Things to Do This Weekend With the Kids in Long Island

Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in Long Island — Getty

Things to Do This Weekend with the Kids in Long Island

There is a lot of Long Island family fun happening this weekend!

Looking for fun plans the whole family will enjoy? Long Island is full of exciting events and activities perfect for parents and kids alike. From hands-on crafts and outdoor adventures to community festivals and cultural outings, there’s plenty to explore. Here is just a taste of what’s happening this weekend in Long Island!

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Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Halloween Party

Halloween-themed celebration featuring animal encounters and spooky science.
Oct. 18, 10 am – 4 pm
Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main St., Riverhead

39th Annual Rock Hall Country Fair

Traditional fair with crafts, live music, and historical exhibits.
Oct. 18 & 19, 11 am – 5 pm
Rock Hall Museum, 199 Broadway, Lawrence

Super Family Saturday: Enchanted Forest

Art-themed family event with hands-on activities inspired by nature.
Oct. 18, 11 am – 12:30 pm and 1 – 2:30 pm
Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor

Waldorf School of Garden City Annual Fall Fair

Seasonal celebration with crafts, games, food, and local artisans.
Oct. 18, 11 am – 3 pm
Waldorf School of Garden City, 225 Cambridge Avenue, Garden City

Annual Fire Prevention Day and Open House at Stony Brook Fire Department

Family-friendly day with fire safety demos, activities, and community exhibits.
Oct. 18, 10 am – 2 pm
Stony Brook Fire Department, 1410 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook

Mineola Fall Festival

Community celebration with music, games, vendors, and family activities.
Oct. 18 & 19, noon – 6 pm
Mineola Memorial Park, 195 Marcellus Road, Mineola

Rolling River Day Camp Annual Fall Festival

Free family day with games, crafts, rides, and seasonal fun.
Oct. 18, noon – 4 pm
Rolling River Day Camp, 477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway

Oktoberfeast Family Fall Fundraiser

Family-friendly fall event with food, drinks, and live entertainment.
Oct. 18, 2 – 5 pm
Amber Waves Farm, 367 Main Street, Amagansett

Hoarder’s Flea Market Fright Fest

Spooky market featuring crafts, antiques, collectibles, and Halloween fun.
Oct. 17, 9 am – 3 pm; Oct. 18, 5 – 11 pm; Oct. 19, 9 am – 3 pm
Hoarder’s Outdoor Flea Market, 2256 Deer Park Avenue, Deer Park

Ghostly Gala

Halloween evening event with crafts, music, and light scares for families.
Oct. 18, 6 – 9 pm
Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City

Haunted Tree House

Kid-friendly spooky adventure among glowing trees and aquarium creatures.
Through Oct. 31, Fridays and Saturdays 7 – 9 pm
Long Island Aquarium, 431 East Main Street, Riverhead

Creepy Critters Family Workshop at The Science Museum of Long Island

Educational Halloween program featuring live animal encounters.
Oct. 19, 10 – 11 am
Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset

Halloween Kids Party

Festive celebration with dancing, crafts, and treats for children.
Oct. 19, 1 – 3 pm
My Spectrum School, 11 Sintsink Drive East, Port Washington

Halloween Bowling Party with Winifred Sanderson!

Themed bowling event featuring games, costumes, and special guests.
Oct. 19, 2 – 4 pm
Port Jeff Bowl, 31 Chereb Lane, Port Jefferson Station

Not So Scary Kids Adventure at Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse

Family-friendly Halloween adventure with interactive activities and light spooky fun.
Oct. 11- 26, Saturdays and Sundays noon – 3 pm
The Gateway PAC,215 South Country Road, Bellport

Halloween House Long Island

Step into an immersive, family-friendly Halloween attraction with themed rooms and spooky surprises.
Through November 2, Various times
Broadway Commons, 358 N. Broadway Mall, Hicksville

Spooky Fest

A family-friendly night of crafts, haunted woods, and seasonal fun.
Through Nov. 2, Fridays – Sundays 6 – 9 pm
Center for Science Teaching & Learning – Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Rd., Rockville Centre

Gateway’s Haunted Playhouse

A terrifying haunted house experience for teens and adults—Long Island’s scariest!
Through Nov. 1, Wednesdays – Sundays 7 – 10 pm
The Gateway PAC, 215 S. Country Rd., Bellport

Heritage Farm & Garden 2025 Fall Festival

This family-friendly event is the perfect way to kick off the season with a variety of fun activities for all ages. Enjoy creative pumpkin decorating, participate in our scavenger hunt, and get lost in our corn maze. Treat yourself to delicious seasonal foods, beverages, and desserts that capture the essence of autumn, or use one of the many photo opportunities to create lasting memories.
Through November 2, 10 am – 4:30 pm
Heritage Farm & Garden, 6050 Northern Blvd., Muttontown

Hicks Nurseries 50th Annual Fall Festival

Indulge in fall favorites every day – fresh NY State apples, apple cider, candy apples, kettle corn, cider donuts, fudge-dipped donuts, homemade pies, Hicks’ famous fudge, and cookies. On weekends and holidays, the Hicks Food Truck serves freshly made chicken tenders, hot dogs, French fries, and beverages, plus the must-try roasted local corn.
Through October 26, 10 am – 5 pm
Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

Can you spy all the fearsome pirate flags hidden throughout the museum’s galleries? Keep a weather eye out to discover them all and win a sweet reward – a dazzlingly yummy ring pop!
Through October 31, Thursdays – Sundays 11 am – 4 pm
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor

Arts in the Plaza

Arts In The Plaza is Long Beach’s Weekly Arts Festival! Featuring handcrafted art and live music, the spirit of Long Beach is celebrated every Saturday at this inspired outdoor community event. Find one-of-a-kind gifts for yourself and your loved ones at this exclusively handcrafted market. The epitome of shopping local and supporting small businesses, every booth is an opportunity to connect with a local artist. Find creations in myriad mediums, including photography, jewelry, painting, drawing, wood, glass, mixed media, clothing, accessories and home decor. Live music can be enjoyed throughout the day. An eclectic and exciting line-up of musical performances is presented in both the morning and afternoon.
Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm through Oct. 25
Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester St., Long Beach

Looking for even more family fun? Be sure to check out our comprehensive calendar of events, updated daily with the latest happenings across Long Island and beyond, from festivals and performances to free local activities for all ages.