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Join the Town of North Hempstead for a Lunar New Year celebration on the Mary Jane Davies Green. Photo courtesy of the town
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2/3/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for FREE things to do on Long Island in February? Read on for dozens of great options. 

To keep your kids and your wallet happy, we’ve come up with a long list of FREE things to do with kids in February.

From Groundhog Day predictions to Lunar New Year celebrations, this month is packed with nature and culture. Love is in the air with plenty of Valentine's Day activities as well. 

For more things to do that won’t bust your budget, check out our roundup of free indoor play spaces on Long Island, our Winter Fun Guide, and our rundown of Long Island restaurants where kids eat free.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Free Things To Do on Long Island February 1-7, 2023

Sag Harbor's HarborFrost

Sag Harbor
Saturday, February 4
HarborFrost is a celebration of winter in Sag Harbor highlighting two extreme elements—fire and ice. Featuring live ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures along Main Street, live music performances, and children’s activities.  READ MORE

Trek Bicycle Plainview Hosts a Winter Lights Ride

North Babylon
Sunday, February 5
Join Trek Bicycle Plainview at Belmont Lake State Park for a Winter Lights Ride. Deck your bike out with as many lights as possible and ride with us around the park. READ MORE
Spread love at The Heckscher Museum this Valentine’s Day weekend. Photo courtesy of the museum
Spread love at The Heckscher Museum this Valentine’s Day weekend. Photo courtesy of the museum

Free Things To Do on Long Island February 8-14, 2023

Valentine's Day Preschool Crafts at the Island Trees Library

Island Trees
Wednesday, February 8-Friday, February 9
Preschool Crafts is a fun class where kids can meet new friends, connect with their grown-up, and practice their motor and listening skills with librarian Ms. Liz. READ MORE

Baby's First Valentine's Day at CMEE

Bridgehamton
Thursday, February 9
New parents and caregivers of newborns are invited to join the Children's Museum of the East End for baby's first Valentine’s Day. READ MORE

Kidnastics at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

Plainview
Thursday, February 9
Enjoy musical warm-ups, obstacle courses, fun inflatables, and other fine and gross motor skill activities. READ MORE

Valentine's Day at the Heckscher Museum

Huntington
Thursday, February 9-Sunday, February 12
Spread the love with Hearts for Art at the Heckscher Museum of Art. Enjoy a special art activity for Valentine’s Day Weekend for kids of all ages. READ MORE

Town of North Hempstead Lunar New Year Celebration

Manhasset
Friday, February 10
It's the year of the rabbit! Join the Town of North Hempstead for a Lunar New Year celebration on the Mary Jane Davies Green. READ MORE

Child Safety Seat Check

East Setuaket
Saturday, February 11
Brookhaven Highway Department Certified Technicians and the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office will be on site to inspect car seats and provide parents with information about child passenger safety. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Landmark on Main

Port Washington
Sunday, February 12
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Landmark on Main Street. Lunar New Year festivities include crafts, activities, food, and a live performance with traditional Chinese music, dance, martial artist and an acrobat. READ MORE

Love Monster at the Elwood Library

Elwood
Monday, February 13
This adorable children's program is being held at the Elwood Library just in time for Valentine's Day. Listen to a reading of "Love Monster" by Rachel Bright and then make your own fingerprint love monster craft to take home. READ MORE

Valentine's Day Crafts at the Merrick Library

Merrick
Tuesday, February 14
Head to the Merrick Library with your preschooler to make a Valentine's Day craft. READ MORE
Kiddos can go birding with an educator in Vineyard Field at the South Fork Natural History Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Kiddos can go birding with an educator in Vineyard Field at the South Fork Natural History Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Free Things To Do on Long Island February 15-21, 2023

Southold WinterFest

Southold
Saturday, February 18
Southold Town’s WinterFest celebrates the entire hamlet with culture, food, and other celebrations. This free, family-friendly celebration highlights local businesses and organizations. It includes live entertainment, free food and beverages, activities for adults and children, and special events and prizes READ MORE

SOFO’s Young Birders Club

Bridgehampton
Sunday, February 19
Kids ages 8-18 join forces to study the local environment in this FREE program at SOFO. Through hands-on, experience-based learning and critical thinking the group works to promote environmental stewardship.  READ MORE

StoryWalk at the East Northport Public Library

East Northport
Onoing
Families are invited to visit a StoryWalk at Ann & Connele’s Playground in the John J. Walsh Memorial Park next to the East Northport Library. READ MORE

Free Things To Do on Long Island February 22-28, 2023

Fire & Ice: A Mad Science Show at the Island Trees Library

Island Trees
Wednesday, February 22
This spectacular show thrills audiences with impressive science experiments. The event includes foggy dry ice storms and demonstrates how giant beach balls can float in the air. READ MORE

Winter Break Schedule at the Flanders Youth Center

Flanders
Thursday, February 23
The Flanders Youth Center is hosting Southampton Youth Bureau’s Winter Break Schedule with two paid programs and one free. READ MORE

Free Speech Language Hearing Screenings

Bridgehampton
Thursday, February 23
Stony Brook University will provide free speech-language-hearing screenings of preschool-aged children at the Hampton Library on February 23. READ MORE

Crafters Wooden Tray at the Smithtown Library

Smithtown
Friday, February 24
Get artsy at the Smithtown Library at this crafters wood tray activity. All materials and instruction will be provided by library staff. READ MORE

SOFO's Young Environmentalists Society (YES)

Bridgehampton
Saturday, February 25
The mission of SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society, known as YES!, for ages 10 to 16, is to engage young minds in developing a fuller awareness and understanding of the current state of our environment.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Mary Jane Davies Green (Across North Hempstead Town Hall)
John J. Walsh Memorial Park
The Smithtown Library - Commack Building