Autumn Activities on Long Island
Long Island Launches Extensive Fall Festivals, Farm Attractions, and Kayak Tours for Autumn
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Taste the World features more than 100 international food, art and beverage vendors, along with live music, a beer-and-wine lounge, rock climbing, ax throwing, a mechanical bull, bounce houses, face painting and rides.
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Several fall farm attractions offer unusual hands-on activities beyond typical hayrides and mazes, including an animatronic chicken show, fire-truck climbing, gem sifting, pedal carts and encounters with animals such as goats, peacocks, donkeys and baby emus.
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Kayak and paddleboard outings include guided and self-guided trips through Shelter Island’s Coecles Harbor marine water trail, wetlands and Mashomack Nature Preserve; one listed operator offers rentals from $35 for a single kayak for two hours to $65 for a full day, with the season ending in late October.
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Hicks Nurseries’ fall festival in Westbury runs daily through Nov. 1 with free admission and includes a new animated Halloween walkthrough, the character Otto the Ghost, lawn games, select-Sunday live music and displays featuring thousands of pumpkins and fall plants.
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Long Beach’s weekly arts festival at Kennedy Plaza is free and runs Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Oct. 31, showcasing handcrafted work in mediums including photography, jewelry, painting, wood, glass and mixed media, alongside live music.
Long Island is rolling out a full calendar of fall activities this September and October, from pumpkin patches to kayak tours. Families can explore corn mazes, haunted attractions and farm adventures, while outdoor enthusiasts paddle through nature reserves to catch autumn scenery. Many events run through early November, offering weeks of seasonal fun.
The island's attractions range from traditional hayrides to unusual experiences like animatronic chicken shows and fire-truck climbing. Kayak rentals start at $35 for two hours, with guided trips through Shelter Island's Coecles Harbor and Mashomack Nature Preserve. Community festivals add international food vendors, live music and arts displays to the mix.
Farm Attractions Go Beyond Basic Hayrides
Long Island farms are offering hands-on activities that go way beyond the typical corn maze. Visitors can watch an animatronic chicken show, climb on a fire truck, sift for gems and ride pedal carts. Animal encounters include goats, peacocks, donkeys and baby emus. Hicks Nurseries in Westbury runs daily through November 1 with free admission and features thousands of pumpkins, a new animated Halloween walkthrough and the character Otto the Ghost.
Taste the World Brings 100-Plus International Vendors
One major event packs in over 100 international food, art and beverage vendors along with live music and entertainment. The festival features a beer-and-wine lounge, rock climbing, ax throwing, a mechanical bull, bounce houses and rides. Face painting and other children's activities round out the lineup, making it a full day of fun for all ages.
Free Kayak Tours Through Fall Foliage
Water-based activities let visitors explore Long Island's natural side. Guided and self-guided kayak and paddleboard trips run through Shelter Island's Coecles Harbor, wetlands and Mashomack Nature Preserve. One operator rents single kayaks for $35 for two hours or $65 for a full day. The kayaking season ends in late October, giving visitors several weeks to paddle and spot wildlife among the changing leaves.
Arts and Food Festivals Fill Weekends
Long Beach hosts a free weekly arts festival at Kennedy Plaza every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October 31. Artists display handcrafted work in photography, jewelry, painting, wood, glass and mixed media, with live music adding to the atmosphere. Community events across the island blend seasonal food, entertainment and shopping into weekend outings throughout fall.
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