Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 179 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Turkey Time -Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child upon arrival
Preschoolers learn about wild turkeys and other November wildlife through games and activities at this 30-minute program. Bring $4 cash per child to the Nature Center in Lot 1 at Sunken Meadow. It's a week before Thanksgiving, so they'll actually know what bird they're talking about at dinner.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Scary Stories to Tell in the Park: Adult Program, $4 per person
A guided night walk through Connetquot's woods with spooky storytelling woven in. Bring a flashlight and expect about an hour on the trails. $4 cash when you arrive at the Sunrise Highway entrance.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Destination Saltmarsh Hike: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Caumsett's saltmarsh sits at the end of a 2-mile walk through meadows and along the shoreline—this guided hike gets you there with a naturalist who'll explain the ecosystem and point out herons, egrets, and horseshoe crabs if the tide's right. The preserve entrance is off Lloyd Harbor Road with plenty of parking. $4 per person when you show up.
- When
- Where
- Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve, Lloyd Harbor
Passport Through Parks: Valley Stream, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly series hits a different Long Island state park each time—November's stop is Valley Stream. The hikes are moderate and family-friendly, designed to get you exploring parks you might've driven past a hundred times. Free, just show up at the State Park Road entrance.
- When
- Where
- Valley Stream State Park, Valley Stream
Revolutionary Remedies: Women Who Healed a Nation: Adult Program, Free!
This free program at Connetquot River State Park tells the stories of women who treated wounded soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Expect historical context that doesn't make it into most textbooks. Park entrance is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Fall Wildlife Safari, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Walk the trails at Caleb Smith to spot migrating birds, late-season insects, and animals prepping for winter. The guided hike covers about a mile on mostly flat terrain—wear boots if it's been wet. Bring $4 per person in cash; the preserve is off Jericho Turnpike with plenty of parking at the entrance.
- When
- Where
- Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, Smithtown
Intro to Field Journaling - Family program 12+, $4 cash per person
Learn to create your own nature field journal at Sunken Meadow's Nature Center. This hands-on workshop teaches observation and documentation techniques you can use year-round. $4 cash per person, ages 12+. Park at Lot 1 and head to the Nature Center.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Animal Adaptations: Tiny Tots (Ages 3-5 years), $4 per child upon arrival
Preschoolers learn how animals survive through seasons and habitats at this nature program in Connetquot River State Park. It's $4 per child at the door despite the free tag. Designed specifically for the 3-5 age group with hands-on activities.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Nature Knowledge Night: Microscope Night! Children's Program, $4 per child
Kids get hands-on time with microscopes exploring pond water, leaves, and other specimens at this monthly after-school program. It's $4 per child at Connetquot River State Park in Oakdale. Fridays at 6:30 pm work well for families coming straight from school and dinner.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Passport Through Parks: Shadmoor, Family Program, $4 per person
This monthly hiking series hits a different Long Island state park each time—November's stop is Shadmoor's coastal bluffs in Montauk. You'll cover about two miles of trails with views over the Atlantic. It's $4 per person and part of a year-long passport program if you want to collect stamps from every park on the island.
- When
- Where
- Shadmoor State Park, Montauk
Pirate Coe's Treasure Hunt, Children's Program, $4 per child upon arrival
Kids turn pirate for a treasure hunt through Planting Fields' 409 acres of grounds and gardens. The program runs about an hour and costs $4 per child at check-in. Parking is easy here, and you can grab lunch afterward at one of the cafes along Oyster Bay's main drag, just five minutes north.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Oyster Bay
Autumn Sunset Stroll - Family Program, $4 cash per person upon arrival
A late-afternoon nature walk timed to catch sunset over the Sound at Sunken Meadow. The guide covers fall ecology while you take in the light changing over the water. $4 cash per person, starting from Lot 1 at 4 PM.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Kings Park