Long Island car shows and cruise nights 2026
A 1951 Ford Pickup on display during the Spring Dust-Off Car Show at Town Park in Point Lookout on May 18, 2025. Credit: Jeff Bachner
Outdoor car show season, stretching April through late October on Long Island, amounts to 26 Sundays discounting holiday weekends. Here's a list of weekly cruise nights happening now through early fall.
CRUISE NIGHTS
Sundays through November: Drive for Dana Cars and Coffee
Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall Dr., Lake Grove
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Open to all makes and models, coffee truck (fee) on premises.
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Hours 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
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Cost Free for spectators and show cars. Donations accepted.
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More info 631-553-6975, drivefordana.org
Wednesdays through Oct. 28: Cruise Night at the Shoppes
5768 Rte. 25A, Wading River
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Open to all makes and models.
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Hours 5-9 p.m.
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Cost Free for spectators and show cars.
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More info 631-846-2372, eastwindlongisland.com
Fridays through Oct. 30: Bellmore Friday Nights Car Show
Parking lot at the LIRR station, Sunrise Highway and Bedford Avenue, Bellmore
Friday nights during the summer months you can find car enthusiasts at the Bellmore Cruise Night, where a plethora of cars or trucks, from muscle, hot rods and the latest super or EVs can be seen. Credit: Newsday/David Trotman-Wilkins
- Open to all makes and models. Co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores and the Town of Hempstead.
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Hours 6-10 p.m.
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Cost Free for spectators, $5 for cars.
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More info 516-679-1875, bellmorechamber.com
Thursdays through June: Cruisin' Thursdays
The Milleridge Inn, 585 N. Broadway, Jericho
Kenneth Usry, of Westbury, with his 2009 Pontiac G8 GT at the Cruisin' Thursdays Car Show at Milleridge Inn. Credit: Jeff Bachner
- There will be live entertainment, plus the village stores, carriage house and inn will be open.
- Hours 5-9 p.m. every other Thursday.
- Cost Admission to show your car is $10, but you receive $10 in Milleridge Bucks, which can be spent at the inn, the carriage house and village shops. No charge for spectators.
- More info 516-931-2201, milleridgeinn.com
Tuesdays May 26-Sept. 8: Oyster Bay Cruise Nights
Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay
- All cars, motorcycles and trucks are welcome. Giveaways and a family-friendly fun zone; season finale: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19.
- Hours 5:30 p.m.
- Cost $10 for show cars; $20 for season finale.
- More info 516-259-1842, visitoysterbay.com
CAR SHOWS
MAY
May 17: Drive for Dana Charity Car Show
Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall Dr., Lake Grove
Driver's choice awards, open to all makes and models, raffles, silent auction and music.
Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 17; rain date: May 31.
Cost Free for spectators; $25 donation includes driver's lunch from Miller's Ale House; $10 additional lunch ticket available.
More info 631-553-6975, drivefordana.org
May 17: Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show
Bayport Aerodrome, 60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport
1946 Cessna 140, one of the vintage planes at Bayport Aerodrome. Credit: Bayport Aerodrome Society /Bob Mott
Antique airplanes and cars older than 1980 gather together for the day, all invited, pancake breakfast (drivers eat free, others can buy for a fee), lunch also available for a fee, live music.
Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 17.
Cost Free for spectators, $25 show cars.
More info 516-381-4408, bayportaerodromesociety.com
May 24: Buick and Opel Car Show
Wantagh LIRR parking lot, Park Avenue, Wantagh
"Driver Choice" judged car show that's open to Buick and Opel models only.
Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24; rain date May 31.
Cost Free for spectators, $20 show cars.
More info 516-606-4620, libuickclub.org
May 30: Mother Cabrini Classic Car and Truck Show
St. Francis Cabrini Roman Catholic Church, 134 Middle Country Rd., Coram
Judged car show in five classes plus a "Best in Show" category. Open to all makes and models pre-World War II to present.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 30; rain date June 27.
Cost $5 for spectators; $15 show cars in advance, $20 day of show; benefits the food pantry and outreach program at the church.
More info 631-680-9399
May 31: Paws of War Car Show
127 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset
Car and truck enthusiasts attend the annual car show fundraiser in the parking lot of Paws of War in Nesconset. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone
Judged show for plaques open to all makes and models. Music, raffle prizes and food trucks.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 31; rain date June 7.
Cost $5 donation for spectators; $25 car registration; benefits animal therapy for veterans.
More info 631-624-4126; 631-463-4983
JUNE
June 6: Elks Lodge Car Show
901 Lakeville Rd., New Hyde Park
All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome, judged show with the Long Island Corvette Owners Association, also DJ, raffles and hot dogs.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 6; rain date June 13.
Cost $20 show cars, free for spectators.
More info 516-639-3666, licoa.org
June 7: Truck Fest
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville
People's Choice awards for trucks only hosted by the American Truck Historical Society, Long Island Chapter.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7; rain date Sept. 6.
Cost $5 for spectators; $10 truck registration.
More info 631-830-7199
June 7: Corvette Show and All GM Models
Atlantic Chevrolet, 1375 Sunrise Hwy., Bay Shore
A blue corvette on display at a car show on May 3. Credit: Newsday/Kendall Rodriguez
Judged car show, models welcome from 1912 to 2026.
Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7.
Cost $25 for show cars, $10 display only, free for spectators.
More info 516-639-3666, licoa.org
June 7: Antique and Collectible Auto Show
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury
The Greater New York Region Antique Automobile Club of America’s annual show, hundreds of cars from various eras.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 7; rain date June 14.
Cost Garden admission includes entry into car show for spectators: $22, $20 seniors, $12 ages 7-17, free ages 6 and younger, must purchase tickets on website in advance.
More info 516-488-4962, day-of-show hotline: 516-353-7870, oldwestburygardens.org, mikesuss@verizon.net
June 14: Blue Angel Car Show
Nassau Community College, east parking lot off Stewart Avenue, Garden City
"People's Choice" awards open to all makes and model cars and motorcycles, food trucks, live music by Joe Lewis and the Groove, silent auction and raffles.
Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14; rain date June 21.
Cost Free for spectators. $20 in advance for cars and bikes, $25 day of; benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
More info 516-353-3116
June 14: Ford Car Show
Ford of Port Jeff, 4869 Nesconset Hwy., Port Jefferson
Dan Esposito, 68, of Center Moriches, with his 1994 Ford F-350 XLT Crew Cab - Monster Truck "Espofoot." Credit: Dan Esposito
Hosted by the Mustang and Shelby Club of Long Island. Open to all Ford models, judged show.
Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14; rain date July 19.
Cost Free for spectators, $25 show cars.
More info 631-275-7786, mscli.com
June 14: Police Surgeons Benevolent Association Car Show
St. Anthony’s High School, 275 Wolf Hill Rd., Huntington
Judged show is open to all show-quality cars hosted by the Centurion Cruisers Car Club.
Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 14; rain date June 28.
Cost $5 spectators, $20 day of.
More info 631-368-8617
June 20: Hicksville Car Show
Automat Custom and Restoration, 69 Hazel St., Hicksville
Customs, classics, antiques, muscle cars and RestoMods, exotics, sports, luxury cars and trucks, DJ, also free breakfast and lunch available for a fee, no preregistration needed.
Hours 8 a.m.-2 p.m. June 20; rain date June 27.
Cost Free for spectators and show cars.
More info 516-938-7373, autointeriors.biz
June 21: Father's Day Car Show Swap Meet
Merrick LIRR station, Hewlett and Merrick avenues, Merrick
A Father's Day car show and swap meet will be held at the Merrick LIRR station on Sunrise Highway in Merrick. Credit: Kevin Imm
Nonjudged car show; rides, food and vendors.
Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21.
Cost Free, donations accepted to the Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association Widows and Children's Fund; car entry: $20.
More info 516-937-7800, nassaucoba.com
June 28: Long Island Cars 'Super Swap Sunday'
Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill, 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville
See classic cars on display at the Long Island Super Swap Sunday Car Show. Credit: Long Island Cars/Phyllis Aquino
Street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques, imports and cars of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s on display. Judged car show, trophies awarded in 50 classes. Parts and accessories for sale, along with cars for sale, fair food and live entertainment by The Blend.
Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28. Judged show cars and vendors register at the gate from 7-10 a.m.
Cost $10 ages 12 and older, free younger than 12, $25 judging fee for registered cars.
More info 631-567-5898, longislandcars.com
June 28: Gold Coast Cruisers
Morgan Memorial Park, Germaine Street and Landing Road, Glen Cove
Open to all show-quality cars, trucks, classics, street rods, muscle cars and antiques. All vehicles must be on the show grounds by noon. Show also features entertainment, raffles and more.
Hours 7 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28; rain date Sept. 13.
Cost Free for spectators, $25 show cars.
More info goldcoastcruisers.org
June 28: Car Show in Bellport
Bellport Fire Department, 161 S. Country Rd., Bellport
All makes and models, awards given to decade, truck class and "Best in Show." Music and 50/50 raffle.
Hours 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 28; rain date July 19.
Cost Free to spectators, $15 advance show cars, $20 day of.
More info 917-697-4634
JULY
July 10: National Collector Car Appreciate Day Cruise
Starting from Macy’s parking lot, corner of Northern Boulevard and Community Drive, Manhasset; municipal parking lot behind the Tri-County Flea Market, off Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown; South Shore Mall, off Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore.
Craig Silverman, of Wantagh, with his dog Daisy look at a 1956 Chevy Nomad at Tobay Beach. Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin
Car hobbyists can meet at three locations for a car cruise that ends at Tobay Beach parking lot with a casual get together. Park on the east side of lot when you arrive.
Hours 7 p.m. July 10.
Cost Free.
More info 516-860-9309, longislandcarclubs.org
July 11-12: Long Island Antique Power Association Summer Tractor and Engine Show and Pull
The Long Island Antique Power Association, 5950 Sound Ave., Riverhead
Garden and large tractor pulls, truck and engine exhibits and kids corner, train ride, blacksmith shop, antique sawmill and craft and food.
Hours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 11-12.
Cost $10, free ages 12 and younger and veterans.
More info 631-404-2708, liantiquepower.com.
July 12: All Car and Truck Show
FourLeaf Federal Credit Union, South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage
All makes, models and years welcome, music and vendors. Car registration at 7 a.m.
Hours 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 12; rain date July 19.
Cost $20 preregister, $25 day of, free for spectators. First 100 cars/trucks will be judged. Benefits Last Hope Animal Shelter, and donations for Island Harvest will be accepted.
More info 516-236-0850, longislandvettes.org
July 19: Antique and Classic Car Show
Sagtikos Manor’s great lawn, 677 W. Montauk Hwy., Bay Shore
People’s Choice Award, food vendor and music.
Hours 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 19; rain date July 26.
Cost $5, $3 ages 5-15, free younger than 5; $15 car registration.
More info 631-682-9114, sagtikosmanor.org
July 25-26: Deuces Wild Car, Truck and Bike Show
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville
Open to all makes and models to benefit the North Fork Country Kids animal rescue, hosted by the Rescue Vixens. Vendors, live music and food for sale. More than 100 awards for a People's Choice and judged car show.
Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 25-26; rain date Aug. 1-2.
Cost $5 suggested donation for spectators, nonperishable food items for pets accepted; $40 two-day car registration, $25 one day for cars.
More info 631-655-8538, rescuevixens.com.
AUGUST
Aug. 9: Rock n' Roll Car Show
Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown
Judged show open to all makes and models, DJ, live bands, raffles, food vendors.
Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 9; rain date Aug. 16.
Cost $5 donation for spectators, $20 show cars; benefits Judy's Run for stroke awareness and prevention.
More info 631-255-2216, judysrun.com
Aug. 16: Rocket Rally
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville
Judged show open to all makes and models judged by the East End Olds Club.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 16.
Cost $5 for spectators, $15 cars in advance by July 31, $20 day of show.
More info Call to register in advance at 631-680-9399,
Aug. 23: Pontiac Car Show
Coliseum Kitchen, 1660 Old Country Rd., Plainview
Patsy Viscardi, of Carle Place, with his 1979 Pontiac TransAm. Credit: Jeff Bachner
"People's Choice" awards. Pontiac models only, food vendors, DJ.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 23; rain date Aug. 30.
Cost Free for spectators, $20 show registration.
More info 917-208-7864, gtoclubli.com
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 13: Copiague Kiwanis Annual Car Show
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, off Montauk Highway, Copiague
Live music, judged car show, refreshments.
Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 13; rain date Sept. 20.
Cost $6 spectators, $20 show cars registration in advance, $25 day of.
More info 516-647-2754
Sept. 13: Volkswagen Car Show
Riverhead Bay Motors, 1521 Old Country Rd., Riverhead
A converted 1968 Volkswagen Beetle on display. Credit: Jeff Bachner
All VW judged show open to all air and water-cooled Volkswagens, food vendor, swap meet, DJ.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 13; rain date Sept. 20.
Cost Free for spectators, $30 car registration. Register in advance on the website and you get a club T-shirt; first 100 show cars registered get a goodie bag.
More info 516-761-8950, livc.net
Sept. 19: Long Island Metro Packard Car Show
Tanner Park, Kerrigan Road, Copiague
Open to antiques, classic, custom, muscle and special interest vehicles. People's Choice awards in 14 classes, 50/50 raffles, food and music. Goodie bags to the first 100 cars. All cars must be on the show field by 11:30 a.m.
Hours Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Sept. 19; rain date Sept. 26.
Cost $25 for car and driver, free for spectators.
More info 631-926-0138
Sept. 20: Benefit Car Show
Four Towns Fireman's Training Center, 1640 Merrick Rd., Merrick
Open to all makes and models, "People's Choice" awards, food vendors.
Hours 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost $5 for spectators, $20 donation for show cars
More info 516-445-6968, licoa.org
Sept. 20: Studebaker and Orphan Car Show
Centerport Beach, 236 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
Cars on display presented by the Studebaker Driver's Club, Long Island Chapter.
Hours 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost Free for spectators; $25 for show cars
More info 631-834-6785, 516-698-2759
Sept. 27: Long Island Fall Classic Car Show
Tobay Beach, Ocean Parkway, Massapequa
Corvette owners (L to R) John Iraqi and Dan Carbonaro at Tobay Beach. Credit: John Roca
Car show, live music by That 70s Band, food drive in cooperation with Island Harvest.
Hours 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 27; rain date Oct. 4.
Cost Free for spectators, $15 early-bird car registration, $25 day of show.
More info 516-797-4121, carshowli.com
Sept. 27 Benefit Car Show
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville
1960 Ford F100 Custom Cab pickup truck at a car show in Manorville. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Judged car show open to all makes and models
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27; rain date Oct. 4
Cost $5 donation, $20 show cars benefits the Stony Brook Child Care and Services
More info 631-632-6930
OCTOBER
Oct. 11: Vintage Wings and Wheels Car Show
Bayport Aerodrome, 60 Vitamin Dr., Bayport
Antique airplanes and classic cars gather together for the day. Free pancake breakfast for drivers, all others $10; lunch is also served for a fee, live music.
Hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost Free for spectators, $25 show cars.
More info 516-381-4408, bayportaerodromesociety.com.
Oct. 11: Ford Car Show
Sayville Ford, 5686 Sunrise Hwy., Sayville
Judge show open to all Ford models only
Hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 11; rain date Oct. 18
Cost Free for spectators, $25 show cars
More info 631-275-7786, mscli.com
Oct. 11: Jaguar Car Show
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
Hours Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 11; rain date Oct. 18.
Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission.
More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org
Oct. 24: Porsche Car Show
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
Open to all models and makes of Porsche only.
Hours Noon-4 p.m. Oct. 24; rain date Oct. 25.
Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger; includes museum and car show admission.
More info 631-854-5579, vanderbiltmuseum.org
Oct. 25: The Fabulous '50s and '60s Nostalgia Car Club's Halloween Show
The Maples, 10 Ryerson Ave., Manorville
Cary Heiman, of Stony Brook, bought his 1969 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 in 2022. Credit: Cary Heiman
Judged show, awards for adult and children costume contest, also "Best Decorated Car," live music and DJ, food vendors including a breakfast truck.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25; rain date Nov. 1
Cost $5 donation for spectators; $20 show cars benefits local charities
More info 631-926-2554, fab5060carclub.com
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1: Mustangs at The Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport
Mustangs only, judged show, raffles, DJ. Limited to 100 registered cars.
Hours 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $12, $8 ages 12 and younger, $35 car registration fee.
More info 631-275-7786, mscli.com
