Fun Kid-Friendly Weekend Activities for Families in Suffolk County

Weekends are the best because you get to spend quality time with your kids, whether you are planning a day trip to a family-friendly spot nearby or are looking for things to do that are close to home on Long Island. There’s lots to do in Suffolk County this weekend with your family, from concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, parades, and more. You're sure to find something to do that keep the whole family having fun all weekend long. Look no further for ideas and plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly events happening in and around Suffolk County, including family fun in Amagansett, Water Mill, Bohemia, Centerport, Cold Spring Harbor, Amityville, Sag Harbor, Southampton, East Islip, Port Jefferson, Huntington, Patchogue, Northport, Smithtown, and Deer Park.

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FREE Free Mindfulness Event
WHEN: Friday, June 14, 6:30pm
WHERE: Inspired Yoga and Healing, 1740 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Experience meditation, yoga, gong, and sound healing.
WANT TO GO? 866-599-8783. tsvf.org.

FREE Teen Driver Safety Program
WHEN: Friday, June 14, 6-8:30pm
WHERE: Brookhaven's Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: This interactive experience exhibits the dangers of texting or drinking and driving.
WANT TO GO? 631-363-3770. brookhavenny.gov.

FREE Tot's Day Out: Daddy Dog
WHEN: Friday, June 14, 10:30-11:30am
WHERE: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main St., Setauket
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Practice learning through play and stories.
WANT TO GO? 631-941-4080. emmaclark.org.

FREE Gardening in the Park
WHEN: June 1-15, 6/1 and 6/15 9am-12pm
WHERE: The Common Ground at Rotary Park, Gillette Ave (cross St. Main St-Montauk Hwy), Sayville
AGES: All
WHAT: Volunteer to care for the beautiful gardens and grounds.
WANT TO GO? 631-256-8458. http://thecommonground.com.

'Toy Story' Party
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10am-2pm
WHERE: Wood Kingdom East and Mae Shed & Playground, 544 Middle Country Road, Coram
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Enjoy bounce houses and slides with Woody and Buzz! There will be photo opportunities and a dance party.
WANT TO GO? $20 for one child and adult; $5 additional adults. 631-451-2200. woodkingdomeast.com.

Stars, Stripes and Signal Flags
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 1-2pm
WHERE: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate Flag Day by exploring signal flags and creating one of your own.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Creative kids can try their hand at other maritime crafts too.
WANT TO GO? $12. 631-387-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

Science Saturdays Workshop: Dino Detective
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2-3pm
WHERE: Long Island Science Center, 11 W. Main St., Riverhead
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Learn how scientists determined how dinosaurs moved, ate, and lived, and create a fossil impression.
WANT TO GO? $10 admission; $5 workshop fee; free for members. 631-208-8000. lisciencecenter.org.

FREE Reading Around the Farm
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10am-1pm
WHERE: Suffolk County Farm, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a day of family fun and reading.
WANT TO GO? 631-852-4610. ccesuffolk.org/suffolk-county-farm.

Father's Day Paint Event
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Key to My Art, 10 W. Oak St., Amityville
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Paint with your dad or kids.
WANT TO GO? $20 per painter. 631-608-9048. keytomyart.com.

FREE Father’s Day Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10am
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: All
WHAT: Make chocolate chip cookies that you can bake at home for Father's Day.
WANT TO GO? 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.

Father's Day Explorer's Program
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10-11:30am
WHERE: Sherwood-Jayne Farm, 55 Old Post Road, East Setauket
AGES: All
WHAT: Learn how to use a compass and then test your skills on a scavenger hunt.
WANT TO GO? $4. 631-692-4664. preservationlongisland.org.

FREE First Annual Princess of the Lake Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 9am-6pm
WHERE: Lake Ronkonkoma, 279 Lake Shore Road, Lake Ronkonkoma
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the Indian Princess of the Lake with live hardcrafts like blacksmithing, silversmithing, and wood-working, music, and food.
WANT TO GO? 631-831-1670. thelakeheritage.org.

FREE Kings Park Day Street Fair
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Kings Park, Main Street, Kings Park
AGES: All
WHAT: This giant craft fair will accommodate 130 exhibitors plus live music and international food vendors.
WANT TO GO? 631-846-1459. depasmarket.com.

Family Fun Day
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 12-4pm
WHERE: Great Strides Long Island, 41 Coram-Swezeytown Road, Middle Island
AGES: 3-12
WHAT: Enjoy live music, horse rides, hay rides, face painting, and a bounce house to benefit the veterans' program.
WANT TO GO? $5. 631-786-9708. greatstridesli.org.

FREE Creatures of the Night Festival
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 6-10pm
WHERE: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Sunrise Highway, Bohemia
AGES: All
WHAT: Learn all about animals that spend their nights awake!
WANT TO GO? 631-581-1072. parks.ny.gov/events.

FREE 120th Birthday Party
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2pm
WHERE: Southampton Historical Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate the museum's 120th birthday with a concert of selections from the American Song Book.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Cake and ice cream will be served!
WANT TO GO? 631-283-2494. southamptonhistory.org.

FREE Saving Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles in NY
WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 1-3pm
WHERE: Hallock State Park Preserve, 6062 Sound Ave., Riverhead
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: When water temperatures decrease, these cold-blooded animals may lose their ability to swim. You can help them by monitoring local beaches.
WANT TO GO? 631-315-5475. https://parks.ny.gov/events/event.aspx?e=181-25237.0.

Father's Day Festival
WHEN: June 15-16, Weekends, 10am-6pm
WHERE: Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
AGES: All
WHAT: Have a ball with a sports zone, live music, a singing hayride tour, pig races, bounce pillows, a trike track, and an animatronic chicken show.
WANT TO GO? $18.95; free for Dads and children 2 and younger. 631-298-0800. harbesfamilyfarm.com.