Looking for things to do in Nassau County this week?
Plenty of events are happening across Nassau County from August 14-20, 2026, including concerts, festivals, outdoor movies, museum exhibits, family activities, and community events.
Whether you’re planning a date night, family outing, or just looking for something fun nearby, here are some of this week’s highlights.
⭐ Featured Events
- North Hempstead Summer Concert: Retro 69 (sponsored by the Lakeville Estates Civic Association)
- Junior Habitat Steward (kids’ program, ages 5–12) @ Planting Fields Arboretum
- Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour (with Wang Chung, English Beat, Modern English)
- Long Beach Summer Concert Series: The Magic of Elvis
- Great Neck Plaza Summer Promenade Series: Jill Gioia (a tribute to Barbra Streisand) @ Great Neck Plaza — 8 PM
📅 Ongoing Events
- Downtown Sounds concert series @ Village Square, Glen Cove — Fridays
- Sunset Serenades (live music) @ Clifton Park, Sea Cliff — Fridays
- Ice House Jams (live music) @ Sands Point Preserve — Sundays
- Trivia Night @ Garvies Point Brewery & Restaurant, Glen Cove — Tuesday
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Latin Night @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — Tuesdays
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Line Dancing @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — Wednesdays
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Cover Band Performances @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — Thursdays
- Deep Roots Farmers Market @ Village Square, Glen Cove — Saturdays
- Port Washington Farmers Market @ Main Street/Town Dock, Port Washington — Saturdays
- Roslyn Farmers Market @ Christopher Morley Park — Wednesdays
- Great Neck Farmers Market @ Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park — Sundays
- Long Beach Farmers Market @ Kennedy Plaza — Wednesdays
- Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks Exhibition @ Old Westbury Gardens — daily except Tuesdays, 10 AM–6 PM, through Sept. 7
Friday, August 14
- Downtown Sounds: The Incredible AM/FM Time Machine (’60s/’70s rock) + Teen Showcase featuring Elena & Milania Quinones (7 PM) @ Village Square, Glen Cove — 7:30 PM FREE
- Sunset Serenades: One Square Mile @ Clifton Park, Sea Cliff — 6–8 PM FREE
- Movies in the Park: GOAT @ Caemmerer Park, Albertson (Town of North Hempstead) — 8:15 PM FREE
- Friday Night at the Museum (activities 5:30 PM, movie 7 PM — title not yet published) @ Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City (ticketed general admission)
- Sebastian Maniscalco (comedy) @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 8 PM (ticketed)
Saturday, August 15
- Deep Roots Farmers Market @ Village Square, Glen Cove — 9 AM–1 PM FREE
- Port Washington Farmers Market @ Main Street, Port Washington — 8:30 AM–12:30 PM FREE
- Tweens & Teens: Retro Video Gaming @ Sea Cliff Village Library — 10:30 AM FREE
- Planetarium Show @ Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City — 3 PM (ticketed)
- Sebastian Maniscalco (comedy) @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 8 PM (ticketed)
- Great Neck Plaza Summer Promenade Series: Jill Gioia (a tribute to Barbra Streisand) @ Great Neck Plaza — 8 PM
Sunday, August 16
- Great Neck Farmers Market @ Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park — 9 AM–1 PM FREE
- Ice House Jams (live music) @ Sands Point Preserve — 12–3 PM, free with admission
- North Hempstead Summer Concert: Be Kind & Rewind (90s hits) @ North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington — 7 PM FREE
- Beatstock featuring Deborah Cox and Treach @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 5:30 PM (ticketed)
Monday, August 17
- Long Beach Summer Concert Series: The Magic of Elvis @ Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach — 7 PM FREE
Tuesday, August 18
- Trivia Night @ Garvies Point Brewery & Restaurant, Glen Cove — 7 PM, free to play
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Latin Night @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 8–10 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
- North Hempstead Summer Concert: Retro 69 (sponsored by the Lakeville Estates Civic Association) @ Clinton G. Martin Park, New Hyde Park — 7 PM FREE
- Junior Habitat Steward (kids’ program, ages 5–12) @ Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay — 10 AM–12 PM
Wednesday, August 19
- Roslyn Farmers Market @ Christopher Morley Park — 7 AM–1 PM FREE
- Long Beach Farmers Market @ Kennedy Plaza — 9 AM–2 PM FREE
- Create Your Castle (kids’ program) @ Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City — 11 AM–1 PM
- Nassau County Noontime Senior Concert Series @ Eisenhower Park, East Meadow — 12–2 PM FREE
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Line Dancing @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — evening FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
Thursday, August 20
- North Hempstead Summer Concert: Soul Jam Revue (a tribute to Philly soul) @ Whitney Pond Park, Manhasset — 7 PM FREE
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Cover Band Performance @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 8–10 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
- Long Beach Summer Concert Series: Latino Night with Son Milanes (salsa, bachata, merengue) @ Edwards Boulevard Beach, Long Beach — 7 PM FREE
- Howard Jones: Things Can Only Get Better Tour (with Wang Chung, English Beat, Modern English) @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 6:30 PM (ticketed)
Looking for More Nassau County Guides?
- Nassau County Farmers Markets
- Summer Events Guide
- Summer Festivals
- Best Waterfront Restaurants
- Best Parks in Nassau County
Know an Event?
Hosting an event in Nassau County? I’d love to hear about it! Send it my way, and I may feature it in an upcoming weekly roundup.
Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times, and admission information with the event organizer before attending.
