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      From the North Fork Pride Parade in Greenport to Midsummer Nights at Old Westbury Gardens, check out all the fun things to do and explore this weekend.  Credit: Newsday

      If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend during weekends in June and July.

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      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

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      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

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      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

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      Midsummer Nights

      Stroll or just relax during the Summer Solstice, the longest night of the year. The gardens will be illuminated with lanterns and decorated with wreaths and floral arrangements. Visitors can bring a picnic or food is available for purchase at the Café in the Woods.

      When Gates open at 6 p.m.; 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

      Cost $22 general admission, $8 ages 7-17

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      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

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      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

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      Long Island Public Arts Festival

      The event features works by New York-based artists displayed on life-size outdoor prisms in an open-air gallery setting. Meet the artists at the opening ceremony. The gallery will be on display through Sept. 2.

      When 5 to 9 p.m.; rain date: June 13

      Cost Free

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      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

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      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 a.m. to 4 p.m.

      Cost $15; $10 ages 10 and younger

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      Hoshyla Farms Lavender Festival

      Wander through the lavender fields and pick your own at this festival. Find lavender merchandise for sale, children's activities such as face painting and crafts, a vendor market with handcrafted arts and crafts, live music, food trucks and beer and wine tastings.

      When 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 28; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 29

      Cost $5

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      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

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       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

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      Fireworks Spectacular

      The annual show is presented by Jovia Financial Credit Union and is synchronized to a simulcast of patriotic songs on WALK 97.5 and KJOY 98.3.

      When 9:30 p.m.

      Cost $10 parking fee

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      Fabulous 4th of July Race

      The City of Long Beach presents the race in memory of police Sgt. Sean Ryan.

      When 4K run starts at 8:30 a.m..; 1K fun run at 8 a.m.; rain or shine 

      Cost Registration fee is $45, $35 in advance for the 4K and $15 for the fun run ages 15 and younger

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      Cherry Grove garden tour

      Take a self-guided tour of gardens at homes in this Fire Island community.

      When Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.; tour runs 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; rain or shine

      Cost $20 donation to the club

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      The Beach Boys

      Original band member Mike Love performs a lineup of Beach Boys' classics on their "Sounds of Summer" tour.

      When 7:30 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $40.50

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      'Jaws' screening

      Watch an outdoor screening of the '70s thriller "Jaws," starring Richard Dreyfuss, Roy Scheider and Robert Shaw. A full dinner and drink menu is available to order.

      When 5:30 p.m.

      Cost Free; RSVP to reserve a spot 

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      Empire State Fair

      Check out thrill and kiddie rides including a Ferris wheel, midway games with prizes and food; Grucci fireworks at dusk on July 13.

      When 5 to 11 p.m. July 11, noon to 11 p.m. July 12-13

      Cost $10, free for children under 36 inches with a paying adult; ride wristbands start at $30.95; $1.50 for individual tickets

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      Kidz Bop

      "The Certified Bop Tour" comes to Wantagh with chart-topping hits.

      When 7 p.m.

      Cost Tickets are $49

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      Thomas Rhett

      The Grammy-nominated country crooner performs on the “Better in Boots Tour 2025” featuring his country chart toppers including “Marry Me” and “Die a Happy Man.”

      When 7:30 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $100.95

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      Nostalgia Fest

      The festival is a throwback to the '90s, featuring a retro marketplace selling video games, clothes, toys, vinyl records and more. Enjoy live music with tribute bands throughout the weekend, including Hella Doubt, a '90s-themed bar, skateboard competition show, cosplay, food trucks and a fireworks show at 9 p.m. on July 12.

      When 4 to 9 p.m. July 11; 2 to 9 p.m. July 12; rain date: July 18-19

      Cost Free admission

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      Arts & Crafts Boardwalk Festival

      Vendors line the boardwalk adjacent to the beach with craft items, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, home decor, paintings, photography and more. Food will also be available for purchase.

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

      Cost Free admission

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      Eternal Con 

      Comic book and cosplay pop culture expo with gaming tournaments, panel discussions, a car show with iconic movie vehicles. Vendors sell toys, jewelry, clothing and collectibles.

      When 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 12; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13

      Cost Tickets start at $14

      Davis S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex Hofstra University

      Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead

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      East Hampton Antiques & Design Show

      Browse more than 50 vendors selling antiques, art, furniture, jewelry, clothing and more.

      When 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 13

      Cost $20

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      Watermelon 5K

      The top finishers in this 5K, which makes its way around Eisenhower Park, receive a slice of watermelon; a free kiddie fun run starts at 8 a.m.

      When 8:30 a.m.

      Cost $38.98 registration fee

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      Huntington Independence Day

      Join a re-enactment of 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was read in Huntington. The event features a reading of the Declaration, musket and cannon drills, period crafts and live music.

      When Noon to 4 p.m. ; rain date: July 27

      Cost Free

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      German Volksfest

      German cultural celebration features food and beer, music and dancing, children’s activities, vendors and games.

      When 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

      Cost $12 admission

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      Stony Brook Film Festival 

      The 30th annual Stony Brook Film Festival features a full lineup of 36 features and shorts from 19 countries, including one from Long Island’s East End.

      When July 17-July 26

      Cost FlexPass: Offers entry to any five films for $75, is on sale now. Individual tickets, which are $15, go on sale July 1. 

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      Tilles Jazz Fest

      The festival, in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, features nine concerts with headliners Arturo Sandoval and John Pizzarelli Big Band in "Dear Mr. Sinatra," along with percussionist Pedrito Martinez. More acts to see include The Gotham Kings, the Summer Camargo Quintet, New Jazz Underground and Vanisha Gould.

      When Noon

      Cost Tickets start at $55, $15 ages 10-18

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      Long Island Ducks

      The Ducks take on the Charleston Dirty Birds for a weekend series at home. Fireworks featured postgame on July 19.

      When 6:35 p.m. July 18-19; 5:05 p.m. July 20

      Cost Tickets start at $17; $18 for fireworks night

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      Cyndi Lauper

      The recently named Rock and Roll Hall of Famer takes to the stage on her "Girls Just Want to Have Fun Farewell Tour." She will be joined by pop musician and songwriter Jake Wesley Rogers.

      When 7:30 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $68.20

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      Sweet SummerFest

      The festival features live music, a watermelon-eating contest, a meet and greet with farm animals, a scenic hayride tour ($5), u-pick sunflowers ($1 per stem), artisan vendors and produce for sale.

      When 1 to 7 p.m.

      Cost $10

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      Dancers Responding to AIDS

      The weekend lineup includes acclaimed dance companies and choreographers performing on a waterfront stage.

      When 5 and 7 p.m. July 19; 5 p.m. July 20

      Cost Tickets start at $195

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      Antique & Classic Car Show

      Check out more than 100 collectibles, antiques and classic cars on display on the great lawn. A “People’s Choice” award decides fan favorite.

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

      Cost $5, $3 ages 5-15; $15 for show car registration; free for cars from 1950 and older

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      Feast of Saint Rocco

      Celebrate Italian culture at an outdoor festival featuring food prepared by the famous "nonnas" from the parish. Menu items include baked ziti, eggplant, chicken and veal parmigiana, ravioli, lasagna rollups and more. There will also be rides, games on the midway by Newton Shows and merchandise vendors.

      When 6 to 11 p.m. July 24-25, 3 to 11 p.m. July 26, 3-9 p.m. July 27, procession through the neighborhood after the 10:15 a.m. Mass on July 27.

      Cost Free, pay for rides

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      Great South Bay Music Festival

      The music lineup includes Taking Back Sunday, Say Anything, moe., Eggy, Oogee Wawa, Project Vibe, Men at Work and Ambrosia. Head to the Rock Reggae Beach Party with Damian and Stephen Marley. There will also be a kids zone with puppetry, magic, face painting and food vendors.

      When July 24-27

      Cost Tickets start at $62

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      Gem and mineral show 

      Browse minerals, gemstones, fossils and meteorites for sale. The event will feature geology exhibits, beaded jewelry, jewelry repair, children's activities and a scavenger hunt.

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

      Cost $8, $10 for two-day pass

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      Freestyle Feast

      The festival celebrates the 40th anniversary of Latin hip-hop freestyle with performances by TKA, George Lamond, Judy Torres, Soave, Lisette Melendez, Noel, The Cover Girls and more. 

      When 7 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $31.80

      Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill

      1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville

      631-676-7500

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      Paul Reiser

      The comedian, actor, writer and musician showcases his talents during a standup performance. Special guest is folk singer Vance Gilbert.

      When 8 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $37.25

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      Greenport & Southold Rotary Lobsterfest

      Choose between a lobster or steak dinner with sides at this East End food festival. Hamburgers and hot dogs are available for kids. There will be live music by The Eagle River Band.

      When 5 to 8 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $67.19; kids meal: $10.59

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      Nelly

      See the rapper in concert with Ja Rule and Eve at Jones Beach.

      When 8 p.m.

      Cost Tickets start at $40

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