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Close to 500,000 tulips and other spring bulbs will bloom at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden. Photo by @nics photography
Close to 500,000 tulips and other spring bulbs will bloom at Waterdrinker Family Farm & Garden. Photo by @nics photography
3/28/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Spring festivals are in the air on Long Island, and everyone is ready to celebrate the change of seasons with family-friendly events and street fairs.

These seasonal festivals make for fun outings in the great outdoors with kid-friendly crafts and activities. They're held in honor of everything from blooms and blossoms to mothers, fathers, and more.

Find more fun ways to welcome the most colorful season in our Guide to Long Island Spring Activities.

As always, click through our listings for full details, including recommended ages, costs, and times.

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Spring Festivals in April for Families on Long Island

Sayville Spring Fest - CANCELED

Sayville–FREE
Saturday, April 12, 2025
This event has been cancele due to rain. The annual Sayville Spring Fest includes the Easter Bunny, music, food, family fun, animals, games, and more on Gillette Avenue. Enjoy sidewalk sales, raffles, giveaways, a petting zoo, scavenger hunt, bounce house, crafts, a magician, princesses, a jelly bean jar contest, and more. READ MORE

Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker

Manorville
Opens Saturday, April 12, 2025
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

Easter and Spring Festival at Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Saturday, April 12, 2025
The Smithtown Historical Society introduces a kinder Easter Festival filled with delightful activities for the whole family. Kids can embark on a scavenger hunt to claim two prize eggs before enjoying the rest of the festivities. READ MORE

Spring Appreciation Day in Stony Brook

Stony Brook
Saturday, April 26, 2025
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

Arbor Day Family Festival at the Planting Fields Arboretum

Oyster Bay
Saturday-Sunday, April 26-27, 2025
Arbor Day at Planting Fields boasts a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities while celebrating conservation and the importance of trees. From thrilling tree climbing adventures to engaging children’s activities and live music, there is something for everyone to enjoy. READ MORE
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend with free admission to Harbes Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend with free admission to Harbes Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm

Spring Festivals in May for Families on Long Island

Mother’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday-Sunday, May 10-11, 2025
The Harbes Family Farm celebrates moms/grandmothers and its season opening. As a special gift, moms enjoy FREE admission to the Barnyard Adventure all weekend.  READ MORE

Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

Riverhead
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning headline the Fiber and Fleece Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm. Don't forget to visit with the resident sheep, llamas, and alpacas—oh my! READ MORE

Jones Beach Air Show 2026

Wantagh
Friday-Sunday, May 23-25, 2025
The 2026 Jones Beach Air Show returns to Jones Beach on July 4th weekend, featuring performances by several showstopping headliners. READ MORE

Mosaic Street Painting Festival in Riverhead

Riverhead–FREE
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Spark some creativity at the East End Arts Community Mosaic Street Painting Festival, which is a tradition on the North Fork. READ MORE

Spring Festivals in June for Families on Long Island

Greenport Cherry Blossom Festival

Greenport–FREE
Through the Friday, June 6, 2025
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

Butterfly and Bird Festival at Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Saturday, June 7, 2025
Sweetbriar Nature Center hosts its Annual Butterfly and Bird Festival to celebrate the opening of the Butterfly Vivarium. Beyond making new fluttering friends, enjoy live music, face painting, animal demonstrations, and craft vendors.  READ MORE

Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

Mattituck
Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 15, 2025
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

Massapequa Strawberry Festival

Massapequa
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Enjoy Long Island strawberries, shortcake, and other treats. There are raffles, craft vendors, and free face painting for kids.  READ MORE

Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 14, 2025
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 the Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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