From the 687-seat amphitheater (“The Amph”) to the more intimate stage and lawn (“The Glade”), to all the lush green spaces, the Island worked to fill their summer calendar with as many outdoor events as possible.
Note: there are paid events you can buy tickets for, but for this article we only included the free ones! For an all-encompassing list of happenings, check their website here.
And remember — even though tickets are free, if the event is after 12 p.m. you must reserve a ticket to enter the island (which you can also do on their site here)! More info is detailed below.
Here are all the free performances on Little Island this summer:
Weekly Series
Same time and place every week in June – September:
Singer Songwriters
- Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. – The Glade
Comedy, Spoken Word, or Poetry
- Thursdays at 6 p.m. – The Glade
Trivia, Drag Bingo, Cabaret, Piano Sing-a-longs, and more
- Fridays at 9:30p.m. – The Play Ground
Popular Music and the American Songbook
- Saturdays at 6:30p.m. – The Glade
Kids and Family Programming
- Sundays at 6:30 p.m. – The Glade
Creative Breaks
- Wednesdays – Saturdays 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – The Glade
- Wednesdays – Fridays 3p.m. – 4p.m. – The Glade
(not happening on: July 1, July 2, August 31, & September 2-3)
Other Events
Though not actually considered series, there are some other free events taking place on Little Island this summer. Though most of them are recurring each week, some select dates may differ so be sure to check out the full month-by-month calendar to double check what’s going on that day. Typically, these recurring events are as follows:
Wednesdays
- Various entertainment including percussive music, trumpets, and a yo-yo show – 4:30p.m. – The Play Ground
Thursdays
- Various music such as instrumental and jazz – 12:30p.m. – The Play Ground
- Various entertainment including spoken word and comedy – 9:30p.m. – The Glade
Fridays
- Various entertainment including drummers and rollerblading – 4:30p.m. – The Play Ground
- Teen night – 7p.m. – The Glade
Saturdays
- Various entertainment including dancing, bubbles, and hula hooping – 12:30p.m. – The Play Ground
- Concert series – 9:30p.m. – The Glade
Sundays
- Various music such as guitar and African rhythm tap – 12:30p.m. – The Play Ground