FREE*

Family Event (Ages 3+) | Activity

Howdy, partners! Are you looking for a western-themed fun summer adventure? Join us in the Wild Wild West End for games, crafts, and other activities! Earn gold coins at different activities to redeem for a prize and finish out the day with some line dancing.

Join us at any time between 10:00am – 3:00pm with the whole gang. This event is rain or shine.

Schedule:

ALL DAY: Sand art, friendship bracelet making, coloring pages, win prizes

10:00am - 11:00am Cowboy Crafts (RSVP required, see below)

Howdy, partners! Our educators will bring the cowboy spirit, and lead you and your children in a fun Western-themed craft, here on the West End!

10:00am - 12:00pm Pan for Gold!

Sift through the sand and see if you strike gold! Drop in for this activity anytime and try your luck.

12:00pm - 1:00pm Horse Racing

On your marks, get set…go! Ride your hobby horse across our “racetrack” and see if you can make it to the finish line.

1:00pm - 2:30pm Field games

Toy fishing, knockdown, ring toss…plenty of games will be spread out around the property waiting for you to drop in.

2:30 - 3:00pm Closing ceremonies with… line dancing!

* Parking fees collected 8am-4pm across Jones Beach State Park. Empire Passes also accepted.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

FREE*

All Ages | Activity

Drop in anytime during the program time for a day of outdoor games with the Center! Play ring toss, corn hole, create chalk art, and join a relay race to have fun in the sun this summer.

* Parking fees collected 8am-4pm across Jones Beach State Park. Empire Passes also accepted.

Adults and Teens (Ages 12+) | Activity

$4 per person

Join an educator and learn how we can use different technology to capture different plants and animals. Whether it's with a camera or a phone, the perfect shot is only a couple of clicks away.

Cameras are not provided. Please bring a camera or smart phone with you for this program.

In the event of rain, this event may be rescheduled. Doors close 10 minutes after program start time. Please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend so your spot can be made available to others.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

Children (Ages 7-10) | Activity

$4 fee per program participant

Come explore how the greatest source of energy on Earth—the sun—can be harnessed. From photosynthesis to solar panels, we will learn about the principles of solar energy by designing, building, and racing solar cars.

In the event of rain, this event may be rescheduled. Doors close 10 minutes after program start time. Please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend so your spot can be made available to others.

Adults and Teens (Ages 12+) | Activity

$4 per person

Join an educator and learn how we can use different technology to capture different plants and animals. Whether it's with a camera or a phone, the perfect shot is only a couple of clicks away.

Cameras are not provided. Please bring a camera or smart phone with you for this program.

In the event of rain, this event may be rescheduled. Doors close 10 minutes after program start time. Please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend so your spot can be made available to others.

Adults and Teens (12+) | Walk

$4 fee per program participant

Join one of our educators on a walk through the history and design of Jones Beach. On this walk you will be introduced to master planner, Robert Moses, who created the state park that 6 million people visit each year.

We will meet at the nature center and then you will drive behind our Parks vehicle to the historical locations to walk within the park.

This program takes place OUTDOORS. Program departs 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.

All Ages | Activity

Free Event

Celebrate Women's History Month by learning about one of history's most talented nature writers, and practice writing your very own piece inspired by our local environment.

RSVP required.

This program takes place INDOORS and OUTDOORS.

In the event of rain, this event may be rescheduled. Doors close 10 minutes after program start time. Please call 516-809-8222 or email jbenc@parks.ny.gov to cancel your reservation if you cannot attend so your spot can be made available to others.