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Father's Day Weekend Things To Do on Long Island: Plus, Honoring Juneteenth and More

Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. Photo courtesy of the farm
Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend for adventures to remember. Photo courtesy of the farm
6/14/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Father's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

There are tons of things to do this Father's Day on Long Island–just check out our roundup for 25 of the top possibilities for some great ideas in addition to the ones we've listed below. There are also Juneteenth celebrations in Hicksville, Heckscher Park, and at the Long Island Children's Museum. Meanwhile, this weekend teems with sweet fun at strawberry festivals in Riverhead, Mattituck, and Massapequa.

Did we mention we’re running weekly giveaways all summer long? This week we’re giving away a Mommy Poppins beach tote, plus each entry also counts as an extra entry into our Ultimate Summer Giveaway, an all-included trip to Nick Resort Punta Cana! Find out how to enter on our Facebook or Instagram pages!

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The Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival is held this weekend. Photo courtesy of the festival
The Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival is held this weekend. Photo courtesy of the festival

Father's Day Weekend Things To Do on Long Island

Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

Mattituck
Wednesday, June 14-Sunday, June 18
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

Long Island Fun Fest

Brentwood
Thursday, June 15-Sunday, June 25
The Long Island Fun Fest is back and better than ever with a full schedule of live music and entertainment for the whole family. Enjoy exciting rides, games, and your favorite fair food. READ MORE

#1 Dad at Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
Saturday, June 17
Celebrate dad at Once Upon a Treetown with these Father's Day themed crafts and activities. READ MORE

Kids Fishing Day at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Oakdale–FREE
Saturday, June 17
Casting lessons, fly tying and trout fishing are all part of the kids fishing day activities at the Connetquot River state Park.  READ MORE

Long Island's Juneteenth Cultural Festival

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

Juneteenth Program at Sunken Meadow State Park

Kings ParkE
Saturday, June 17
Stop by the table in front of the Sunken Meadow Nature Center for some fun Juneteenth activities and crafts.  READ MORE

Historical Society of the Massapequas Strawberry Festival

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

Rainbow Lantern Walk at Caleb Smith Park Preserve

Smithtown
Saturday, June 17
Head to Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for one of their popular lantern walks with a Pride Month twist.  READ MORE

Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18
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

Reflextions: Art After Dark

Riverhead–FREE
Saturday, June 17
On four evenings this summer and fall, Grangebel Park in downtown Riverhead is transformed into a walkable art-after-dark experience. Illuminated designs make up Reflextions, an en plein air art exhibition. READ MORE

Gallery North's Wet Paint Festival at Old Field Farm

Setauket–FREE
Saturday, June 17-Sunday, June 18
Gallery North's Annual Wet Paint Festival is a celebration of plein air painting. Watch artists paint, discover their local history, and learn about nature in a farm setting at Setauket's Old Field Farm. READ MORE

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