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Long Island Carnival and Festivals September 2024
Nassau County
54th Annual San Gennaro Festival
Sacred Heart Church, 282 Long Beach Road, Island Park
Sept. 5-8, Thursday, 6-10 p.m.; Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 3-11 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30-9 p.m.
All ages
Free, tickets available for purchase
The 54th annual Feast of San Gennaro opens Thursday with a 6:00 p.m. mass followed by a traditional outdoor procession. The festival features a funfair with thrilling rides for all ages, homemade Italian specialties prepared by parishioners, carnival games, raffles, and fun!
Summer Carnival in Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park, 1899 Park Blvd, East Meadow, New York
Sept. 6-8, Friday 6-10 p.m.; Saturday 1-10 p.m.; Sunday 1-7 p.m.
All ages
Free entrance, ticket for sale
Enjoy thrilling rides, exciting games, delicious fairground food and fun for the whole family!
Long Island Water Lantern Festival
Eisenhower Park – Field 2, 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow
Saturday September 7, 4:30 – 8:30 PM
All ages
€28.33
The Long Island Water Lantern Festival brings people together for a celebration of light and community! This unforgettable evening will be filled with tasty food trucks, fun music, activities, and thousands of lanterns lighting up the night with love, hope, and happiness.
Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
September 13-15, Friday-Sunday, 10am-5pm
All ages
$10 through September 1; $20 after September 1; $15 for children ages 5-12 and 60 and older; free for children under 5
The Long Island Fair celebrates Long Island’s agricultural heritage, showcases the creative talent of Long Islanders, and provides family-friendly entertainment, activities and educational opportunities.
Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Sept. 14-Oct. 27, daily, 10am-5pm. See website for full schedule of events.
All ages
Free admission; Hay Maze admission only for $8; on weekends and holidays you can purchase a wristband for the price of one.
The arrival of fall and the changing of the seasons brings fall blooms, chrysanthemums, pumpkins, cabbage, seasonal vegetables, decorations, festivities for the kids and of course Otto the Ghost! Meet and take pictures with Otto, walk through an animated Halloween story for kids, participate in fun activities and enjoy delicious fall favorites including fresh roasted corn, fudge, apple cider, homemade pies, cider dipped donuts and more! Free festivities daily include corn hole, scarecrow ring toss, numerous photo opportunities, pumpkin patch, the animated children’s story of Otto the Ghost and photos with Otto himself!
Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
Sunday September 22, 12:00 – 15:00
All ages
Free
Long Island Family Day is a fun and educational Back to School event that brings families of all backgrounds together to meet new resources while having fun. With a variety of vendors, exhibits and activities, there is something for everyone. Learn about and meet after-school programs, schools and educational resources, parties, family entertainment and activities. Long Island Family Day offers a unique opportunity to connect with local community resources and discover new ideas to improve family life.
On Main Street from Belleview Avenue to Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington
Saturday September 28, 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
All ages
Free entrance
A day to celebrate Port Washington, starting with a community parade at 11:30 a.m. Homecoming football game follows, as well as Family Fun Day with games, rides, corn hole, dancing, a food truck court, and more. Seniors are invited to a free lunch at Schreiber High School. Parade down Main Street from Belleview Avenue to Port Washington Blvd. Family Fun Day with corn hole tournament and dancing at Schreiber track and Seeber Field. Homecoming football game at Schreiber field. Senior Citizen Lunch in Schreiber cafeteria.
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Suffolk County
Hawkins Avenue, Lake Ronkonkoma
Sunday September 1st, 11am – 6pm
All ages
Free
This annual Labor Day Street Fair features over 200 booths featuring live entertainment, merchandise, food, kids’ rides, arts and crafts, and more!
Grant campus of Suffolk County Community College, Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood
Friday, 18.00 – 23.00 hrs, Saturday, 16.00 – 23.00 hrs, until 2 September; 1 September, 16.00 – 23.00 hrs; 2 September, 14.00 – 20.00 hrs.
All ages
Admission is free; tickets for attractions are available for purchase.
Long Island’s largest Italian festival returns for a 2-week celebration! There will be a delicious Italian feast, lots of fun rides and games, and a breathtaking fireworks show on Saturday 8/24 and Sunday 9/1 at sunset.
Captree State Park, 3500 E. Ocean Parkway, Babylon
Saturday September 7, 10am – 5pm
All ages
Free
Go fishing with the Captree fleet, listen to live music and enjoy pony rides, pirate shows, food stalls and much more!
10th Annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival
Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson
Saturday September 14, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
All ages
Free
Be there for the 10th annual Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival. Opening ceremonies begin at 8:30am, races begin at 9am, and closing ceremonies begin at 5pm. Celebrate the 10th anniversary and the Year of the Dragon with a fire-breathing dragon exhibit, dragon dance, land dragon races, food trucks and vendors, kids’ crafts, a team tug-of-war, and more!
22nd Annual Long Island Garlic Festival
Waterdrinker North Fork, 4560 Sound Ave. Riverhead
September 14-15, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-6pm.
All ages
$20
The Long Island Garlic Festival is all about celebrating the harvest season, supporting local vendors, enjoying great garlic, and most of all, having fun! Tiptoe through sunflower fields, go pumpkin picking, get lost in the corn maze, explore Waterdrinker’s Adventure Avenue, go on a garlic scavenger hunt, and learn all about garlic on the musical hay wagon.
Family Day at Woodside Nursery and Garden Center
Woodside Nursery and Garden Center, 134 East Woodside Ave., Patchogue
Saturday September 14, 12:00 – 16:00
All ages
Free entrance
Enjoy a day of fun activities where every child gets a free bouncy castle session and a free professional photo. Pay per use options include a bouncy castle, inflatable slide, dinosaur trail, gold mine, face painting, arts and crafts, raffle auction, crafts and food. All money raised goes to Angela’s House.
The Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E Main Street, Smithtown
Sunday September 15, 12:00 – 16:00
All ages
$7; free for children under 3 and participants in period costume
Come to this annual Heritage Country Fair, a celebration of American folk traditions, history, and the fall season. With activities like the Spirit of LI Mounted Drill Team, historical reenactors, antique cars, petting zoo and pony rides, an exciting market, food trucks, kids’ activities and crafts, and much more, the Heritage Country Fair is a day of fun for the whole family!
Lenny Bruno Farms Annual San Gennaro Festival
Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville
September 21-22, Saturday and Sunday, 11am-6pm
All ages
$10
Lenny Bruno Farms’ annual San Gennaro Feast is a spectacular two-day event celebrating Italian-American culture, delicious cuisine, and the beauty of the farm. This is the ONLY Farm-to-Truck event on Long Island! All food vendors offer produce harvested straight from the farm. San Gennaro Feast promises to be a delicious experience for visitors of all ages, with a wide variety of activities and attractions to enjoy. Explore the vibrant market and food trucks, where local vendors show off their culinary skills with the freshest vegetables straight from the farm.
Southampton History Museum Autumn Fair
Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
Saturday September 21, 11am – 4pm
All ages
Free
Celebrate Southampton’s history and culture with artisan demonstrations, live performances of 19th century music, stories about famous and lesser-known Long Island legends, interactive crafts, as well as games and toys for young and old, plus much more! The Rogers Mansion Museum Complex and our Carriage House Thrift Shop are also open for you and your family to explore.
Draw Out! Community Arts Festival
The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington
Saturday September 21, 12:00 – 17:00
Age 3 – 12
Free
Enjoy a day of creativity at the museum and Heckscher Park! Enjoy a wide variety of activities for all ages including watercolor painting, collage and more. Live music on the patio throughout the day. Docents will be in the galleries bringing the artwork to life! The first 100 attendees* will receive free art supplies! Watercolor painting by the pond Sketching from a live model Docents in the galleries Live music by Dead Ahead Artist demonstrations with Long Island Biennial exhibitors Jeremy Grand and Herold Patrick Alexis *Art supplies are limited to the first 100 attendees.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday September 28, 10am – 4pm
All ages
$7; $6 seniors; $5 child; free for members.
This annual fundraiser features fishing activities for children, environmental exhibits, music, games and live animal encounters.
43rd Annual Hallockville Country Fair
Hallockville Museum Farm, Hallockville Museum Farm, 6038 Sound Avenue, Northville, NY
September 28-29, Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm.
All ages
$12; $8 for children ages 4-12; free admission for children ages 3 and under.
The Hallockville Country Fair is a North Fork tradition! Celebrate the rich folk art and agricultural heritage in a true old-fashioned country fair atmosphere. The Fair offers family-friendly activities for all ages to enjoy the day including Tractor Pulls & Hayride (provided by our neighbor LIAPA), vendors selling handmade goods, farm animals, historical tours of Hallock Homestead & Cichanowicz Farmhouse, steam and quilt shows, food trucks, farmers market, live music, children’s area and activities, and much more!
Jeannine Cintron
