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Weekend Fun: Fall Festivals, Colonial Celebration, Fireworks

Cheer on the start of fall festival season across Long Island this weekend. Photo by the author
Cheer on the start of fall festival season across Long Island this weekend. Photo by the author
9/4/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

With school again in full swing, it's time to pack all that family fun into the weekend. We've rounded up some family fall festivals as they kick off across Long Island.

Elsewhere this weekend, step back to Colonial times as Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay is filled with costumed adult and child re-enactors who bring the 18th century to life. Celebrate the autumn season with outdoor activities for children of all ages at Sands Point Preserve. These are just some of the best kid-friendly events and activities taking place across Long Island this weekend.

Visit our Fall Family Fun Guide and our September GoList for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar is loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

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Get your spin on if you dare at the East Northport Festival. Photo courtesy of the East Northport Chamber of Commerce
Get your spin on if you dare at the East Northport Festival. Photo courtesy of the East Northport Chamber of Commerce

Things to Do on Long Island All Weekend

Brookhaven Country Fair

Ridge
Historic re-enactments and demonstrations, food, craft vendors, children's activities, a trade show, live music, birds of prey, and more are all part of the weekend-long Brookhaven Country Fair. READ MORE

Merrick Fall Fest & Street Fair

Merrick
Enjoy family-friendly fun along the colorful midway with rides and games for all ages and a variety of fair foods at the Merrick Fall Fest and Street Fair.  READ MORE

Sag Harbor's Harborfest

Sag Harbor
Once described as the largest block party extending out over the water, this year's Harborfest will be a villagewide event celebrating the maritime history of Sag Harbor. READ MORE

East Northport Festival

East Northport
Head to John J. Walsh Memorial Park for a weekend-long festival celebrating East Northport. Family-friendly activities include carnival rides and midway fun, costumed character appearances, and live entertainment.  READ MORE
It's a mix of fun and education for kids at Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Science Center
It's a mix of fun and education for kids at Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Science Center

Things to Do on Long Island, Saturday, September 7

Baking Days at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Children make ice cream, French toast, pickles, and lemonade along with other hands-on activities with OBVR staff. READ MORE

Long Island Ducks Post-Game Fireworks

Central Islip
Celebrate with Long Island’s minor league baseball team following home games on select nights from June to September. Fireworks shows are free with the purchase of tickets to any of the games.  READ MORE

World Shorebird Family Program at South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center

Bridgehampton
Enjoy birding with Frank to Celebrate World Shorebirds Day. The day features a worldwide shorebird count to encourage conservation and recognition of these birds.  READ MORE

Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center

Riverhead — Optical Conclusions
Kids can play and explore the interactive technology exhibits in this weekly hands-on, instructor-led workshops offered by the Long Island Science Center.  READ MORE
Return to the Revolutionary period at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay. Photo courtesy of Raynham Hall
Return to the Revolutionary period at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay. Photo courtesy of Raynham Hall

Things to Do on Long Island, Sunday, September 8

Colonial Day at Raynham Hall Museum

Oyster Bay — FREE
Join in for a family-friendly afternoon as Raynham Hall is filled with costumed Colonial adult and child re-enactors who bring the 18th century to life with period music, Colonial cooking demonstrations, and musket firings. READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

Argyle Park Fair

Babylon — FREE
Hosted by the Babylon Beautification Society and located around Argyle Lake in Babylon Village, visitors can enjoy a waterfall, lakeside trail, and playground. READ MORE

Radio-Controlled Fall Aero Show at Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings Park — FREE
Hosted by the Long Island Flying Eagles, this radio-controlled model airplane show is great fun for all. READ MORE

Village Day Fall Festival at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Celebrate the autumn season with outdoor activities for children of all ages.  READ MORE

North Fork Foodie Tour

Southold
This self-guided tour offers several different locations, including local farms, vineyards, and food producers for tours, cooking demonstrations, talks and tastings. READ MORE

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