Farmingdale's Music on Main, Patchogue's Alive After Five and more returning this summer
Hot Date band performs at Music on Main event in Farmingdale. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Downtowns across Long Island come to life in the summer with al fresco events filling the streets and sidewalks. Head to Main Street for a stroll and expect to be met with live music, street vendors, food trucks and more. From a block party to Alive After Five, here are weeknight events to attend across Long Island:
LONG BEACH’S ARTS IN THE PLAZA
Saturdays through Oct. 25
Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St.
Louise Dennis looks at photos by Ed Kennedy at Arts in the Plaza at Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach. Credit: Linda Rosier
A weekly Saturday arts festival that runs into the fall, this event features vendor booths hosted by local artists and live music. Attendees can shop for jewelry, artwork, photography, home decor, accessories and clothing.
- WHEN 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- MORE INFO 516-476-2473, artsintheplaza.com
THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE IN WANTAGH
Aug. 28
Uncle Frank's serves drinks at Thursday Night Live on Railroad Avenue in Wantagh. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Railroad Avenue, Wantagh
The block party features live music and entertainment, activities for kids, video game truck, food trucks and vendors.
- WHEN 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- MORE INFO 516-679-0100, wantaghchamber.wildapricot.org
