Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
Attend a baby shower for wildlife and learn about a variety of animals at Sweetbriar Nature Center this weekend. Credit: Veronica Sayers
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
SOUTHERN ROCKFEST AT THE SUFFOLK
The rock legacy of the Allman Brothers Band lives on with a concert featuring the music of A Brother’s Revival led by former Allman Brothers bassist David “Rook” Goldflies joined by former member of The Outlaws, Chris Anderson and Mike Kach, former member of Dickey Betts and the Great Southern at 8 p.m. May 3. Tickets starting at $59; 118 E, Main St., Riverhead, thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343.
ENHYPEN AT UBS ARENA
The K-pop band makes a stop on their world tour “Fate Plus” at 7:30 p.m. May 3. Tickets starting at $126; 2400 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont, ubsarena.com, 516-460-8599.
OYSTER BAY DAY STREET FAIR
The family-friendly fair will have attractions, games, inflatables, face painting, food vendors and food trucks, live music by Captain Jack, a Billy Joel tribute band, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4. Free; Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay, visitoysterbay.com, 516-259-1842.
COLD BEER ON A FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE PARAMOUNT
Tribute to Zac Brown, Jimmy Buffett and Kenny Chesney featuring music by Jimmy Kenny and the Pirate Beach Band at 8 p.m. May 4. Tickets starting at $15; 370 New York Ave., Huntington, paramountny.com, 631-673-7300.
KAYAK OPEN HOUSE IN AMITYVILLE
Test drive a kayak during water demonstrations, learn about paddling and meet local clubs who are available for questions about the sport, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 4 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 5 at The Dinghy Shop. Free; 334 South Bayview Ave., Amityville, dinghy.com, 631-264-0005.
MAY THE 4K BE WITH YOU AT CEDAR CREEK PARK
Take a 4k walk or run at galactic speed or at your own pace around the park or sign up for the Obi-One K Fun Run, start time is 9 a.m. May 4. Registration fee is $35; $20 for fun run; meet at field 4, 3340 Merrick Rd., Seaford, elitefeats.com.
ATLANTIC WIND SYMPHONY AT THE PATCHOGUE THEATRE
The symphony performs a concert celebrating Cinco de Mayo at 3 p.m. May 5. Tickets are $30; 71 East Main St., Patchogue, patchoguetheatre.org, 631-207-1313.
BABY SHOWER FOR WILDLIFE AT SWEETBRIAR NATURE CENTER
Learn about and meet animals being cared for at the center, 1 to 3 p.m. May 5. Bring donations to help care for the wildlife with items like trash bags, baby bottles, latex gloves and more. $5, $15 for ages 4-16, 62 Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, sweetbriarnc.org, 631-979-6344.
CINCO DE MAYO AT LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
Celebrate the holiday and make a balero toy to take home, 1 to 3 p.m. May 5. Free with museum admission: $17; 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, licm.org, 516-224-5800.
TRAILBLAZING WOMEN OF COUNTRY AT WHBPAC
Tribute to Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton featuring the music of Miko Marks and Kristina Train at 8 p.m. May 5. Tickets starting at $82; 76 Main St., Westhampton Beach, whbpac.org, 288-1500.
