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The world largest bounce, Big Bounce America, returns to Long Island this May. Photo courtesy of the event
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4/30/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do all month long on Long Island!

May is here, and it's shaping up to be a stellar month. We're excited to welcome back highly anticipated annual events like the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, the Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Farm Museum, and the reopening of Long Island's largest water park, Splish Splash.

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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The United States Army Golden Knights are dropping onto Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend during the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. Photo courtesy of the United States Army Golden Knights
The United States Army Golden Knights are dropping onto Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend during the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach. Photo courtesy of the United States Army Golden Knights

Top Things To Do on Long Island with Kids in May

Willy Wonka at The Argyle Theater

Babylon
Opens Saturday, May 6, 2023
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale. READ MORE

I Love My Park Day

Various Locations–FREE
Saturday, May 6, 2023
I Love My Park Day, held annually on the first Saturday in May, attracts thousands of volunteers to help clean, improve, and beautify New York's state parks and historic sites. READ MORE

Wizard Academy at the Landmark on Main

Port Washington
Saturday, May 6, 2023
David Engel, a variety performer and physical comedian, has been delighting audiences since 1989 with his special blend of theatrical clown and slapstick antics. READ MORE

Long Island Fairy Festival at Sands Point Preserve - SOLD OUT

Sands Point
Saturday, May 6, 2023
*This event has sold out!* Join the Sands Point Preserve for this celebration of fairies, elves, and other fantastic woodland creatures that gather in the hollows on May 6. READ MORE

Spring Family Festival at Clark Botanic Garden

Alberton–FREE
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Clark Botanic Garden is hosting a family-friendly spring festival with thousands of tulips, reptile interaction, magic shows, dinosaurs, nature walks, crafts, music and more. READ MORE

Our Backyard Reopens at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7, 2023
Kids can enjoy the outdoors with the Long Island Children's Museum's seasonal "Our Backyard" exhibit.  READ MORE

Mama & Me Days at Fink's Country Farm

Wading River
Tuesday, May 9-Thursday, May 11, 2023
Each 3-day session includes a fun activity and a farm experience at Fink's. Keep an eye out for upcoming sessions. READ MORE

Live at Five at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Thursdays, May 11 and 25, 2023
The Science Museum of Long Island hosts biweekly Live at Five events all summer long at the Leeds Pond Preserve. Swing and sway to live tunes and indulge in food truck fare as you explore the outdoor grounds in Plandome. READ MORE

Spring Farm Festival at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Saturday, May 13, 2o23
This Smithtown Historical Society's Spring Farm Festival includes sheep shearing, spinning, weaving, woodworking, pottery and wool dying demonstrations, as well as food trucks, barn and carriage tours, pony rides and a petting zoo. READ MORE

Baby Animal Day at the Suffolk County Farm

Yaphank
Saturday, May 13, 2o23
Cozy up to the Suffolk County Farm’s new (and old) animals and enjoy wagon rides, food trucks and other hands on interactions during Baby Animal Day. READ MORE

Teddy Bear Clinic at the Long Island Explorium - WAIT LIST

Port Jefferson
Saturday, May 13, 2023
*Note: Registration is now full; add your name to the waitlist. Learn how to keep your teddy healthy at the Long Island Explorium this weekend as they host a Teddy Bear Clinic in conjunction with Stony Brook Hospital. READ MORE

Red Barn Farm Fair

Baiting Hollow–FREE
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Red Barn Farm is hosting a series of fairs complete with vendors, music, activities and animals. READ MORE

Harbes Mother's Day Festival

Mattituck–FREE for moms
Saturday, May 13-Sunday, May 14, 2023
Celebrate Mom with a visit to Harbes Family Farm this Mother's Day weekend. Harbes gift to mom: FREE admission for moms all weekend long. READ MORE

Go Fish at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead–FREE
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Discover the basics of fishing and learn new techniques as you fish Hempstead Lake State Park. READ MORE

Mother's Day Wilderness Walk at Fire Island Visitor Center

Fire Island–FREE
Sunday, May 14, 2023
Take a walk on the wild side this Mother’s Day with a hike to Old Inlet on Fire Island. Be sure to dress for the weather and for walking on sand. READ MORE

Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

Riverhead
Saturday, May 20, 2023
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

Big Bounce America Long Island

Hicksville
Opens, Saturday, May 20, 2023
Big Bounce America brings an action-packed bouncy-house wonderland to Long Island. Hop inside the self-described "world's largest bounce house" or one of its other inflatable fun zones. READ MORE

Long Island Live Steamers

Brookhaven
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Chug on down to Long Island Live Steamers' twice-monthly Sunday public run days. Ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on 8 acres of scale tracks.  READ MORE

2023 Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28, 2023
The Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach this May, featuring performances by its showstopping headliners, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds. READ MORE

Food Truck Fest at Tanger Outlets in Deer Park

Deer Park
Friday, May 26-Sunday, May 28, 2023
A fleet of mobile food trucks gathers at the Tanger Outlets in Deer Park for this family-friendly festival that also includes bounce houses, face painting, a DJ, and more. READ MORE

Splish Splash Park Weekend Opening

Riverhead
Saturday, May 27-Sunday, May 28, 2023
Splish Splash, Long Island's largest water park, reopens for the summer season. The 96-acre park has two dozen rides, ranging from tame kiddie pools to dark tunnels of terror.  READ MORE

Flat Stanley at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, May 27, 2023
Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday, run-of-the-mill, 10-year-old. For Stanley, life is too normal. He longs to travel the world and to do something amazing. Watch the story unfold on The Engeman Theater stage. READ MORE

Princess Day at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Sunday, May 28, 2023
Walk throughout the Sands Point Preserve meeting characters and learn what it means to be royalty on Princess Day. Greet all seven of the princesses and receive a royal badge of completion. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
John w. Engeman Theater at Northport