Long Island Labor Day weekend events 2025

Who says you have to say goodbye to summer? Prolong the inevitable by filling your calendar this Labor Day weekend with fun things to do — from the Hampton Classic Horse Show to a holiday dance party. 

ALL WEEKEND

Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton

240 Snake Hollow Rd., Bridgehampton

The world-class competition is celebrating its 50th year, with hunters and jumpers culminating in the Longines Hampton Classic Grand Prix.

• When Gates open 8:30 a.m. Aug. 24-31 
• Cost $25 per carload (cash not accepted)
• More info hamptonclassic.com, 631-537-3177

Foodie Fest at Tanger Outlets Deer Park

Tanger Outlets Deer Park parking lot located next to Under Armour, 152 Arches Circle, Deer Park

Check out more than 30 food trucks offer a variety of cuisines. A FunZone features DJ music, face painting and a bounce house for children.

• When Noon to 7 p.m.
• Cost Free admission
• More info facebook.com, 516-644-5615

Shinnecock Powwow in Southampton

100 Montauk Hwy., Southampton

The festival features tribal dances, crafts, food, storytelling, demonstrations, and dance and drum competitions presented by the Shinnecock Indian Nation. Bring blankets for seating; no pets are allowed.

• When Gates open: 3 to 11 p.m. Aug. 29 and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Aug. 30-31; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 1; sunset fire lighting at dusk on Aug. 29-31; Grand Entry at 7 p.m. Aug. 29-31; also 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 30-Sept. 1
• Cost Admission is $20 per person, $10 ages 5-12
• More info shinnecock-nsn.gov, 631-283-6143

Apple picking at Harbes Orchard 

5698 Sound Ave., Riverhead

Head to the farm to pick apples to kickoff the fall season.

• When 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1
• Cost Starts at $26 per person to enter the farm
• More info harbesfamilyfarm.com, 631-683-8388

KoreaFesta 2025

Mahanaim, 300 Nassau Rd., Huntington

The festival will feature Korean specialty dishes and authentic street food for sale. Attendees can try on traditional Korean suits and dresses before walking down a runway for a fun photo op. The Memphis Belle dance team, which is based in Huntington, will be performing throughout each day, doing everything from hip-hop to jazz. Additionally, 20-minute K-pop dance classes run twice in the afternoon, where kids can learn choreography from a famous K-pop song.

• When 12:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 30-Sept. 1
• Cost Free
• More info eventbrite.com

LuminoCity Dino Safari at Walt Whitman Shops

160 Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station

The immersive walk-through adventure features animatronic dinosaurs of all sizes, kid-friendly rides, exhibits, fossil hunts and more.

• When 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday;  5 to 9:30 p.m. Sunday and Labor Day
• Cost Between $17.99 and 20.99 per person, not including taxes and fees. Children 3 and younger are free. Parking is free. Tickets can be purchased in advanced online or at the admissions gate.
• More info luminocityfestival.com

Adventureland in Farmingdale

2245 Route 110, Farmingdale

Enjoy the rides in the park including roller coasters, Turbulence and Fireball, along with kiddie rides, arcade with games, water rides, food vendors, a merry-go-round and the Moonchaser.

• When 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Aug. 29-Aug. 31; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 1
• Cost Admission is $39.50, $49.50 for ages 2-24
• More info adventureland.us, 631-694-6868 

Fire Island Lighthouse

Park at Robert Moses State Park, Field 5 and walk east on the boardwalk to the lighthouse

Climb the tower (182 steps) for panoramic views or learn the history of the barrier beach in the exhibit housed in the Keeper's Quarters.

• When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., last climb at 4:30 p.m.
• Cost Free admission to museum; ticket to climb is $10; $5 ages 12 and younger (42 inch height requirement)
• More info fireislandlighthouse.com, 631-583-5901 

AUG. 29

KC and the Sunshine Band 

1 Ski Run La., Farmingville

Singer Harry Wayne Casey leads the band on their "Doin' It!" tour with Bobby Wilson at Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill.

• When 7:30 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $35.70
• More info champbaldhill.com, 631-676-7500

Gimme Gimme Disco at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall

3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh

Put on your disco shoes and get ready to dance to the music made famous during the Boogie era.

• When 9 p.m.
• Cost $17
• More info mulcahyslongisland.com, 516-783-7500

AUG. 30

A tribute to first responders at Riverhead Raceway 

Riverhead Raceway, Old Country Road, Riverhead

Attend the NASCAR racing program featuring the Buzz Chew Chevy tour, street stocks, super pro trucks and a First Responders "Gut and Go" race.

• When Gates open at 4 p.m.; ceremony begins at 6 p.m.
• Cost $30, $20 ages 6-12
• More info riverheadraceway.com 631-842-7223

Michael Jackson tribute at The Paramount in concert with Northwell

370 New York Ave., Huntington

"Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience" is a tribute to the "King of Pop" and features Jackson's hit songs.

• When 8 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $32.75
• More info paramountny.com, 631-673-7300

Antique, fine arts and crafts fair at Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild

28265 Main Rd., Cutchogue

Browse fine art, photography, antiques, jewelry, collectibles and more.

• When 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 31
• Cost Free
• More info oldtownartsguild.org, 631-734-6382

That Motown Band at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center

76 Main St., Westhampton Beach

The concert features famous Motown hits with special guest Brian Owens and Garfield Fleming of The Delfonics.

• When 8 p.m.
• Cost Tickets start at $64
• More info whbpac.org, 631-288-1500

AUG. 31

Super Sunday Funday: Labor Day Holiday Dance Party at Flynn's

1 Cayuga St., Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island

Say goodbye to summer with a dance party featuring the music of Fotsbeats, City and DJ Bad.

• When Doors open at noon; party runs until 8 p.m.
• Cost $10
• More info flynnsfireislandny.com, 631-583-5000

Live music at Stephen Talkhouse 

161 Main St., Amagansett

Rock out to music with Loudon Wainwright III, 7 p.m.; Loose Buttons, 9 p.m.; Rubix Kube, 10:30 p.m.

• Cost Tickets start at $50
• More info stephentalkhouse.com, 631-267-3117

Sunset yoga at the beach 

450 Waterside Rd., Northport

Bring a yoga mat or towel and enjoy the sunset as a backdrop at Crab Meadow Beach.

• When 6 to 7 p.m.
• Cost $10
• More info 631-487-2104

AUG. 29-30

Greenport Express

At the station house on Moore's Lane, Greenport

Take a miniature train ride on a1-mile track along the North Fork.

• When 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; weather permitting 
• Cost $5
• More info greenportrotary.org, villageofgreenport.org

AUG. 30-31

Westhampton Beach Festival of Arts

The Great Lawn across from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Westhampton

Artisans will showcase their work at an outdoor gallery with sculpture, jewelry, paintings, fiber art and more.

• When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 30 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 31
• Cost Free
• More info paragonfestivals.com, 941-487-8061.

Long Island Ducks

Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip

The Long Island Ducks take the field against the York Revolution with postgame fireworks on Aug. 30.

• When 6:35 p.m. Aug. 30; 5:05 p.m. Aug. 31
• Cost Tickets start at $17
• More info liducks.com, 631-940-8499

SEPT. 1

Robert C. McAvoy race

Start from Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach

The annual Labor Day 5 mile race kicks off on the boardwalk.

• When 8 a.m.
• Cost $45 registration fee
• More info longbeachny.gov