The Buoy Bar Waterfront Grille
72 Bayside Dr., Point Lookout
516-432-4665
Located on the water, kids can participate in fishing on Wednesdays from 6pm-8pm in the summer. Event includes fishing, food and fun--and parents watch dockside while enjoying the bar and grille. Bring your own poles and life jackets or rent them there. Registration is first come, first serve.

Pop's Seafood Shack & Grill
15 Railroad Place, Island Park
516-432-7677
Casual and unique waterfront dining, this restaurant has been overhauled since experiencing major Hurricane Sandy damage. Live entertainment, fire pits and beach-side dining. Kids can even play in the sand right at your table.

The Nautical Mile
Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport
From steaks and seafood to sushi and pizza, Freeport's Nautical Mile has it all. Walk the street for bay views, ships docking and sweeping sunsets. Enjoy ices and ice creams for dessert as well. Nearby Sea Breeze Park also offers free movies on the bay all summer.

Dave & Buster's
Mall at The Source, 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, 516-542-8501
1856 Veterans Memorial Highway, Islandia, 631-582-6615
Video and virtual games, bowling, pool and more. Take a gaming break for some appetizers and dinner, then recharge your cards for more fun.

Croxley's
155 W Main St., Smithtown
​631-656-8787
Various happy hour, food and drink specials are offered throughout the week. Sit outside in the beer garden to let the kids loose while you taste some craft brews. Choo-choo loving children can watch LIRR trains pull in and out of the station from this place, too.

Hoptron Brewtique
22 W Main St., Patchogue
631-438-0296
Craft beer lovers and their families can enjoy this downtown hot spot. Dine family style and enjoy some of the in-house board games.

Claudio's
1111 Main St., Greenport
​631-477-0627
At the end of Main Street (after you pass the eclectic shops, dessert spots and nautical history), Claudio's sits on a long wharf. Watch sail boats and fishing vessels come in and out of port. Check out the nearby carousel for some fun before or after happy hour fun.

Alive After Five
Main Street, Patchogue
On Thursdays from June through August, families can safely walk along the village's Main Street to listen to live music, soak up sunset views and indulge in various street foods. Shops are open for business, but the street is closed to traffic.

Friday Night Promenade
Seventh Street, Garden City
On Fridays from mid-June to mid-September, families can traipse down the heart of Garden City Village. Enjoy live music, a family-friendly atmosphere and plenty of activities for the kids, including free balloon art and face painting. Pop into a restaurant or bar for drinks and apps.

Family Fun Nights
Main Street, Northport
On Tuesdays in August, Main Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Dine, enjoy music, shopping and more throughout Northport Village.

Photo: Friday Night Promenade, courtesy of Garden City Village