For those who love the thrill of an overhead pyrotechnics show, here's your chance to enjoy some summer fireworks. Some are one-night events, while others are part of multiday carnivals and fairs. Bring a chair, blanket and picnic basket, and look to the skies to experience a patriotic glow.

AUGUST


 

Aug. 21-22: Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption

430 Sheep Pasture Rd., Port Jefferson

Enjoy fireworks at the festival of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption.

  • WHEN Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.
  • COST $2 admission, free parking and shuttle service.
  • MORE INFO portjeffgreekfest.com, 631-473-0894 
     

Aug. 22: Holbrook Carnival and Festival

Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Rd., Holbrook

The annual carnival features rides, games and live music.

  • WHEN Fireworks at 9 p.m.; rain date Aug. 23.
  • COST Free.
  • MORE INFO 631-471-2725 


Aug. 29: Long Island Ducks

Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip

Fireworks, presented by the Suffolk County PBA, following the game against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars.

  • WHEN Game starts at 6:35 p.m.
  • COST Tickets start at $18.
  • MORE INFO liducks.com, 631-940-3825

Aug. 29 & Sept. 6: Mother Cabrini Italian Feast

Suffolk County Community College, Brentwood-Grant Campus, 1001 Crooked Hill Rd., Brentwood

Watch fireworks from the ferris wheel at the Mother Cabrini...

Watch fireworks from the ferris wheel at the Mother Cabrini Italian Feast in Brentwood. Credit: Daniel Brennan

The feast features rides, food for sale, entertainment and fireworks (Aug. 29 and Sept. 6).

  • WHEN Fireworks at 9 p.m. 
  • COST Free. 
  • MORE INFO newtonshows.com, 631-499-6824 

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 12: North Hempstead Beach Park

175 W. Shore Rd., Port Washington

The event features carnival rides, food for sale and entertainment.

  • WHEN Fireworks at 9 p.m. 
  • COST Free, $5 parking fee, pay-one-price rides wristband.
  • MORE INFO marinolodge.org 


Sept. 12: Long Island Ducks

Fairfield Properties Ballpark, 3 Court House Dr., Central Islip

Breast Cancer Awareness Night will feature fireworks following the game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.

  • WHEN Game starts at 6:35 p.m.
  • COST Tickets start at $18.
  • MORE INFO liducks.com, 631-940-3825 
     

Sept. 12: San Gennaro Feast of the Hamptons

Good Ground Road (LIRR station), Hampton Bays

The festival features live entertainment, rides, artisan vendors and food and wine for sale.

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