Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island

Families can enjoy the great outdoors on Long Island all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Outdoor Adventures for Long Island Families
Cherry blossoms usher in the spring season at the 200-acre Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens
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Enjoy the tropical island atmosphere at Pop's Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park.
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Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
Visit with the piggies at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Best Nature Centers on Long Island for Families to Explore
Photo courtesy of Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation.
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Bug Light, near Greenport, is one of only a few offshore lighthouses on Long Island to allow visitors. Photo courtesy of the East End Seaport Museum
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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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The Sculpture Garden Ice Rink at the Smithsonian National Gallery of Art is always popular. Photo by Elvert Barnes via Flickr 2.0
Best Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia for Kids and Families
Bring the kids to one of these DC outdoor ice skating rinks for winter fun.
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Take a picture in front of the famous pumpkin wall at Nalls Produce! Photo courtesy of the author
Pumpkin Hill at Nalls Produce: A FREE Hidden Gem for Fall Family Fun Near DC
Pumpkin Hill at Nalls Produce packs plenty of free fall fun!
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Pick the perfect pumpkin at Great Country Farms.
Best Pumpkin Patches Near DC for Picking the Perfect Pumpkin
Pick the perfect pumpkin at one of these local farms and pumpkin patches.
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Enjoy the protected wetland habitat at Huntley Meadows Park. Photo by Monica M.
Best Fall Hikes Near DC to See Fall Foliage
Hit the trails for an explosion of color this fall in the Washington, DC area.
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Loads of autumn activities await at the Cox Farms Fall Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival
Ultimate Guide to Fall Festivals in 2025 for DC Families
Have some autumn fun at these great fall festivals for DC families.
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Kids of all ages enjoy apple picking and chomping on an apple right off the tree. Photo courtesy of Butler's Orchard
Apple Picking Near DC in 2025: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Have some fall fun at these apple orchards and farms within easy driving distance of DC.
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