Things to do with kids in Nassau County
Nassau is the close-in half of the Island: denser towns, bigger county parks, and more of everything within a twenty-minute drive. Eisenhower and Cantiague anchor the park system, Museum Row sits under the Cradle of Aviation, and the South Shore beach towns run summer camps within earshot of the water.
We're always working to verify our listings: parks checked against satellite photos, addresses geocoded, dead links pruned. Start with a town guide, or jump straight to a category.
Town guides in Nassau County
Garden City
10 activities, 8 leagues & programs, 7 parks and 4 camps
Hicksville
10 parks, 10 leagues & programs, 6 activities and 3 camps
Farmingdale
14 leagues & programs, 7 activities, 4 camps and 2 parks
Syosset
14 leagues & programs, 5 camps, 4 parks and 3 activities
Plainview
12 parks, 6 leagues & programs, 4 activities and 2 camps
Massapequa
10 leagues & programs, 8 parks, 3 activities and 2 camps
Levittown
11 parks, 6 leagues & programs, 3 activities and 1 camp
Westbury
8 leagues & programs, 6 activities, 4 parks and 2 camps
Great Neck
10 parks, 4 leagues & programs, 2 activities and 1 camp
Freeport
7 parks, 5 leagues & programs, 2 activities and 1 camp
Port Washington
6 parks, 6 leagues & programs and 3 activities
Glen Cove
7 parks, 3 leagues & programs, 3 camps and 1 activity
New Hyde Park
5 parks, 5 leagues & programs, 3 activities and 1 camp
Rockville Centre
8 leagues & programs, 3 parks and 3 activities
West Hempstead
8 leagues & programs, 5 parks and 1 activity
East Meadow
6 leagues & programs, 3 parks, 2 activities and 1 camp
Wantagh
7 parks, 3 activities, 1 league or program and 1 camp
Bethpage
6 leagues & programs, 3 parks and 2 activities
Manhasset
6 parks, 3 leagues & programs, 1 activity and 1 camp
Oyster Bay
5 parks, 3 leagues & programs, 2 camps and 1 activity
Parks & playgrounds in Nassau County
Family activities in Nassau County
Upcoming events in Nassau County
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
Sep 18–Nov 7 (Select nights, September 18 - November 7, 2026)
From $39.90 on value nights, fees included
Sep 19–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
Sep 26–Nov 1 (Daily, September 26 - November 1, 2026, 10:00am-4:30pm)
$15 weekday package; $25 Saturday, Sunday and holiday package; crafts $5 each
Oct 2–Oct 25 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, October 2 - 25, 2026, 6PM - 9PM)
Non-Scary Tickets $22; All-Attraction Tickets $27
Nassau County, answered
What is there to do with kids in Nassau County?
Nassau County has 638 verified family spots on LI Playbook: 245 parks and playgrounds, 96 indoor and outdoor activities, 171 youth leagues and programs, 57 summer camps, and 69 upcoming family events. Filter any category by town.
Are the family activities in Nassau County free?
Many are. Town and county parks, playgrounds, and beaches are usually free, though some charge seasonal parking or ask for a resident ID in summer; camps, classes, and paid attractions vary. We've tried to link the official page on every listing so you can confirm the current cost before you go.
How do I find things to do near my town in Nassau County?
Open any of the 20 Nassau County town guides below, or use the town filter on each category page. Each guide collects the parks, activities, leagues, camps, and events we've checked in that town.