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CULTURAL AND PERFORMING ARTS (CAPA)
(516) 797-7925
The Cultural and Performing Arts Division successfully provides a full range of cultural and social enrichment programs for residents of all ages and interests.
LIVE MUSIC
Town of Oyster Bay Distinguished Artists Library Concert Series
Various Dates from October – May
Town of Oyster Bay Libraries
Free musical performances are held in corporation with libraries throughout the Town of Oyster Bay. Brochures listing performances are available from CAPA.
Music Under the Stars
Various Dates in July & August at 8 PM
Town of Oyster Bay Parks & Beaches
Some featured highlights from 2024 included Country Fest, Mike DelGuidice, The Marshall Tucker Band, and our dazzling fireworks show.
Last Summer Blast at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Summer is not over yet! This concert offers one last chance to soak up summertime fun before the fall season arrives.
Town of Oyster Bay Holiday Concert
November 2025
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post
The Town’s Annual Holiday Concert is presented for two evening and one matinee performances.
FESTIVALS
Spring Festival at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park, Woodbury
Saturday, April 26, 2025
1 PM – 4 PM
Bringing the community together to kick off the spring season, at this event families will enjoy pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, games, family photo and more!
Art In The Park at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay
Saturday, May 17, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 18)
12 PM – 4 PM
Art in the Park will feature local artists and artisans. Hand-crafted goods will include ceramics, jewelry, paintings, photography, and more. This family-friendly event will also include live music, food trucks and art activities for kids.
History Comes Alive in Oyster Bay at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park and Beach in Oyster Bay
Saturday, May 31 and June 1, 2025
A historical event featuring photo opportunities with reenactors portraying Generals Theodore Roosevelt and Joseph Wheeler. Rough Riders on horseback – mounted shooting demonstrations and mounted saber performances by U.S. Cavalry Soldier reenactors. Historical encampment with canvas period tents. Interpretive performances and live music from the era.
Friday Night featuring Haunted Forest at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury
Friday, October 10, Saturday, October 11 & Sunday, October 12, 2025
This three-night event features a scary haunted walk with live actors, family-friendly games, inflatables, photo opportunities and more.
Family Fall & Halloween Festival at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa
Saturday, October 25, 2025
1 PM – 4 PM
A community favorite, this autumn event includes u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, refreshments, inflatables, games, family photo and much more! Families are encouraged to attend this event in costume and participate in the many photo opportunities in the park.
Holiday Experience at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa
December 2025
Ring in the Season! Guests will enjoy festive lighting displays, winter sing-a-longs, giveaways and appearances by visitors from both Arendelle and the North Pole.
OUTDOOR MOVIES
Movies By Moonlight
Various Dates in July & August 2024 at sundown
Town of Oyster Bay Parks & Beaches
This series features family-favorite films and pre-movie activities including on-stage entertainment, inflatables, games and so much more!
ART IN THE PARK
Local artists and artisans are invited to display and sell their hand-crafted goods at a special day of “Art in the Park,” at Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach in Oyster Bay on May 17, 2025.
Participants must be 18 or older, and display and sell only their original pieces. No commercial or mass-produced items are permitted. Artists must supply their own 10×10 canopy and additional items required for their space. Additional details and associated costs are provided on the application.
Art in the Park is run by the Town’s Department of Community & Youth Services, Cultural and Performing Arts Division. The event focuses on hand-crafted goods, including ceramics, watercolors, glass, jewelry, wood, leather, sculpture and more.
For more information, please call (516) 797-7932.