Free fireworks every Friday night, Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog contest next door, Brooklyn Cyclones home games, Mermaid Parade weekend, Coney Island USA Sideshow performances — and everything else happening within walking distance of Pete's Clam Stop at 1320 Surf Ave.
The last week of June is one of the busiest of the summer — Friday Night Fireworks return, the Cyclone turns 99, and the Sideshow's Prideshow lands the same night. Most events are within a five-minute walk of Pete's at 1320 Surf Ave.
A live performance evening at Coney Island USA. Clownvis returns to the Sideshow stage for a one-night stand. $25 at the door. 8:00 PM at Coney Island USA, 1208 Surf Ave — two blocks from Pete's.
The Alliance for Coney Island Friday Night Fireworks open their 2026 summer series tonight at 9:45 PM. Visible from outside Pete's Clam Stop and the entire boardwalk between West 10th and West 15th Streets. Runs every Friday through August 28 — confirmed dates include July 3, July 4, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, and continuing every Friday through August 28.
The Cyclone roller coaster's 99th birthday. Luna Park is open 11 AM to 12 AM with extended events all day — photo ops, special ride programming, and a celebration that brings the entire boardwalk out. $10 single Cyclone ticket or all-day wristband.
Coney Island USA's monthly Prideshow celebration — drag, burlesque, and queer performance at the historic Sideshow Hall. $20 at the door. 8:00 PM. Two blocks from Pete's — eat first, walk over, see the show.
Coney Island USA's outdoor Cemetery Cinema series screens the 1954 classic Creature from the Black Lagoon in 3-D. $14 at the door. 7:30 PM at the Sideshow Hall.
July is the busiest month in Coney Island. Nathan's Fourth of July hot dog eating contest runs one building away from Pete's, two fireworks shows land on the same holiday weekend, and the Brooklyn Cyclones are in the heart of their home schedule at Maimonides Park.
The 250th-anniversary edition of the world's most famous competitive-eating contest. Ten minutes of glory at the corner of Surf and Stillwell — one building away from Pete's Clam Stop at 1320 Surf Ave. 11 AM to 1 PM. Free to watch from the surrounding streets. Bring your appetite: head to Pete's for clams and fried shrimp the second the contest ends.
The pre-holiday fireworks show over the boardwalk, sponsored by the Alliance for Coney Island. 9:45 PM, visible from outside Pete's window. Tonight's show is the Friday before the big Saturday Independence Day show — twice the fireworks in three days.
The Fourth of July fireworks show, sponsored by Garden State Fireworks. 9:45 PM, visible from outside Pete's window and the entire boardwalk. Plan your day: hot dog contest at 11 AM, boardwalk lunch, beach in the afternoon, fireworks at 9:45. Pete's is open all day.
The full July fireworks schedule at 9:45 PM every Friday: July 10, July 17, July 24, and July 31. All shows are free and visible from the boardwalk between West 10th and West 15th Streets, including directly from outside Pete's Clam Stop at 1320 Surf Ave.
The Brooklyn Cyclones (Mets affiliate, South Atlantic League) play a 132-game schedule from April through early September at Maimonides Park on Surf Avenue. Most home stands are Tuesday through Sunday with evening games. The stadium is a five-minute walk from Pete's — first-base side and fried clams go together.
The final full month of weekly fireworks, plus the Coney Island USA Sideshow's signature late-summer events. The boardwalk stays open through Labor Day.
Friday Night Fireworks every Friday at 9:45 PM through August 28 — confirmed dates include August 7, August 14, August 21, and August 28. All shows are free and visible from the boardwalk between West 10th and West 15th Streets.
Coney Island USA's signature summer dance party returns for Volume 3. $25 at the door. 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Sideshow Hall, two blocks from Pete's.
Coney Island USA's monthly burlesque showcase — a Coney Island tradition. $25 at the door. 9:00 PM at the Sideshow Hall. Live music, classic burlesque, modern twist.
The big summer season closes after Labor Day, but Coney Island runs programming year-round at the Sideshow Hall. The 2026 Mermaid Parade was held June 20.
The annual Coney Island Film Festival returns each fall. Independent films, shorts, and documentaries with a Coney Island connection. Hosted at Coney Island USA's Sideshow Hall, two blocks from Pete's.
Coney Island USA's annual sideshow convention returns each spring with the Sideshow Hall of Fame induction ceremony, sideshow workshops, and the Fresh Faces of Sideshow competition. A Pete's-worthy tradition — book your visit for the spring 2027 dates.
Every event on this page — fireworks, hot dog contest, Sideshow shows, Cyclones games — happens within a 0 to 5 minute walk of Pete's Clam Stop at 1320 Surf Ave. We're the corner everyone ends up at.
Hot dog contest at 11 AM? Eat lunch at Pete's first, walk one building east, watch Joey Chestnut, walk one building west, eat at Pete's again. Friday Night Fireworks at 9:45 PM? Order at 7, take your tray to the boardwalk, watch the show, head home. Mermaid Parade morning? Hit Pete's before the parade route fills up.
The map below shows every venue on this page within walking distance of Pete's. We're at the center, not at the edge.
Everything tourists ask about timing, tickets, and getting there.