Things to do with kids in Smithtown
Bisected by the Nissequogue River, Smithtown pairs one of Suffolk's great park systems with a full calendar of town rec programs, plus the famous bull statue where Main Street meets 25A.
Parks & Playgrounds in Smithtown
Family Activities in Smithtown
Leagues & Programs in Smithtown
Summer Camps in Smithtown
Gold Medal Gymnastics runs a summer gymnastics and ninja camp at its gym on West Main Street in Smithtown, for boys and girls ages 3 to 12 (campers must be potty trained). Camp runs in the morning, 9:30am to 12:30pm, in an air-conditioned gym, and families choose 3, 4 or 5 days a week for one week or several. Each week has its own theme, and days mix gymnastics, ninja and tumbling with arts and crafts, with instruction indoors and outdoors. Campers bring a snack, and a one-hour Lunch Bunch extension is available.
Welcoming 8-week full-day camp (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) at the beach encouraging campers to discover their passions.
St. Patrick Summer Day Camp is a Catholic community organization offering comprehensive summer programming for children ages 3-15 in Smithtown. The camp provides on-site educational clinics and trips across Long Island, with age-specific programs including Kiddie Camp (full and half-day options), Main Camp, and Teen Travel Adventures. Led by experienced educators, lifeguards, EMTs, and former campers, the program has maintained high safety ratings for over 30 years and emphasizes critical thinking, physical ability, and social skill development.
Upcoming events in Smithtown
Sat Oct 17 · 10:00 am–12:00 pm (Annual)
Free event, accepting donations to Smithtown Food Pantry
Oct 23–Oct 25 (Friday - Sunday, October 23 - 25, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)
$10 per person; kids under 3 free
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Things to do in Smithtown, answered
What is there to do with kids in Smithtown, NY?
Smithtown has 22 family spots in this directory: 11 leagues & programs, 5 parks, 5 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 Smithtown have parks and playgrounds for kids?
Yes. Smithtown has 5 parks and playgrounds in the directory. Use the parks page to filter by amenity, age, or park type before you head out. See all 5 parks in Smithtown →
What youth sports and programs are in Smithtown?
Smithtown has 11 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 11 in Smithtown →