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Wander through the gorgeous tulip fields at the Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
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3/31/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

From the solar eclipse to spring festivals, these are the best things to do on Long Island this April.

Welcome spring with a trip to opening weekend at Old Westbury Gardens, where you can revel in nature in the stunning formal gardens. Or, you and your fam can stomp into the first weekend of the month with Dinosaur Daze at the Garvies Point Museum.

This month also brings an awesome solar eclipse, and venues with viewing parties include the Long Island Explorium, which will have special viewing glasses on hand. You can also close out April with a free Earth Day celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. 

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

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Opening Week Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury
Opens Monday, April 1, 2024
Stroll the scenic grounds of Old Westbury Gardens, which reopens to the public for the 2024 season on Monday, April 1. READ MORE

Season Opening at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Friday, April 5, 2024
Visit Long Island as it was 100 years ago at the Old Bethpage Village Restoration as it opens for the 2024 season. READ MORE

Dinosaur Daze Weekend at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Saturday, April 6-Sunday, April 7, 2024
Learn from Garvies Point's dinosaur experts, see the prehistoric timeline, touch small-scale fossils and accurate fossil replicas, play dinosaur dress-up, and try the “fossil” dig.  READ MORE

The Peking Acrobats at The Tilles Center

Greenvale
Saturday, April 6, 2024
The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers in cycling, tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics on the Tilles Center stage.  READ MORE

Sound of Music Sing Along at the Long Beach Library

Long Beach - FREE
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Long Beach is alive with the Sound of Music. Join in for a family friendly interactive screening of the classic Julie Andrews musical. READ MORE

Family Workshops: Resin for Shalom and Peace at the SYJCC

Commack
Sunday, April 7, 2024
SYJCC is hosting monthly family workshops for a holiday series that will have your family enjoying time spent together, creating memories and traditions to last a lifetime. READ MORE

Solar Eclipse Viewing Party and Activities at The Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Monday, April 8, 2024
Celebrate the solar eclipse with The Cradle of Aviation, as this is your chance to witness a phenomenon you won't see again for decades. READ MORE

Solar Eclipse Viewing at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Monday, April 8, 2024
Dive into the mysteries of the cosmos and witness the awe of the solar eclipse with your own eyes at the Long Island Explorium. READ MORE

Cirque Flip Fabrique at the Staller Center for the Arts

Stony Brook
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Snow day magic is created through beautiful madness and breathtaking art at the Staller Center as Cirque Flip Fabrique in Blizzard takes the stage. READ MORE

Hop into Spring at Reid Park

Westbury - FREE
Saturday, April 13, 2024
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

Long Island's All Kids Fair at Samanea Mall

Westbury
Sunday, April 14, 2024
This annual kid-focused fair returns to the Samanea Mall April 14. Enjoy 80+ kid-centered exhibitors, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, a photo booth, cotton candy, and more. READ MORE

Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker

Manorville
Opens Saturday, April 13, 2024 (blooms permitting)
Close to 500,000 tulips and other spring bulbs are in full bloom at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden. Celebrate the tulip at the farm's annual Tulip Festival, with photo-ops that pay homage to the flower's Dutch roots, including oversized wooden shoes, a windmill, and more. READ MORE

Mini-Marine Biologist at the Sport Fishing Education Center - WAIT LIST

Babylon
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Kids can see what it's like to be a mini marine biologist at the Sport Fishing Education Center in Babylon during a series of science activities. READ MORE

Celebrate Holi: Festival of Colors at LICM

Garden City
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Join LICM to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colors. Originating in India, this Hindu festival marks the end of winter and the arrival of the colorful spring season.  READ MORE

Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day

Huntington-FREE
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops thank their customers with a free cone of ice cream at all participating locations across the country. Hours may vary. READ MORE

Peter Rabbit at Ballet Long Island

Ronkonkoma
Wednesday & Saturday, April 17 & 20, 2024
This charming ballet brings to life the delightful characters from Beatrix Potter’s beloved stories of Peter Rabbit comes to life on the Ballet Long Island stage. READ MORE

Kite Festival at Robert Moses

Babylon-FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Set your sights high! The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Kite Festival at Robert Moses State Park. READ MORE

Spring Appreciation Day in Stony Brook

Stony Brook-FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Oyster Bay or Fire Island - FREE
Saturday, April 20, 2024
It's National Public Lands Day, and that means your admission is FREE! On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. READ MORE

-- DUPE Princess Tea Party at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Sunday, April 21, 2024
The Long Island Aquarium's Sweetheart Princess Tea Party boasts a formal white-glove tea service in the Sea Star Ballroom, complete with finger sandwiches and sweet treats. READ MORE

Evening Tower Tour to the Fire Island Lighthouse

Fire Island
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Experience the sunset from a new perspective. View the sunset from the top of the Fire Island Lighthouse. Bring a flashlight for your walk back to the parking field. READ MORE

Cowboy-Mounted Shooting Show at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Thrill to a re-enactment of historic shooting competitions from the Wild West.  READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue-FREE
Saturday, April 27, 2024
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

Sayville Spring Fest

Sayville-FREE
Saturday, April 27, 2024
The Sayville Spring Fest includes music, food, family fun, animals, games and more on Gillette Avenue. READ MORE

Arbor Day Family Festival at the Planting Fields Arboretum

Oyster Bay
Saturday & Sunday, April 27-28, 2024
Arbor Day at Planting Fields boasts a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities to celebrate the importance of trees and promote environmental conservation. From thrilling tree climbing adventures to engaging children’s activities and live music, there is something for everyone to enjoy. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop - Huntington Village