FREEThings to Do with Kids in Long Island This Weekend
October 24–25, 2026 · 69 events
This weekend's Long Island kids' events lean heavily on free library programming, with storytimes, crafts, and drop-in activities spread across Elmont, Seaford, Garden City, Baldwin, Oceanside, and other neighborhoods. We've mixed hands-on workshops with character visits and dance parties so families can find something that fits their child's age and schedule. All picks are free, and several require no registration at all.
Top Picks
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FREEA multi-sensory storytime with songs, stories, and sensory activities, designed for pre-K through grade 4 with an adult. It's a structured, free option for Seaford-area families on Saturday morning.
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FREEA 45-minute story and Halloween craft for ages 2–5 with a caregiver at the Garden City Public Library. It's a free, focused activity that pairs reading with a take-home project.
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FREEKids bring a pumpkin and use library supplies plus teen volunteers to decorate it, with no registration required. This drop-in event is free and lets families leave the mess at the library.
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FREEA free origami workshop for grades 4–6 where participants make a tulip in a box and test it with a puff of air. It's a hands-on, age-targeted craft for Jericho-area kids on Saturday.
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artFREEA free drop-in LEGO session for grades K–5 at Elmont Memorial Library, with no registration needed. It's a practical option for creative play on Saturday afternoon.
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FREEKids in grades K–2 decorate a canvas trick-or-treat bag at the Baldwin Public Library. This free Halloween craft requires registration, so check district residency rules before signing up.
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FREEFrozen's Elsa will wander the Oceanside Library children's room from 12pm to 1:45pm, with no registration required. It's a free drop-in character greeting for kids up to age 12.
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theaterFREEA free drop-in Kids Corner at Oceanside Library where children can play games, win prizes, and pick up crafts while supplies last. It pairs well with the Elsa visit on Sunday.
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danceFREEA free Monster Mash Dance Party for families with children of all ages, part of Babylon Village's Creepy Crawl. No registration is required, making it an easy drop-in option on Sunday.
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FREEFall Fun with Play Makers - 1-4 year-olds with a caregiver
Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library · Hewlett
Ages 12 mo–4 yr
A fall-themed sensory play session for 1–4 year-olds with a caregiver, including process art, music, and circle time. This free Hewlett-Woodmere program is structured for toddlers and preschoolers on Sunday.
Saturday, October 24 (8)
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storytimeFREE
FREEPumpkin Boogie/Canciones de Calabaza
Westbury Memorial Public Library — Children's Library · Westbury
Ages 12 mo–5 yr
yogaFREE
FREE
storytimeFREE
FREEFREESunday, October 25 (2)
artFREE
storytimeFREE