Memorial Day weekend events on Long Island

On Memorial Day weekend, festivals and parades bring people together to commemorate and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The holiday also marks the unofficial start of summer, featuring parades, fireworks displays, festivals and more. Here's what's happening.

FourLeaf Air Show

Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh

Soar into Memorial Day weekend with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. This summer marks the team’s 10th headlining performance at Jones Beach. This year’s military performers include the U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, the United States Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II, the United States Navy Rhino Demo Team and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). Other performers include the American Airpower Museum Warbirds, the Farmingdale State College Flying Rams and aerobatic pilot David Windmiller.

• When 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 24-25
• Cost $10 parking fee
• More info fourleafairshow.com

American Airpower Museum

Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale 

See the museum's World War II Legends of Airpower Warbirds flying in the air show, which include a Douglas C-47 Skytrain, North American P-51D Mustang, Curtiss P-40M Warhawk "Flying Tiger" and more. On the ground, the AAM's Republic Aviation static display includes an F-84, F-105D, A-10A Warthog, and other planes.

• When May 24-25 and also practice day on May 23; museum hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 23-25 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 26
• Cost $20, $18 for seniors and veterans, $12 ages 5-12
• More info americanairpowermuseum.org, 631-293-6398

Military night at Riverhead Raceway

Route 58, Riverhead 

America's Military Services Night features NASCAR racing with modifieds, INEX legends, late models, crate modifieds and truck enduro racing.

• When Grandstand opens at 4 p.m. May 24; opening ceremony at 6 p.m.
• Cost $15 for active or retired military with ID; $30, $15 for ages 6-12
• More info riverheadraceway.com, 631-842-7223

Military helicopter landings

Parking field 2, 1899 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow

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 at Eisenhower Park. 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. May 24
• Cost Free admission
• More info nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-0200 

Placing flags for veterans

Volunteers are needed to place American flags on veterans' graves. Flags will be provided.

Long Island National Cemetery

2040 Wellwood Ave., Farmingdale 

• When To place flags at 7:30 a.m. May 24; return to the cemetery at 8 a.m. May 31 to remove flags
• Cost Free
• More info cem.va.gov, 631-454-4949

Calverton National Cemetery

210 Princeton Blvd., Calverton

• When To place flags at 9:30 a.m. May 24; return to the cemetery at 9:30 a.m. May 31 to remove flags
• Cost Free
• More info Register to volunteer, calvertonsupport.com, 631-727-5410

V-E Day anniversary tribute

Eisenhower Park, Merrick and Stewart avenues, East Meadow

An authentic World War II Sherman tank will lead a parade of vintage military armored vehicles in the Old Bethpage-based Museum of American Armor’s first full-scale celebration of Victory in Europe (V-E) Day.

• When 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., parade at 1:30 p.m. May 24
• Cost Free
• More info 516-572-0200, nassaucountyny.gov

Fireworks at North Hempstead Beach Park

175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington

The Memorial Day Commemoration and fireworks event focuses on members of the Armed Forces, featuring speeches and music by Shot Down. This year's theme is "Country Party USA." Food will be available for purchase.

• When 6:30 p.m. May 24; gates open at 3 p.m. 
• Cost $10 parking fee; free parking passes for veterans and active duty military by calling: 516-869-6311
• More info northhempsteadny.gov, 516-869-6311

FourLeaf Air Show by boat

Nautical Mile, 211 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport

See the FourLeaf Air Show while cruising on a water taxi or charter boat with Freeport Water Taxi and Tours.

• When Boarding starts at 11:30 a.m. May 24-25
• Cost $70; $55 ages 5-10
• More info Reservations required, freeportwatertaxi.com, 516-521-7744

Foodie Fest

Tanger Outlets Deer Park, 152 The Arches Circle. Deer Park

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. May 24-27
• Cost Free admission
• More info 516-644-5615, facebook.com 

Big Bounce America

Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway, Hicksville

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

• When May 24-25
• Cost Starting at $22; 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
• More info thebigbounceamerica.com

Levittown Carnival 

Behind P.C. Richard and Son, 2999 Hempstead Tpke., Levittown

Families can enjoy rides, games, and carnival food. New rides to try this year include Zeus and Flash Dance.

• When 5 to 10 p.m. May 22; 5 to 11 p.m. May 23; noon to 11 p.m. May 24-25; 1 to 10 p.m. May 26
• Cost Free admission; presale wristbands start at $30 through May 22; $42 wristbands at the door; $40 cash discount
• More info dreamlandamusements.com, 866-666-3247

Huntington YMCA Annual Carnival

Athletic Field, 60 Main St., Huntington

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

• When 6 to 10:30 p.m. May 23; 1 to 10:30 p.m. May 24-25; 1 to 6 p.m. May 26
• Cost Free admission; $33 presale for pay-one-price bracelet
• More info newtonshows.com, 631-499-6824.

Union Hook and Ladder Company of Patchogue Carnival

St. Joseph University, parking lot at Wavery Avenue and Sunrise Highway, Patchogue

The carnival features rides, games and food vendors.

• When 5 to 10 p.m. May 22; 5 to 11 p.m. May 23; 4 to 11 p.m. May 24; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. May 25-26
• Cost Free admission, fee for rides and food
• More info 631- 690-6910

Westhampton Beach Fine Art Festival

On the great lawn across from St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 35 Main St., Westhampton

The event features artisans displaying their original artwork, sculptures, jewelry, paintings and more.

• When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 24; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25
• Cost Free admission
• More info paragonfestivals.com, 941-487-8061

Arts in the Plaza

Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St., Long Beach

Artisans present one-of-a-kind items, jewelry, clothing and crafts. Farmers markets and food are available for sale, along with live music.

• When 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 24 and every Saturday through the end of October
• Cost Free admission
• More info artsintheplaza.com, 516-476-2473

Baby animal festival

715 Sound Ave., Mattituck

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. May 24-26; live music 1 to 5 p.m. 
• Cost Free to enter the farm; $27.95 for ages 3 and older for the Barnyard Adventure
• More info harbesfamilyfarm.com, 631-482-7641

Ronkonkoma street fair

Along Hawkins Avenue, Ronkonkoma

The fair features live music, children’s rides and entertainment, arts and crafts and food vendors.

• When 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 25
• Cost Free admission, pay for rides and food at concession stands
• More info ronkonkomachamber.com, 631-963-2796

Low Tide Bar at Sound View Greenport

58775 County Road 48, Greenport

Enjoy private beach access at this waterfront hotel and bar, where the venue holds its Low Tide Bar (open to all; starting Memorial Day weekend; 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday), where guests and non-guests can buy cocktails from an outdoor tiki bar or lounge in beach chairs.

• When 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 23-24
• More info soundviewgreenport.com, 631-477-1910

Flynn's dance party 

1 Cayuga St., Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island

The outdoor dance party at Flynn's is the Brazilian Carnival edition with sounds by Mike Savage, Frankie Sims and MC Neil Walsh. The party continues Sunday with Fotsbeats, DJ Bad and City.

• When Noon to 8 p.m. May 24-25
• Cost Tickets start at $20
• More info flynnsfireislandny.com, 631-583-5000

Memorial Day Party at Dockers Waterside

94 Dune Rd., East Quogue

Join the kick-off to summer party featuring live music and gourmet bites by DJ Chef.

• When 1 to 4 p.m. May 26
• Cost Free
• More info dockerswaterside.com, 631-653-0653

Stephen Talkhouse

161 Main St., Amagansett 

Live bands will take the stage all weekend long, covering '80s classics to indie rock.

• When 8 p.m. May 24 Illiterate Light; 10:30 p.m. May 24 Hello Brooklyn; 8 p.m. May 25 The Rikkies; 10:30 p.m. May 25 Rubix Kube; 7 p.m. May 26 3 Decades Rewind.
• Cost Tickets start at $22.53
• More info stephentalkhouse.com, 631-267-3117 

Mulcahy's

3232 Railroad Ave., Wantagh

New Age Bingo Loco arrives at Mulcahy's with dance-offs, rave rounds, lip-sync battles, throwback anthems, confetti showers, conga lines, and more.

• When 3 and 8 p.m. May 24
• Cost $32
• More info mulcahyslongisland.com, 516-783-7500 

Jon Lovitz

The Paramount, 370 New York Ave., Huntington

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. May 24
• Cost Tickets start at $45.25
• More info paramountny.com/shows, 631-631-673-7300

Pugliese Vineyards

34515 Main Rd., Cutchogue

Sip on vino and enjoy live music by April Rain and Steve Archdeacon.

• When 1 to 5 p.m. May 24-25
• Cost Free
• More info pugliesevineyards.com, 631-734-4057

Greenport Harbor Brewing Co.

42155 Main Rd., Peconic

Grab a brew and groove to the music of the Grateful Dead with Roses Grove Band on May 24, and enjoy five decades of rock music with One Track Mind on May 25.

• When 4 to 7 p.m. May 24-25
• Cost Free
• More info greenportharborbrewing.com, 631-477-1100 

Bridge Lane Wine

35 Cox Neck Rd., Mattituck

Head to winery for live music with Taylor Thomas on the outdoor patio.

• When 2 to 5 p.m. May 24
• Cost Free admission, fee for drinks and a la carte food menu
• More info bridgelanewine.com, 631-298-1942).

Bedell Cellars

36225 Main Rd., Cutchogue

Check out live music from Frank Palmeri at this East End winery. 

• When 1 to 4 p.m. May 24
• Cost Free admission
• More info bedellcellars.com, 631-734-7537 

Long Island Ducks

3 Court House Dr., Central Islip

Cheer on the Ducks as they face off against the Staten Island FerryHawks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Fireworks follow the game on May 24.

• When 6:35 p.m. May 23-24 and 1:35 p.m. May 25
• Cost Tickets start at $17
• More info liducks.com, 631-940-3825

Horton Point Lighthouse

3575 Lighthouse Rd., Southold

During the opening weekend, explore exhibits on whaling and the history of the lighthouse built in 1857.

• When 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 24-25
• Cost $5 per person, $5 parking fee; $10 per family
• More info southoldhistorical.org 631-765-5500

Splish Splash opening weekend

2549 Splish Splash Dr., Calverton

There’s fun for kids of all ages, and accommodations for children with special needs, at the splashy playland's opening weekend. New this summer is a kids water playground with three water slides, six interactive spray options, a dump bucket and more. The 96-acre water park features 20 attractions, including slides like Bombs Away, Alien Invasion and Bootlegger's Run. Try the Hyperlight, which whooshes riders for 45 seconds through a 300-foot tube slide to a disco or techno beat.

• When 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24-26
• Cost Tickets start at $39.99; $30 parking fee
• More info splishsplash.com, 631-727-3600

Long Island Live Steamers

Southaven County Park, 189 Gerard Rd., BrookhavenK

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. May 25
• Cost Tickets are required; donations accepted
• More info l ilivesteamers.org, 631-345-0499

Spring 5K

Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay

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. May 24, rain or shine
• Cost $40
• More info elitefeats.com, 516-922-9210

Run the Vineyards 5K

Pindar Vineyards, 37645 Main St., Peconic

Run or walk a 5K through a North Fork wine trail, followed by an after-party with live music, a barbecue food truck, and Pawsitive Possibilities on-site with puppy adoptions. A 1-mile walk is also available.

• When 9 a.m. May 25
• Cost Registration fee starts at $34.92, price increases on May 24
• More info runsignup.com, 856-430-8250

City manager's 10-mile Race To Remember

Start and finish at the boardwalk and Laurelton Boulevard, Long Beach

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. May 25; registration and T-shirt pickup at 6:30 a.m.
• Cost $40; $35 in advance
• More info longbeachny.gov, 516-431-3890

Memorial Day Freedom 5kK

Connolly Station, 280 Hempstead Ave., Malverne

The 5K run or walk is a tribute to veterans, past and present, followed by a parade around the village. A children's fun run begins at 8 a.m. 

• When 8:15 a.m. May 26
• Cost $40; $15 for fun run
• More info events.elitefeats.com