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32 February Break Ideas

On The North Fork

By Staci Nappi, Mom Publisher/Editor, Riverhead Macaroni Kid January 16, 2026

32 BREAK IDEAS

~ North Fork ~



1. 8 Hands Farm – Cutchogue

Address: 4735 Cox Lane, Cutchogue, NY

Working farm with animals and open space to explore.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


2. Baiting Hollow Free Library – Calverton

Address: 4 Warner Dr, Calverton, NY 11933

Small community library with books and family programs.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


3. Camera Obscura – Greenport

Address: 115 Front St, Greenport, NY

Historic optical exhibit projecting harbor views.

Cost: Small fee • Ages: All ages


4. Custer Institute & Observatory – Southold

Address: 1115 Main Bayview Rd, Southold, NY 11971

Long Island’s oldest public observatory, open for stargazing nights, lectures, classes, and special events.

Cost: Donation suggested • Ages: All ages


5. Cutchogue New Suffolk Free Library – Cutchogue

Address: 27550 Main Rd, Cutchogue, NY 11935

Library with story times & children’s programs.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


6. East End Seaport Museum – Greenport

Address: 3rd Street & Bay Ave, Greenport, NY

Maritime history museum with boats & exhibits.

Cost: Low‑cost admission • Ages: All ages


7. Educational Cultural Center of the North Fork – Cutchogue

Address: 3800 Duck Pond Rd, Cutchogue, NY

Cultural exhibits and performances.

Cost: Varies • Ages: All ages


8. Fire Fighter Museum – Greenport

Address: Mitchell Park, Front St, Greenport, NY

Historic firefighting gear and displays.

Cost: Low‑cost • Ages: All ages


9. Floyd Memorial Library – Greenport

Address: 539 1st St, Greenport, NY

Public library with books and community events.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


10. George D Costello Memorial Roller Skating Rink – Greenport

Address: 102 3rd St, Greenport, NY 11944

Indoor roller skating rink with rentals and family sessions.

Cost: ~$10 skater / ~$5 non‑skater • Ages: All ages


11. Greenport Antique Carousel – Greenport

Address: Mitchell Park, Front St, Greenport, NY

Classic carousel ride on the harbor.

Cost: Per‑ride fee • Ages: All ages


12. Greenport Jail & Police Museum – Greenport

Address: 232 Carpenter St, Greenport, NY 11944

Historic jail building with police memorabilia (often open for tours/special events).

Cost: Free/donation • Ages: All ages


13. Hallock State Park Preserve – Riverhead

Address: 6062 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY

Nature trails and Long Island Sound views.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


14. Hallockville Museum Farm – Riverhead

Address: 6038 Sound Ave, Riverhead, NY

Historic farm with animals and events.

Cost: Free/low cost • Ages: All ages


15. Horton Point Lighthouse & Nautical Museum – Southold

Address: 3575 Lighthouse Rd, Southold, NY

Historic lighthouse with maritime exhibits.

Cost: Low‑cost admission • Ages: All ages


16. Long Island Aquarium – Riverhead

Address: 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY

Indoor aquarium with sea life, touch tanks, and shows.

Cost: Paid admission • Ages: All ages


17. Long Island Science Center – Riverhead

Address: 40 Peconic Ave, Riverhead, NY

Hands‑on science and STEM exhibits.

Cost: Paid admission (library passes sometimes available) • Ages: 5+


18. Mattituck Cinemas – Mattituck

Address: 10095 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY 11952

Classic local movie theater showing family films.

Cost: Paid tickets • Ages: All ages


19. Mattituck Historical Society Museum – Mattituck

Address: 18200 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY

Local history exhibits and artifacts.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


20. Mattituck‑Laurel Library – Mattituck

Address: 13900 Main Rd, Mattituck, NY

Public library with robust kids’ programming.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


21. Old House – Cutchogue

Address: 355 Cases Ln, Cutchogue, NY

Historic home museum.

Cost: Free/donation • Ages: All ages


22. Peconic Ice Rinks – Calverton

Address: 5789 Middle Country Rd, Calverton, NY 11933

Indoor ice skating rink with public sessions and rentals.

Cost: Paid admission • Ages: All ages


23. Railroad Museum of Long Island – Riverhead & Greenport

Address (Riverhead): 416 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY

Historic railcars and model trains.

Cost: Paid admission • Ages: All ages


24. Riverhead Free Library – Riverhead

Address: 330 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901

Central library with kids’ events and museum pass program.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


25. Safari Adventure – Riverhead

Address: 1074 Pulaski St, Riverhead, NY

Indoor playland with inflatables and climbing areas.

Cost: Paid admission • Ages: 1–10


26. Southold Free Library – Southold

Address: 53705 Main Rd, Southold, NY 11971

Local library with story times and events.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


27. Southold Historical Museum – Southold

Address: 55200 Main Rd, Southold, NY

Local history exhibits and artifacts.

Cost: Free/low cost • Ages: All ages


28. Southold Indian Museum – Southold

Address: 1080 Main Bayview Rd, Southold, NY

Native American history exhibits and artifacts.

Cost: Small donation • Ages: 6+


29. Suffolk County Historical Society – Riverhead

Address: 300 W Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901

County history museum and archive.

Cost: Free/donation • Ages: All ages


30. The Little Red Barn – Jamesport

Address: 353 Manor Ln, Jamesport, NY

Animal encounters and pony rides.

Cost: Paid packages • Ages: 3+


31. Village Blacksmith – Greenport

Address: 103 3rd St, Greenport, NY

Historic blacksmith shop with demos.

Cost: Free/donation • Ages: All ages


32. Wildwood State Park – Wading River

Address: 790 Hulse Landing Rd, Wading River, NY

Beach walks and nature trails.

Cost: Free • Ages: All ages


See the Events page for all individually scheduled programs and Library events.