Things to do with kids in Suffolk County
Suffolk is the long half of the Island: state parks that swallow a whole Saturday, North Fork farm stands, South Shore beach camps, and town rec programs that still feel like small towns. Sunken Meadow and Heckscher hold down the parks; the East End does apples, pumpkins, and pick-your-own everything.
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 Suffolk County
Commack
20 leagues & programs, 5 activities, 3 parks and 3 camps
Riverhead
17 activities, 7 parks, 4 leagues & programs and 3 camps
Huntington
17 leagues & programs, 6 parks, 4 activities and 3 camps
Hauppauge
21 leagues & programs, 3 activities, 2 parks and 1 camp
Dix Hills
12 leagues & programs, 5 camps, 3 parks and 3 activities
Smithtown
12 leagues & programs, 5 parks, 3 camps and 1 activity
East Northport
12 leagues & programs, 4 activities, 2 camps and 1 park
Lindenhurst
9 leagues & programs, 7 parks and 2 activities
East Hampton
10 parks, 3 activities, 3 leagues & programs and 1 camp
Deer Park
9 leagues & programs, 4 activities, 2 parks and 1 camp
Huntington Station
11 leagues & programs, 3 parks, 1 activity and 1 camp
Kings Park
7 leagues & programs, 6 parks, 2 activities and 1 camp
Melville
5 activities, 4 parks, 4 camps and 2 leagues & programs
Bay Shore
6 parks, 5 leagues & programs and 2 activities
Montauk
10 parks, 2 activities and 1 league or program
Patchogue
8 leagues & programs, 3 camps and 2 parks
Calverton
6 parks, 3 activities, 2 leagues & programs and 1 camp
Northport
4 parks, 3 leagues & programs, 3 camps and 2 activities
Ronkonkoma
8 leagues & programs, 3 activities and 1 camp
Sag Harbor
5 parks, 5 camps, 1 activity and 1 league or program
Sayville
4 parks, 3 activities, 3 leagues & programs and 2 camps
Greenport
5 parks, 3 activities, 2 camps and 1 league or program
West Babylon
6 leagues & programs, 4 parks and 1 activity
Babylon
5 parks, 3 activities and 2 leagues & programs
Greenlawn
5 leagues & programs, 3 parks and 2 camps
Parks & playgrounds in Suffolk County
Family activities in Suffolk County
Upcoming events in Suffolk County
Sep 19–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
Sep 25–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
Oct 2–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, plus taxes and fees
Oct 2–Nov 1 (21 select nights, October 2 - November 1, 2026; timed tickets)
Timed tickets sold online; kids 2 and under free
Suffolk County, answered
What is there to do with kids in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County has 881 verified family spots on LI Playbook: 286 parks and playgrounds, 170 indoor and outdoor activities, 249 youth leagues and programs, 71 summer camps, and 105 upcoming family events. Filter any category by town.
Are the family activities in Suffolk 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 Suffolk County?
Open any of the 25 Suffolk 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.