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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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Junie B. Jones at Argyle Theatre

Babylon
Opens Saturday, May 3
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I Love My Park Day

Various Locations – FREE
Saturday, May 3
I Love My Park Day, held annually on the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers to help clean, improve, and beautify New York's state parks and historic sites. READ MORE

Free Comic Book Day 2025

Various Locations – FREE
Saturday, May 3
Pow! Crash! Boom! Getting comic books for free is...super! Free Comic Book Day is again held on the first Saturday in May. Free Comic Book Day is a nationwide event, and kids (small and grown) can stop by any participating comic store to receive their free comics. READ MORE

Earth Day Celebration at the Town of Babylon

Deer Park – FREE
Saturday, May 3
This free Earth Day Celebration at Geiger Park highlights environmental education and tackling litter and floatables in local waterways. Children’s crafts, free giveaways, and baby animals, among other activities, are also planned. READ MORE

Arbor Day at Avalon Nature Preserve

Stony Brook – FREE
Saturday, May 3
On Arbor Day, learn about native trees, planting and care at the Avalon Preserve. Folks can take a free sapling home to plant (while supplies last). READ MORE

Long Island Fairy Festival at Sands Point Preserve

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Saturday, May 3
A sprinkle of fun and fanfare is on tap at the Long Island Fairy Festival, a celebration of fairies, elves, and other fantastic woodland creatures that gather in the hollows at the Sands Point Preserve. READ MORE

Spring Festival at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, May 3
This family-friendly Spring Festival on the grounds of the CSH Fish Hatchery boasts fishing, animal encounters, music, games, and more.  READ MORE

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Long Island Game Farm

Manorville
Saturday, May 3
The Long Island Game Farm kicks off its 55th anniversary season with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Woodland Trail. Enjoy a Trail Trot and an open house highlighting the new developments at Long Island Game Farm this year. READ MORE

Long Island TCG Show at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Saturday, May 3-Sunday, May 4
This Trading Card Game Show for enthusiasts includes vendors selling an impressive selection of TCG products, including Pokemon cards, Yu-Gi-Oh cards, Magic: The Gathering cards, and more. READ MORE

The Chocolate Expo at Hofstra University

Hempstead
Sunday, May 4
Spend a sweet weekend at Hofstra University when The Chocolate Expo returns with its confection-filled lineup of treats and eats. READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers Mini Train Rides

Brookhaven – FREE
Sunday, May 4
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May the 4th Be With You Star Wars Day at the Long Beach Hotel

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Sunday, May 4
Explore a galaxy of creativity hosted by The Ivy, Long Beach Hotel, and JR Entertainment on May the 4th Be With You Day. Get ready for crafting, lightsaber battles, themed food & drinks, meet-and-greets with a Stormtrooper, and so much more! READ MORE

Egg Drop Challenge at the Science Museum of Long Island

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Sunday, May 4
Design and construct a contraption to protect your egg from a 20-foot drop at the Science Museum of Long Island. READ MORE

Mutts Gone Nuts at the Landmark on Main

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Sunday, May 4
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Sunday, May 4
This month AdvoKids at the Long Island Children's Museum celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. This month’s AdvoKids program will focus on learning about the only Queen to rule Hawaii, Queen Liliuokalani, and then make a Haku floral crown.  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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