Upcoming events on Long Island
Continuing the list — 263 curated events total. Handpicked by The Editors.
Clubhouse Tours: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Tour the preserved Main House of the South Side Sportsman's Club, a glimpse into Long Island's fishing and hunting heritage at Connetquot River State Park. The tours run at 1pm and cost $4 per person at the door. Park entrance is $8 per vehicle, and the preserve is right off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Long Beach Hotel 07/26/2026 1:00 Seaglass Tree Christmas in July • Long Beach Hotel • Long Beach
Paint a seaglass-style Christmas tree in the middle of summer at Long Beach Hotel. All materials are included, and you don't need any prior art experience—just show up and follow along. You'll leave with a finished piece to hang at home.
- When
- Where
- Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
- Price
- See ticket page
Kayak Nature Tour: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Rangers will guide you through a quiet stretch of the Nissequogue River by kayak, pointing out wildlife and native plants along the way. Bring your own kayak or call ahead to see if rentals are available—either way, it's $4 per person when you arrive at the Kings Park entrance off Saint Johnland Road.
- When
- Where
- Nissequogue River State Park, Kings Park
Passport through Parks: Belmont, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
This monthly hiking series visits every state park on Long Island, and August's stop is Belmont Lake in West Babylon. Rangers lead the walk and stamp your passport booklet—it's a solid way to explore parks you might've driven past a hundred times without stopping. $4 per person at arrival.
- When
- Where
- Belmont Lake State Park, West Babylon
Bay Walk: Children’s Program (ages 8+), $4 per child upon arrival
Kids 8 and up wade into the shallows at Robert Moses Field 2 to catch and identify bay creatures with nets and buckets. The program costs $4 per child at arrival and runs about 90 minutes. Bring water shoes, sunscreen, and a towel—they will get wet.
- When
- Where
- Robert Moses State Park Field 2, Babylon
Whales of the Deep Blue Sea: Tiny Tots (ages 3-5), $4 per child
Your 3-5 year old learns about whales through songs, crafts, and hands-on activities at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. The 45-minute program costs $4 per child at arrival. Park entrance is off Sunrise Highway in Oakdale—arrive 10 minutes early for parking and check-in.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Build-a-Bug-Tiny Tots (3-5 years), $4 cash per child
Preschoolers build bugs out of craft supplies and natural materials at this Sunken Meadow nature session. It's $4 cash per kid (despite what the tags say), runs about an hour, and gives 3-5 year olds a hands-on intro to insects and outdoor play. Meet at the Nature Center in Lot 1.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Nighttime Sensory Walk: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Take a guided walk through Connetquot after sunset, using senses beyond sight to explore the preserve. The 90-minute family program costs $4 per person at arrival and covers about a mile of easy terrain. Flashlights provided, but the point is learning to navigate without them.
- When
- Where
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Oakdale
Kayak Nature Tour: Adult Program, $4 per adult upon arrival
Paddle through the Great South Bay marsh at Heckscher with a guided kayak tour that gets you up close to the wetlands ecosystem. The program runs about two hours and costs $4 per person at arrival (park entrance separate). Meet at Field 5 off Heckscher Parkway—easy parking, though the lot fills up on nice weekends.
- When
- Where
- Heckscher State Park Field 5, East Islip
200 Plant Challenge, Family Program, $4 pp cash upon arrival
Help plant 200 native wildflowers around Sunken Meadow's Nature Center while learning which species thrive in coastal conditions. Kids get their hands dirty and leave knowing they've added real habitat. $4 per person cash, meet at Lot 1.
- When
- Where
- Sunken Meadow State Park Lot 1, Nature Center, Kings Park
Beginning Birding: Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Learn the basics of spotting and identifying local birds at Planting Fields, where the mix of woodlands and open areas makes for solid beginner birding. This family-friendly class covers what to look for and listen for, plus how to use field guides. It's $4 per person at arrival, and the arboretum grounds are worth sticking around to explore afterward.
- When
- Where
- Planting Fields Arboretum, Oyster Bay
Bat Safari, Family Program, $4 per person upon arrival
Wildwood State Park opens after sunset for a guided bat hunt through the trails. Bring flashlights and binoculars if you've got them. It's $4 per person when you arrive, and the park's on Sound Avenue with plenty of lot parking.
- When
- Where
- Wildwood State Park, Calverton