Summer Activities on Long Island during Covid-19 Pandemic

Summer activities on Long Island during Covid-19 aren’t the same in 2020 as in years past. However, Long Island is planning plenty for our Nassau and Suffolk County communities. You might want to bookmark this page for reference. Updates made all the time.

Variety of Summer Activities allowing Social Distancing on Long Island during Covid-19

Drive-in Movies

Great opportunities to get out of the house with your family! Some of the venues will require you to stay in your car, but some are allowing you to bring chairs to sit in front of your cars. Please visit the various websites to learn more! Many are also requiring pre-purchase tickets, even for the “free” movie nights. Utilize the website links, as information changes all the time and the direct links will provide the most up-to-date info!

Nassau County

Nassau Coliseum

Admission: $30 if purchased in advance; $35 at the gate (only Credit/Debit Card Payments)
INFO: NYCBLIVE.com

Schedule

June 21st: Despicable Me

Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center’s Drive-In, JCC’s Parking Lot @ 300 Forest Drive, East Hills

Admission: $30 includes one car and snacks PURCHASED IN ADVANCE (show starts at 8pm)
INFO: sjjcc.org/drivein

Schedule

June 24th: Dirty Dancing (Rain Date: June 25th)

Town of North Hempstead

Admission: Free, LIMITED TO TOWN RESIDENTS with RESERVATIONS.
INFO: northhempsteadny.gov

Schedule

June 21st: Sandlot @ Clinton G. Martin Park
June 27th: Jaws @ North Hempstead Beach Park
June 28th: Jaws @ North Hempstead Beach Park

Town of Oyster Bay (for TOWN RESIDENTS ONLY)

Free Admission (first-come, first-serve starts at 7pm)
CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 516.797.7925

Schedule

June 23rd: Jumanji: The Next Level @ Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
June 25th: Grease @ TOBAY BEACH, Massapequa

Suffolk County

Adventureland

Admission: $30/person OR $100/car. Reservations REQUIRED. (Includes movie & dinner – choice of hamburger, hot dog, or chicken fingers – fries, a soft drink and a box of popcorn.)
INFO: Adventureland.us

Schedule

June 22nd: Rookie of the Year
June 25th: Lion King
June 29th: Dr. Dolittle

Commack-Kings Park William T. Rogers Middle School, 97 Old Dock Road, Kings Park

Admission: $20-$100 suggested donation
INFO: Rotary Club Park ‘N Watch

Schedule

June 27th: The Game Plan (8pm show)

Crab Meadow Beach, Waterside Avenue, Northport

Admission: FREE, non-perishable food items will be collected
INFO: Huntington Movies OR CALL: 631.351.3112

Schedule

July 13th: Frozen 2
July 20th: Grease
July 27th: Star Wars the Rise of Skywalker
August 3rd: Toy Story 4
August 10th: E.T.
August 17th: Jumanji – The Next Level

Deepwells Farm Historic Park, 497 Moriches Road, St. James

Admission: FREE
INFO: St. James Chamber of Commerce

Schedule

July 14th: Frozen 2 (7:45pm show)
August 11th: TBA (7:45pm show)

Farmingville Flicks Drive-In Movie Series @ Long Island Community Hospital at Bald Hill Amphitheater (1 Ski Run Lane, 11738)

Admission: $15/car (Must Purchase Tickets in Advance) – 7:30PM Start Time
INFO: FarmingvilleChamber.com

Schedule

June 26th: The Princess Bride
July 3rd: Independence Day
July 11th: Rio 2
July 18th: The Sandlot

Sag Harbor Cinema’s Drive-In at Havens Beach

Admission: FREE, but you have to REGISTER first (movie starts at 9pm)
INFO: sagharborcinema.org

Schedule

June 21st: Grease

Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

Admission: $40/carload (Enter VIA Middle Country Road 45 minutes prior to show’s start time.)
INFO: movielotdrivein.com

Schedule

June 27th: Toy Story 4 (8:45pm show)
June 27th: Young Frankenstein (11:45pm show)
June 28th: Sonic the Hedgehog (8:45pm show)
June 28th: Guardians of the Galaxy (11:45pm show)
June 29th: Secret Life of Pets 2 (8:45pm show) – TICKETS FOR THIS SHOW ARE $50 – $10 of the ticket price is being donated to Bideawee.

Smith Point County Park

Admission: FREE, MUST ORDER ONLINE – first-come, first-serve to SUFFOLK COUNTY RESIDENTS
INFO: Tickets for Smith Point County Park Outdoor Movies

Schedule

June 25th: Harry Potter & The Sorcerer’s Stone (Parking opens @ 7pm, closes at 8:10pm)
June 26th: Raiders of the Lost Ark (Parking opens @ 7pm, closes at 8:10pm)
June 27th: Elf (Parking opens at 7pm, closes at 8:10pm)

Stony Brook Fire Department Drive-In Movie Night, 1406 Stony Brook Road

Admission: $50 General Parking; $75 PREFERRED parking (rows 2 & 3) includes FOOD VOUCHERS for 5 car occupants (soda, popcorn, box of candy, choice of: hamburger/cheeseburger/hotdog); $100 PREMIUM parking (FRONT ROW) includes FOOD VOUCHERS (soda, popcorn, box of candy, choice of: hamburger/cheeseburger/hotdog) for 5 car occupants
Also AVAILABLE for purchase: $10 food vouchers
INFO: Stony Brook Movie Night

Schedule

August 15th: Night at the Museum (6:30pm show) *RAIN DATE: August 22nd

Town of Islip

Admission: FREE, but non-perishable food donations are welcome! (Gates open at 7pm, show time is 8:30pm – depending on the sunset)
INFO: www.islipny.gov, or CALL 631.224.5430

Schedule

June 22nd: Free Willy @ Hidden Pond Park, Hauppauge
June 29th: Toy Story @ Casamento Park, West Islip
July 6th: Cars @ Gull Haven Golf Course, Central Islip
July 10th: McFarland USA @ Westfield Mall, Bay Shore
July 13th: Goonies @ Holbrook Country Club, Holbrook
July 20th: Sing @ Downtown, Bay Shore
July 27th: Gnomeo and Juliet @ Byron Lake, Oakdale
August 3rd: Lego Movie @ Roberto Clemente, Brentwood
August 7th: Ratatouille @ Casamento Park, West Islip
August 10th: Honey I Shrunk the Kids @ Broadway Avenue Park, Sayville
August 17th: Secret Life of Pets @ Hidden Pond Park, Hauppauge
August 24th: Minions @ Brookwood Hall, East Islip
August 31st: Holes @ Gull Haven Golf Course, Central Islip
September 11th: Bedtime Stories @ Casamento Park, West Islip

Live Music

Outdoor live music on Long Island! Social distancing will be enforced. Face coverings are required if you are unable to social distance. Dancing is not allowed and if you’re not feeling well, please stay home.