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The world largest bounce, Big Bounce America, returns to Long Island this May. Photo courtesy of the event
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4/30/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do all month long on Long Island!

May is here, and it's shaping up to be a stellar month. We're excited to welcome back highly anticipated annual events like the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, the Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Farm Museum, and the reopening of Long Island's largest water park, Splish Splash.

Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

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Long Island Food Truck Festival

East Meadow
Friday-Sunday, May 3-5, 2024
The Long Island Food Truck Festival brings food trucks to the Jovia Long Island Marathon weekend at Eisenhower Memorial Park. READ MORE

Flip Circus at the Smith Haven Mall

Lake Grove
Opens Friday, May 3, 2024, at Smith Haven Mall and Friday, May 17, 2024 at Walt Whitman Mall
The circus is coming to town at the Smith Haven Mall, then Walt Whitman Shops. Flip Circus features world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils.  READ MORE

I Love My Park Day

Various Locations–FREE
Saturday, May 4, 2024
I Love My Park Day, held annually on the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers to help clean, improve, and beautify New York's state parks and historic sites. READ MORE

Long Island Fairy Festival at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Saturday, May 4, 2024
A sprinkle of fun and fanfare is on tap at this celebration of fairies, elves, and other fantastic woodland creatures that gather in the hollows at the Sands Point Preserve on May 4. READ MORE

Singer-Songwriter Keri Wirth at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

Lloyd Harbor
Select Sundays Beginning May 5, 2024
Rock out to the original music of children's musician and songwriter Keri Wirth at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve. READ MORE

Story Time by the Bay at the Long Island Maritime Museum

West Sayville
Thursdays, May: 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2024
Listen to a story, create a fun ocean-themed craft, and explore the Long Island Maritime Museum! READ MORE

Sheerly Delightful Sheep at CMEE

Birdgehampton
Friday, May 10, 2024
Join CMEE and educators from Suffolk County Farm to learn the basics about sheep, wool, yarn.  During this special event children will enjoy a story, create a take-home craft and even meet a real sheep. This is sure to be an  un-baaa-lievably good time for the whole family!   READ MORE

Mother's Day Workshop at What's Cooking

Oyster Bay
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Make colorful chocolate spring flowers in actual flower pots at What's Cooking ahead of Mother's Day. Then, have french toast with homemade whipped cream and berry compote for breakfast. READ MORE

Baby Animal Day at the Suffolk County Farm

Yaphank
Saturday, May 11, 2024
Cozy up to the Suffolk County Farm’s new (and old) animals and enjoy wagon rides, food trucks, and other hands-on interactions during Baby Animal Day. READ MORE

SOFO’s East End Outdoor Nature Education at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
SOFO is offering a monthly program at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge that will take place on the third Wednesday of each month for children ages 3 to 7 years and is geared toward homeschooling families. READ MORE

Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

Riverhead
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning headline the Fiber and Fleece Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm. Don't forget to visit with the resident sheep, llamas, and alpacas—oh my! READ MORE

Seussical the Musical at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, May 18, 2024
Dive into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss as The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who sets off to save a speck of dust containing The Whos from destruction. Watch this silly story unfold on the Engeman Theater stage.  READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven–FREE
Season begins Sunday, May 19, 2024 (donations appreciated)
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

Family Yoga at Benner's Farm

Setauket
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Get bendy at Benner’s Farm during these special family yoga sessions.  READ MORE

Vintage Wings & Wheels at the Bayport Aerodrome Society

Bayport–FREE (lunch is extra!)
Sunday, May 19, 2024
The Bayport Aerodrome Society Wings & Wheels event promises food, flying, and family fun. READ MORE

East End Arts Mosaic Street Painting Festival

Riverhead–FREE
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Spark some creativity at the East End Arts Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, which is a Memorial Day weekend tradition on the North Fork. READ MORE

2024 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

Wantagh–FREE
Friday, May 24-Sunday, May 26, 2024 (parking fee only)
The Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach this May, featuring performances by its showstopping headliners, the United States Navy Blue Angels. READ MORE

Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Saturday, May 25, 2024
This Smithtown Historical Society's Spring Farm Festival includes sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, woodworking, pottery and wool dying demonstrations, as well as food trucks, barn and carriage tours, pony rides and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Splish Splash Park Weekend Opening

Riverhead
Saturday, May 25-Monday, May 27, 2024
Splish Splash, Long Island's largest water park, reopens for the summer season. The 96-acre park has two dozen rides, ranging from tame kiddie pools to dark tunnels of terror.  READ MORE

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