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Things to do with kids in Oyster Bay

Teddy Roosevelt's hometown on the harbor, Oyster Bay mixes waterfront parks and a historic Main Street with one of Nassau's liveliest small-town event calendars.

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Parks & Playgrounds · 4

Parks & Playgrounds in Oyster Bay

State Park
All Ages
Oyster Bay · Nassau County
Oyster Bay Western Waterfront Waterway Access
Boat Launch·Fishing·Picnic Tables
Attraction
All Ages
Oyster Bay · Nassau County
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Walking Trails·Nature Trail·Beach
Town Park
All Ages
Oyster Bay · Nassau County
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
Fenced Playground·Walking Trails·Accessible
All Ages
Oyster Bay · Nassau County
Family Activities · 1

Family Activities in Oyster Bay

Ages 5+
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Leagues & Programs · 5

Leagues & Programs in Oyster Bay

Spring
Ages 5+
Baseball and SoftballOyster Bay
Ages 3+
Oyster Bay

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Summer Camps · 4

Summer Camps in Oyster Bay

Oyster Bay
Summer Recreation Program

Camp East Woods is a six-week summer day camp program serving children ages 2 through 8th grade at its 46-acre facility in Oyster Bay, NY. The camp offers flexible enrollment options including Scouts programs (3 or 5 days, 9am-12pm), Mini Day (9am-1pm), and Full Day (9am-3pm) with activities ranging from instructional swim, multi-sports, and gymnastics to STEM, performing arts, and cooking. Tuition ranges from $1,600-$4,320 for six weeks, with optional before/after care and swim lessons available.

Oyster Bay
TOB Summer Water Safety Program

This full-day summer program at Marjorie R. Post Community Park offers children a variety of engaging activities including water fun, arts and crafts, games, themed days, and scavenger hunts. Part of the Town of Oyster Bay's Summer Recreation Program, it provides a well-rounded experience combining creative activities with outdoor play. Pre-registration is required, with proof of residency needed during the pre-registration phase.

Day Camp
Nonprofit
Oyster Bay
The WaterFront Center's Junior Summer Program

A camp offering hands-on marine and sailing experiences.

Marine Science
Day Camp
Town-Run
Oyster Bay
Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program

The Town of Oyster Bay Summer Recreation Program is a highly coveted full-day camp (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) running for six weeks across five park locations in the town. The program serves children ages 4-12 and offers swimming (at four locations), daily water activities, arts and crafts, library time, food days, optional day trips, in-park events, and special activities including the Islanders Fan Fest, TOBAY Games, a Teddy Bear Clinic with emergency first aid training, and Carnival Day. All sessions include a supervised lunch hour. The cost is $800 per child for the full 2026 summer session (June 29 - August 7).

Events · What's On

Upcoming events in Oyster Bay

Fair
Free
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park
Children's Snapper Derby

Tue Jul 28 · 8:00 pm

Other
Free
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park/Beach
Bluefish Tournament

Sun Aug 16 · 8:00 pm

Holiday
Free
TOBAY Beach

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