Long Island, NY
Things to Do with Kids in Long Island This Weekend
Whatever the weather is doing, Long Island has options. We track 129 places to take kids across the area, including family entertainment centers (27), museums and educational attractions (14) and bowling alleys (13).
Find kid-friendly places to play, learn and explore in and around Long Island. Browse by category below, or jump to a few popular spots families visit.
Last updated 22 September 2026. Hours and prices come from each business.
Things to do in Long Island this weekend
Weekends are when most families actually get out, so start here. 22 of these places are outdoors and 49 are indoors, which matters more than usual when the forecast turns.
Indoor activities for kids in Long Island
When it rains, or when it is simply too cold to be outside for long, there are 49 indoor places to choose from. Museums and indoor playgrounds are the usual answer, and both work at short notice.
Free things to do with kids in Long Island
A good share of what is on this page costs nothing. 12 of the places we list are free to visit, which makes a short trip perfectly reasonable when attention spans are short.
Best places by age in Long Island
Splash pads, wading pools and indoor play areas suit toddlers, because they are shallow, close by and easy to leave early. Older children get more out of the hands-on museums and the bigger play structures.
Browse by category in Long Island
15 categories, 129 places. Counts change as businesses add listings.
Popular places in Long Island
8 of 129, ordered by distance from Hicksville.
Karts Indoor Raceway
Modern Aquarium
Air Trampoline Sports
Air Trampoline Sports is a sports center and family fun destination located in Ronkonkoma, NY. No further details about its trampoline offerings or activities are…
Blue SKY Amusements & Entertainment
Lake Ronkonkoma County Park
Lake Ronkonkoma County Park is a Suffolk County park in Ronkonkoma, NY, offering outdoor recreation space along the lake for families to enjoy. Visitors can…
Island Fish and Reef
New York Dart Zone
New York Dart Zone is an indoor foam dart arena in Holbrook where kids and adults battle it out with blasters supplied by the venue, so all players need to bring…
Sayville Falls Mini Golf
Nearby cities
The closest other places we cover.
Common questions
What are the best things to do with kids in Long Island?
We list 129 kid-friendly places in Long Island, led by family entertainment centers (27) and museums and educational attractions (14). Every listing shows hours, prices and what other parents thought.
What can you do with kids in Long Island for free?
12 of the places we list in Long Island are free to visit, including playgrounds, splash pads and several outdoor spaces.
Where can you take kids in Long Island when it is raining?
There are 49 indoor places in Long Island, including museums, indoor playgrounds and family entertainment centers.