Long Island Retro Gaming Expo 2026

Three-day retro gaming convention featuring free-play pinball and arcade machines alongside console gaming, exhibits, tournaments, panels, vendors, and performances.

Dates: August 7, 2026 - August 9, 2026
Venue: Cradle of Aviation Museum
Location: Garden City, New York
Organizer: Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, LLC
Status: Completed

Event overview

What to know

Pinball machines and arcade games in the museum’s Hangar Arcade
All Hangar Arcade games set to free play with expo admission
Nintendo 64 30th-anniversary exhibit
Friday hours 3–9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tickets available at the door
Tournament registration takes place on-site and closes 10 minutes before each tournament starts

Pinball fan picks

Game-room and tournament-day finds

A rotating selection of Amazon finds for players, collectors, event travelers, and game-room hosts.

Cool Pinball Arcade T-Shirt

A casual arcade-inspired shirt for pinball fans, gamers, and game-room regulars.

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Pinball Dad Two-Tone Mug

A fun desk or game-room mug for the pinball dad, host, or coffee-fueled player.

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Retro Pinball Sweatshirt

A comfortable layer for the arcade, a tournament night, or a home game-room session.

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Pinball Wizard T-Shirt

An easy everyday pick for players who want a little pinball personality away from the machine.

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