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Wander through the gorgeous tulip fields at the Tulip Festival at Waterdrinker Farm. Photo courtesy of the farm
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3/26/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Easter, Passover, and Earth Day mean there's lots of fun for kids on Long Island this April!

April is showering us with plenty of things to do, including brunches and photos with the Easter Bunny, Easter egg hunts, and the start of the spring festival season. Frolic amongst a half-million tulip bulbs blooming at Waterdrinker Farm starting in mid-April, or roar into the Garvies Point Museum for its Dinosaur Daze weekend extravaganza.

We’ve got plenty more picks for seasonal fun, including our top picks for spring activities and our roundup of the best spring day trips, in our Spring Guide. We're also adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Touch a tractor, and other farm equipment, at Fink's Touch-a-Tractor Day. Photo courtesy of Fink's Country Farm's Facebook Page
Touch a tractor, and other farm equipment, at Fink's Touch-a-Tractor Day. Photo courtesy of Fink's Country Farm's Facebook Page

Top Things To Do in Long Island With Kids Sunday, April 2-Saturday, April 8, 2023

Dinosaur Daze Weekend at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 2, 2023
Learn from Garvies Point's dinosaur experts, see the prehistoric timeline, touch small-scale fossils and accurate fossil replicas, play dinosaur dress-up, and try the “fossil” dig.  READ MORE

Edna the Egg at The Suffolk County Farm & Education Center

Yaphank
Saturday, April 2, 2023
Spring is just around the corner, ready to hatch at any day now. Join folks at the Suffolk County Farm on an adventure with Edna the Egg. READ MORE

Celebrate Passover at LICM

Garden City
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Celebrate Passover at the Long Island Children's Museum. This week-long holiday celebrates the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt. Museum guests will be learning about the traditions and making a frog-themed craft to bring home. READ MORE

Breakfast With the Easter Bunny at Milleridge Inn

Jericho
Sunday, April 2 and Saturday, April 8, 2023
Hop over to The Milleridge Inn for breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Bring your camera to snap your own Easter Bunny pictures.  READ MORE

Books in the Barn at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Mondays, April 3-24, 2023
Books in the Barn takes place in the newly refurbished barn on the property of the Smithtown Historical Society.  READ MORE

Broadway Commons Easter Egg Hunt

Hicksville
Friday, April 7, 2023
Get ready for an exciting Easter Egg Hunt at Broadway Commons on April 7. Hop on over to the mall to find as many eggs as you can. READ MORE

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery's Easter Egg Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Bring on the seasonal egg hunts! Kids are given 20 minutes to collect colorful eggs on the lawn outside the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. READ MORE

Top Things To Do in Long Island With Kids Sunday, April 9-Saturday, April 15, 2023

Egg Hunt at Benner's Farm

Setauket
Saturday, April 8-Sunday, April 9, 2023
Families can book individual tickets or even rent out the private field area of Benner's Farm for an Easter egg hunt. READ MORE

Easter Brunch & Egg Hunt at The Mansion at Glen Cove

Glen Cove
Sunday, April 9, 2023
The Mansion at Glen Cove hosts this Easter celebration with Easter Bunny in its elegant ballroom. Enjoy a delightful spring brunch, including a tableside visit from the Easter Bunny himself, who arrives with chocolates to share. READ MORE

Egg Drop Engineering Workshop at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Join the Long Island Explorium and Stony Brook's Biomedical Engineering Society and design a structure to protect your egg from a 10-foot drop. READ MORE

Easter Sunday Brunch at The Meadow Club

Port Jefferson Station
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Hop on over to the at the brand new Meadow Club for free photos with the Easter Bunny during their Easter Sunday brunch. READ MORE

Easter Brunch at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Enjoy a delicious Easter brunch served family-style in the waterfront Sea Star Ballroom at the Long Island Aquarium, featuring traditional brunch fare, a craft station for the kids, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Spring Break for Art at Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
Tuesday, April 11-Thursday, April 13, 2023
Schools out! Ceate and innovate with the Nassau County Museum of Art during Break for Art. Inspired by the art on view and in the sculpture garden, children and their adult caregivers will create together. READ MORE

The Wizard of Oz

Bellmore
Wednesday, April 12-Thursday, April 13, 2023
Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, and the Cowardly Lion as they come to life in an adaptation featuring the music of the MGM movie. The performance  is followed by a meet and greet with the cast. READ MORE

WildPlay at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Friday, April 13, 2023
WildPlay at Jones Beach opened for the 2023 season in mid-April, however as of May 20 they are open seven days a week. From three adventure courses to a 700-foot zipline, this seaside adventure course boasts high-flying fun! READ MORE

Flip Circus at the Smith Haven Mall

Lake Grove
Opens Friday, April 14, 2023
The circus is coming to town at the Smith Haven Mall. Flip Circus features world-class clowns, acrobats, jugglers, and daredevils.  READ MORE

Top Things To Do in Long Island With Kids Sunday, April 16-Saturday, April 22, 2023

A Dream is a Wish Princess Concert at Madison Theatre

Rockville Centre
Saturday, April 15-Sunday, April 16, 2023
The enchanting concert A Dream Is A Wish is returning to the Madison Theatre, with new adventures and Disney Classics.You will be tapping and singing along as we take you through a magical journey, and you’ll even get to meet your favorite princess. READ MORE

Spring Appreciation Day in Stony Brook

Stony Brook—FREE Sunday, April 16, 2023
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization and Stony Brook Village celebrate all things spring with this day-long festival in the village center. Enjoy live music, games, a petting zoo, and more family-friendly fun. READ MORE

Touch-a-Tractor at Fink's Country Farm

Wading River
Saturday, April 22-Sunday, April 23, 2023
See and learn about the equipment used to raise the food and fields at Fink's Country Farm. Get up close and personal with furry farm friends too. READ MORE

Children's Tea for Two at Old Westbury Gardens - SOLD OUT

Old Westbury
Saturday, April 22, 2023
Note: This event has sold out. Pinkies up! Join Old Westbury Gardens for this children's tea for two on April 22. A Cream Tea service for two (or more!) with a basic lesson on manners and tea etiquette will culminate in a guided springtime Gardens walk. READ MORE

Terry Fator at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury

Westbury
Saturday, April 22, 2023
America’s Got Talent winner Terry Fator and his cast of puppets are coming to the Theatre at Westbury with a new version of his Las Vegas show, “Terry Fator : On the Road Again." READ MORE

Top Things To Do in Long Island With Kids Sunday, April 23-Sunday, April 30, 2023

Earth Day Every Day at Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Sunday, April 23, 2023
Visit Sweetbriar Nature Center to learn about some local animals, make a green craft, and learn ways to celebrate the Earth—not just today but every day. READ MORE

Merrick Chamber Of Commerce Kids Fest

Merrick
Friday, April 28-Sunday, April 30, 2023
Enjoy crafts, rides, games, and an international festival and food court as the Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Kids Fest. READ MORE

Arbor Day Family Festival at the Planting Fields Arboretum - CANCELED

Oyster Bay
Saturday, April 29-Sunday, April 30, 2023
NOTE: This event has been canceled due to forecasted inclement weather. Arbor Day at Planting Fields boasts a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities to celebrate the importance of trees and promote environmental conservation.  READ MORE

Kite Festival

Babylon—FREE
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Set your sights high! The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce will host its third annual Kite Festival at Overlook Beach. READ MORE

Cuddle and Care Workshop at Benner's Farm - WAITLIST

Setauket
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Note: There is a waitlist for these programs. This workshop is an introduction to the farm's new baby barnyard animal at Benner's Farm. READ MORE

Israel’s 75th Birthday Bash at the SYJCC

Commack
Sunday, April 30, 2023
Celebrate Israel’s 75th birthday in a unique and creative way at the Suffolk YJCC on April 30. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies