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Families can celebrate Long Island's agricultural heritage at the Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair. Photo by author
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8/29/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Labor Day kicks off September activities, launching Long Island's season of apple picking, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.

September on Long Island is like a giant reset button for families—school’s back, routines are kind of returning, and suddenly the weekends are packed with fall fun. From the first signs of sweater weather to the smell of roasted corn in the air, it’s officially fair and festival season!

This month, families can cheer on the paddlers at the Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival, get creative at the Draw Out! Community Arts Festival at The Heckscher Museum, and soak up all the old-fashioned charm of the Long Island Fair. 

Keep reading for our favorite family-friendly things to do on Long Island in September—you’ll want to mark your calendar for these can't-miss events.

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Korea Festival in Huntington

Huntington
Through Monday, September 1, 2025
Traditional games, activities, a fun K-Pop dance class, and pop-up performances are part of the KoreaFesta festivities. Taste authentic Korean street food staples from various vendors as well. READ MORE

Harbes Orchard Apple Festival

Riverhead
Saturday, September 6-Sunday, September 7, 2025
Take a sweet bite of summer fun at the Harbes Orchard Apple Festival. Two fun-filled days of apple activities for the whole family are planned, including apple picking in the 15-acre Riverhead orchard. READ MORE

Dockside Family Festival at Captree State Park

Bay Shore
Saturday, September 6, 2025
This annual Dockside Family Festival includes boat rides, interactive pirate shows, Little Mermaid meet and greets, RC car racing, pony rides, magic shows, boat rides and much more.  READ MORE

Touch A Truck at The Merrick Library

Merrick–FREE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Buckle up for adventure as Merrick Library once again hosts a Touch-A-Truck event. This family-friendly experience offers an up-close look at the many vehicles that help power our community, from emergency services to public works and beyond. READ MORE

Doggie Splash Bark in Nassau County

Various Locations–FREE
Saturday, September 6, 2025
Nassau County splash parks are going to the dogs. Take your pup for a romp at Bay Park in East Rockaway, Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Grant Park in Hewlett, North Woodmere Park in North Woodmere, or Rev. Arthur Mackey Park in Roosevelt. READ MORE

Kids Bike Swap & Health Fair at Belmont Lake State Park - CANCELED

North Babylon–FREE
Sunday, September 7, 2025
*This event has been canceled due to inclement weather. Trade in the bike your child has outgrown for a refurbished bike and new helmet at the Kids Bike Swap. READ MORE

Long Island Fair at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Friday, September 12-Sunday, September 14, 2025
Step back into the days of old at the annual Long Island Fair. Featuring displays and competitions of home-grown fruits, vegetables, flowers, crafts, and livestock, as well as entertainment, historic trade demonstrations, an artisan craft show, and more. READ MORE

Port Jefferson Dragon Boat Race Festival

Port Jefferson–FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Cheer on six decorated dragon boat racing teams as they compete in a 250-meter race along the majestic Port Jefferson Harbor. READ MORE

Draw Out Community Arts Festival at The Heckscher Museum of Art

Huntington–FREE
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Join in this day of creativity in the Heckscher Museum and Park for this annual Draw Out event. Enjoy a wide range of activities suitable for all ages, including watercolor painting, collage, and more. READ MORE

Inaugural Long Island Pizza Festival

Huntington
Saturday, September 13, 2025
For the first time ever, Long Island’s best are coming together for one day of celebrating the rich and diverse culture of Long Island pizza. READ MORE

Water Lantern Festival at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Enjoy a picturesque evening at Eisenhower Park when the lake is illuminated by a sea of beautiful, hand-decorated lanterns. The festivities begin with food trucks and music, followed by time to decorate your lantern and a lakeside launch. READ MORE

Touch-a-Truck at Stew Leonard's Farmingdale

Farmingdale – FREE
Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
This free Touch-a-Truck event hosted by Stew Leonard's of Farmingdale includes community and volunteer service vehicles for kiddos to get up close to, plus a bounce house, sing-a-long and more. READ MORE

Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury–FREE & Varies
Begins Saturday, September 13, 2025
At Hicks Nurseries' Fall Festival, fill your shopping cart with fall decor favorites while kids enjoy fun festival activities. Plus, Otto the Ghost stars in a free walk-through adventure, Otto’s Animated Halloween Story, all month long. READ MORE

Maker Faire Long Island

Stony Brook
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Maker Faire Long Island celebrates creativity and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. READ MORE

Kite Festival in Long Beach

Long Beach–FREE
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Get your Mary Poppins on at this free Kite Festival in Long Beach. READ MORE

Pickle Festival at Gardiner’s Farm

Huntington
Saturday, September 20, 2025
The annual Pickle Festival at Gardiner’s Farm highlights all sorts of cukes, as well as roasted corn and a corn maze. Take a ride on a lollipop train or hay ride before grabbing a pickle-on-a-stick. READ MORE

Jungle Bob's Creepy Crawlers Show at Bayard Cutting Arboretum

Great River
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Get ready to explore the hidden and fascinating world of invertebrates, just in time for the spooky season to begin, as Jungle Bob brings his Creepy Crawlers Show to Bayard Cutting Arboretum. Folks can expect to encounter amazing reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. READ MORE

"Talk Like a Pirate Day" at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Join The Whaling Museum as it celebrates National Talk Like a Pirate Day with family fun for all ages. READ MORE

San Gennaro Feast at Lenny Bruno Farms

Manorville
Saturday, September 20-Sunday, September 21, 2025
Lenny Bruno Farms' Annual San Gennaro Feast is a two-day event celebrating Italian-American culture, delicious cuisine, and the beauty of the farm. This farm-to-truck event features food vendors serving dishes directly harvested from the farm. READ MORE

Fall Family Festival at Bright Horizons

Various Locations - FREE
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Bright Horizons is bringing fun, friends, and family together at its fall festival. Meet other families, get to know the Bright Horizons community, and participate in hands-on fall activities. Everyone is welcome. READ MORE

Hallockville Museum Farm Country Fair

Riverhead
Saturday, September 27-Sunday, September 28, 2025
The Hallockville Fall Festival and Craft Show is a North Fork tradition. Celebrate the rich folk art and agricultural traditions of the community in an old-fashioned, country fair atmosphere. READ MORE

Fall Festival at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, September 27, 2025
This family-friendly fall festival, held on the grounds of the CSH Fish Hatchery, features fishing, animal encounters, music, games, and more.  READ MORE

Fall Fun Fest at Sands Point Preserve

Port Washington
Sunday, September 28, 2025
The Sands Point Preserve welcomes autumn on the great lawn with a slate of family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, animals, live music, and more.  READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Port Jefferson Harbor
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

About the Author

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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