Free Kids Events in Long Island This Weekend

October 24–25, 2026 · 49 free events

This weekend offers a mix of drop-in and registered events across Long Island, from storytimes and crafts to character meet-and-greets. All selections are free and take place at local libraries, with options for toddlers through older kids. Whether you're looking for Halloween fun or hands-on creativity, these picks provide practical, no-cost ways to keep kids engaged.

Top Picks

1Top Pick
Story Saga - Dix HillsstorytimeFREE

Story Saga - Dix Hills

Half Hollow Hills Community Library · Dix Hills

Birth-5 years with a parent or caregiver Enjoy stories with Ms. Nicole. District Residents Only. Programs may be photographed/videotaped for library publicity. Notify library staff if you prefer not t

Up to age 5

This storytime at Half Hollow Hills Community Library in Dix Hills is designed for children birth to 5 years old with a caregiver. It's a free, early literacy activity that requires no registration.

2Top Pick
Matters of the HeARTFREE

Matters of the HeART

Garden City Public Library · Garden City

This 45-minute program is for children ages 2-5 (not in Kindergarten in) and their adult caregivers. Join Miss Elizabeth to hear a story and make a fun Halloween craft! Please register online with a

Ages 2–5

At the Garden City Public Library, kids ages 2-5 can enjoy a Halloween story and craft in this 45-minute program. Registration is required, and it's a free way to combine literacy and creativity.

3Top Pick
Pumpkin Decorating (all ages)FREE

Pumpkin Decorating (all ages)

Rockville Centre Public Library · Rockville Centre

Kids bring a pumpkin to decorate with library supplies and the help of a teen volunteer. Leave the mess with us. No registration.

All agesDrop-in

This drop-in pumpkin decorating event at Rockville Centre Public Library is open to all ages and provides library supplies along with teen volunteers. Just bring a pumpkin and leave the mess behind.

4Top Pick

Kids in grades 4-6 at Jericho Public Library can learn to fold an origami tulip in a box, a hands-on paper craft that results in a functional model. It's a free, focused activity for older children.

5Top Pick
Lego ClubartFREE

Lego Club

Elmont Memorial Library · Elmont

Grades K - 5 Dive into creativity with LEGO! No registration required. This free art session at Elmont Memorial Library is for ages 5y-11y.

Ages 5–11Drop-in

Elmont Memorial Library hosts a free LEGO Club for grades K-5 with no registration needed. It's a drop-in session that encourages open-ended building and creativity.

6Top Pick
Meet Frozen's Elsa!FREE

Meet Frozen's Elsa!

Oceanside Library · Oceanside

Keep an eye out for Frozen's Elsa in the Children's Room! She will be wandering around to say hello from 12pm to 1:45pm. No registration required.

Up to age 12Drop-in

Children can meet a costumed Elsa character wandering the Oceanside Library children's room on Sunday afternoon. This free drop-in event requires no registration and appeals to fans of Frozen.

7Top Pick
Kids CornertheaterFREE

Kids Corner

Oceanside Library · Oceanside

Explore the world of children's books, comics, shows, & more by walking through our Kids Corner! Play games, win prizes, and pick up crafts to do at home. Prizes and crafts are available WHILE SUPPLI

Ages 3–12Drop-in

Oceanside Library's Kids Corner offers drop-in games, prizes, and take-home crafts themed around children's books and comics. It's free and available while supplies last, suitable for ages 3-12.

8Top Pick
Monster Mash Dance PartydanceFREE

Monster Mash Dance Party

Babylon Public Library · Babylon

Families with children of all ages Legendary Entertainment will be here for a Monster Mash Dance Party, in collaboration with the Babylon Village Chamber of Commerce “Creepy Crawl.” No registration re

Up to age 2Drop-in

Babylon Public Library hosts a free Monster Mash Dance Party for families with children of all ages, part of the village's Creepy Crawl. No registration is required for this drop-in event.

9Top Pick
Fall Fun with Play Makers - 1-4 year-olds with a caregiverFREE

Fall Fun with Play Makers - 1-4 year-olds with a caregiver

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library · Hewlett

Enjoy a cozy autumn adventure filled with hands-on sensory play, process art, music & movement, and circle time. Explore pumpkins, leaves, apples, and all the fun of the fall season while building ear

Ages 12 mo–4 yr

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library presents a fall-themed sensory play session for 1-4 year-olds with a caregiver, including process art, music, and circle time. It's a free, structured activity that requires registration.

10Top Pick
Meet Toy Story's Jessie!storytimeFREE

Meet Toy Story's Jessie!

Oceanside Library · Oceanside

Keep an eye out for Toy Story's Jessie in the Children's Room! She will be wandering around to say hello from 2:15pm to 4pm. No registration required.

Up to age 12Drop-in

Toy Story's Jessie will greet children in the Oceanside Library children's room on Sunday afternoon. This free drop-in character meet-and-greet needs no registration and is open to all ages.

Saturday, October 24 (9)

Velvet Poster Take and MakeFREE

Velvet Poster Take and Make

Lindenhurst Memorial Library · Lindenhurst

Pick up a velvet Day of the Dead poster and color it at home. This take-and-make kit is free at the Lindenhurst Memorial Library.

Ages 5–11
Sensory Storytime (Pre K - Grade 4 with adult)FREE

Sensory Storytime (Pre K - Grade 4 with adult)

Seaford Public Library · Seaford

Join A Time for Kids in a multi-sensory experience including songs, stories, and sensory activities. • Pre K - Grade 4 with adult • Registration for Seaford school district residents begins ONLINE w

Ages 5–10
Pumpkin Boogie/Canciones de CalabazaFREE

Pumpkin Boogie/Canciones de Calabaza

Westbury Memorial Public Library — Children's Library · Westbury

Jump, dance, and groove at this Halloween-themed circle time packed with pumpkin songs and silly monster dances. For children 1 to 5 years old. Baila y diviértete en este programa de Halloween, llena

Ages 12 mo–5 yr
Little Kids YogayogaFREE

Little Kids Yoga

Elmont Memorial Library · Elmont

Ages 2 Years - 4 Years Little Kids Yoga is a bright, fun, and interactive yoga adventure that incorporates basic postures, movement, breath exercises, songs, music, meditation, puppets, and play into

Ages 2–4
Writer's Workshop (Grades 4 & up)FREE

Writer's Workshop (Grades 4 & up)

Huntington Public Library · Huntington

Support your peers through a creative writing group led by author Terry Tomasino.

Ages 9+
Scarecrow Storytime (Ages 3-5)storytimeFREE

Scarecrow Storytime (Ages 3-5)

Merrick Library · Merrick

Enjoy stories and get creative with a variety of fun scarecrow activities! Registration begins October 8 for Merrick Library cardholders, and October 15 for all other cardholders.

Ages 3–5
Collectible Pin TradingFREE

Collectible Pin Trading

Oceanside Library · Oceanside

Join fellow collectors for a fun and friendly PIN TRADING event at the Library! Disney and non-Disney collectible pins are welcome. Just be sure that all pins and displays feature content appropriate

Ages 18+
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag! (GRADES K - 2)FREE

Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag! (GRADES K - 2)

Baldwin Public Library · Baldwin

Decorate this canvas bag in anticipation of your Halloween candy haul. Registration for Baldwin School District residents begins Friday, October 9. All others may register beginning Friday, October 16

Ages 5–8
Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag! (GRADES 3 - 6)FREE

Make Your Own Trick-or-Treat Bag! (GRADES 3 - 6)

Baldwin Public Library · Baldwin

Decorate this canvas bag in anticipation of your Halloween candy haul. Registration for Baldwin School District residents begins Friday, October 9. All others may register beginning Friday, October 16

Ages 8–12

Sunday, October 25 (1)

Open Craft RoomartFREE

Open Craft Room

Elmont Memorial Library · Elmont

Ages 3 - Grades 5 Unleash your creativity in the craft room! We provide the materials - you bring the imagination! No registration required. While supplies last!

Ages 10–11Drop-in
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