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4/2/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for FREE things to do on Long Island in April? Read on for dozens of great options. 

To keep your kids and your wallet happy, we’ve come up with a long list of FREE things to do with kids in April. Spring takes center stage this month with egg hunts and other festivals on tap.

Find more great seasonal activities in our Spring Fun Guide for Long Island Kids. We’re also adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Free Things To Do on Long Island: April 2-April 8

Hands-on Workshop for Kids: Create a Circus Under the Stars

Huntington
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Join Heckscher Museum of Art educators at the museum and see how the circus has inspired other artists. Then create a circus tent that opens, closes, and features your own exciting performers.  READ MORE

Broadway Commons Easter Egg Hunt

Hicksville
Friday, April 7, 2023
Get ready for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt at Broadway Commons on April 7. Hop on over to the mall to find as many eggs as you can. READ MORE

Bellport's Easter Crazy Hat Parade

Bellport
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Bellport's annual Crazy Hat Parade is set to return for a 2024 run. Grab your craziest hat or cutest Easter bonnet for the occasion. READ MORE
The Greenport BID’s Annual Egg Roll takes place overlooking the majestic Mitchell Park. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village
The Greenport BID’s Annual Egg Roll takes place overlooking the majestic Mitchell Park. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village

Free Things To Do on Long Island: April 9-April 15

Port Jefferson Chamber Easter Parade and Egg Hunt

Port Jefferson
Sunday, April 9, 2023
The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Easter parade and egg hunt on Easter Sunday. All are welcome to wear their Easter best and march. READ MORE

Spring Break Activities at the Flanders Youth Center

Flanders
Wednesday, April 12-Friday, April 14, 2023
The Southampton Youth Bureau’s Spring Break schedule at the Flanders Youth Center includes a science activity, a recreation night, and an animal education program.  READ MORE

School Break at SoFo Natural History Museum

Bridgehampton
Thursday, April 13-Friday, April 14, 2023
Catch an outdoor nature adventure with a SOFO environmental educator during the school break. Families can drop in to learn about bugs, birds and even play bingo! READ MORE

Greenport Egg Roll at Mitchell Park

Greenport
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Head to the harborside village of Greenport for its annual egg roll in Mitchell Park. Enjoy a magical morning of harbor-side Easter fun. READ MORE

Hop into Spring at Reid Park

Westbury
Saturday, April 15, 2023
The Town of North Hempstead is hosting a Hop into Spring event on April 13 that will include an egg hunt, games, rides, crafts and more. READ MORE
The Stony Brook Village Center's Spring Appreciation Day offers all-ages entertainment. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Village.jpeg
The Stony Brook Village Center's Spring Appreciation Day offers all-ages entertainment. Photo courtesy of Stony Brook Village.jpeg

Free Things To Do on Long Island: April 16-April 22

Student Exhibition at Parrish Art Museum

Water Mill
Through April 16, 2023
The annual Parrish Art Museum Student Exhibition, a nearly 70-year-old tradition, features the work of more than 1,000 young artists from schools on Eastern Long Island. Check out the sculptures, drawings, and photography.  READ MORE

Spring Appreciation Day in Stony Brook

Stony Brook
Sunday, April 16, 2023
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization and Stony Brook Village celebrate all things spring with this day-long festival in the village center. Enjoy live music, games, a petting zoo, and more family-friendly fun. READ MORE

Earth Day Beach Cleanup at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Observe Earth Day 2023 at the Sands Point Preserve and join in an effort to help keep the preserve’s beautiful shoreline clean. READ MORE

Career Conversations at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, April 22, 2023
LI STEM Hub woffers this free series of Career Conversations for students in grades 8-11, their guardians, and school professionals at the Cradle of Aviation. READ MORE

100th Birthday Celebration Carnival at the Farmingdale Library

Farmingdale
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The Farmingdale Library is celebrating its 100th birthday with a fun family carnival. Food trucks, inflatables, carnival games, sensory activities, and more. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Earth Day at Quogue Wildlife Refuge includes guided birding walks, live animal presentations, crafts, environmental exhibitors, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond.  READ MORE

Earth Day at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Looking for something to do with the kids this Earth Day? Join the folks at Hempstead Lake State Park at the Environmental Education and Resiliency Center. There is no registration required for this FREE event, but parking fees will still apply. READ MORE

Earth Day at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

Wantagh
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Brookhaven National Laboratory brings science to the Long Island community at the Jones Beach Nature Center with family-friendly activities relating to nature. READ MORE

Earth Day at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Celebrate Earth Day at Long Island Explorium, where an interactive learning experience meets this STEAM-based space. Discover local marine efforts from teh Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and afterwards, join in for a clean up outside. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the South Fork Natural History Museum

Bridghampton
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Head to the South Fork Natural History Museum for this FREE Earth Day celebration and learn about our planet Earth, as well as what you can do to help your corner of the world. READ MORE
Wander the streets of Greenport to see the blooms during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village
Wander the streets of Greenport to see the blooms during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village

Free Things To Do on Long Island: April 23-April 30

3D Print Design: Name Plaques at the Port Jefferson Library

Port Jefferson
Monday, April 24, 2023
Using the 3D design studio Tinkercad, we will learn to design a name plaque using geometric shapes. Plaques will be printed at a later time for pick up from the Port Jefferson Library. READ MORE

Drop-In AI Poetry Posters at the Patchogue-Medford Library

Patchogue
Monday, April 24, 2023
Stop by the Makerspace at the Patchogue-Medford Library to celebrate National Poetry Month. Drop in to create a poem with the help of an artificial intelligence. You can then create a poster of your new poem to take home with you. READ MORE

Avocado Pillow at the Rogers Memorial Library

Southampton
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Put together your very own Avocado Pillow Pal at the Rogers Memorial Library. READ MORE

Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival

Greenport
Bloom expected Saturday, April 29, 2023
Each spring the streets of Greenport Village burst into color as dozens of cherry trees come into bloom. Venture on a self-guided walking tour of the village’s 300+ cherry blossom trees. READ MORE

Kite Festival at Robert Moses

Babylon
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Set your sights high! The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Kite Festival at Robert Moses State Park. READ MORE

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