
Summer on Long Island is an amazing time for family fun, especially if your family enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether you're planning a picnic near Suffolk County homes for sale, a fun, family-friendly festival close to Nassau County homes for sale, or activities for the youngest members of the family, Long Island has you covered. Our real estate agents have more on Long Island's best outdoor activities for families this summer.
Children's Museum of the East End – 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton, NY 11932
The Children's Museum of the East End offers a great mix of outdoor and indoor activities, as well as a busy schedule of kid-friendly events all summer long. One of their biggest events of the year is the Family Fair to Benefit CMEE, an outdoor festival designed with families in mind, which takes place on July 19, 2025. Kids love their Summer Kids Club camps, including Summer Kids Club Jr., which is tailored to toddlers. There are also fun activities here for adults, including the annual Women's Doubles Tennis Tournament on July 27, as well as the popular Summer 2025 Ladies Night, which takes place on August 6.
The Adventure Park at Long Island – 75 Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights, NY 11798
Kids and adults alike love visiting The Adventure Park at Long Island, which features thrilling zip line experiences for all ages, exciting outdoor play structures for kids, and amazing views of Long Island's natural scenery. There are 49 different zip lines here, with 14 treetop trails and a variety of different challenge levels. One especially cool summer event here is Glow in the Park, where the whole Adventure Park is lit up with dazzling LED lights on Saturday evenings, with music playing while you enjoy your adventure.
Harbes Family Farm – 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck, NY 11952
How about a family day at the farm? Harbes Family Farm offers a variety of fun outdoor activities every weekend, including animal activities, pig races, musical hayride tours, play structures, inflatables, outdoor sports, and so much more. On Fridays all summer long, you can enjoy Summer Fun Fridays, where all of the activities usually available only on Saturday and Sunday are open one day early, with a discount on tickets as well.
Jones Beach State Park – 1 Ocean Pkwy., Wantagh, NY 11793
There's always something fun to do at Jones Beach State Park, whether you're visiting for a day at the beach, a morning of adventure at the playgrounds, or a scenic nature walk for the whole family. It's also a destination for outdoor summer concerts with some of the biggest names in music. For summer 2025, the Northwell Jones Beach Theater will be hosting Nelly (July 27), Willie Nelson (August 1), Lil Wayne (August 12), Neil Young (August 23), and many more, all summer long.
Old Westbury Gardens – 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, NY 11568
Old Westbury Gardens is another great place for a summer family nature walk, with tons of beautiful flowers in bloom and history around every corner. They also offer fun summer events created with families in mind, including Stargazers events with the Astronomical Society of Long Island, Storybook Strolls through the gardens, and Explorers Camps for kids, which feature educational, creative themes that kids love.
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