July is a wonderful time of year on Long Island, NY. From its beautiful beaches to concerts to world-class museums, outdoor festivals and more, Long Island offers a wealth of activities and events in July.
This article is upcated annually. Here is the July Calendar of Events on Long Island for 2011.
For more information on where to go on July 4th, please see Fourth of July - Celebrating Independence Day on Long Island.
For an extensive list of free music, please see FREE Summer Concerts on Long Island, NY.
Ongoing
Nassau County Museum of Art's Sculpture Garden features 50+ sculptures by Botero, Calder and more, displayed outdoors on the museum's sprawling property. The Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, 516) 484-9337.Monday Nights in July and August
Monday Night Concerts on the Green at the Montauk Green. (Also in August.) More info at FREE Concerts in Montauk and FREE Summer Concerts on Long Island.
Tuesday Nights in July
Starting Friday, July 1, 2011, the Town of Oyster Bay will feature its Classic Car Cruises Nights from 7 to 10 p.m. every Friday in July (and also in August.) More info: please visit www.oysterbaytown.com or phone (516) 797-4125, prompt 2.
Wednesdays, June 29 through July 21
Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Westbury, NY, (516) 333-0048, from 7 to 9 p.m. 2011 Picnic Pops Summer Concert Series.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket to listen to music under the stars. Arrive early to picnic and stroll the gardens. Gates open at 5 p.m., dance lesson at 6:30 p.m. Concerts start at 7 p.m. $10. General Admission; $8.00 - 62 and older; $8.00 - members; free for children 17 and under. Old Westbury Gardens, 60 Post Road, Old Westbury, NY, (516) 333-0048.
Fridays in July
Sunset Fridays are here again for the summer season at the Wine Stand at Wolffer Estates at 3312 on Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY. From 5 p.m. to sunset, enjoy live music with no cover charge. Wines by the glass are available for purchase.Friday, July 1
Sunset Friday at the Wine Stand at Wolffer Estates at 3312 on Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY. From 5 p.m. to sunset, enjoy live music with no cover charge. Performance by JOHNNYSWIM, a Nashville based duo composed of Amanda Sudano and Abner Ramirez. Wines by the glass are available for purchase.Thursday, July 14
FREE Summer Concerts at the Piazza Ernesto Strada in Westbury. At 7 p.m., The North Shore Pops Band (rain date: Thursday, July 21.) Bring a chair and something to eat and enjoy the evening while listening to live, free music.See also Free Summer Concerts - Piazza Ernesto Strada for more listings.
Visit Free Summer Concerts on Long Island for the schedules of cost-free music throughout the island.
Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17
Great South Bay Music Festival, Shorefront Park, Patchogue, NY. Friday: Electric Hot Tuna, David Bromberg, Kerry Kearney Band and more. Saturday: Umphrey's McGee, Railroad Earth, Carbon Leaf, more. Sunday: 38 Special, Marc Broussard, Artimus Pyle & Street Survivors, Randy Jackson, more. Discounted tickets online: general admission ticket for one day (11-64 years old): $26.99. Children 8 and under FREE. Weekend: $61. Discounts for seniors, students and patchogue residents, VIP tickets available. More info: Great South Bay Music Festival.Now through Friday, July 15
Recycle your plastic flower pots, cell packs and trays at Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury, NY. Drop-off bin located in the loading area. (For retail customers only. Not for commercial or landscaper use.) More info: (516) 334-0066.
Saturday, July 16 (rain date: Sunday, July 17)
FREE. The Great Bonac Fireworks Show (formerly the Boys and Girls Harbor Fireworks Show), presented by the Clamshell Foundation with fireworks by Grucci sent skyward from a barge in the middle of 3 Mile Harbor, East Hampton. This summer makrs the 31st annual display started by George Plimpton an Tony Duke. More info: www.bonacfireworks.orgAlso, there's a Fireworks Viewing Party at The BoatHouse Restaurant, 39 Gann Road, 3 Mile Harbor from 5 to 10 p.m. Call (631) 329-3663 for tickets and reservations. VIP Table seating is available as well as cook-out in the parking lot.
Friday, July 22
Eighth Annual House and Garden Tour The Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center once again hosts a day of showcasing notable homes with ocean views, manicured landscapes and upscale decor on the East End. Lunch is included in the full day package.
Tickets: $100 Full Day Package includes Tour & Lunch a the Westhampton Country Club, or $75 House & Garden Tour only.
Tickets and more info: www.whbpac.org
