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Cantruction Long Island is a design competition dedicated to fighting hunger on Long Island. Photo by Tab Hauser Photo
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11/4/22 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for FREE things to do with kids on Long Island in November? Read on for more than a dozen great options. 

There's more to November than turkey time as Long Island teems with fab, fun, and FREE events to keep you busy without breaking the bank.

This month's no-cost options include taking in the Native American Heritage Celebration at Hempstead Lake State Park, kicking off the holiday season with the Huntington Harbor of Lights Holiday Boat Parade, and lending a hand at the beach cleanup on Bridgehampton. 

For more FREE fun, check out our list of fall festivals and other autumn activities in our Guide to Fall Fun for Long Island Kids. And be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for a list of constantly-updated events.

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Ongoing Free Things To Do on Long Island in November 2022

Canstruction Long Island Exhibit

Uniondale
Through Sunday, November 6
Teams of Long Island architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and students interested in these fields have spent up to a year designing and building structures made entirely of canned goods, which are displayed in a unique art exhibit open to the public. READ MORE

Christmas Animated Story at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
Debuts Monday, November 14
Visiting the Christmas Children’s Story at Hicks Nurseries has been a family tradition on Long Island for generations. The walk-through Christmas story features Santa, his elves, and friends preparing for the holiday. READ MORE

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Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

Various Locations
Saturday, November 5
Pick up a free crafting kit and learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety while creating a project. All of the instructions and materials are included, and at some locations a Home Depot staff member will guide you through the steps.  READ MORE

Native American Heritage Celebration at Hempstead Lake State Park

Hempstead
Saturday, November 5
Join staff at Hempstead Lake State Park for a celebration of Native American Heritage. READ MORE

Drop-In Crafternoon at Emma Clark Library

Setuaket
Saturdays, November 5 & 19
Stop by Emma Clark Library for a free Crafternoon of art and decorating. READ MORE

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Learn Magic with Ari Bisk at the Farmingdale Library

Farmingdale
Tuesday, November 8
Join magician Ari Bisk at the Farmingdale Library and learn beginner magic tricks to perform for your friends and family.  READ MORE

Full “Frost Moon” Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt

Bridgehampton
Wednesday, November 9
Join SoFo for this leisurely paced one-hour hike in Vineyard Field, the field behind the museum. READ MORE

Preschool Storytime: Nuts about Squirrels at the Riverhead Library

Riverhead
Wednesday, November 9
Get ready for fall with a squirrel themed preschool storytime featuring stories, literacy activities and sensory play at the Riverhead Library. READ MORE

Beach or Trail Cleanup with SoFo

Bridgehampton
Saturday, November 12
If you have ever been to the museum and spoken to any SoFo educators, you know how much they care about preserving the natural environment of the South Fork, and with this event they lead a local cleanup. READ MORE

Storytime with the Black Panther at the Westbury Library

Westbury
Saturday, November 12
Join the Black Panther from Royal Events Princess Parties for a super interactive storytime. READ MORE

Board Breaking & Books

Lawrence
Sunday, November 13
Hindi's Libraries has partnered with Warren Levi Martial Arts in Lawrence to host a free, family-friendly community event to promote literacy. READ MORE

Free Things To Do in Long Island from Tuesday, November 15-Monday, November 21, 2022

Thanksgiving Storytime at The Babylon Library

Babylon
Thursday, November 17
Join Ms. Amy at the Babylon Library for a fun Thanksgiving storytime and make your own Turkey plush. READ MORE

Free Friday Family Flicks

Cutchogue
Friday, November 18
The Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library is hosting a Friday Family Flicks series this fall. Settle in for some cinematic entertainment. READ MORE

SOFO’s Young Birders Club

Bridgehampton
Saturday, November 19
Kids ages 8-18 join forces to study the local environment in this FREE program at SOFO. Through hands-on, experience-based learning and critical thinking the group works to promote environmental stewardship.  READ MORE

Patchogue Village Christmas Holiday Boat Parade

Patchogue
Sunday, November 20
Watch the decorated boats sail along the Patchogue River as they are decked out for this year's theme of Rock Star Christmas. There are many viewing spots along the riverfront. READ MORE
The Huntington Lighthouse Parade of Lights is a spectacular sight. Photo courtesy Huntington Lighthouse
The Huntington Lighthouse Parade of Lights is a spectacular sight. Photo courtesy Huntington Lighthouse

Free Things To Do in Long Island from Tuesday, November 22-Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Huntington Harbor of Lights Holiday Boat Parade

Huntington
Friday, November 25
The Huntington Lighthouse Preservation Society hosts this time-honored tradition of a Holiday Boat Parade on November 25. READ MORE

Santa Meet & Greet and a Free Movie in Bellmore

Bellmore
Friday, November 25
The Bellmore Chamber of Commerce ushers in the holiday season with it annual Santa visit, making five stops throughout the town, followed by a free movie. READ MORE

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Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland

Wantagh
Saturday, November 26
Enjoy raffles, music, Irish step dancing, the Wantagh American Legion Pipe Band, a holiday lighting ceremony and a visit from Santa Claus. READ MORE

Tree Lighting at the Montauk Lighthouse

Montauk
Saturday, November 26
The annual tradition returns to the Montauk Lighthouse to get the entire family into the holiday spirit. Christmas music fills the air as the lighthouse is adorned with beautiful lights.  READ MORE

Santa Parade in Port Jefferson Village

Port Jefferson
Sunday, November 27
This jolly ol' parade begins at the Patchogue LIRR train station on Main Street at 3pm and includes floats, vintage cars, and more. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library
Huntington Harbor
Wantagh Preservation Society