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.
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.
July 4th Fireworks
The annual Independence Day fireworks display over the Atlantic at Jones Beach -- tens of thousands of spectators, arrive early for parking.
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.
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
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Jones Beach State Park, the sun sets at 8:09 PM today — about 14h 15m of daylight. Sunrise was 5:54 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Jones Beach State Park update at the top of the conditions page.