7 AM
Morning Beach Walk
Field 2 Strand · Family
The Robert Moses beach strand at sunrise -- empty, wide, the lighthouse to the east, Great South Bay glowing to the north. The best version of Long Island beach life.
Fire Island Dance Festival
The annual Fire Island Dance Festival is one of the cultural highlights of the Hamptons-and-barrier-island summer -- performances in the dunes, benefiting Broadway Cares.
Lighthouse 5K Run
The annual 5K run along the Fire Island National Seashore -- one of the most scenic road races on Long Island, finishing near the lighthouse.
Park Amphitheater Concert Series
Summer concerts at the Robert Moses State Park amphitheater -- free and ticketed events through the peak season.
End of Season Lighthouse Evening
The lighthouse's end-of-season evening event -- guided night tours, the beacon operating, the Atlantic dark and quiet behind the dunes.
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.