Long Island car shows 2025
The annual Jaguar Invitational Concours d’Elegance features classic cars, Jaguar, MG and other British and European brands. Credit: Rick Kopstein
Classic cars are on display at weekly cruise nights and special event shows happening now through fall on Long Island. Travel back in time during the 2025 outdoor car show season.
CRUISE NIGHTS
Sundays through November: Drive for Dana Cars and Coffee
Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall Dr., Lake Grove
Car collectors show off the modifications they made or the classic cars at the Smith Haven Mall. Credit: Rick Kopstein
- Open to all makes and models, coffee (fee) truck on premises.
- Hours 8-11 a.m. Sundays through Nov.
- Cost Free for spectators and show cars. Donations accepted.
- More info 631-553-6975, drivefordana.org
Wednesdays through Oct. 29: Cruise Night at the Shoppes
5768 Router 25A, Wading River
- Open to all makes and models.
- Hours 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 29.
- Cost Free for spectators and show cars.
- More info 631-846-2372, eastwindlongisland.com
Fridays through Oct. 31: Bellmore Friday Nights Car Show
Bellmore LIRR station, Sunrise Highway and Bedford Avenue
Friday nights during the summer months can find car enthusiasts at the Bellmore Cruise Night, where a plethora of cars or trucks, from muscle, hot rods and the latest super or EVs can be seen. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins
- Open to all makes and models. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Town of Hempstead.
- Hours 5-10 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 31..
- Cost Free for spectators, $5 for cars.
- More info 516-679-1875, bellmorechamber.com
Tuesdays through Sept. 9: Oyster Bay Cruise Nights
Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
Car enthusiasts flock to Oyster Bay on Cruise Night, Tuesdays during the summer months, along Audrey Avenue to view the old, collectible, muscle, new supercars and hot rodded modified cars. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins
- All cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome. Find giveaways and a family-friendly fun zone with activities.
- Hours 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sept. 9.
- Cost $5 per show car.
- More info 516-259-1842, visitoysterbay.com
CAR SHOWS
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 6: All Ford Charity Show
Bank of America parking lot, Montauk Highway, East Islip
- Featuring cars from several Mustang, Shelby, Thunderbird clubs, judged show. Trophies, T-shirts, raffle prizes, live music.
- Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost Free for spectators, $25 car registration.
- More info carshowforcsf.com
Sept. 7: Copiague Kiwanis Annual Car Show
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, off Montauk Highway, Copiague
- Live music, judged car show, refreshments.
- Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 21.
- Cost $6 spectators, $20 show cars registration in advance, $25 day of.
- More info 516-647-2754, townofbabylon.com
Sept. 7: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'
Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill
Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, food and entertainment.
- Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
- Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
- More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
Sept. 13: Car Show in Cutchogue
Main Road, Cutchogue
- Car show with the Cutchogue Historical Society.
- Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 14.
- Cost $5 spectators, $20 day-of car registration.
- More info 631-831-3547, limooseclassiccarclub.com
Sept. 14: Studebaker and Orphan Car Show
Centerport Beach, 236 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
- Presented by the Studebaker Driver's Club, Long Island chapter.
- Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Cost $25 for show cars, free for spectators.
- More info 631-834-6785, longisland-sdc.com
Sept. 14: Volkswagen Car Show
Riverhead Bay Motors, 1521 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
- All VW judged show open to all air and water-cooled Volkswagens, food vendor, swap meet, DJ.
- Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 21.
- Cost Free for spectators, $30 car registration. Register in advance on the website and you get a club T-shirt; first 100 show cars registered get a goodie bag.
- More info 516-761-8950, livc.net
Sept. 21: Long Island Cars Super Swap Sunday
Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James
- Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and classic cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners.
- Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 28. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
- Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
- More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
Sept. 27: Long Island Metro Packard Car Show
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague
- Open to antiques, classic, custom, muscle and special interest vehicles. People's Choice awards in 14 classes, 50/50 raffles, food and music. Goodie bags to the first 100 cars. All cars must be on the show field by 11:30 a.m.
- Hours Gates open at 8:30 a.m.; rain date: Oct. 5.
- Cost $25 for car and driver, free for spectators.
- More info 631-926-0138
Sept. 28: Long Island Fall Classic Car Show
Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa The car show at Tobay Beach. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
- Car show, live music by That 70s Band, food drive in cooperation with Island Harvest.
- Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 5.
- Cost Free for spectators, $15 early-bird car preregistration, $25 day of show.
- More info 516-797-4121, carshowli.com
Sept. 28: Town of Hempstead Fall Finale Car Show
Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout Classic and custom vehicles at Town of Hempstead car show at Point Lookout Town Park. Credit: Jeff Bachner
- Judge car show open to all makes and models, also TV show celebrities, car-related vendors, Kid Zone, Touch-a-Truck area, specialty cars on view, food available for purchase, live musical entertainment and beer garden.
- Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 5.
- Cost Free for spectators, $30 car registration, $25 in advance.
- More info 516-670-1050, hempsteadny.gov
OCTOBER
Oct. 4: Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show
Bayport Aerodrome, 60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport
- Antique airplanes and classic cars gather together for the day. Lunch is serviced for a fee, live music.
- Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Cost Free for spectators, $30 show cars.
- More info 516-381-4408, bayportaerodromesociety.com .
Oct. 12: Long Island Cars Custom and Collectible Car Show Swap and Meet
North Hempstead Beach Park, West Shore Road, Port Washington
- Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectibles. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus cars for sale by owners.
- Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
- Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
- More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
Oct. 12: Jaguar Car Show
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport Concourse d'Elegance at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins
- Hours Noon-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 18.
- Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission.
- More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org
Oct. 19: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'
Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James
- Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, along with cars for sale, fair food and entertainment.
- Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 26. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
- Cost $10 ages 12 and younger, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
- More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
Oct. 25: Porsche Car Show
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
- Open to all models and makes of Porsche only.
- Hours Noon-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 26.
- Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission.
- More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org
Nov. 2: 'Best Cars on Long Island'
Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville
- Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be available selling all kinds of parts and accessories necessary for the auto collector, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale by owner. Show cars are judged with trophies awarded in over 50 classes; register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Live entertainment and fair food.
- Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Nov. 9.
- Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
- More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
NOVEMBER
Nov. 2: Mustangs at The Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
All Mustangs, judged show, raffles, DJ. Limited to 100 registered cars.
- Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger, $35 car registration fee.
- More info 631-371-1432, mscli.com
