This Weekend on Long Island

Multi-day food truck festival at Tanger Outlets Deer Park featuring regional food vendors and live entertainment, noon to 7 p.m. daily through May 25. Free admission to the festival.

The Long Island Ducks wrap up their Memorial Day weekend home stand with a 1:35 p.m. afternoon game at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip. General admission $14; field-level seats $22. A solid family option before the holiday weekend ends. Accessible via the Central Islip LIRR station.

The Bay Shore Farmers Market returns to the Bay Shore Bandshell for the 2026 Friday evening season. Shop local produce, baked goods, artisan products, flowers, and specialty foods from regional vendors. Runs every Friday evening through fall. Free admission.

Classic Stones Live brings a full Rolling Stones tribute experience to The Suffolk Theater in Riverhead for Memorial Day weekend. One of the most authentic Stones tributes performing today, Classic Stones Live recreates the energy and sound of a classic Stones show. The Suffolk Theater on East Main Street in Riverhead is one of the East End's top live music destinations. Show starts at 8 p.m.

German thrash metal legends Kreator bring their Krushers of the USA Tour to The Paramount in Huntington. One of the most enduring and influential acts in the genre, Kreator have been defining aggressive metal since 1985. A must-see for metal fans on Long Island.

Fire Island officially opens for the 2026 summer season Memorial Day weekend. Sayville Ferry, Bay Shore Ferry, and Patchogue Ferry services run full holiday schedules starting Friday May 22. Seasonal restaurants, shops, and communities from Ocean Bay Park to Cherry Grove to Davis Park reopen. The beaches are among the finest on the East Coast.

The Patchogue Fire Department holds its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival on the Patchogue waterfront, benefiting local fire company fundraising. Running Thursday through Sunday, the event features full midway rides, carnival games, and food vendors. Patchogue's Main Street restaurant scene is within walking distance and typically extends hours over the holiday weekend. Free admission; ride tickets sold separately.

Fire Island officially opens for the 2026 summer season Memorial Day weekend. Sayville Ferry, Bay Shore Ferry, and Patchogue Ferry services run full holiday schedules starting Friday May 22. Seasonal restaurants, shops, and communities from Ocean Bay Park to Cherry Grove to Davis Park reopen. The beaches are among the finest on the East Coast.

The Patchogue Fire Department holds its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival on the Patchogue waterfront, benefiting local fire company fundraising. Running Thursday through Sunday, the event features full midway rides, carnival games, and food vendors. Patchogue's Main Street restaurant scene is within walking distance and typically extends hours over the holiday weekend. Free admission; ride tickets sold separately.

Fire Island ferry services out of Patchogue and Bay Shore ramp up to their full summer schedules on Memorial Day weekend, with boats running every 30 minutes at peak times to Davis Park, Cherry Grove, Fire Island Pines, Ocean Beach, and other Fire Island communities. Round-trip fares range from $18 to $24 depending on the terminal and destination. Bikes and small dogs are allowed on most runs. Schedules and booking available at fireislandferries.com and sayvilleferry.com.

Weekly outdoor arts market at Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach featuring handcrafted work by Long Island artists and live music. Runs every Saturday through October 24. Free admission.

The Sayville Farmers Market runs every Saturday from May through November at the Islip Grange in Sayville. Browse fresh produce, baked goods, local cheese, meats, seafood, lavender products, locally produced beer and wine, soaps, hot pretzels, kombucha, and much more. A South Shore staple for seasonal shopping.

New York State Parks opens full lifeguard coverage at Robert Moses State Park on the Fire Island barrier beach for the 2026 summer season. Fields 2 through 5 will be staffed from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends. Concession stands, bathhouses, and the Field 5 pitch and putt course all reopen this weekend. Vehicle admission is $10 on weekends. No reservation required.

The Smithtown Spring Craft Fair returns to the Smithtown Village Historical Society grounds for Memorial Day weekend. Local artisans, handmade goods, and vintage vendors fill the grounds over two days. A family-friendly event with free admission, the fair runs Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24. Ideal for picking up unique finds before the summer season kicks off.

One hundred local craft and gift vendors on the Smithtown Historical Society grounds, with food trucks and live music both days. Free admission and free parking.

The Great American Food and Craft Festival comes to ETA Park in Centereach for Memorial Day weekend. The three-day outdoor event features artisan crafts, specialty food vendors, live entertainment, and family activities celebrating local makers and community. Free to enter.

Korea Festa returns to Huntington for Memorial Day weekend, running Friday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. daily. The outdoor cultural festival features Korean food vendors, live K-pop and traditional music performances, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, and family activities. One of the largest Korean cultural festivals on Long Island's North Shore. Free admission.

The Union Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 hosts its annual Memorial Day Weekend Carnival with amusement rides, midway games, and food vendors at the Smithtown Village Historical Society grounds. The carnival runs Friday through Sunday evenings, raising funds for the volunteer fire company. A family fixture in the Kings Park and Smithtown area for decades.

Don McLean brings his 2026 tour to the Suffolk Theater in Riverhead. The legendary singer-songwriter behind "American Pie" performs an intimate evening at one of Long Island's best small venues.

Jones Beach State Park opens its ocean beaches for the 2026 swimming season on Memorial Day weekend. More than six miles of white sandy beaches, lifeguards on duty, boardwalk, mini golf, and the start of the Jones Beach Theater season. A Nassau County and Long Island tradition going back a century.

Heckscher State Park in East Islip opens its 69-site campground for the 2026 camping season on Saturday, May 23. Sites accommodate tents and trailers; nightly rates are $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends. Reservations are required and can be made at ReserveAmerica.com. The campground has flush toilets, a dump station, and shower access at the park bathhouse. The park is at the end of Heckscher State Parkway in East Islip.

Fire Island officially opens for the 2026 summer season Memorial Day weekend. Sayville Ferry, Bay Shore Ferry, and Patchogue Ferry services run full holiday schedules starting Friday May 22. Seasonal restaurants, shops, and communities from Ocean Bay Park to Cherry Grove to Davis Park reopen. The beaches are among the finest on the East Coast.

The Patchogue Fire Department holds its annual Memorial Day weekend carnival on the Patchogue waterfront, benefiting local fire company fundraising. Running Thursday through Sunday, the event features full midway rides, carnival games, and food vendors. Patchogue's Main Street restaurant scene is within walking distance and typically extends hours over the holiday weekend. Free admission; ride tickets sold separately.

Weekly outdoor arts market at Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach featuring handcrafted work by Long Island artists and live music. Runs every Saturday through October 24. Free admission.

The Smithtown Spring Craft Fair returns to the Smithtown Village Historical Society grounds for Memorial Day weekend. Local artisans, handmade goods, and vintage vendors fill the grounds over two days. A family-friendly event with free admission, the fair runs Saturday and Sunday, May 23–24. Ideal for picking up unique finds before the summer season kicks off.

One hundred local craft and gift vendors on the Smithtown Historical Society grounds, with food trucks and live music both days. Free admission and free parking.

The Great American Food and Craft Festival comes to ETA Park in Centereach for Memorial Day weekend. The three-day outdoor event features artisan crafts, specialty food vendors, live entertainment, and family activities celebrating local makers and community. Free to enter.

Korea Festa returns to Huntington for Memorial Day weekend, running Friday through Sunday from 12:30 to 7 p.m. daily. The outdoor cultural festival features Korean food vendors, live K-pop and traditional music performances, cultural demonstrations, artisan vendors, and family activities. One of the largest Korean cultural festivals on Long Island's North Shore. Free admission.

The Union Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 hosts its annual Memorial Day Weekend Carnival with amusement rides, midway games, and food vendors at the Smithtown Village Historical Society grounds. The carnival runs Friday through Sunday evenings, raising funds for the volunteer fire company. A family fixture in the Kings Park and Smithtown area for decades.

Jones Beach State Park opens its ocean beaches for the 2026 swimming season on Memorial Day weekend. More than six miles of white sandy beaches, lifeguards on duty, boardwalk, mini golf, and the start of the Jones Beach Theater season. A Nassau County and Long Island tradition going back a century.

Join Belmont Lake State Park naturalists for a guided two-mile bird walk focused on neotropical migrants passing through the South Shore on their way north. The walk departs from the main parking area off Babylon-Farmingdale Road at 8 a.m. sharp; late arrivals cannot join mid-route. Binoculars recommended but not required. The walk ends by 10 a.m. Free with standard park vehicle admission of $10.

The East End Art Community hosts its annual Mosaic Street Painting Festival in downtown Riverhead along the Peconic Riverfront on East Main Street. Artists and families create chalk-and-paint murals noon to 5 p.m. Live music, food vendors, and a children's activity area run alongside. Supplies are provided for street-painting participants. Free and open to all.

Riverhead Raceway hosts its signature school bus race on Saturday evening — modified school buses competing on the oval track in a fan-favorite format that mixes nostalgia and chaos in equal measure. Adult tickets $40; children 6-12 $10; kids under 6 free. Racing begins at 6 p.m. Gates open earlier. One of the most entertaining evenings in Long Island motorsports.

The Village of Babylon opens its 2026 outdoor summer concert series at Argyle Lake Park on Deer Park Avenue. The first performance features a local acoustic folk act playing originals and roots covers, starting at 6 p.m. Admission is free. Attendees should bring blankets or low-backed chairs. Food vendors will be set up near the park entrance from 5:30 p.m. Parking along Deer Park Avenue fills quickly; arrive before 5:30.

Hairball brings their legendary arena rock tribute show to The Paramount in Huntington. Known for transforming into KISS, Van Halen, Motley Crue, and other 80s rock icons with full production and costumes, Hairball is one of the most entertaining live shows touring today.

Hampton Theatre Company presents John Buchan's thriller "The 39 Steps" at the Quogue Community Hall on Long Island's East End. A comedic adaptation of the classic spy story, the HTC production runs from May 24 through early June with multiple performance dates. The Quogue Community Hall is a beloved Hamptons-area arts venue.

National anniversary celebration at Jones Beach State Park as part of the America250 statewide calendar. Free grounds admission with $10 parking. Arrive early as lots fill before 10 a.m.

The annual Ronkonkoma community festival returns to Hawkins Avenue between Portion Road and Lakewood Road, featuring local vendors, food, entertainment, and activities for all ages. A neighborhood celebration just steps from the Ronkonkoma LIRR station.

The U.S. Navy's Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron returns to Jones Beach State Park for Memorial Day weekend. Watch precision aerial performances free from the beach over three days. The annual airshow kicks off the Northwell Health Theatre's summer season and draws among the largest crowds of the year to Long Island's most iconic beachfront park.