Beach Guide

Jones Beach State Park Events

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8 AM

Morning Boardwalk Walk

Jones Beach Boardwalk · Family

The 2.5-mile Art Deco boardwalk is open from sunrise -- locals walk it before the beach crowds arrive.

9 AM

Lifeguard Demonstrations

Jones Beach Main Strand · Active

The Jones Beach lifeguard team runs daily ocean swim and rescue demonstrations during peak summer season.

Big Days

annual
May-Sep

Jones Beach Theater Summer Series

The full summer concert lineup at Jones Beach Theater -- one of the premier outdoor music venues on the East Coast. Book tickets well in advance for headliners.

Jul

July 4th Fireworks

The annual Independence Day fireworks display over the Atlantic at Jones Beach -- tens of thousands of spectators, arrive early for parking.

Aug

Air Show at Jones Beach

The annual Jones Beach Air Show features military and civilian aerobatic teams flying over the beach -- one of the most popular free events on Long Island.

Sep

End of Season Beach Cleanup

The volunteer beach cleanup marking the end of the guarded summer season -- organized by state park staff and local conservation groups.

see you out there

Confirmed events are dated listings from ticketing feeds and local calendars, refreshed daily. Every week is the beach’s recurring lineup. Times shift and seasons end, so check the venue before you go. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.

Coming up at Jones Beach State Park: Built to Spill at Mulcahy's, Friday, Nov 6 at 8 PM, JOURNEY - Final Frontier Tour (An Evening With) at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Saturday, Nov 7 at 7:30 PM and FDNY - SALUTE TO SERVICE at Mulcahy's, Thursday, Nov 12 at 6 PM. Check today’s water, surf and UV on the conditions page.