What’s on across Long Island.
Festivals, story times, farmers markets, and fairs. Every family event on Long Island worth a spot on the fridge calendar. Pick a week and a vibe.
Ongoing
14 eventsThrough Sun, Oct 18 (Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), October 3 - 18, 2026, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)
Admission is $10 per person, with children 2 and under admitted free
Through Sun, Oct 25 (Weekends plus Columbus Day (Mon Oct 12), September 19 - October 25, 2026; gates 10am-4pm, stay until 6pm)
$39.95 + tax in person / $43.95 + tax online; children 15 months and younger free
Through Sun, Oct 25 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 2 - 25, 2026, 6PM - 9PM)
Non-Scary Tickets $22; All-Attraction Tickets $27
Through Sat, Oct 31 (Select nights from 7 p.m.; daytime haunted house weekends and holidays, October 3 - 31, 2026, 12 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
$47.11 at night with fees and tax; $10 daytime
Through Sun, Nov 1 (Daily Sept 12 - Nov 1, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Otto the Ghost and wristband activities weekends and school holidays)
Free admission and parking; All-Access Children's Wristband $25 for members, $30 for non-members
Through Sun, Nov 1 (Saturdays and Sundays, September 19 - November 1, 2026, plus Monday, October 12; 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
Tickets sold through the park website
Through Sun, Nov 1 (Fridays and Saturdays September 25 - October 31, Sundays October 4 - November 1, and Wednesdays and Thursdays October 8 - 29, 2026; opens 7 p.m.)
General admission $44 online, $54 at the door; fast pass and funhouse extra
Through Sun, Nov 1 (Daily, September 26 - November 1, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm)
$15 weekday package; $25 Saturday, Sunday and holiday package; crafts $5 each
Through Sun, Nov 1 (Fridays and Saturdays October 2 - 31, Sundays October 4 - November 1, Thursdays October 15 - 29, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026; opens 7 p.m.)
$40 online in advance, $50 on site
Through Sun, Nov 1 (21 select nights, October 2 - November 1, 2026; timed tickets)
Timed tickets sold online; kids 2 and under free
Through Mon, Nov 2 (Outdoor scarecrow display standing October 5 - November 2, 2026)
Through Sat, Nov 7 (Select nights, September 18 - November 7, 2026)
From $39.90 on value nights, fees included
This Week
6 eventsOct 9–Oct 12 (Friday 1pm - 8pm; Saturday, Sunday and Monday 11am - 8pm)
$10 single-day presale ($15 at the door); children 8-12 $5 presale / $10 at the door; children 7 and under free
Oct 9–Oct 31 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 9 - 31, 2026)
See the ticket page for prices
Fri Oct 9 · 7:00 pm–10:00 pm
$4 per person as listed (the page also says free); reservations required
This Weekend
15 eventsSat Oct 10 (Saturdays, May 23, 2026 through October 10, 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Sat Oct 10 (Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm, through October 24, 2026 (no market October 10))
Oct 10–Oct 24 (October 10, 11, 17 and 24, 2026, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
$26; one flashlight per party required
Oct 10–Oct 11 (10:00 am to 5:00 pm both days; costume parade Saturday at noon)
Admission is free; each attraction costs $4; Pay One Price wristbands $30 per day or $50 for both days
Oct 10–Oct 25 (Saturdays and Sundays, October 10 - 25, 2026, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
$25 per person, adults included; timed entry
Oct 10–Oct 12 (Annual)
$20 per person; ages 2 and under free; Camp 2027 enrolled campers free
Next Week
26 eventsOct 16–Oct 30 (October 16, 17, 23, 24 and 30, 2026, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.)
$30 in advance, $40 at the door (cash or Venmo)
Oct 16–Oct 31 (Fridays and Saturdays, October 16 - 31, 2026, 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.)
$15 per person
Sat Oct 17 (Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm, through October 24, 2026 (no market October 10))
Sat Oct 17 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Annual)
Free event, accepting donations to Smithtown Food Pantry
Sat Oct 17 · 12:00 pm–3:00 pm (Annual)
Sun Oct 18 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Annual)
Free admission
Oct 19–Oct 25
28 eventsOct 23–Oct 24 (Annual)
$5 admission; kids 12 and under free
Oct 23–Oct 25 (Friday - Sunday, October 23 - 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
$10 per person; kids under 3 free
Sat Oct 24 (Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm, through October 24, 2026 (no market October 10))
Sat Oct 24 · 12:00 pm–4:00 pm (Seasonal (multiple events throughout the year))
Free admission
Sat Oct 24 · 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Free movie and free popcorn
Sat Oct 24 · 5:00 pm
Optional Lil Tots open play is $10 per child, 5 to 8 PM
Sun Oct 25 · 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
Free for spectators; show cars pay to enter
Sun Oct 25 · 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
$10 per child, adults free, $25 family max
Oct 26–Nov 1
9 eventsNov 2–Nov 8
5 eventsNov 9–Nov 15
4 eventsNov 16–Nov 22
6 eventsNov 23–Nov 29
9 eventsThu Nov 26 (Annually on Thanksgiving Day)
Registration required
Fri Nov 27 · 1:00 pm–5:00 pm
Free with admission. Children: $6, Adults: $8, Members & Children Under 1: Free
Nov 30–Dec 6
11 eventsDec 4–Dec 20 (Fridays and Saturdays 5-9 pm; Sundays 5-8 pm)
Dec 4–Dec 6 (Fri Dec 4, 5-7 pm (Good Night Santa); Sat Dec 5 and Sun Dec 6, 10 am-3 pm)
Dec 7–Dec 13
3 eventsDec 14–Dec 20
2 eventsDec 18–Dec 27 (December 18-23 and December 26-27, 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm (last entry 8:15 pm))
Long Island events, answered
What is going on this weekend on Long Island?
Hit the This Weekend button in the filters and the list narrows to the next two days. We also keep a dedicated this-weekend page that pulls the same events together with a few backup ideas for when the calendar is thin.
Which Long Island family events are free?
Filter cost to Free. A good share of the calendar is: library programs, town concerts and movie nights, tree lightings, and street fairs. Paid events show what we know about admission on the listing, but the event's own page is the last word on price.
Are these events actually for kids?
This directory is built for families, and the Kid-Friendly filter is the switch for it. Events do not hand out tidy age ranges the way camps and leagues do, so listings tend to describe who an event suits in plain language rather than a badge. Read the listing, and when it matters, check the venue's page.
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