ducks in this Atlantic League matchup against York Revolution. | ![]() |
New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers The Mets wrap up their series against the Rangers in a thrilling MLB clash at Citi Field. | ![]() |
Savannah Bananas vs. Firefighters The Savannah Bananas bring their baseball spectacle to Yankee Stadium for a fun, unforgettable game. | ![]() |

Wednesday, September 10th
![]() | Sunflowers & Sea Glass Create a sunflower canvas with sea glass in this fun art workshop, including materials and a complimentary cocktail. |
Thursday, September 11th
![]() | APB Scottish post-punk band APB brings their iconic dance-floor hits to Roslyn for one night only. |
![]() | The Bridge at Press 195 Enjoy great food, drinks, and live music with The Bridge at Press 195 in Plainview. |
Friday, September 12th
![]() | Night of Classic R&B: An unforgettable night of soulful R&B with Howard Hewett, Miki Howard, and Lillo Thomas, hosted by Lenny Green. |
![]() | Charlie Wilson Celebrate the legendary Charlie Wilson with timeless R&B hits and soulful live performance. |
![]() | Tipsy Rodeo at Mulcah-y's 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 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) A 90’s night of No Doubt hits and surprise collabs with special guests performing classic covers. |
![]() | Radio Stranger (Full Band) Catch Radio Stranger live with a full band rocking The Nutty Irishman late into the night. |
![]() | Dragonforce 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 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! 🎉