Seasonal Activities
Long Island is home to all four seasons, making it a year-round destination. You’ll never run out of things to do throughout the year, as there’s always a festival or attraction around the corner to help you celebrate the season. You’ll find fun in the snow during winter, blossoming flowers in spring, sunny beach days in summer, and cozy hikes and delicious harvests in the fall.
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Things to Do with Winter
Winter is a time for Long Island communities to come alive. Between the twinkling lights lining every downtown street, a sip of your favorite warm drink in an igloo, or an unforgettable day sledding in the park, everything you could ever need this season is right outside your door. Bring the family together for a day of curing the winter blues at a local museum, embrace the winter wonders of Long Island on a snowy walk snowy walk, and enjoy the beauty of the season from coast to coast.
Things to Do in Spring
The snow has melted, the sweaters are tucked away, and flowers are beginning to sprout all over Long Island. These are just some signs that spring has arrived! Step into the fields and arboretums to see your favorite flowers bloom, take a walk in the park under blue skies, dine al fresco at a local lunch spot, and sip on a glass of North Fork wine North Fork Wine fresh from the vine. Many seasonal attractions open back up for the year, so be sure to take a visit to our local amusement parks and animal encounters once their seasons begin.
Things to Do in Summer
From Fire Island to the Hamptons, Montauk, and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in summer. Spend your days under the sun by taking a trip to the beach, sit within the vines of Long Island Wine Country while sipping your favorite wine, or dining al fresco on the water. Bring your friends and family to an outdoor concert, a seasonal festival, or ride the waves all season long. If you’re longing for more, then Long Island is the perfect place to enjoy the best of summer.
Fall Festivals and Activities
There’s a chill in the air over Long Island, a sign that fall has arrived. Throw on your favorite sweatshirt and take a walk along our beautiful nature trails, where you’ll find red and orange leaves around every bend. Stop by our local farms, orchards, and markets to take home your very own locally sourced apples and pumpkins. Take the kids along for the ride, as local ghost stories, friendly spooks, and creative costume contests all come together to create Halloween fun.