All Weekend
2019 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach
Wantagh
The 2019 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach features high-flying stunts from world-renowned military and civilian performers. Can’t make it to the weekend shows? Head to Jones Beach on Friday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a full practice.
Strawberry Festival at Garden of Eve
Riverhead
These weekend strawberry festivals includes hayrides, animals, and other activities.
Merrick Train Station Carnival
Merrick
Enjoy family-friendly fun along the colorful midway with rides and games for all ages and a variety of fair food.
Levittown
This family-friendly event features daredevil circus acts, tasty fair food, carnival games, and rides for all ages.
Decoration Day at Old Bethpage Village
Old Bethpage
Old Bethpage Village Restoration commemorates Decoration Day as observed in the 1860s. Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in service of the U.S.
Saturday, May 25
The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Three
Port Jefferson
Head to Emerald City to see The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Three.
Splish Splash, Animal Baths at LICM
Garden City
Head to the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts gallery to learn what goes into the care of the Long Island Children's Museum's animals.
Geo Stem Club: Make Your Own Boat
Port Jefferson
Work with Stony Brook University graduate students to make a boat and see it float.
Memorial Day Weekend Block Party at the Children's Museum of the East End
Bridgehampton
Join CMEE as it kicks off the season. Enjoy block building activities, DIY stomp rockets, crafts and games with community partners, chalk street art and more.
Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center
Riverhead
Kids can play and explore the interactive and technology exhibits in this weekly hands-on, instructor-led workshop offered by the Long Island Science Center.
North Hempstead's Memorial Day Fireworks
Port Washington
Ceremony begins at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
Sunday, May 26
Red Foxes on Long Island at Hallock State Park Preserve
Riverhead
Learn about the local red fox from Frank Vincenti of the Wild Dog Foundation.
East End Arts Street Painting Festival
Riverhead — FREE
Enjoy this Memorial Day weekend tradition, in which families and friends demonstrate together their creative spirit.
Monday, May 27
Woodland Playground Grand Opening at the Sands Point Preserve
Sands Point
Join Sands Point Preserve for the grand opening of the new Woodland Playground. The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place at 2 p.m., followed by an afternoon of exciting fun and adventure.
Wantagh Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
Wantagh — FREE
Assembly for parade begins at 9:30am on Beltagh Avenue by Wantagh Middle School.
Bay Shore — FREE
Bay Shore's Memorial Day service and parade starts at 10am at Lanier Lane and Main Street.
Northport — FREE
The parade begins at Village Park with a ceremony and services to follow.
Farmingdale Village Memorial Day Parade
Farmingdale — FREE
Watch the parade march from Main Street to the Village Green in Farmingdale.
Long Beach Memorial Day Parade
Long Beach — FREE
The parade begins at Ohio Avenue and West Beech Street at 10 a.m. and ends at the reviewing stand on Park Avenue in front of City Hall.
Memorial Day Open House at Raynham Hall
Oyster Bay
Raynham Hall will host a costumed, historical parade through town.