Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
FEAST OF ST. ROCCO IN GLEN COVE
Come and taste the food prepared by the famous "nonnas" of the feast including baked ziti, eggplant, chicken and veal parmigiana, ravioli and lasagna rollups and more, along with rides and games on the midway by Newton shows, 6 to 11 p.m. July 25-26, 3 to 11 p.m. July 27, 3 to 9 p.m. July 28, procession to St. Rocco after the 10:15 mass on July 28 at the Church of St. Rocco. Free, pay for rides; 18- 3rd St., Glen Cove; free bus shuttle from St. Hyacinth Church on July 27-28; 319 Cedar Swamp Rd., newtonshows.com/upcoming-events, 516-676-2482. Click here for more of Newsday's coverage on the Feast of St. Rocco.
TRAIN AT JONES BEACH
See the rockers in concert on their "Summer Road Trip" tour with REO Speedwagon at 6:25 p.m. July 27. Tickets start at $52; 1000 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh, concerts.livenation.com, 516-221-1000. Click here for the full Jones Beach concert lineup.
BONSAI DEMONSTRATION IN DIX HILLS
The event features Taiko drumming, lecture and demonstration on the art of Bonsai and light bites and refreshments, noon to 3 p.m. July 27. Free; Koi Market, 539 Deer Park Ave., Dix Hills, koimarket.com, 516-809-6771.
FREESTYLE FEST AT BALD HILL
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Party 105.3FM featuring performances by Judy Torres, George Lamond, Cynthia, TKA, Sweet Sensation and more at 7 p.m. July 27. Tickets start at $93; 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, champballhill.com, 631-676-7500.
LOBSTERFEST IN MATTITUCK
The Rotary Clubs of Southold and Greenport present a dinner that features lobster or steak with side dishes including steamed mussels, baked potato, corn on the cob and coleslaw, 5 to 8 p.m. July 27 at Veterans Beach. Kid menu features hamburgers and hot dogs. Enjoy live music by the Linden Farm All-Star Band as well as a cash bar offering wine, beer and soft drinks. $70, $10 for ages 12 and under; 11280 Peconic Bay Blvd., Mattituck, rotarylobsterfest.com. Check out more Long Island fairs and summer festivals.
GEM AND MINERAL SHOW ON THE NORTH FORK
Browse minerals, gemstones, fossils and meteorites for sale, also geology exhibits, beaded jewelry, jewelry repair, children’s activities and scavenger hunt, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 27-28 at Mattituck-Cutchogue Jr/Sr High School. $6, $8 for two-day pass; 15125 Main Rd., Mattituck, limineralandgeology.com.
THE YACHT ROCK EXPERIENCE AT THE SUFFOLK
Sing along to hit songs from the '70s and '80s at 8 p.m. July 28. Tickets start at $25; 118 E. Main St., Riverhead, thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343.
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT AT EISENHOWER PARK
Korean American Night features music and dance performances, 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 28 at Lakeside Theatre. Free; Eisenhower Park, Field 6 off Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, nassaucountyny.gov, 516-572-0200.
HUNTINGTON SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL
The festival features Rock and Roll and Doo Wop music by The Clusters at 8 p.m. July 27. Catch a performance by vocalist and instrumentalist Damien Sneed at 7 p.m. July 28 at Heckscher Park. Free; Prime Avenue and Route 25A, Huntington. huntingtonarts.org, 631-271-8423.
PADDLE BATTLE IN RIVERHEAD
Save the sea turtles by supporting the New York Marine Rescue Center's kayak race on the Peconic River at 9:15 a.m. July 27; rain date: July 28. Free to watch; Registration fee is $105 day of race and open to all skill levels; 40 McDermott Ave., Riverhead, events.elitefeats.com.