Huntington Arts Council Family Series
Chapin Rainbow Stage at Heckscher Park, Huntington
7:30pm
631-271-8423
See Monkey Monkey Music with Meredith LeVande on July 3 at Heckscher Park.  Come sing along to favorites like On Top of Spaghetti and add some new favorites to your playlist like Air Guitar and Shake it Loud. Tim and the Space Cadets will be performing their fun, catchy songs from their debut album Greatest Party Ever on August 7. Once you hear Superhero you’ll be humming it for days!

Family Series has more than concerts! See schedule for dates of Family Series theater performances on Rainbow Chapin Stage including Cinderella, Pinkalicious, Peter and the Wolf and more.

Town of Hempstead Free Children’s Summer Festival
See schedule for venues and times
516-292-9000, ext. 382

Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band will be making their way around the Town of Hempstead from July 13 through July 20. Venues such as Seamens Neck Park in Seaford, Levittown Memorial Park, Rock Hall Museum in Lawrence, Harold Walker Park in Lakeview, Smith Street Park in Uniondale, Baldwin Park, Roosevelt Pool, Echo Park, Elmont Road Park, Rath Park in Franklin Square and Hendrickson Park in Valley Stream will host the band as they tour the area and kids of all ages will enjoy dancing and singing along to  rock, Celtic and pop music. Sing and move to Darlene’s original and traditional songs about playing together, sunny days, going to the beach, dancing, popping bubbles and getting ready for bed. Many of these venues are open to town residents or pool members only. Call 516-292-9000, ext. 382 for more information.

Children’s Summer Festival has more than concerts! See schedule for dates of Jim McClenahan’s Magic and Comedy Shows and Erik’s Reptile EdVenture shows.

Town of Southold’s Young Folks Showcase
Town Green at Silversmith's Corner, Southold
6pm
631-765-5182
It’s suggested you bring a lawn chair to the concert at the Town Green in Southold but the fun, laugh-out-loud, tunes of kindie-rock band The Fuzzy Lemons will likely have you and your kids up on your feet dancing the night away. Take a trip out to Southold on Tuesday, July 10 to show off your air guitar skills and sing about the Baby Brother Blues, Skunk in My Shoes  and Sunburn. In the event of rain, concerts will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 53100 Route 25, Southold.    

Family Fridays at the Common Ground
Main St. between Candee and Gillette Ave., Sayville
6:30pm
631-664-4230
Steve is a ventriloquist, musician, author and songwriter. Harry hopes to one day marry Scarlett Johansonn and does not like to be called a dummy. Together, Steve Charney and Harry will perform in Sayville on June 29 in an upbeat, zany show that includes funny music and original songs. Kids band Strummin’ and Drummin’ incorporates audience participation, loads of instruments, guitar accompanied songs from around the world, funny stories, and great catchy original songs in their performances. Catch them on Long Island on July 13. Darlene Graham and the Shades of Green Band  will be performing on July 27. Come to Sayville and enjoy dancing and singing along to the band’s rock, Celtic and pop music. Sing and move to Darlene’s original and traditional songs about playing together, sunny days, going to the beach, dancing, popping bubbles and getting ready for bed.  Joe the Singing School Bus Driver drives into town on August 17 to perform fun songs to get kids ready for going back-to-school! 

Family Fridays has more than concerts! See schedule for dates of  Frogs, Bugs and Animals on July 6, Joe the Magic Man on July 20, Erik and his Reptile Edventures on August 10

Kidstock!
North Hempstead Beach Park
175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington
516-869-6311
Town of North Hempstead’s 2nd Annual Kidstock will be held on August 26 and is an open-air music festival featuring guest MC Roscoe Orman, otherwise known as the beloved “Gordon” from Sesame Street!  Kid favorites such as Brady Rymer & The Little Band That Could, Strummin’ and Drummin’ and kindie-rock legend Dan Zanes are all on the line-up for what’s sure to be a rockin’ day on the beach. Festivities will conclude with a Family Beach Party followed by a drive-in movie.

Below we've rounded up Long Island venues hosting free, summer concerts intended for a general audience but bound to be fun for kids as well! Check out the links below for a full schedule of concerts in your area!

Nassau County

Clinton G. Martin Park Summer Concerts
Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Park Rd., New Hyde Park
516-869-6311

Glen Cove Downtown Sounds
Glen Cove Village Square
Glen and Bridge Sts, Glen Cove
516-759-6970

Long Beach Summer Concert Series
Beach venues throughout Long Beach
516-431-3890

Nassau County Parks 2012 Summer Concert Series
Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre
Eisenhower Park, Parking Fields 6 and 6A
516‐572‐0200

Town of Hempstead Neighborhood Concert Series
Various parks throughout Town of Hempstead
516-292-9000, ext. 382

Suffolk County

Hoyt Farms Concert Series
200 New Hwy, Commack
631-543-7804 

Montauk Monday Night Concert on the Green
742 Montauk Hwy, Montauk
631-668-2428

Stony Brook Village Center
100 Harbor Rd., Stony Brook
631-751-2244

Town of Babylon Concert Series
Tanner Park
Kerrigan Rd., Copiague
631-893-2100

Town of Southold’s 2012 Summer Showcase Concert Series
Town Green at Silversmith's Corner, Southold
631-765-5182