Free family events on Long Island
Long Island has 48 free family events coming up in our guide: festivals, fairs, concerts, holiday celebrations, and outdoor movie nights that cost nothing to show up to, across Nassau and Suffolk.
Checked October 2026
Sep 12–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
Fri Oct 23 · 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
Free tickets on Eventbrite; adult tattoo appointments take a $10 deposit
Oct 24–Oct 31 (Saturdays, October 24 and 31, 2026; 6:30 to 10 PM)
Donations support the Daniela Conte Foundation
Sat Oct 24 · 10:00 am–4:00 pm (Annual)
Admission is Free
Sat Oct 24 · 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
Free timed tickets; Design a Pumpkin is $10
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
Oct 29–Oct 31 (Thursday to Saturday, October 29, 30 and 31, 2026; 6 to 10 PM)
Oct 31–Nov 1 (Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 10 am - 3 pm)
Free admission both days; claim a free ticket in advance
Sun Nov 8
Free admission and free parking (per organizer's Eventeny application page)
Dec 19–Dec 20 (Saturday and Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm)
Free admission (per organizer's Eventeny application page)
Sun Oct 17 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Annual)
Free event, accepting donations to Smithtown Food Pantry
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What to know
The list refreshes as new events are added and past ones roll off, so it stays current week to week. Tap any event for the date, location, and a link to the organizer's page.
Common questions
What free things are there to do with kids on Long Island this weekend?
This guide lists the upcoming free family events (festivals, fairs, concerts, and holiday happenings), sorted by date so the soonest come first. For a broader picture, town and county parks, playgrounds, and many beaches are free to visit any day.
Are these events really free?
Every event in this guide is marked free to attend. Some may still charge for optional extras like parking, food, or a specific activity, so nearly every listing links the organizer's official page where you can confirm the details.
How often is the free events list updated?
The list always shows what's coming up: past events drop off automatically, and new ones appear as we add them. Check back weekly for the latest.