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Free places to go

On the North Fork

By Staci Nappi, Publisher/Editor, Riverhead Macaroni Kid August 14, 2025

Places to visit for free… 


💡 Did You Know?  

📚 Libraries

  • Many libraries offer Free museum passes to cardholders.
  • Most library programs are free with a library card — from children’s story hours to adult classes.
  • Teens can earn Community service hours by volunteering for library programs. (See events page)
  • Some libraries allow residents from other towns to participate or even get a library card.
  • Riverhead Free Library: Hosts a mobile food pantry regularly. (See RFL for dates)
  • Southold Library: Upcoming car seat safety program to help you install them correctly. (See events page)
  • Several libraries offer teen-specific programs and free vaccine clinics. (See events page)


🎨 Arts & Crafts

  • Michaels stores (including Riverhead) offer Free online craft classes — fun for all ages.
  • Home Depot & Lowe’s: Free DIY workshops for kids.


🌳 Parks & Recreation

  • Riverhead Parks & Rec: Always has kid-friendly activities — check their events page and ours for updates.


🍔 Food Deals

  • Moe’s Southwest Grill in Riverhead: Kids eat free on Tuesdays.

 (Kids 12 and younger can enjoy a FREE kids' meal with the purchase of an adult meal all day in the dining room. Tacos, burritos, and quesadillas are on the menu.)


Free Museums on the North Fork...But you should make a donation

  1. The East End Seaport Museum -Greenport
  2. Long Island Science Center – Riverhead
  3. Greenport Village Blacksmith – Greenport
  4. Cluster Institute and Observatory-Southold
  5. Hallockville Museum Farm – Riverhead
  6. Horton Point Lighthouse Museum-Southold
  7. Southold Historical Museum-Southold
  8. Railroad Museum of Long Island-Riverhead
  9. Mattituck historical Society Museum
  10. Southold Indian Museum-Southold
  11. Suffolk County Historical Museum – Riverhead

  Get out there and have some FREE Fun!