Looking for fun things to do on Long Island with the kids all the while staying within the parameters of your budget? How about bringing the little ones to a free kid’s event on Long Island! It doesn’t get much more frugal than that!

This Winter there are plenty of free events going on at local libraries, town halls, and other venues, just for kids! Check out these activities that won’t burn a hole in your pocket!

February Events

Weekend Open Art Studio for Kids at Guild Hall
158 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
Saturday, February 14th from 11 AM - 5 PM & Sunday, February 15th from 12 PM - 5 PM
631-324-0806
All materials are supplied open hours encouraging young artists to work independently, or with an adult, on a variety of interactive arts and crafts projects.

Painting with Words, Collaging with Color at Westbury Library
445 Jefferson Street, Westbury, NY 11590
Tuesday, February 17th from 2 PM - 4 PM
516-333-0176
Paint, draw and collage your own work of art to take home, as well as work on a collaborative piece that will be exhibited at the Children's Museum.

Train-Tastic Tuesday at Town Hall West
401 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751
Tuesday, February 17th Grades K-2: 10 AM - 12:30 PM, Grades 3-6: 1 PM -3:30 PM
631-224-5430
Kids will enjoy a day all about trains as they watch a themed movie and take part in a train safety workshop.

Film Screening: Alvin and The Chipmunks/Alvin and The Chipmunks Chipwrecked at Town Hall West Theater
401 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751
Wednesday, February 18th at 11:15 AM
631-224-5430
Pack a lunch and bring along a friend to catch this double feature of Alvin and The Chipmunks movies!

National Girls & Women in Sports Day at SUNY College at Old Westbury
223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Saturday, February 21st at 9 AM
This free event that celebrates women in sports is open to all girls ages 7-12 followed by Old Westbury's women’s basketball Play 4Kay senior game vs. Purchase.

Children's Storytime at Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place, NY 11514
Saturday, February 28th at 11 AM
516-741-9850
Join Barnes and Noble for the reading of two children's books "I am Rosa Parks" and "I am Jackie Robinson" and activities.

March Events

Community Purim Carnival at Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC
15 Neil Ct., Oceanside, NY 11672
Sunday, March 1st from 11 AM - 2 PM
516-634-4177
Everyone is invited to come in costume for an afternoon of family fun, food, games & activities!

Free Movie: Tarzan at Town Hall West Theater
401 Main Street, Islip, NY 11751
Wednesday, 11th at 10:15 AM
631-224-5430
Enjoy this classic children's movie and don't forget to bring your own snacks and drinks!

Be sure to check back as we add even more free events going on this February & March on Long Island!