Events and things to do this weekend on Long Island
The North Fork Dog Dock Diving Festival at the Greenport Harbor Brewing Company in Peconic. Credit: Randee Daddona
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
LONG ISLAND GREEK FESTIVAL
Enjoy Greek, Cypriot and American food including desserts and pastries for sale, 6 to 10 p.m. June 2; 6 to 11 p.m. June 3; 2 to 11 p.m. June 4 and noon to 9 p.m. June 5 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul. There will also be a wine and beer garden, live music by Power Station, rides and vendors for shopping. Free, pay for food and drinks; 110 Cathedral Ave., Hempstead; longislandgreekfestival.com, 516-483-5700.
DOG DOCK DIVING AT GREENPORT HARBOR BREWING CO.
Dogs of all kinds, amateur and professional compete by running from a dock into the water, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3-4 at Greenport Harbor Brewing Company. $25, $20 in advance, free children younger than 12; $10 VIP parking; dog registration starts at $35; 42155 Main Rd., Peconic; greenportharborbrewing.com, 631-477-1100.
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS CONCERT
The singer takes the stage, 8 p.m. June 3 at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Tickets are $97-$367; 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, livenation.com, 516-247-5200.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT AND ROUGH RIDERS RETURN
Historical re-enactment performed by Boots and Saddles Productions and the Long Island Riders, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park. There will also be photo-ops, live music, food trucks, saber performances by U.S. Cavalry soldiers and more. Free; 63 Larrabee Ave., Oyster Bay, oysterbaytown.com, 516-797-7925.
WHALES, ALES AND SALTY TALES AT THE WHALING MUSEUM
The event will feature brew tasting, live music, whaleboat chats and more, 2 to 5 p.m. June 3 at the Whaling Museum and Education Center. There will be food for sale from the All American Wontons food truck. $40, VIP is $70 and includes a 1 p.m. entry and a T-shirt; $20 designated driver; at the door tickets are $5 more per ticket; 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, cshwhalingmuseum.org, 631-367-3418.
ART IN THE PARK IN HUNTINGTON
Fine arts and crafts fair features more than 80 artisans displaying and selling one-of-a-kind pieces, fashion, glasswork, wearable art, jewelry and more, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 3-4 at Heckscher Park. Free; Route 25A and Sabbath Day Path, Huntington, artleagueli.org, 631-462-5400.
PATCHOGUE PRIDE PARADE
The parade will feature floats, marchers and vehicles in a rainbow of colors starting at noon June 4. Parade route begins at the corner of Route 112 and Main Street west on Main Street ending on West Avenue. Restaurants and bars will hold their own events with entertainment with drag performers, along with drink and food specials and art vendors. After-party runs 3 to 11:30 p.m. at Stereo Garden. Parade and after-party from 3 to 6:30 p.m. are free; after 7 p.m. it's $20; patchoguepride.com.
HARBORFEST DOCK DAY AND CRAFT FAIR IN PORT WASHINGTON
The fair will feature a craft show, fire boat demonstrations, children’s fun park, art display and sale, food court, live entertainment and more, 10 a.m. to. 5 p.m. June 4. Free, pay for food and drinks; town dock, Manhasset Bay and lower Main Street, Port Washington; pwcoc.org, 516-883-6566.
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW AT OLD WESTBURY GARDENS
See classic, collectible and antique cars on display sponsored by the Antique Automobile Club of America, Greater New York Region, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 4 (rain date: June 11) at Old Westbury Gardens. $12.75, $11.05 for seniors 62 and older, $6.80 ages 7-17, car registration is $25 day of show, $20 in advance; 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury; oldwestburygardens.org, 516-333-0048.
MASSAPEQUA STREET FAIR
The street fair features music, food, craft vendors and children’s activities, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 4 (rain date: June 11) in Massapequa. Free, pay for food and drinks; lower Broadway from Veterans Boulevard to Clark Avenue; massapequachamber.org, 516-541-1443.
