Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island

Families can enjoy the great outdoors on Long Island all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

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Cherry blossoms usher in the spring season at Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of the garden
Cherry Blossoms and Cherry Blossom Festivals on Long Island
Enjoy a pedal-boat birthday party at Belmont Lake State Park. Photo courtesy of Belmont Lake State Park
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Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
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Visit with the piggies at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center
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Photo courtesy of Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation.
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Bug Light, near Greenport, is one of only a few offshore lighthouses on Long Island to allow visitors. Photo courtesy of the East End Seaport Museum
Stunning Lighthouses on Long Island Worth Visiting With Kids

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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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Glide your way across the Brooklyn Children's Museum's roof when its popular ArtRink returns. Photo by Winston Williams
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC for Kids and Families
Sharpen your skates and hit the ice at one of these NYC rinks.
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Domino Square is set to be a community hub and brings a new ice skating rink to Williamsburg this winter. Rendering courtesy of Two Trees Management
Exciting New Ice Skating Rink Set to Open at Domino Square this Winter
Sharpen your skates, Brooklyn: You're getting a brand-new waterfront ice rink.
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Mountain Creek provides an unrivaled view from above the fall leaves by taking a ride along its zipline course. Photo courtesy of Mountain Creek
Most Unique Destinations to See Fall Leaves from NYC
Leaf-peeping season is almost here. See beautiful foliage at these day-trip destinations.
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Governors Island’s annual pumpkin patch, Pumpkin Point, returns with thousands of pumpkins and fall-themed decorations arranged across the island’s historic Nolan Park. Photo by Janet Bloom
Best Pumpkin Patches and Harvest Festivals Right in NYC
Farm fun comes to the heart of NYC with these pumpkin patches and harvest celebrations.
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The Queens International Night Market is a large, family-friendly, open-air night market in Queens, featuring vendors selling merchandise, art, and food! Photo by Sharon Medina for the Queens Night Market
San Gennaro Fest and More Great Food Festivals in NYC for Families
Eat your way through NYC at these great festivals for foodies.
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Harbes Farm offers a slew of kid-friendly attractions, including the speedy goat mountain slides. Photo by Jennifer Voit
Best Farms with Family Entertainment near NYC
These local farms offer far more than pick-your-own produce. They specialize in agratainment.
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