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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.
Music Under the Stars
Various Dates in July & August at 8 PM
Town of Oyster Bay Parks & Beaches
This exciting summer concert series presents three weekly concerts over six weeks, throughout the Town of Oyster Bay!
Last Summer Blast at Ellsworth W. Allen Town Park, Farmingdale
Saturday, September 19, 2026
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 2026
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
April 25, 2026
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 30, 2026 (Rain Date: Sunday, May 31)
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. Artist applications available now! Click here for the Art in the Park appplication.
Fright Night featuring Haunted Forest at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park in Woodbury
Friday, October 9, Saturday, October 10 & Sunday, October 11, 2026
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 24, 2026
1 PM – 4 PM
This autumn event includes u-pick pumpkin patch, hayrides, refreshments, inflatables, games 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 2026
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 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 30, 2026.
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.
Click here for the Art in the Park application.
For more information, please call (516) 797-7932.