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5/28/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Get ready for summer vacation! June on Long Island brings festivals for Juneteenth, Father's Day, Pride Month, ripe strawberries, and some early fireworks.

This month, enjoy outdoor celebrations like the Patchogue Pride Parade, the Strawberry Festival at Lenny Bruno Farms, and the Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard. 

June's arrival also means families can take advantage of all that Long Island beaches have to offer. We've got rundowns on loads of other fun things to do all across the region, including must-visit parks and playgrounds, splash pads, and outdoor eats. 

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See the Strawberry Queen get crowned at the Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
See the Strawberry Queen get crowned at the Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Top Things to Do on Long Island with Kids in June

Maker Faire Long Island

Port Jefferson
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Maker Faire Long Island is returning for its sixth edition on June at the Long Island Explorium in Port Jefferson. This event is a celebration of creativity and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. READ MORE

Nautical Mile Family Festival

Freeport
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Freeport's Nautical Mile serves as the setting for and this family festival. Enjoy food, music, crafts, rides, games, and more along Woodcleft Avenue. READ MORE

Exhibit: Loops and Hoops at Long Island Children's Museum

Garden City
Open Saturday, June 3, 2023
Head off on a high-speed exploration of motion, force and energy this summer at the Long Island Children's Museum.  This newest traveling exhibit invites thrill seekers of all ages to explore rollercoaster arcs and racetrack designs.  READ MORE

North Fork Dog Dock Diving

Peconic
Saturday, June 3-Sunday, June 4, 2023
Watch pups perform at the annual North Fork Dog Dock Diving event at Greenport Harbor Brewery’s Peconic location. READ MORE

Patchogue Pride Parade

Patchogue–FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Patchogue is hosting the community's first Pride Parade on June 4. READ MORE

Babylon Village Pride Car Parade & Celebration

Babylon–FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Kick off Pride Month in the Babylon Village Pride with a car parade and celebration. READ MORE

HarborFest Dock Day and Craft Fair in Port Washington

Port Washington–FREE
Sunday, June 4, 2023
Enjoy Port Washington's annual celebration of its waterfront and nautical heritage at HarborFest.  READ MORE

Butterfly and Bird Festival at Sweetbriar Nature Center

Smithtown
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Sweetbriar Nature Center showcases its Butterfly Garden during this day-long festival. Beyond making new fluttering friends, enjoy live music, face painting, animal demonstrations, and craft vendors.  READ MORE

Pride on the Suffolk County Farm

Yaphank
Saturday, June 10, 2023
The Suffolk County Farm & Education Center hosts a free family event that celebrates Pride Month. READ MORE

Oyster Bay Day

Oyster Bay–FREE
Saturday, June 10, 2023
Oyster Bay Day celebrates the North Shore hamlet with live music, inflatables, a video game truck, mini golf, games, shops, food trucks and more. READ MORE

Long Island Pride Festival

Huntington–FREE
Sunday, June 11, 2023
Long Island Pride now showcases one of Long Island’s most walkable transit-oriented downtowns every June, and this year it is being held in Huntington Village. READ MORE

Strawberry Festival at Lenny Bruno Farms

Mattituck
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11, 2023
The strawberry festival at Lenny Bruno Farms features a variety of family-friendly activities, including food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, and face painting. READ MORE

Bavarian Festival at Plattduetsche Park

Franklin Square
Saturday, June 10-Sunday, June 11, 2023
Experience a weekend full of German culture at Plattduetsche Park, which has been hosting the Bavarian Festival for nearly half a century. The event features an array of activities, food and drinks, and traditional music and dance. READ MORE

Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

Mattituck
Wednesday, June 14-Sunday, June 18, 2023
The annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival returns for another run this June. Popular annual highlights, including Hulling Night and the fest's famous Strawberry Shortcake, are set to return.  READ MORE

Babylon Block Party

Babylon–FREE
Thursdays, June 15 & 29, 2023
The Babylon Block Party is set for multiple evenings this summer, bringing games, vendors, food trucks, fun, and more. Folks can also enjoy live music and outdoor dining. READ MORE

Long Island's Juneteenth Cultural Festival

Hicksville
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Commemorate Black American history and enjoy local vendors and performances in Hicksville at Long Island's Annual Juneteenth Cultural Festival. READ MORE

Historical Society of the Massapequas Strawberry Festival

Massapequa
Saturday, June 17, 2023
Enjoy Long Island strawberries, shortcake, and other treats. There are raffles, craft vendors, and FREE face painting for kids.  READ MORE

Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18, 2023
Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. As a special gift for dad, Harbes Family Farm offers FREE admission for dads to Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long. READ MORE

Pride Night at LICM

Garden City
Friday, June 23, 2023
Join the Long Island Children's Museum for a free night of play as they celebrate Pride Month with all LGBTQIA+ visitors, families and allies. READ MORE

Massapequa Firecracker 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run

Massapequa
Saturday, June 25, 2023
The Massapequa Firecracker 5K Run/Walk & 1/4 Mile Kids Fun Run Race is a family-fun day of fitness and festivities.  READ MORE

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