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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
6/13/25 - 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, from a family farm day at CEED to sweet fun at strawberry festivals in Mattituck and Wading River.

Plus, Pride month celebrations continue in Northport, Port Washington, and at the Long Island Children's Museum. 

Bonus: Dads get freebies at The Adventure Park at Long Island, Adventureland, the CSH Fish Hatchery, The Whaling Museum, and more.

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Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival

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Wednesday, June 11-Sunday, June 15, 2025
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

Pride Month: Keith Haring Family Art Class at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

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Friday, June 13, 2025
Using a unique combination of black, white, and primary colors, Keith Haring developed a distinctive visual language through his street art, sculptures, and paintings. At Connetquot River State Park Preserve, learn about the life and style of this influential painter and then paint your own work of art in your style.  READ MORE

NY Mutuals Old Time Baseball

Glen Cove – FREE
Friday, June 13, 2025
Home games for the NY Mutuals Base Ball Club represent a historically accurate interpretation of the 19th-century game of "base ball." 1864 rules with 1864 uniforms.  READ MORE

National BBQ Festival at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Friday, June 13 - Sunday, June 15, 2025
Fire up your appetite at the National BBQ Festival at Eisenhower Park. This smokin’ weekend includes mouthwatering eats, live entertainment, and family-friendly fun! READ MORE

Kit & Combat Program via the Southampton History Museum

Southampton – FREE
Saturday, June 14, 2025
What did the average American soldier carry into battle during World War II—and why? This Kit & Combat interactive program at Veterans Memorial Hall is designed for visitors of all ages, offering a hands-on look at the personal gear, weapons, and survival tools of the U.S. Army G.I. READ MORE

Pridefest in Northport

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
The Village of Northport welcomes LGBTQ+ communities and their allies to celebrate Pride in Northport. READ MORE

Celebrate Dad at LICM

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Make no mi-steak, your dad is the rare-st of them all! Head to the Long Island Children's Museum to make a custom BBQ blend for the special caregiver in your life at the Long Island Children's Museum. READ MORE

Pride Walk and Festival in Port Washington

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Meet at Bay Walk Park and finish at the John Philip Sousa Memorial Bandshell for the Pride Walk and Festival, where there will be live LGBTQ+ entertainment, craft stations from local community partners and more. READ MORE

Father’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm & Vineyard

Mattituck
Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15, 2025
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 half-priced admission for dads to the Harbes Barnyard Adventure all weekend long. READ MORE

Dads Free for Father's Day Weekend at The Whaling Museum

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Saturday, June 14-Sunday, June 15, 2025
Treat dad to a day of culture and rich Long Island history at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, where fathers enjoy free admission this Father's Day weekend with the purchase of a regularly priced children's ticket. READ MORE

Father's Day Farm Day at CEED

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
Join in this day of outdoor festivities, music, pizza and more to celebrate dads at Mama Farm & CEED with games, music, food and more. READ MORE

AdvoKids at LICM: Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Sunday, June 15, 2025
In October, the Museum's AdvoKids program celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day by learning about those who originally inhabited the land LICM sits on.  READ MORE

Dads Climb Free at The Adventure Park at Long Island

Wheatley Heights
Sunday, June 15, 2025
At The Adventure Park at Long Island, dads can claim a free ticket to climb when they take advantage of the Father's Day buy-one, get-one-free promotion. READ MORE

Wainscott Strawberry Festival

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Sunday, June 15, 2025
The Wainscott Sewing Society will host its annual Strawberry Festival this Father's Day with fresh strawberry shortcake. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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