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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
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Oyster Bay Western Waterfront Waterway Access
Boat Launch·Fishing·Picnic Tables
Attraction
All Ages
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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
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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+
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Summer Camps · 4

Summer Camps in Oyster Bay

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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

Holiday
Free
TOBAY Beach
Festival
Free
TOBAY Beach Marina
Waterfront Festival and Marine Expo

Sat Sep 12 · 12:00 pm–4:00 pm (Annual)

Concert
Free
Ellsworth Allen Park, Farmingdale
Last Summer Blast Concert

Sat Sep 19 · 7:00 pm (Annual)

Free admission

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Things to do in Oyster Bay, answered

What is there to do with kids in Oyster Bay, NY?

Oyster Bay has 14 family spots in this directory: 5 leagues & programs, 4 parks, 4 camps and 1 activity. Filter by age or category to plan an afternoon, and check the events section for what is coming up nearby.

Does Oyster Bay have parks and playgrounds for kids?

Yes. Oyster Bay has 4 parks and playgrounds in the directory. Use the parks page to filter by amenity, age, or park type before you head out. See all 4 parks in Oyster Bay

What youth sports and programs are in Oyster Bay?

Oyster Bay has 5 leagues and programs listed here. Leagues & Programs is broader than travel teams: it also covers clinics, classes, dance and martial-arts studios, and swim programs that run on a season. See all 5 in Oyster Bay