The annual Jaguar Invitational Concours d’Elegance features classic cars, Jaguar,...

The annual Jaguar Invitational Concours d’Elegance features classic cars, Jaguar, MG and other British and European brands. Credit: Rick Kopstein

Classic cars are on display at weekly cruise nights and special event shows happening now through fall on Long Island. Travel back in time during the 2025 outdoor car show season.

CRUISE NIGHTS

Sundays through November: Drive for Dana Cars and Coffee

Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall Dr., Lake Grove

Car collectors show off the modifications they made or the...

Car collectors show off the modifications they made or the classic cars at the Smith Haven Mall. Credit: Rick Kopstein

  • Open to all makes and models, coffee (fee) truck on premises. 
  • Hours 8-11 a.m. Sundays through Nov.
  • Cost Free for spectators and show cars. Donations accepted.
  • More info 631-553-6975, drivefordana.org 

Wednesdays through Oct. 29: Cruise Night at the Shoppes 

5768 Router 25A, Wading River

  • Open to all makes and models.
  • Hours 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays April 23 through Oct. 29. 
  • Cost Free for spectators and show cars. 
  • More info 631-846-2372, eastwindlongisland.com

Fridays through Oct. 31: Bellmore Friday Nights Car Show 

Bellmore LIRR station, Sunrise Highway and Bedford Avenue

Friday nights during the summer months can find car enthusiasts...

Friday nights during the summer months can find car enthusiasts at the Bellmore Cruise Night, where a plethora of cars or trucks, from muscle, hot rods and the latest super or EVs can be seen. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins

  • Open to all makes and models. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Town of Hempstead. 
  • Hours 5-10 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 31..
  • Cost Free for spectators, $5 for cars. 
  • More info 516-679-1875, bellmorechamber.com

Thursdays starting May 1: Cruisin' Thursdays 

The Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho

  • There will be live entertainment, plus the village stores, carriage house and inn will be open.
  • Hours 5-9 p.m. every other Thursday, May 1, 15, 29 and June 12, 26. Additional dates to be added. 
  • Cost Admission to show your car is $10, but you receive $10 in Milleridge Bucks, which can be spent at the Inn, the Carriage House and village shops. No charge for spectators. 
  • More info 516-931-2201, milleridgeinn.com 

Tuesdays May 27-Sept. 9: Oyster Bay Cruise Nights 

Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay

Car enthusiasts flock to Oyster Bay on Cruise Night, Tuesdays...

Car enthusiasts flock to Oyster Bay on Cruise Night, Tuesdays during the summer months, along Audrey Avenue to view the old, collectible, muscle, new supercars and hot rodded modified cars. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins

  • All cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome. Find giveaways and a family-friendly fun zone with activities.
  • Hours 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays May 27-Sept. 9.
  • Cost $5 per show car. 
  • More info 516-259-1842, visitoysterbay.com

CAR SHOWS

May 18: Drive for Dana Charity Car Show 

Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall Dr., Lake Grove

  • Driver's choice awards, open to all makes and models, raffles, silent auction, DJ. 
  • Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 1. 
  • Cost Free for spectators; $25 donation includes driver's lunch from Miller's Ale House; $10 additional lunch ticket available.
  • More info 631-553-6975, drivefordana.org 

May 18: Fords at the Park 

Morgan Memorial Park, Germaine Street, Glen Cove

  • Car show presented by the Vicious Stangs of Long Island with judge's choice and people's choice awards, raffles and prizes. 
  • Hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 1. 
  • Cost Free for spectators, $25 show car registration, $20 in advance. 

May 18: All GM Models and Corvette Show 

Atlantic Chevrolet, 1375 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore

  • Judged car show, models welcome from 1912 to 2025.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 8.
  • Cost $25 for show cars, $10 display only, free for spectator.
  • More info 516-639-3666, licoa.org

May 18: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday' 

Flowerfield Fairground, Parkside Drive, off Route 25A, St. James

See classic cars on display at the Long Island Super Swap...

See classic cars on display at the Long Island Super Swap Sunday Car Show.  Credit: Long Island Cars/Phyllis Aquino

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, along with cars for sale, fair food and entertainment.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: May 23. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m. 
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com

May 18: Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show 

Bayport Aerodrome, 60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport

  • Antique airplanes and classic cars gather together for the day, lunch is serviced for a fee, live music. 
  • Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $30 show cars. 
  • More info 516-381-4408, bayportaerodromesociety.com

May 25: Buick and Opel Car Show

Wantagh LIRR parking lot, Park Avenue, Wantagh

A 1972 Buick GS convertible.

A 1972 Buick GS convertible. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.

  • "Driver Choice" judged car show that's open to Buick and Opel models only.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 8. 
  • Cost Free for spectators, $20 cars. 
  • More info 516-606-4620, libuickclub.org

June 1: Antique and Collectible Auto Show

Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury

An antique auto show at Old Westbury Gardens features vintage...

An antique auto show at Old Westbury Gardens features vintage and collectible cars lining the grand lawn in June. Credit: Old Westbury Gardens

  • The Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America’s annual show, hundreds of cars from various eras.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; rain date: June 8.
  • Cost Garden admission includes entry into car show for spectators: $18, $8 ages 7-17; must purchase tickets on website in advance.
  • More info 516-488-4962, day of show hotline: 516-353-7870, oldwestburygardens.org

June 1: Truck Fest

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville

  • People’s Choice awards spotlight antique and modern trucks, raffles, 50/50, DJ music, all-you-can-eat barbecue ($20), hosted by the American Truck Historical Society, Long Island chapter.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: June 8.
  • Cost $5 for spectators, $10 trucks.
  • More info 631-339-3065, athsli.org

June 7: Elks Lodge Car Show

901 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park

  • Long Island Corvette Owners Association. All cars welcome, judged show.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 14.
  • Cost $20 car registration, free for spectators.
  • More info 516-639-3666, licoa.org

June 8: Fun Car Show 

Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence

  • Vintage Chevy Club of America, Queens County Region. Open to all makes and models.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
  • Cost $15 show car registration. 
  • More info 917-837-5383

June 8: Blue Angels Car Show 

Sunrise Mall, Macy's parking lot, Sunrise Highway, Massapequa

  • Open to all makes and model cars and motorcycles, food trucks, live music by Joe Lewis and the Groove, silent auction and raffles.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain date: June 15.
  • Cost Free for spectators. $20 in advance for cars and bikes, $25 day of; benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
  • More info 516-353-3116   


 

June 15: Car Show in Baiting Hollow

Baiting Hollow Congregational Church, Sound Avenue, Baiting Hollow

  • Entertainment, refreshments available.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: June 15. 
  • Cost $5 spectators, $20 car registration day of show. 
  • More info 631-831-3547, limooseclassiccarclub.com 

June 14: Hicksville Car Show 

Automat Custom and Restoration, 69 Hazel St., Hicksville

See classic cars on display in Hicksville.

See classic cars on display in Hicksville. Credit: Leo Cerruti

  • Customs, classics, antiques, exotics, sports, luxury cars and trucks, no preregistration needed.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; rain dates: June 21 and June 28.
  • Cost Free for spectators and show cars.
  • More info 516-938-7373

June 15: Father's Day Car Show Swap Meet 

Merrick LIRR station, Hewlett and Merrick avenues, Merrick

  • Nonjudged car show; rides, food and vendors.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost Free, donations accepted to the Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association Widows and Children's Fund; car entry: $15 advance, $20 day of. 
  • More info 516-937-7800 

June 21: Car Show in Port Jefferson

Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson

  • Judged car show open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles, music, food vendors, raffles and giveaways, cash prizes for winning cars in first, second and third place.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $20 show car, truck or motorcycle registration; AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors and local charities. 
  • More info 516-885-7445, ahepa319.org 

June 22: Ford Mustang Car Show 

Ford of Port Jeff, 4869 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson Station

This award winning Ford Mustang joined a variety of classic...

This award winning Ford Mustang joined a variety of classic cars, muscle cars, hotrods, modified and collectibles on display. Credit: John Roca

  • Hosted by the Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island. Open to all Fords and Mustangs, judged show.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; rain date: July 6.
  • Cost $25 show cars entry fee, free for spectators. 
  • More info 631-371-1432, mscli.com

June 22: Police Surgeons Benevolent Association Car Show 

St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington

  • Open to all show-quality cars.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Cost $5 spectators, $15 show cars in advance, $20 day of.
  • More info 631-368-8617


June 29: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'

Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, along with cars for sale, fair food and entertainment. 
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com 

June 29: Gold Coast Cruisers

Morgan Memorial Park, Germaine Street and Landing Road, Glen Cove

  • Open to all show-quality cars, trucks, classics, street rods, muscle cars and antiques. All vehicles must be on the show grounds by noon. Show also features entertainment, raffles and more.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost $25 show cars.
  • More info goldcoastcruisers.org


June 29: Car Show in Bellport

Bellport Fire Department, 161 S. Country Rd., Bellport

  • In partnership with Still Cruisin' L.I. Car Club. All makes and models, awards given to decade, truck class and "Best in Show." Food trucks, music and 50/50 raffle.
  • Hours 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; rain date: July 6.
  • Cost Free to spectators, $15 advance show cars, $20 day of. 
  • More info 917-697-4634

July 12-13: Long Island Antique Power Association Summer Tractor and Engine Show and Pull

The Long Island Antique Power Association, 5951 Sound Ave., Riverhead

  • Garden and large tractor pulls, truck and engine exhibits and kids corner, train ride, blacksmith shop, antique sawmill and craft and food vendors.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older. 
  • More info 631-727-7943, liapa.com

July 13: All car Truck Show

Fourleaf Federal Credit Union, South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage

  • All makes, models and years welcome, music and vendors. Car registration at 7 a.m.
  • Hours 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; rain date: July 20.
  • Cost $20 car registered by July 1, $25 day of, free for spectators. First 100 cars/trucks will be judged. Benefits Last Hope Animal Shelter.
  • More info 516-297-6908, longislandvettes.org

July 20: Antique and Classic Car Show

Sagtikos Manor’s great lawn, 677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore

  • People’s Choice Award, food vendor and music.
  • Hours 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; rain date: July 27.
  • Cost $5, $3 ages 5-15; $15 car registration.
  • More info 631-682-9114, sagtikosmanor.org

July 26-27: Deuces Wild Car, Truck and Bike Show

The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville

  • Open to all makes and model to benefit the North Fork Country Kids animal rescue, hosted by the Rescue Vixens. Vendors, live music and food for sale. 
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  
  • Cost $5 suggested donation for spectators, nonperishable food items for pets accepted; $40 two-day car registration, $25 one day for cars. 
  • More info 631-655-8538

Aug. 17: Long Island Cars Super Swap Sunday

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and classic cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 24. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com

Aug. 25: Pontiac Car Show

Garage Eatery, 170 Bridge Rd., Islandia

  • Pontiac models only including GTO celebrated on its 61st anniversary, food vendors, DJ.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $20 show registration.
  • More info 917-208-7864, gtoclubli.com

Sept. 6: All Ford Charity Show 

Bank of America parking lot, Montauk Highway, East Islip

  • Featuring cars from several Mustang, Shelby, Thunderbird clubs, judged show. Trophies, T-shirts, raffle prizes, live music. 
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $25 car registration.
  • More info carshowforcsf.com 

Sept. 7: Copiague Kiwanis Annual Car Show 

Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, off Montauk Highway, Copiague

  • Live music, judged car show, refreshments.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 21.
  • Cost $6 spectators, $20 show cars registration in advance, $25 day of.
  • More info 516-647-2754, townofbabylon.com

Sept. 7: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'

Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, food and entertainment.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m. 
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 judging fee for registered cars. 
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com 

Sept. 13: Car Show in Cutchogue

Main Road, Cutchogue

  • Car show with the Cutchogue Historical Society.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 14.
  • Cost $5 spectators, $20 day-of car registration.
  • More info 631-831-3547, limooseclassiccarclub.com

Sept. 14: Studebaker and Orphan Car Show 

Centerport Beach, 236 Little Neck Rd., Centerport

  • Presented by the Studebaker Driver's Club, Long Island chapter. 
  • Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • Cost $25 for show cars, free for spectators.
  • More info 631-834-6785, longisland-sdc.com

Sept. 14: Volkswagen Car Show 

Riverhead Bay Motors, 1521 Old Country Rd., Riverhead

  • All VW judged show open to all air and water-cooled Volkswagens, food vendor, swap meet, DJ.
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 21.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $30 car registration. Register in advance on the website and you get a club T-shirt; first 100 show cars registered get a goodie bag.
  • More info 516-761-8950, livc.net

Sept. 21: Long Island Cars Super Swap Sunday 

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and classic cars on display. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus a variety of cars for sale by owners.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Sept. 28. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com

Sept. 27: Long Island Metro Packard Car Show 

Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague

  • Open to antiques, classic, custom, muscle and special interest vehicles. People's Choice awards in 14 classes, 50/50 raffles, food and music. Goodie bags to the first 100 cars. All cars must be on the show field by 11:30 a.m.
  • Hours Gates open at 8:30 a.m.; rain date: Oct. 5. 
  • Cost $25 for car and driver, free for spectators.
  • More info 631-926-0138


Sept. 28: Long Island Fall Classic Car Show

Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa

The car show at Tobay Beach. 

The car show at Tobay Beach.  Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin

  • Car show, live music by That 70s Band, food drive in cooperation with Island Harvest.
  • Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 5.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $15 early-bird car preregistration, $25 day of show.
  • More info 516-797-4121, carshowli.com

Sept. 28: Town of Hempstead Fall Finale Car Show 

Town Park Point Lookout, 1300 Lido Blvd., Point Lookout

Classic and custom vehicles at Town of Hempstead car show...

Classic and custom vehicles at Town of Hempstead car show at Point Lookout Town Park. Credit: Jeff Bachner

  • Judge car show open to all makes and models, also TV show celebrities, car-related vendors, Kid Zone, Touch-a-Truck area, specialty cars on view, food available for purchase, live musical entertainment and beer garden. 
  • Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 5.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $30 car registration, $25 in advance. 
  • More info 516-670-1050, hempsteadny.gov 

Oct. 4: Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show 

Bayport Aerodrome, 60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport

  • Antique airplanes and classic cars gather together for the day. Lunch is serviced for a fee, live music.
  • Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  • Cost Free for spectators, $30 show cars. 
  • More info 516-381-4408, bayportaerodromesociety.com .

Oct. 12: Long Island Cars Custom and Collectible Car Show Swap and Meet

North Hempstead Beach Park, West Shore Road, Port Washington

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, exotics, imports and collectibles. Vendors selling parts and accessories, plus cars for sale by owners.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com


Oct. 12: Jaguar Car Show 

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport

Concourse d'Elegance at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport.

Concourse d'Elegance at the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium in Centerport. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins

  • Hours Noon-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 18.
  • Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission. 
  • More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org

Oct. 19: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'

Flowerfield Fairgrounds, Route 25A, St. James

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, along with cars for sale, fair food and entertainment.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 26. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and younger, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com

Oct. 25: Porsche Car Show

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport

  • Open to all models and makes of Porsche only. 
  • Hours Noon-4 p.m.; rain date: Oct. 26.
  • Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission.
  • More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org

Nov. 2: 'Best Cars on Long Island'

Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville

  • Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s will be on display. Hundreds of vendors will be available selling all kinds of parts and accessories necessary for the auto collector, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale by owner. Show cars are judged with trophies awarded in over 50 classes; register at the gate 7-10 a.m. Live entertainment and fair food.
  • Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; rain date: Nov. 9.
  • Cost $10 ages 12 and older, $25 show car judging fee.
  • More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com

Nov. 2: Mustangs at The Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport

  • All Mustangs, judged show, raffles, DJ. Limited to 100 registered cars. 
  • Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger, $35 car registration fee.
  • More info 631-371-1432, mscli.com