Things to Do This Weekend With the Kids in Long Island

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13 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!

Consult our calendar of events for a comprehensive list!

The 45th Annual Long Beach Biathlon

The Adult Race features a 3-mile run along the beach starting at National Blvd, followed by a 300-yard ocean swim. The Teen Race includes a 1-mile beach run and a 150-yard ocean swim, while the Children’s Race has a 1/2-mile run and a 50-yard shallow swim. All participants receive a free T-shirt (while supplies last), and can enjoy live, text, and email race results along with free finish line photos. Awards are given to the top 5 male and female finishers in each age group, plus all children ages 7-15 will receive awards.
July 19, 8:30 am – 11:30 am
National Blvd.,1 Riverside Blvd., Long Beach

15th Annual Family Fair at CMEE! Celebrating 20 Years of Serving East End Families!

The theme of this year’s benefit is SWEET ESCAPE and will feature arts & crafts, water play, live entertainment, food trucks, candy and access to the recently unveiled brand new CMEE playground. Guests will enjoy bites and beverages from Hampton Coffee, Taco Island, Eddie’s Pizza, The Clam Bar and Baked By Melissa. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit CMEE’s food pantry, provide camp scholarships and support outreach initiatives. Goodie bags will be given to all attendees and will feature items from various sponsors, including in-kind sponsor Dylan’s Candy Bar.
July 19, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
CMEE, Bridgehampton

Historic Crafts: Paper Quilling & Blacksmithing

Skilled artisans will showcase the craftsmanship of traditional arts, with hands-on activities for participants. The event will take place outdoors.
July 19, 10 am – 1 pm
The Greater Westhampton Historical Museum, 101 Mill Rd., Westhampton Beach

Cowboy Mounted Shooting Show

Watch sharpshooting cowboys and cowgirls ride and fire in thrilling, fast-paced exhibitions.
July 19, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Old Bethpage Restoration Village, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage

Tilles Jazz Fest

This one-day event will take place on four indoor and outdoor stages across the beautiful Long Island University Post campus, including Tilles Center’s Concert Hall, with performances starting at 1 pm and swinging into the night! Evening performance by festival headliner Branford Marsalis Quartet is now sold out, so be sure to get your DAY-ONLY Passes before they’re gone! Daytime performances by Matt Wilson’s Good Trouble, Sean Mason Quartet, Brandee Younger, Mariel Bildsten, Jalen Baker Duo, Georgia Heers, and Student Ensembles from LIU and area high schools. Grab your picnic blanket and enjoy food trucks by Green Street Eatery and Demi’s Spot Food Truck, local artisans and vendors, including Rosie’s Vintage and Sweet Treats to the Rescue, and an instrument petting zoo for a fun-for-the-whole-family day! Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville
July 19, noon – 9:30 pm

Lenny Bruno Farms’ Sweet SummerFest

Get ready for a day packed with fun, flavor, and family-friendly activities! Admission is just $10 per person and includes live music, access to a variety of vendors, entry into the watermelon eating contest, a foam bubble party, playgrounds, pedal cars, jumbo garden games, farm animal meet-and-greets, and unique photo opportunities.
July 19, 1 pm – 7 pm
Lenny Bruno Farms, 740 Wading River Road, Manorville

Sea Glass Festival

Join New York’s only event celebrating the fascinating world of sea glass. Enjoy presentations about sea glass history, craft workshops, glass demonstrations, talks, live music, sea glass vendors, a village-wide scavenger hunt, and more in our indoor & outdoor event.
July 20, 10 am – 5 pm
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor

CoComelon “Gotta Go Zone” Potty Training Party

Families are invited to the CoComelon Gotta Go Zone, a free, fun-filled event designed to support toddlers and parents through this important milestone. Little ones can sing along to CoComelon potty training songs, meet JJ, explore themed play zones, and get excited about learning to go potty with confidence. Parents will find helpful resources, giveaways and yes…a fully immersive, over-the-top CoComelon-themed family bathroom that may just be the most joyful bathroom break you’ll ever take.
July 20, 10 am – 2 pm
Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh

Smith Haven Mall Carnival

Enjoy summer fun for the whole family with exciting midway rides and games for all ages and deep-fried treats, sweets and other tantalizing carnival eats.
Saturdays 12 – 11 pm, Sundays 12 – 10 pm, July 19-20
Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

The Wizard’s Quest

Wizards, young and old, are invited to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity. Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Perfect for both Potter and fantasy fans!
Tuesdays – Sundays 11 am – 4 pm through Aug. 31
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor

Jaws-Some Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 50 years of Jaws with our toothy scavenger hunt! Find jaw bones hidden throughout the museum’s exhibits to win a prize – a jawbreaker candy!
Tuesdays – Sundays, 11 am – 4 pm through Aug. 31
The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor

Long Island History Hunt

A dozen museums and historical sites across Long Island—from Brooklyn to Montauk—have joined forces for the LI History Hunt, a digital adventure exploring hidden stories of spies, patriots, and presidents. Participants register via QR code or app.otocast.com, then visit landmarks to complete selfie challenges. Each completed challenge earns a prize entry, while visiting all 12 sites earns the title Revolutionary Trailblazer and a shot at the grand prize: $500, a colonial-style lunch at Ketcham Inn, museum memberships, and more.
Through Sept. 30 all day
Throughout Long Island and New York City

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