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Hallockville Museum Farm Fleece & Fiber Festival features fiber artisans sharing handmade and authentic works for sale, shearing demonstrations and exceptional four-legged guests! Photo courtesy of the festival
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5/3/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Dress as merfolk for the mermaid parade at Sunken Meadow State Park, which is followed by storytime and other activities. The Long Island Live Steamers kick off the season this weekend with a run. Or you can get your cosplay and comic book culture fix at Cradle-Con all weekend long.

Keep reading for more of the weekend's best kid-friendly events on Long Island. 

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Mermaid Parade at Sunken Meadow State Park Preserve

Kings Park–FREE
Friday, May 17
Welcome summer and celebrate the North Shore waterways with a mermaid parade along the boardwalk at Sunken Meadow State Park. READ MORE

Owl Prowl at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Friday, May 17
Join the Science Museum of Long Island after dark to seek the majestic silent fliers of the night, owls. READ MORE

Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

Riverhead
Saturday, May 18
Engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning headline the Fiber and Fleece Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm. Don't forget to visit with the resident sheep, llamas, and alpacas—oh my! READ MORE

Muttontown Horsemen's Association Equestrian Festival

East Norwich–FREE
Saturday, May 18
Gallop down to the Muttontown Preserve and watch the skills of various Long Island horse riders at this free equestrian festival. READ MORE

Spring Family Fun Festival at Samanea Mall

Westbury
Saturday, May 18
Enjoy face painting, balloon animals, delicious food, and over 70 vendors with unique items at the Samanea Mall. READ MORE

Elephants Everywhere at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Saturday, May 18
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islanders Heritage month and learn about the incredible Indian elephant at Hempstead Lake State Park. Create and take home a beautiful elephant craft. READ MORE

World Turtle Day Celebration at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Saturday, May 18
Meet a variety of live turtles and tortoises during Quogue Wildlife Refuge's Annual World Turtle Day celebration. READ MORE

Sleeping Beauty - Aurora’s Wedding at Ballet Long Island

Ronkonkoma
Saturday, May 18
Sleeping Beauty - Aurora’s Wedding is a delightful performance featuring Act III of The Sleeping Beauty. Fans of Puss-in-Boots, Red-Riding-Hood, Snow White, Cinderella, and all the other classic characters will be delighted by this magical performance. READ MORE

Mineola Foodie Festival

Mineola–FREE
Saturday, May 18
Immerse yourself in a gastronomic adventure where local and international flavors collide. READ MORE

Astronomy Day at the Vanderbilt Museum

Centerport
Saturday, May 18
Astronomy Day at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum's Reichert Planetarium is part of an international celebration of educational programs designed to engage audiences in the awe-inspiring fields of Earth and space science. READ MORE

Country Kick-off at Lenny Bruno Farms

Manorville
Opens Saturday, May 18
Have a yee haw happy time at the country kick-off event at Lenny Bruno Farms. Kick-start the farm's season with a weekend packed full of classic country music. READ MORE

Cradle-Con Comic Expo

Garden City
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19
The Cradle of Aviation presents Cradle-Con, a one-stop shop and exhibition of all things related to comic book culture. Cradle-Con offers opportunities for readers to meet local comic book creators, for collectors to hunt for rare books and toys, for cosplayers to show off some of their best work, and for gamers to get their game on! READ MORE

World War II Encampment at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Saturday & Sunday, May 18-19
Reenactors engage visitors at the award-winning World War II encampment inside Old Bethpage Village Restoration. READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven-FREE
Sunday, May 19 (season opening)
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

DIYnosaur Terrarium Workshop at The Center for Science

Rockville Centre
Sunday, May 19
Explore the preserve at the Center for Science Explore on a guided hike and build your own miniature ecosystem to take home using little bits of the nature and prehistoric props.  READ MORE

Family Yoga at Benner's Farm

Setauket
Sunday, May 19
Get bendy at Benner’s Farm during these special family yoga sessions.  READ MORE

ScienceStock at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Sunday, May 19
ScienceStock Festival is a fusion of the vibrant energy of live music with the wonders of the natural world and scientific discovery set along the grounds of the Science Museum of Long Island.  READ MORE

Vintage Wings & Wheels at the Bayport Aerodrome Society

Bayport-FREE
Sunday, May 19
The Bayport Aerodrome Society promises food, flying, and family fun at this event. READ MORE

OLA Family Day at Guild Hall

East Hampton-FREE
Sunday, May 19
Inspired by Guild Hall’s current exhibition, Spin A Yarn, the afternoon will consist of drop-in workshops, where families can create their own cardboard Looms, self-guided gallery tours, and an Open Studio with artist Raul Martinez. READ MORE

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