Long Island events and things to do this weekend

The Wonder Pop Up

Take a peek through the keyhole and get "curiouser and curiouser" as The Wonder Pop Up, an "Alice in Wonderland"-themed experience, comes to town. Alice and the Mad Hatter will perform live and guests can purchase themed drinks and food. 

When  April 4-May 4, Fridays: 6 and 8 p.m. seatings; Saturdays and Sundays: 2, 4 and 6 p.m. seatings

Cost $30 per person (doesn’t include food or drink)

Tulip Festival

The annual festival showcases thousands of tulips. Visitors can pick their own ($1 per stem), play golf, see barnyard animals and enjoy live music and food trucks.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

Cost $25 weekends, $20 weekdays

'Grease'

The musical production takes audience members to Rydell High School in 1959. The show highlights the love story of Danny Zuko and Sandy Dumbrowski. Sing along to hits like "Greased Lightnin' " and "We Go Together."

When 7:30 p.m. May 2, 8 p.m. May 3 and 2 p.m. May 4

Cost Tickets start at $27

Are You Ready For It? A Taylor Experience

Performers recreate the music of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour starring Traci Marie.

When 7:30 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $49

Fairy Festival 

The magical festival features a fairy house walk, crafts and an art exhibit. Take photos with the fairy queen and visit the marketplace vendors.

When 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; rain date: May 4

Cost $95 per carload

Sands Point Preserve

Fx Vintage Toy Roadshow

Discover the value of collectible treasures at a toy show that will pay attendees for rare and vintage toys, dolls, games, memorabilia and more.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday ; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 

Cost Free admission and appraisals

Salsa Caleña USA Festival

The festival features workshops, salsa dancing and performances by world champions.

When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ; doors reopen for dancing with live music from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Cost Tickets start at $60

'Junie B. Jones, The Musical'

Join the adventures of Junie B. Jones as she navigates her first day of first grade. The musical is based on Barbara Park’s best-selling children's books.

When 10:30 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays

Cost $26

The Chocolate Expo

The Chocolate Expo comes to Hofstra University's David S. Mack Sports & Exhibition Complex, offering a variety of chocolate treats for sale. Kids can get their faces painted and participate in the Chocolate Smash at 3 p.m. Fans of "The Brady Bunch" will have a chance to meet Greg, Peter, Bobby, and Cindy Brady—actors Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, Mike Lookinland and Susan Olsen—who will serve as special guests at 11 a.m.

When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost Purchase timed entry tickets online: $24.66 ($30 at the door if available), $13.26 ages 5-12 ($15 at the door); $36.05 VIP tickets (any time entry), $18.97 ages 5-12 (VIP tickets available online only); $13.26, late-day special all ages (after 4 p.m.)

Cherry Blossom Festival

Grab a walking tour map and view the cherry blossom trees. Several restaurants, bars and retail shops in Greenport will offer food and drink specials inspired by cherry blossoms.

When Daily April 7 through June 6

Cost Free

Gene Simmons Band 

The legendary bassist continues his tour with Brent Woods on lead guitar, Jason Walker on guitar, and Brian Tichy on drums.

When 8 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $109

An Evening with Rachel Maddow

The Emmy Award- winning MSNBC host of the "Rachel Maddow Show" takes the stage for a discussion with Rep. Steve Israel about her latest book, "Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism."

When 7 p.m. 

Cost Starting at $50.45 and includes copy of the book

Comic Run 5K

Dress as your favorite superhero or villain and join the 5k run or walk that takes participants around the park. A free kiddie dash at 8:30 a.m.

When 9 a.m.

Cost $40

Gimme Gimme Disco

Dance the night away with a DJ spinning music from the Swedish pop group ABBA.

When 9 p.m. ; doors open at 8

Cost $17

The Big Bounce America

The inflatable wonderland features obstacle courses, mazes and slides. Play areas include: "The Giant," the "Sport Slam," a sports arena; a space-themed section, "airSPACE," and the newly added deep-sea foam party inflatable, "OctoBlast."

When Guests buy passes for a three-hour session each which has a designated age range; toddler session, junior session, bigger kid session and adults only session

Cost Tickets start at $22

Hamptons Vinyl Record Fair

Vendors present vintage vinyl records for sale along with live performances and food trucks.

When Noon to 6 p.m.

Cost $10

Cradle Con

The pop culture convention features guest appearances, rare books, toys for sale and a retro arcade gaming area. Cosplay contests will take place on May 17 for adults and May 18 for kids.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost $30, $15 ages 2-12; $45 weekend pass; $25 in advance, $12 ages 2-12; $40 weekend pass

Mineola Foodie Fest

Browse 60 food options presented by food truck and restaurant vendors. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, along with a kiddie area and a marketplace for gifts.

When 4 to 9 p.m. ; rain dates: May 31-June 1

Cost Free

Babylon Clam Fest

Enjoy local clams along with live music, a petting zoo, pony rides and arts and crafts vendors.

When 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost Free admission

Montauk Music Festival

The two-day outdoor concert features more than 40 performers, including Oogee Wawa, Lina Maxine, Virginia Sweet and Drop The 4. Bring a beach chair or blanket.

When 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Cost $20 cash or Venmo at the door for two-day outdoor concert pass

Zebra: 50th Anniversary Tour

The iconic '80s rock band celebrates 50 years in the music industry on their anniversary tour, featuring original band members: vocalist Randy Jackson, bassist Felix Hanemann and drummer Guy Gelso.

When 8 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $52

Huntington YMCA Annual Carnival

The carnival features rides, a midway with games, food including cotton candy and popcorn, along with international cuisine and magic shows (May 24-25).

When 6 to 10:30 p.m. Friday ; 1 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday ; 1 to 6 p.m. Monday 

Cost Free admission; $33 presale for POP bracelets

FourLeaf Air Show 

Head to Jones Beach State Park to watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration, along with the U.S. Army Golden Knights parachute team and other military and civilian aircraft performers.

When 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost $10 parking fee

Opening weekend at Splish Splash 

The water park debuts its new playground, featuring interactive spray areas, water slides and water buckets.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $39.99; $30 parking fee

Foodie Fest 

Check out a lineup of food trucks offering diverse menus and specialties in the parking lot next to Under Armour. There will be a DJ and a bounce house.

When Noon to 7 p.m.

Cost Free admission

World Turtle Day 

Learn about Long Island’s turtle population and how to help local species. Attendees can meet an eastern box turtle and red-footed tortoise.

When 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Cost $5; register online in advance

Jon Lovitz

The stand-up comedian and '80s mainstay on NBC's "Saturday Night Live" continues his tour with a stop at The Paramount.

When 8 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $45.25

Spring 5K

Runners and walkers meet at the Hay Barn to start the race around the arboretum on grass, hilly terrain and pathways.

When 8 a.m.

Cost $40

Baby Animal Festival 

Baby goats, lambs, bunnies, and chicks will join the free fun in the farm's picnic area at Harbes Family Farm. For more animal adventures, enter the Harbes Barnyard Adventure, featuring a musical hayride, pig races and "jumbo jumpers" bounce pillows. Explore the sports zone with baseball, football, and basketball tossing games, a trike track, obstacle course, a hedge maze and an animatronic chicken show.

When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; live music 1 to 5 p.m.

Cost Free to enter the farm; $27.95 for ages 3 and older for the Barnyard Adventure

Military helicopter landings

U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines and U.S. Coast Guard helicopters land, and attendees are invited to meet the crews in conjunction with New York Fleet Week. Military displays from each branch of service will be on display, and the U.S. Navy Band performs.

When 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cost Free 

Long Island Live Steamers

A public running day on a steamer train features travel around more than 8 acres of the park, along with elevated and scale model trains.

When 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost Tickets are required, donations accepted

City Managers 10-Mile Race to Remember

The 10-mile run takes participants along the boardwalk and through the streets of Long Beach. An awards ceremony follows, and runners receive free entry to the beach for the day.

When 8 a.m.; registration and t-shirt pickup at 6:30 a.m.

Cost $40; $35 in advance

Luke Bryan

The award-winning crooner and "American Idol" judge kicks off the summer concert season at the beach on his "Country Song Came On" tour.

When 7 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $255.90

Pickles and Paws

Meet a potential pet at an adoption fair that features a doggie fashion show, puppy yoga, a 5k fun run and pickles for sale.

When 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost General admission: $20; $10 in advance; $99 VIP admission includes the fun run, puppy yoga entry (bring your own mat or blanket), event shirt, raffle tickets and drink voucher.

Mosaic Festival

Every age and skill level is invited to create street art with chalk. There will be live music, a kids' zone, arts and crafts vendors and a fine arts sale.

When Noon to 5 p.m.

Cost Free for spectators; $30 for artists, $25 in advance

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Festival

The area's nautical history is celebrated with a craft show, fireboat demonstrations, cruises on the luxury yacht Elixir, nautical exhibit in the Tugboat Museum and food court. A children's model boat regatta takes place between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. at Baxter's Pond.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost Free admission; $30 fee for cruise, $15 for ages 12 and younger

Halsey

The pop singer continues her "For My Last Trick" tour with a stop at Jones Beach.

When 7 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $54.50

LI Bavarian Festival

The outdoor and indoor German Heritage Festival features food, including brats, imported beer on tap, desserts, pretzels and an upgraded "Taste of Bavaria" buffet with alcohol ($72 for ages 21 and older, $52 for ages 13-20 and $23 for those younger than 13). The event also showcases German music with performances by Die Spitzbuam and an indoor market with imported items for sale.

When 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday ; noon to 9 p.m. Sunday 

Cost $12

CoComelon: Sing-A-Long Live Tour

Kids can sing and dance while on a musical journey through the melon patch with CoComelon and friends. Listen for childhood favorites including "If You're Happy and You Know It," "Wheels on the Bus" and "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes."

When 5 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $50.45

North Fork Dog Dock Diving

Dogs of all kinds, both amateur and professional, are invited to compete by running from a dock into the water, vying for prizes.

When 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost $25, $20 in advance; dog registration starts at $38

Famous Food Festival

The international food fest features more than 100 vendors preparing dishes inspired by countries from around the globe, along with art and beverage vendors.

When 1 to 8 p.m. Friday ; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 

Cost Tickets start at $8 in advance and $15 in person; $5 for ages 8 -12; free ages 7 and younger

Lavender Festival 

The festival features fields of lavender for picking and photo opportunities. Attendees can visit the vendor market to purchase lavender plants and lavender-based products. There will be live music, a play area and barnyard animals.

When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 7-8

Cost $20; free ages 2 and younger

Luann De Lesseps

Bravo's "Real Housewives of New York City" star Luann De Lesseps will take the stage during her cabaret show.

When 8 p.m. June 8

Cost Tickets start from $45.25

Long Island Pride 

Celebrate the 35th annual Pride event with a parade, festival featuring food trucks, family zone, classic car show, beer and wine garden and concert starring the 2025 "The Voice" runner-up, Shye, along with local entertainers. 

When Parade steps off at noon and festival runs 1 to 5 p.m. in Heckscher Park, Prime Avenue and Route 25A

Cost Free

Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

Locally grown strawberries are celebrated, beginning with hulling from 5 to 10 p.m. June 11. The festival continues with fresh strawberries for sale, treats including strawberry shortcake and ice cream and the crowning of the Strawberry Queen on June 14. There will also be international foods for sale, amusement rides, arts and crafts vendors and fireworks at dusk on June 12-13.

When 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday ; 5 to 11 p.m. Friday ; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.  Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 

Cost Free June 11 and Dad is free on Father’s Day (June 15) with paid child admission; $10 ages 5 and older on June 12-15; 4 to 11 p.m. June 14 admission is $20

National BBQ Festival 

Sample barbecue  made by firepit masters as they compete for the top prize. Vote for your favorite with a "Viewer's Choice" nomination. There will also be live music featuring hip-hop artist Warren G and country music artist J.D. Leonard. Enjoy the beer and wine garden, along with a marketplace selling barbecue equipment and rubs. Experience wine and beer pairings, as well as carnival and arcade games.

When 4 to 10 p.m. Friday ; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday ; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday 

Cost Tickets start at $40; VIP tickets start at $150 and include VIP parking, seating, exclusive wine samplings, reserved seating at cooking demos, pairings and a gift bag.

Voyage — Celebrating the Music of Journey

Rock out with the Journey cover band Voyage as they take the stage with lead vocalist Pedro Espada.

When 8 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $28.50

Keith Urban

The award-winning country crooner continues his "High and Alive World Tour" with special guests and country singer Chase Matthew, Nashville singer-songwriter Alana Springsteen and 2024 CMT "Next Women of Country" honoree Karley Scott Collins.

When 7 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $49

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

It's Father's Day! Take Dad to the hatchery and aquarium to browse the exhibits focused on freshwater aquatic animals, including fish, reptiles and amphibians.

When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Cost Free for dads accompanied by a paid child admission; $7, $5 ages 3-12

Greek Festival

Greek food, including gyros, souvlaki, pastries such as baklava and loukoumades, will be available for purchase. There will also be traditional Greek dancing, live music and raffles, along with rides, games, and vendors selling jewelry, crafts and clothing.

When 5 to 10 p.m. Friday ; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday  and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday 

Cost Free admission

Chris Lane

Watch the country star take the stage, singing hits like "I Don't Know About You," "Find Another Bar" and more.

When 7:30 p.m.

Cost $39

Taste the East End

The culinary event features tastings paired with local craft beers, spirits and wine, along with live music.

When 7 to 10 p.m.

Cost $95 includes all tastings and craft beverages

Pollinator Festival

Discover how pollinators can help you grow your garden. Explore a butterfly exhibit, food trucks and live music. There will be native plants and honey for sale.

When 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost $10 parking fee

North Fork Pride Parade

The parade features marching groups, bands and schools celebrating Pride Month on the East End.

When Parade kicks off at noon from Main and Front streets; festival runs 1 to 4 p.m. at Mitchell Park

Cost Free for spectators and to march in the parade

Lt. Michael P. Murphy: Run Around the Lake 

The 4-miler and half marathon help support veterans and honor U.S. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P. Murphy. A fun run for children takes place at 8:30 a.m. All 4-milers and half marathoners receive a T-shirt and dog tag.

When Half marathon is at 7 a.m.; 4-mile run or walk is at 9 a.m.

Cost $50 for 4-miler; $90 for half marathon day of registration; $20 fun run

Reptile expo 

The exposition features breeders displaying a selection of snakes, lizards, turtles, tarantulas and amphibian species. Supplies and merchandise will be for sale.

When 9:30 to 4 p.m.

Cost $15; $10 ages 10 and younger

Ryan Adams

The multi Grammy-nominated rock and country music singer-songwriter performs on his "Heartbreaker '25 World Tour."

When 8 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $73

 Counting Crows

The Grammy and Academy Award-nominated ("Accidentally in Love," from "Shrek 2") rock band continues their "Complete Sweets! Tour" along with special guests, The Gaslight Anthem.

When 7:30 p.m.

Cost Tickets start at $40.50