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Weekend Events: Parks Day, Star Wars, Spring Festivals

Wander through the brightly colored blooms at Garden of Eve's TulipFest. Photo courtesy of Garden of Eve
Wander through the brightly colored blooms at Garden of Eve's TulipFest. Photo courtesy of Garden of Eve
5/1/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Learn the science behind making boats float at The Center for Science Teaching & Learning. Join Benner's Farm staff at the maypole. Enjoy dancing and old-fashioned music at the farm. 

This weekend celebrate spring in a field of tulips at Garden of Eve Organioc Farm. Join the Peconic Land Trust at the Children’s Museum of the East End for Peconic Family Fun Day, an annual carnival of environmentally themed crafts, activities, and family fun. 

Venture into the immersive live butterfly exhibit at Hempstead House at Sands Point Preserve.

See our events calendar and May GoList for even more weekend inspiration. Our Spring Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season. 

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Take a stroll through Greenport Village and glimpse the colorful cherry blossoms. Photo courtesy of Village of Greenport
Take a stroll through Greenport Village and glimpse the colorful cherry blossoms. Photo courtesy of Village of Greenport

All Weekend

TulipFest at Garden of Eve

Riverhead
Celebrate spring at the U-pick tulip field at Garden of Eve, running through the end of May. Admission includes access to the tulip fields, entry to the Family Fun Fields, and a visit with the friendly farm animals. You can enjoy the Pedal Kart Track, Hay Pyramid, spider web, and more. READ MORE

Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival

Greenport — FREE
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

Empire State Fair at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Step right up to one of Long Island’s biggest fairs. The Empire State Fair descends upon Nassau Coliseum for several days of action-packed fun for the entire family. Thrill to more than 100 rides and attractions. READ MORE
Kids can dance around the maypole and more at the Long Island Beltaine Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Kids can dance around the maypole and more at the Long Island Beltaine Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Saturday, May 4

I Love My Park Day

Various Locations — FREE
I Love My Park Day, held annually on the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers to help clean, improve, and beautify New York's state parks and historic sites. READ MORE

Winter Bird Walk at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Families will walk around the preserve with a naturalist to observe wintering birds. READ MORE

Touch-A-Truck at the Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale — FREE
WBAB and WBLI present Touch-A-Truck Family Health Fair at the NYCB Live's Nassau Coliseum. Visitors can get up close to unique, one-of-a-kind vehicles, including big trucks. READ MORE

Sag Harbor 4th Annual Cultural Heritage Festival

Sag Harbor
Enjoy live Colonial music by Three Village Chamber Players and traditional boat building demonstrations on the front lawn with East End Classic Building Society.  READ MORE

AMF Kids Fest

Wantagh — FREE
Kids can enjoy one hour of FREE bowling and shoe rental plus an arcade game card worth $5. READ MORE

Explore the Galaxy of Star Wars at the Vanderbilt Planetarium

Centerport
Grab your light saber, alert your droids and set off to worlds far, far away in this special event that explores the galaxy of Star Wars. READ MORE

Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

Various Locations — FREE
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

Long Island Beltaine Festival

Huntington — FREE
Enjoy vendors, performers, readers, workshops, and a kids craft table. You can even dance the maypole. READ MORE

Star Wars Truck Day at the Farmingdale Library

Farmingdale — FREE
Saber Guild-Endor Temple will be here for a meet-and-greet. Also enjoy a Metrocade retro video game truck, Kidz Hits karaoke van, and an activity bus for the little ones. READ MORE

Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
This Smithtown Historical Society's Spring Farm Festival includes sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, woodworking, pottery and wool dying demonstrations, as well as food trucks, barn and carriage tours, pony rides and a petting zoo. READ MORE

May The Fourth Be With You at the Children's Museum of the East End

Bridgehampton
Celebrate May the 4th at the Children's Museum of the East End. READ MORE
Immerse yourself in the live butterfly exhibit at Sands Point Preserve. Photo courtesy of the preserve
Immerse yourself in the live butterfly exhibit at Sands Point Preserve. Photo courtesy of the preserve

Sunday, May 5

Sakura Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Festival

Stony Brook
Welcome spring to Long Island with the blooming of sakura (cherry blossoms), the sounds of taiko drums, and a wondrous array of Japanese cultural exhibits at the Wang Center. READ MORE

Family Butterfly Day at the Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Venture into the immersive live butterfly exhibit in Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve. READ MORE

May Day Festival at Benner's Farm

East Setuaket
Join Benner's Farm staff at the maypole. Enjoy dancing and old-fashioned music at the farm. READ MORE

Dandelion Festival at KK's Biodynamic Farm

Southold
Adorn yourself with dandelions and celebrate this golden friend of the farm at KK's Biodynamic Farm. READ MORE

Family Boat Building at Center for Science Teaching & Learning

Rockville Centre
Learn the science behind making boats float. Then test your skills by building your own boat out of various materials provided.     READ MORE

The Cashore Marionettes at Patchogue Theatre

Patchogue
A performance by the Cashore Marionettes is a celebration of life. Enjoy a collection of engaging pieces encompassing a range of themes, each delivered with a simplicity that expresses the essence of the moment.  READ MORE

Suzi Shelton Performances at LICM

Garden City
Award-winning singer-songwriter Suzi Shelton returns to the LICM stage, sharing songs from her fourth family album of upbeat, inspiring, and powerful music. READ MORE

Fall Bike Ride at Jones Beach

Wantagh — FREE
Bring your bicycles and binoculars and join in this morning ride. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
NYCB LIVE! Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
UU Fellowship of Huntington
The Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL)