Singing badly into a microphone on a public boardwalk with the ocean behind you is a specifically Coney Island pleasure, and this is the last afternoon of the year to do it. The crowd is a real cross-section - families off the beach, summer regulars, teenagers daring each other - and it is free to join. It is a soft way to spend a holiday-weekend Sunday before the beach empties for the year.
What to expect
Four afternoon hours of open karaoke on the boardwalk at Deno's, with a rotating signup and no cover. Onlookers outnumber singers, the song list leans classic, and the amusement park runs normally around it. Sunday of a holiday weekend means the boardwalk is busy, so expect an audience whether or not you wanted one.
Good to know
- Park admission is free and so is putting your name down to sing; rides are ticketed separately.
- It is the last karaoke session of the Coney Island season, so it will not run again until next summer.
- The signup rotates, so arrive early in the session if you want more than one turn.
- It is an outdoor boardwalk stage - shade is limited and the sun on the sand is strong.
- Take the D, F, N or Q to Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue and walk toward the boardwalk.
- The beach, the Wonder Wheel and the boardwalk food stands are all steps away if you would rather just listen.
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Common questions
Does it cost anything to sing?
No. Admission to Deno's Wonder Wheel Park is free and the karaoke is open to anyone who signs up. Only the rides carry a separate charge.
Is this really the last one?
Yes. Deno's lists it as the last karaoke of the season, and the boardwalk programming winds down as the park moves to a reduced autumn schedule.
Is it suitable for kids?
Very. It is an afternoon boardwalk event at a family amusement park, with the kiddie rides and the beach a short walk away.
