Looking for things to do in Nassau County this week?
There are plenty of events happening across Nassau County from August 7-13, 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
📅 Ongoing Events
- Nassau County Noontime Senior Concert Series – Eisenhower Park
- Long Beach Summer Concert Series
- Falaise Tours – Sands Point Preserve
- Nature Connects® LEGO Exhibition – Old Westbury Gardens
- Trivia Night @ Garvies Point Brewery & Restaurant, Glen Cove — Tuesdays
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Line Dancing @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach – Wednesdays
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Cover Band Performances @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — Thursdays
- Downtown Sounds concert series @ Village Square, Glen Cove — Fridays
- Ice House Jams (live music) @ Sands Point Preserve — Sundays
Friday, August 7
- Long Island Retro Gaming Expo (Day 1 of 3) @ Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City — 3–9 PM (ticketed; celebrating 30 years of the N64)
- Downtown Sounds: Grupo Hipnosis (Latin — merengue, salsa, bachata) @ Village Square, Glen Cove — 7:30 PM FREE
- First Friday: World of Owls @ Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay — 10–11:30 AM
- Jeff Dunham & Gabriel Iglesias (comedy) @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 7:30 PM (ticketed)
Saturday, August 8
- Long Island Retro Gaming Expo (Day 2 of 3) @ Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City — 10 AM–8 PM (ticketed)
- Deep Roots Farmers Market @ Village Square, Glen Cove — 9 AM–1 PM FREE
- Port Washington Farmers Market @ Town Dock, Port Washington — morning (approx. 8–12:30 PM) FREE
- Primitive Firecraft @ Sands Point Preserve — 10 AM–12 PM
- Ecotherapy at the Beach @ Sands Point Preserve — 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
- Doc Adams Tournament (vintage baseball, Day 1 of 2) @ Old Bethpage Village Restoration — 9 AM–4 PM
- Create Your Castle (kids’ program) @ Long Island Children’s Museum, Garden City — 11 AM–1 PM
- Ammy Vrik (concert) @ Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale — 8 PM (ticketed)
- Free Fallin’ — A Tribute to Tom Petty @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury (Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair), Westbury — 8 PM (ticketed)
Sunday, August 9
- Long Island Retro Gaming Expo (Day 3 of 3, final day) @ Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City — 10 AM–5 PM (ticketed)
- Great Neck Farmers Market @ Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park, Great Neck — 9 AM–1 PM FREE
- Hempstead House Tours @ Sands Point Preserve — 12 PM & 1:30 PM
- Ice House Jams (live music) @ Sands Point Preserve — 12–3 PM, free with admission
- Doc Adams Tournament (vintage baseball, Day 2 of 2) @ Old Bethpage Village Restoration — 9 AM–4 PM
- Birding for Beginners @ Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay — morning (exact time not published; confirm via link)
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Zumba @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 8–10 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
Monday, August 10
- Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: North American Tour 2026 @ UBS Arena, Elmont (Belmont Park) — 6 PM (ticketed)
Tuesday, August 11
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Latin Night @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 8–10 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
- Trivia Night @ Garvies Point Brewery & Restaurant, Glen Cove — 7 PM, free to play
Wednesday, August 12
- Deep Purple with Special Guest Kansas @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 7:30 PM (ticketed)
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Line Dancing @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 7:30–9:30 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
- Roslyn Farmers Market @ Christopher Morley Park — 7 AM–1 PM FREE
- Long Beach Farmers Market @ Kennedy Plaza — 9 AM–2 PM FREE
Thursday, August 13
- Zach Top: Cold Beer & Country Music Tour, with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh — 8 PM (ticketed)
- Jones Beach Bandshell: Cover Band Performance @ Field 4 Boardwalk, Jones Beach — 8–10 PM FREE ($10 vehicle use fee)
Looking for More Nassau County Guides?
- Nassau County Farmers Markets
- Summer Events Guide
- Summer Festivals
- Best Waterfront Restaurants
- Best Parks in Nassau County
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Event details are subject to change. Please confirm dates, times, and admission information with the event organizer before attending.
