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Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. Photo courtesy of the farm
Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. Photo courtesy of the farm
6/14/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

There are tons of things to do this Father's Day on Long Island from a North Fork Juneteenth celebration to sweet fun at strawberry festivals in Mattituck and Massapequa. 

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Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

Mattituck
Wednesday, June 16-Sunday, June 16
The annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns for another run this June. Popular annual highlights, including Hulling Night and the fest's famous Strawberry Shortcake, are set to return.  READ MORE

Wooden Wonders Workshop at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
Friday, June 14
In this life-skills and nature-based workshop, participants will create two wooden projects, visit the bird sanctuary, and learn beginner birding techniques. READ MORE

Kids Fishing Day at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Oakdale – FREE
Saturday, June 15
Casting lessons, fly tying and trout fishing are all part of the kids fly fishing day activities at the Connetquot River state Park.  READ MORE

Historical Society of the Massapequas Strawberry Festival

Massapequa – FREE
Saturday, June 15
Enjoy Long Island strawberries, shortcake, and other treats. There are raffles, craft vendors, and free face painting for kids.  READ MORE

Ambassador Storytime at The Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Saturday, June 15
Join a Quogue Library storyteller for this special story hour, including a simple craft and a special visit from one of the Quogue Wildlife Refuge's ambassador animals. READ MORE

North Fork Juneteenth Parade

Greenport – FREE
Saturday, June 15
The North Fork's first annual Juneteenth Parade steps off at the church on Third Street before heading towards Mitchell Park. READ MORE

Celebrate Dad at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, June 15
Make no mi-steak, your dad is the rare-st of them all! Head to the Long Island Children's Museum to make a custom BBQ blend for the special caregiver in your life.at the Long Island Children's Museum. READ MORE

Pride on the Suffolk County Farm

Yaphank – FREE
Saturday, June 16
The Suffolk County Farm & Education Center hosts a free family event that celebrates Pride Month with animals, wagon rides, crafts, dancing, rainbow treats, a unicorn story time and more.  READ MORE

Peter Rabbit at Ballet Long Island

Ronkonkoma
Saturday, June 15
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

Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. As a special gift for dad, Harbes Family Farm offers half priced admission for dads to Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long. READ MORE

Father's Day Sensory Circuit at Sensory Beans

Wantagh
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16
Celebrate Father's Day at Sensory Beans. This special Father's Day themed sensory circuit is filled with fun activities and a special take home gift for fsf. READ MORE

Father's Day: Free Admission for Dads at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, June 16
Dads receive free admission when accompanied by their children to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. READ MORE

Israelfest at the Tilles Center

Greenvale-FREE
Sunday, June 16
Enjoy an afternoon of family fun at this celebration of Israel offered by the Sid Jacobson JCC at the Tilles Center. READ MORE

Big Bounce America Long Island

Hicksville
Through Sunday, June 16
Big Bounce America brings an action-packed bouncy-house wonderland to Long Island. Hop inside the self-described "world's largest bounce house" or one of its other inflatable fun zones. READ MORE

Long Island Fun Fest

Brentwood
Through Sunday, June 23
The Long Island Fun Fest is back and better than ever with a full schedule of live music and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy exciting rides, games, and your favorite fair food. READ MORE

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