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Get Out: Weekend Planner for Sept. 2-4

Here are some fun things to do with your family this Labor Day weekend.

Labor Day weekend is here, marking the official end of summer.  We’ve come up with things to do both near and far to help you get out and enjoy the three-day weekend.

1. Broadway Concert Series: Broadway Journey

Where/When: John W. Engeman Theater at Northport, 250 Main St. Northport, engemantheater.com,  631-261-2900, Saturday, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m.

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Why Go: Produced exclusively for the John W. Engeman Theater by New York Casting Director Stephen DeAngelis, five of New York's finest performers will recreate some of their most memorable career highlights. The series also features Chuck Cooper, Janet Dacal, Sarah Litzsinger, Matthew Scott and Kissy Simmons.

Pricing: $50

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2. Stevie Nicks in Concert

Where/When: Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, 1000 Ocean Drive, Wantagh, 800-745-3000, livenation.com, Sunday, Sept. 4 at 8 p.m.

Why Go: See Stevie Nicks perform live on stage.

Pricing: $20-$175

3. Olde Time Music Weekend

Where/When: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, 516-572-8400, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3 & 4 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Listen to popular music of the Civil War period. Visitors can learn traditional 1800s contra-dancing and listen to the sounds of a Brass Military Band.

Pricing: $10 adults, $7 ages 5-12

4. Derby Tournament

Where/When: Skate Safe America, 182 Bethpage Sweet Hollow Road, Old Bethpage, 631-891-5887, www.lonislandrollerrebels.com., Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Why Go: The Long Island Roller Rebels host a New York State flat track roller derby tournament featuring New York teams that compete in timed challenge bouts. Equipment will be for sale. Bring a chair.

Pricing: $20 advance, $25 at door

5. Labor Day Weekend Activities

Where/When: American Airpower Museum, 1230 New Highway, Republic Airport, East Farmingdale, 631-293-6398,  Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Sept. 3-5 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Why Go: Special features include Tuskegee Tribute Flight, Naval Aviation salute and “Pattons’s armor parade."

Pricing: $15 seniors; $10 veterans; $5 children 

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