As the sun begins to set in summer, there’s still time for some last-minute fun. Here are some activities happening on Labor Day weekend that will help you end the season on a high note:
NIGHT CRUISE
See you at the Valley Stream Classic Car Show on Friday, September 2, from 6-9 p.m., for the last night of the season. Admire vintage cars in a town center village. (Free admission, Rockaway Avenue at Valley Stream, 516-825-4200, vsvny.org)
FESTIVAL PLEASURE
Drop by the Labor Day Festival at Kings Park Upper Rink on Saturday, September 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., for a day of family fun that includes music, food trucks, craft fair, market farmer and children’s attractions. , auctions and more. Proceeds will go to the Silent Night Foundation. Rain date: Sunday, September 4. (Free admission, donations appreciated, 270 Indian Head Road, Kings Park, 631-269-3900, facebook.com)
ATLAS IN AMAGANSET
See The Nancy Atlas Project rock the stage at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett on Saturday, September 3 at 7 p.m. (tickets are $50; 161 Main Street, Amagansett, 631-267-3117, stephentalkhouse.com)
FOR HEROES
Country stars Jake Owen, Dylan Scott and Ray Fulcher make up the triple bill for the “Salute to Heroes” at the Long Island Community Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville on Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. ET honoring the brave men and women of Long Island who are veterans and first responders. ($40-$75, One Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com)
DOWNTOWN
Celebrate the music of Sam Cooke and Marvin Gaye with That Motown Band at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Saturday, September 3 at 8 p.m. ($41-$61, 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org)
SUMMER ON THE STREET
Stroll through the Ronkonkoma Street Fair on Sunday, September 4 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop at over 200 arts and crafts vendors while enjoying live entertainment, diverse food choices, and kiddie rides. (Free admission, Hawkins Avenue in Ronkonkoma, 631-963-2796, ronkonkomachamber.com)
COMPETITION IN THE CORN HOLE
Show off your corn hole skills at the Corn Hole Tournament at The Shoppes in Wading River on Sunday, September 4 from noon to 3 p.m. The winner wins a grand prize of $100. (Admission is $20 per team of two, must pre-register at eventbrite.com to guarantee a spot, 5720 NY-25A, Wading River, 631-929-3500 ext 3, eastwindlongisland.com)
QUEEN FOR A DAY
Don’t miss seeing singer Gary Mullen channel Freddie Mercury in his tribute band, One Night of Queen at the Long Island Community Amphitheater at Bald Hill in Farmingville on Sunday, September 4 at 7 p.m. (tickets start at $25; One Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, 631-676-7500, licommunityhospitalamp.com)
SEE A LEGEND COMEDY
Comedian Rita Rudner will perform her stand-up show at the Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center on Sunday, September 4 at 8 p.m. Get ready for Rudner to deliver his epigrammatic one-liners. (Tickets start at $86; 76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach, 631-288-1500, whbpac.org18 and over)
DANCE ALL DAY
Spend the afternoon on the dance floor at Flynn’s on Fire Island for its Labor Day wrap-up party on Monday, September 5, where music is played by DJ Nick G and DJ Rare. (Admission is $10; 11 Cayuga Street, Ocean Bay Park, 631-583-5000, flynnsfireislandny.com)
David J. Criblez is a reporter for Newsday’s exploreLI, covering entertainment events from local music to stand-up comedy to festivals.
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