Tickets
The LI Retro Gaming Expo Returns August 8th-10th, 2025!
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns to the Cradle of Aviation Museum this August 8th, 9th, and 10th. Tickets are available now for Weekend and Single Day passes as well as merchandise add-ons.
It is highly recommended to purchase your tickets online in advance before they sell out. All ticket sales are final.
Merchandise Add-ons
- Merch Package:
- An Exclusive LI Retro 2025 T-Shirt
- An LI Retro Sticker Set
- A 7 Pin Set celebrating the NES Black Box Games
- Giant Size LI Retro NES Cartridge
- Exclusive Wild Bill's Old Fashioned Soda LI Retro Mugs:
- There are 3 different bundles available, each come with the mug, a lid, straw, clip, and soda for the entire weekend.
Merch Add-ons are only available via online sales and will end before the Expo begins. Add-ons must be paired with an admission ticket.
Three-Day Weekend Pass
Online / At The Door Price
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Three-Day Weekend Pass (Adult) $54 / $58
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Three-Day Weekend Pass (Child) $32 / $35
Children 5 to 12
All prices INCLUDE New York State Sales Tax
Single Day Tickets
Friday August 8th - Single Day Ticket
Online / At The Door Price
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Friday Adult Ticket $33 / $36
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Friday Child Ticket $17 / $19
Children 5 to 12
All prices INCLUDE New York State Sales Tax
Saturday August 9th - Single Day Ticket
Online / At The Door Price
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Saturday Adult Ticket $41 / $44
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Saturday Child Ticket $22 / $24
Children 5 to 12
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Family 4 Pack Single Day $82 / $88
2 Adults and 2 Children 4 to 12
All prices INCLUDE New York State Sales Tax
Sunday August 10th - Single Day Ticket
Online / At The Door Price
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Sunday Adult Ticket $33 / $36
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Sunday Child Ticket $17 / $19
Children 5 to 12
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Family 4 Pack Single Day $82 / $88
2 Adults and 2 Children 4 to 12
All prices INCLUDE New York State Sales Tax
All Sales Final
Tickets at the Door
Tickets are available at the door.
The museum has 5 ticketing stations. During high traffic times 4 of these will be dedicated to Advance Ticket Holders.
Directions to LI Retro:
The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo is just a short trip away and easily accessible by car or public transportation.
Cradle of Aviation Address:
Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530
Take the Meadowbrook Parkway to exit M4, follow signs to Museum Row which will put you on Charles Lindbergh Blvd, stay on Charles Lindbergh Blvd. to the second traffic light and turn right into the parking lot.
Bus: The N16, N45, and N51 buses stop several blocks from the Museum at Nassau Community College.
Train: Take the LIRR to any of the following stations: Garden City, Mineola, and Westbury. Taxis or ride sharing apps are readily available from each.
Please scroll down on this page for a direct link to the LIRetro group rate at the Long Island Marriott.
Hotel Accomodations
Coming from out of town or prefer to stay close in proximity to the action of LI Retro? Attendees to LI Retro can take part at a special rate at the nearby Long Island Marriott Bonvoy. Enjoy luxurious accommodations fitting for players that want to game to the fullest.
