Looking for things to do in Nassau County this week?
Labor Day weekend may mark the unofficial end of summer, but the fun isn’t slowing down across Nassau County. This week’s lineup includes outdoor festivals, live music, family activities, farmers markets, creative workshops, cultural events, and a few final chances to enjoy seasonal favorites before they wrap up.
Highlights include the Eisenhower Park Craft & Gift Fair, polo at Bethpage State Park, the final weekend of the Nature Connects® LEGO® exhibit at Old Westbury Gardens, and the start of the 45th Annual Italian Festival in Port Washington.
Here are some of the best things to do in Nassau County from September 4 through September 10, 2026.
NASSAU COUNTY EVENTS
Week of September 4 – 10, 2026 — Labor Day Weekend
📅 Ongoing Events
CCE Nassau Farmers Market @ Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 8, East Meadow — Saturdays through Oct 31, 9 AM-1 PM
Deep Roots Farmers Market @ 100 Village Square, Glen Cove — Saturdays 9 AM-1 PM
Port Washington Farmers Market @ Port Washington — Saturdays
Long Beach Farmers Market & Arts in the Plaza @ Kennedy Plaza, Long Beach — Saturdays 9 AM
Bellmore-Merrick Vendor and Craft Market @ St. John’s Lutheran Church, Merrick — Saturdays 10 AM-3 PM, FREE
Roslyn Farmers Market @ Pennsylvania Ave, Roslyn — Sundays 9 AM-1 PM
Great Neck Farmers Market @ Jonathan L. Ielpi Firefighters Park — Sundays 9 AM-1 PM, FREE
Yoga in the Gardens @ Old Westbury Gardens — Mondays 10:30-11:30 AM
Trivia Night @ Garvies Point Brewery & Restaurant, Glen Cove — Tuesdays 7 PM, free to play
Tai Chi in the Gardens @ Old Westbury Gardens — Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 AM
Farm Stand at East Meadow Farm @ East Meadow Farm — Wednesdays 11 AM-2 PM, through end of October
Friday 9/4
Michael Jackson Dance Party @ Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, Wantagh, doors 7 PM/party 8 PM (18+)
Final Weekend: Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks @ Old Westbury Gardens, 10 AM-6 PM (runs through Monday)
Adventureland’s First Ever Back to School Bash @ Adventureland, Farmingdale, 3-10 PM
Golden Ticket Weekend: Thrift, Vintage, Antiques & Collectibles @ Rescuing Families Thrift N’ Vintage Boutique, Franklin Square, 11 AM-4 PM (runs through Sunday), FREE
DJ Stevie: Freestyle & Disco Classics @ Vitality Lounge, Hicksville, 8 PM-12 AM, FREE
Candlelight: Tribute to The Beatles @ The Space at Westbury, 6-7:15 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift @ The Space at Westbury, 8:30-9:45 PM
Labor Day Weekend specials (patio food & drink, no cover) run Fri-Sun/Mon at The Shed Westbury, The Shed Plainview, Besito Mexican Roslyn, and The Farm Italy Westbury
Saturday 9/5
Breaking Benjamin (w/ Chevelle, STARSET, Kami Kehoe) @ Northwell at Jones Beach Theater, 6 PM
Eisenhower Park Craft & Gift Fair @ Field 8, East Meadow, 10 AM-5 PM, FREE (75-100 vendors, runs through Sunday)
WWII Tanker Friend and Foe @ Museum of American Armor, Old Bethpage, 11 AM-3 PM (runs through Sunday)
The Amazing Maize Maze @ Queen’s Farm, Floral Park (runs through Monday)
End of Summer Festival @ Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, East Meadow, 10 AM-4 PM, FREE
Exhibit Opening: Shot Heard Round the World @ North Shore Historical Museum, Glen Cove, 12-4 PM, FREE
Shu Swamp Nature Walk @ Shu Swamp Preserve, Mill Neck, 10-11:30 AM, FREE
Sunday 9/6
Polo at the Park @ Bethpage State Park Polo Field, gates 2 PM / match 3 PM, $25 adults / $15 kids under 12
Eisenhower Park Craft & Gift Fair @ Field 8, East Meadow, 10 AM-5 PM, FREE (final day)
WWII Tanker Friend and Foe @ Museum of American Armor, Old Bethpage, 11 AM-3 PM (final day)
The Amazing Maize Maze @ Queen’s Farm, Floral Park
9-11 Remembrance Service @ Farmingdale United Methodist Church, 9:30-11 AM, FREE
Mini Tote Bag Workshop (kids) @ Belmont Park Village, Elmont, 12-2 PM
Monday 9/7 — Labor Day
Robert C. McAvoy Labor Day 5-Mile Race @ Laurelton Blvd & the boardwalk, Long Beach, registration 6:30 AM/race 8 AM
Nature Connects® Made with LEGO® Bricks @ Old Westbury Gardens, 10 AM-6 PM (final day)
The Amazing Maize Maze @ Queen’s Farm, Floral Park (final day)
The Mystic (live music) @ The Boat Yard at TOBAY Beach, Massapequa, 5:30 PM, no cover
Tuesday 9/8
Deconstructing Venus (exhibit opening) @ Hofstra University Museum of Art, Hempstead, FREE
Stephen A. Smith Interviews OW Alumnus Gary Stephens, Jr. @ Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, Old Westbury, 6 PM
Plant Food Nutrition and Disease Prevention @ Great Neck Library, 1-2 PM, FREE
Wednesday 9/9
Candle Making Workshop for Teens (Grades 6-12) @ Great Neck Library Lakeville Branch, 4-5 PM, FREE
Cozy Harvest Cookie Decorating Class @ Let’s Craft, Westbury, 7-8:30 PM
Thursday 9/10
45th Annual Italian Festival Begins @ North Hempstead Beach Park, Port Washington (runs through 9/13)
An Evening With Celtic Thunder 2026: Celebrate Your Favorite Songs @ Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair, 8 PM
An Evening with Kelly Bishop (Gilmore Girls’ Emily Gilmore) @ The Madison Theatre at Molloy University, Rockville Centre, 7-8:30 PM
Reluctant Revolutionaries: Rebellion in the Age of Reason (talk) @ North Shore Historical Museum, Glen Cove, 7-8:30 PM
Aragonas Comedy Show @ Vitality Lounge, Hicksville, doors 7 PM / show 8 PM
Author Event with Petronely Grindea @ Great Neck Library, 7-8 PM, FREE
An Intimate Evening of Acoustic with Eva Erikson @ 317 Main Street, Farmingdale, 6-9 PM
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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