Farmingdale’s Music on Main, Patchogue’s Alive After Five, and other summer events are making a comeback.

Summer brings vibrant life to Downtowns throughout Long Island, with al fresco events bustling in the streets and on sidewalks. Take a leisurely stroll down Main Street, where you’ll encounter live music, street vendors, food trucks, and much more. From block parties to “Alive After Five,” here are some weeknight events to check out across Long Island:

LONG BEACH’S ARTS IN THE PLAZA

Saturdays, May 24 through Oct. 25

Kennedy Plaza, 1 W. Chester St.

A weekly Saturday arts festival that extends into the fall, featuring vendor booths set up by local artists along with live music. Visitors can browse a range of items including jewelry, artwork, photography, home decor, accessories, and clothing.

THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE IN WANTAGH

May 22, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, Aug. 14 and Aug. 28

Railroad Avenue, Wantagh

This block party features live music and entertainment, fun activities for kids, a video game truck, food trucks, and local vendors.

PARK AFTER DARK IN MASSAPEQUA PARK

June 11, July 16 and Aug. 13

Park Boulevard and Front Street

The street fair includes live music, outdoor dining, food trucks, and drinks.

BABYLON BLOCK PARTY

June 12, July 17 and Aug. 21

Deer Park Avenue

This summer block party series in the village features live music, outdoor dining, and various vendors. Kids can enjoy the Kid’s Zone with bounce houses, carnival games, princess visits, and a DJ. Deer Park Avenue will be closed to traffic between Main Street and Park Avenue, with stages set up at both ends for bands to perform.

• WHEN5 to 9 p.m. June 12 (rain date: June 26), June 17 (rain date: July 24) and Aug. 21 (rain date: Aug. 28)
• MORE INFO 631-669-8612, babylonchamber.com

GREAT NECK PLAZA’S THURSDAY PROMENADE NIGHTS

June 26, July 10, July 17 and July 24

This event alternates between two locations: Bond Street (near the LIRR station) and North Middle Neck Road (between Grace Avenue and Maple Drive).

Dine street-side in a European style and join in the excitement in Great Neck Plaza. Entertainment will feature live music beginning with Street Fighter and Liverpool Shuffle on June 26, Gotcha Covered with David Lamm on July 10, Fleetwood Macked on July 17, and The Wood Vibrations! on July 24.

PATCHOGUE’S ALIVE AFTER FIVE

June 26, July 10, July 31 and Aug. 14

Main Street

This Main Street festival in Patchogue Village occurs on four Thursdays during the summer, featuring live music across five stages. Each event will showcase over 100 food and craft vendors, expanded outdoor dining areas, a midway stage, and family-friendly activities.

• WHEN5 to 9 p.m.; rain date: Aug. 21
• MORE INFO631-207-1000, patchogue.com

ALIVE BY THE BAY IN BAY SHORE: July 1, July 15, July 29 and Aug. 12

Main Street

This event features live music, outdoor dining, arts and crafts, and children’s activities.

FARMINGDALE’S MUSIC ON MAIN

July 10 and July 24

Between Prospect and South Front streets

Taking place along two blocks of the village’s Main Street, this free event showcases live music. Guests can enjoy outdoor dining and local shopping, depending on the weather.

PORT PROMENADE

July 17

Between Port Washington Boulevard and Mackey Avenue

Enjoy a stroll, dining, or shopping in a car-free zone featuring outdoor dining, live music, street performers, and vendors.

RIVERHEAD’S ALIVE ON 25

July 18 and Aug. 1

Griffing Avenue to McDermott avenues

Alive on 25 returns to Riverhead for two nights this year, featuring live entertainment and outdoor dining along with locally sourced craft beverages for sale.