Fairy Festival, Earth Day and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

The Long Island Live Steamers public run days return this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Live Steamers
The Long Island Live Steamers public run days return this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Long Island Live Steamers
5/2/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

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

Flutter over to the Sands Point Preserve for a celebration of fairies, elves, and other fantastic woodland creatures at The Long Island Fairy Festival. Or head to Eisenhwoer Park for a weekend-long slate of events to mark the Long Island Marathon, including family fitness, musical entertainment, food trucks, and more.

Free Earth Day celebrations continue in Deer Park, Huntington, and Stony Brook. Plus, you can enjoy a delightful adaptation of Barbara Park’s best-selling books when Junie B. Jones The Musical opens on the Argyle Theatre stage. Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

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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.