Things to Do on Long Island Today
Here are some top options for activities, attractions, and dining on Long Island on Sunday, August 17, 2025:
Outdoor & Family-Friendly Activities
- Robert Moses State Park
Enjoy ocean beaches, picnic areas, playgrounds, hiking, and a visit to the Fire Island Lighthouse. It's a prime spot for summer relaxation or family outings.
- Splish Splash Water Park
Cool off at this large water park featuring themed body and tube slides, lazy river, wave pool, food stalls, and cabana rentals. Perfect for families.
- Long Island Aquarium
Take part in interactive exhibits, boat rides, shark encounters, and feed stingrays. Especially fun for kids and groups.
- Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo
Visit exotic and native animals, enjoy pony rides, and explore kid-friendly activities and petting zoos.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Tour the former home of President Theodore Roosevelt, museum, nature trails, and enjoy 83 acres of history and nature.
Museums and Learning Experiences
- Long Island Maritime Museum
Delve into maritime history with exhibits, live performances, and family- friendly events.
- Long Island Children's Museum
Hands-on activities and exhibits for kids from toddlers to teens, located in a former airplane hangar.
- Long Island Explorium
Nautical-themed science museum for children with hands-on experiments and activities.
Restaurant Suggestions
If you’re looking to dine out, here are some crowd favorites:
- The Oar Steak & Seafood Grille, Patchogue
Nautical riverfront grill with dockside seating, steak and seafood, plus live bands. Great for lunch or dinner.
- Lakehouse, Bay Shore
Renowned for New American fare and lakeside fire pit, perfect for romantic or upscale dining.
- Salt & Barrel, Bay Shore
Oysters, seafood, and cocktails in a lively, casual yet trendy setting. Outdoor seating available.
- Harbor Mist Restaurant, Cold Spring Harbor
Seafood-focused New American kitchen with harbor views and live music.
- La Plage, Wading River
Beachy cottage spot offering elegantly presented French-American cuisine.
- Maureen's Kitchen, Smithtown
Popular breakfast and brunch restaurant, casual atmosphere, famous for comfort food and great coffee.
- Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Huntington
Steak, seafood, sushi, cocktails, and water views in an upscale setting. Reservations recommended.
- Sandbar, Cold Spring Harbor
Nautical-themed American restaurant serving seafood and classy pub bites with cozy ambiance.
Whatever your interests—beach, culture, family fun, or good food—Long Island has plenty to keep your day exciting!
