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Dig into Garvies Point Museum's Dinosaur Daze this weekend. Photo courtesy of the museum
Dig into Garvies Point Museum's Dinosaur Daze this weekend. Photo courtesy of the museum
3/29/23 - 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 list.

This weekend, see what fossils you can dig up at the Garvies Point Museum during Dinosaur Daze. You can also hunt for Easter eggs at various spots across Long Island, from Long Beach to Flanders. And there are opportunities to celebrate both Easter and Passover at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Find more ideas for seasonal fun in our Guide to Spring Fun on Long Island. And, as always, our Long Island Family Activity Calendar is a must-visit for picks any day of the week. 

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Easter egg hunts are popping up across Long Island this weekend. Photo courtesy of Belmont Lake State Park
Easter egg hunts are popping up across Long Island this weekend. Photo courtesy of Belmont Lake State Park

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend

Easter Event at Xplore Port Jefferson

Port Jefferson
Friday, March 31
Bring your cameras to Xplore Port Jefferson to take pics with the Easter Bunny. His friends Max, Ruby, and Judy Hops will also be joining in the fun. READ MORE

The Adventure Park at Long Island Season Opening

Wheatley Heights
Friday, March 31-Sunday, April 2
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Easter Egg Hunt at The Heritage Center

Mount Sinai
Saturday, April 1
Grab your basket and hop on over to the Heritage Center on April 1 for The Heritage Center's Annual Easter Egg Hunt. READ MORE

Breakfast with the Bunny at United Skates of America

Seaford
Saturday, April 1
Bounce over to United Skates of America to enjoy a buffet breakfast with the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Storybook Stroll at Old Westbury Gardens

Old Westbury
Saturday, April 1
Take a Storybook Stroll while listening to an engaging book reading at Old Westbury Gardens. Open your ears to a contemporary tale as staff members guide visitors on a stroll through the gardens. Children can then create a take-home craft. READ MORE

Sayville Spring Fest

Sayville–FREE
Saturday, April 1
The Sayville Spring Fest includes sidewalk sales, a scavenger hunt, a spring bonnet contest, pickleball on Gillette Avenue, and more. READ MORE

Long Beach Easter Egg Hunt

Long Beach–FREE
Saturday, April 1
Egg-stra, egg-stra, read all about it: The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place this year on April 1. READ MORE

Farmingdale Village Easter Egg Hunt

Farmingdale–FREE
Saturday, April 1
Head to the Village Green in Farmingdale for a fun-filled afternoon of Easter festivities. Little ones, up to age 11, are welcome to join the Easter egg hunt. All are welcome to meet the Easter Bunny and have pictures taken.  READ MORE

Egg Hunt at Belmont Lake State Park

North Babylon–FREE
Saturday, April 1
Belmont Lake State Park is the setting for this Easter egg hunt. Enjoy tons of kid-friendly fun including a petting zoo, pony rides, games, and more. The Spring Bunny makes an appearance, too.  READ MORE

Easter Bunny Meet & Greet in Bellmore

Bellmore–FREE
Saturday, April 1
Meet the Easter bunny at the LIRR station in Bellmore. Parents can take pictures of their children with the Easter Bunny courtesy of Island Greenery. READ MORE

10th Annual Duck Egg Hunt at Big Duck Ranch

Flanders–FREE
Saturday, April 1
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the 10th Annual Easter Duck Egg Hunt at Big Duck Ranch in Flanders. READ MORE

Spring EGGstravaganza at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, April 1
Hop on over to LICM for a special night of family fun as the Long Island Children's Museum welcomes the arrival of spring. READ MORE

Seussical The Musical at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 2
”Oh the Thinks You Can Think!” Dive into the colorful world of Dr. Seuss. "The Cat in the Hat" tells the story of Horton, an elephant who sets off to save the Whos from destruction.  READ MORE

Dinosaur Daze Weekend at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 2
Learn from Garvies Point's dinosaur experts, see the prehistoric timeline, touch small-scale fossils and accurate fossil replicas, play dinosaur dress-up, and try the “fossil” dig.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at The Selfie Studio

Rockville Centre
Sunday, April 2
Join The Selfie Studio of Rockville Centre for a fun-filled Easter event.  READ MORE

Egg Hunt & Easter Bunny Photos at Seasonal 'Scapes LI

East Northport
Sunday, April 2
Seasonal 'Scapes LI is hosted an egg hunt, craft, petting zoo and more ahead of Easter. Each child will receive a basket as well. READ MORE

Edna the Egg at The Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

Yaphank
Sunday, April 2
Spring is just around the corner, ready to hatch at any day now. Join folks at the Suffolk County Farm on an adventure with Edna the Egg. READ MORE

Celebrate Passover at LICM

Garden City
Sunday, April 2
Celebrate Passover at the Long Island Children's Museum. This week-long holiday celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. Museum guests will be learning about the traditions and making a frog-themed craft to bring home. READ MORE

All Dogs Go To Heaven at Cinema Arts Centre

Huntington
Sunday, April 2
Catch the 1989 animated film "All Dogs Go to Heaven" on the Cinema Arts Centre screen. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

John w. Engeman Theater at Northport
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve