This Weekend on Long Island: Jul 2–Jul 5
America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Practice Date) + 9 more picks.
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Your Fourth of July Weekend
The holiday stretches across four glorious days, and Long Island’s pulling out all the stops. Jones Beach needs plover stewards (yes, really—protect the birds, catch the fireworks). Live music spans the spectrum: kompa vibes in Freeport Friday night, Summer Concerts on the Lawn at Planting Fields, and Drop Dead Gorgeous at KATCH. Bridgehampton’s Art Affair runs all weekend for your cultured side. Prefer the water? Grab a sunset paddle at Shinnecock Inlet or hit the tiki boat in Port Jeff. Volunteering, dancing, or floating — this is the long weekend that earns its name.
The Editor’s Pick
America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Practice Date) — Train to become a Piping Plover steward before the America 250th Airshow crowds arrive at Jones Beach. This practice session on Field 1 teaches you how to protect endangered shorebirds during high-traffic events. Morning start means cooler temps for the outdoor training.
The Top 10 This Weekend
- America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Practice Date) — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. food-drink.
- Volunteer Stewardship: Fourth of July Fireworks — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh. food-drink.
- FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ — Prime on the Mile, Freeport. live-music.
- DANCE FOR AMERICA: Drop Dead Gorgeous Celebrates at KATCH, Venetian Shores — Katch at Venetian Shores, Lindenhurst. live-music.
- SecretSeshLI — SquareHead Brewing Company, Holbrook. family.
- Bridgehampton’s 3rd Annual Art Affair on 4th of July Weekend — The Bridgehampton Museum - The William Corwith House, Bridgehampton. arts.
- Bridgehampton’s 3rd Annual Art Affair on 4th of July Weekend — The Bridgehampton Museum - The William Corwith House, Bridgehampton. arts.
- Planting Fields Summer Concerts on the Lawn — Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay. live-music.
- 4th of July — Tiki Boat Long Island, Port Jefferson. food-drink.
- Shinnecock Inlet Sunset Paddle — Shinnecock Inlet (Ponquogue Beach launch), Hampton Bays. outdoor.
Free This Weekend
- America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Practice Date) — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh.
- Volunteer Stewardship: Fourth of July Fireworks — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park, Wantagh.
- FRIDAY KOMPA VYBEZ — Prime on the Mile, Freeport.
Coming Up
- Billy Joel at Jones Beach Theater — Hometown Show — Jul 25 — Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.
- Bay Street Theater — Summer Mainstage Opening Night — Jul 18 — Bay Street Theater.
- Big Shot — The Ultimate Billy Joel Tribute at the Argyle — Jul 25 — Argyle Theater.
- America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Monday) — Jul 6 — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park.
- America 250th Airshow Volunteer: Become a Plover Steward (Sunday) — Jul 5 — Field 1, Jones Beach State Park.
Weather This Weekend
- Saturday: forecast pending
- Sunday: forecast pending
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