LIGL Media Spotlight: LI Retro Gaming Expo Returns August 8–10, 2025!
Looking for a legendary gaming event right here on Long Island?
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is back this summer at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY, running August 8–10, 2025—and it’s packed with nostalgia, tournaments, cosplay, and everything retro gamers love.
Whether you’re an NES die-hard or just want to vibe with arcade cabinets and vintage collectibles, this is the weekend for you.
What You Can Expect:
- Over 200+ Classic Consoles and Arcade Machines
Free-play areas featuring everything from Atari to GameCube and beyond. - 40th Anniversary of the NES
Special exhibits and themed merch to celebrate four decades of Nintendo’s most iconic console. - Tournaments, Panels, and Indie Games
Daily challenges, developer talks, and a vibrant indie/homebrew game zone. - Vendor Marketplace + Merch Drops
Pick up rare games, collectibles, and exclusive LI Retro 2025 apparel.
Ticket Info (from liretro.com):
| Pass Type | Online Price | At-Door Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult Weekend Pass | $54 | $58 |
| Child Weekend Pass | $32 | $35 |
| Friday Only | From $17 | From $19 |
| Saturday Only | From $22 | From $24 |
| Sunday Only | From $17 | From $19 |
Family bundles and limited merch add-ons are also available. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Why We’re Sharing This
At LIGL Media, we’re all about celebrating gaming culture—from competitive esports to retro history. The LI Retro Gaming Expo is one of the most beloved gaming events in the region, and a great chance for students, families, and gamers of all levels to connect over the games that shaped the industry.
We may not be attending this year—but we fully support the local scene and love seeing events like this thrive in our own backyard.
Going to LI Retro?
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— The LIGL Media Team
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