Long Island Ducks vs Charleston Dirty Birds
Independent league baseball at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip. Friday night home game with fireworks after the final out. $15 lawn seats, $25 reserved. Bring blankets for the lawn — the outfield berm is the move with kids. Food is way better than you'd expect (the lobster roll at the south concourse is actually good).
Friday-night Ducks at Fairfield Properties Ballpark. Independent league baseball, the most family-friendly sports atmosphere on the island, and post-game fireworks every Friday night home game.
The move:
- Lawn seats ($15) on the outfield berm. Bring a blanket.
- Food court at the south concourse — the lobster roll is genuinely good (rare for a ballpark)
- Arrive by 6:45 for warmups; kids run on the field between innings
- Stay through the fireworks (~30 min after the game ends)
Parking: Free on-site, plenty. Easy LIE access at Exit 56.
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