Playgrounds
42 parks with a playground, closest to downtown first.
- Huntington Beach Community Association1 mi from downtown
- Pickle Park1.2 mi from downtown
- Fleets Cove Beach Park1.3 mi from downtown
Family
Things to do in Huntington with kids
5 kinds of family outings, with the closest picks for each.
Family-friendly ideas around Huntington, built from the city’s parks, libraries, local businesses and nearby public lands. Pick a section for the full list, a map and directions, and check the events calendar for this week’s story times, festivals and shows.
Libraries
Story times, homework help and summer reading, free with a library card.
- Huntington Public Library338 Main Street
Bakeries
3 local bakeries in Huntington.
- Banana Bread CoMelville
- Catalina's Bake ShopHuntington
- Hummel-Hummel BakeryEast Northport
Picnic spots
Day-use areas for a family picnic.
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site6 mi west
- Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge27 mi east
- Governors Island National Monument36 mi west
Wildlife and nature
Refuges and lakes to spot birds and animals.
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge4 mi northwest
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site6 mi west
- Congressman Lester Wolff Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge7 mi west
Around town
Get a feel for the city
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10 Best Things to Do in Huntington, NY
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What is there to do in Huntington with kids?
Playgrounds (42), Libraries (1), Bakeries (3), Picnic spots (12), Wildlife and nature (19). Each section links to the full list with maps and directions.
What can kids do in Huntington for free?
Parks and playgrounds, library story times and many community events are free. See the free things to do and kids events pages for this week’s options.
What can families do in Huntington when it rains or it’s hot?
Try the indoor ideas and the library, or check the kids and family events calendar.