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Sat 15 Aug
Snapper and Crab Derby at Captree State Park
Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Captree State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region and Captree Bait and Tackle are pleased to announce that the annual Snapper and Crab Fishing Derby at Captree State Park. The Snapper & Crab Fishing Derby is held to encourage children to discover and enjoy fishing and crabbing. Children 16 years old and younger are welcome to participate. The tournament is free; however, the standard $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. There are numerous fishing locations throughout Captree State Park. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment or buy it at Captree Bait and Tackle. Captree State Park is located on Ocean Parkway in Babylon. It can be reached by taking the Robert Moses Causeway south, or Ocean Parkway east. For additional information, please call Captree State Park at (631) 669-0449 or Captree Bait and Tackle at (631) 587-3430.
Registration: Not required
Sun 16 Aug
Snapper and Crab Derby at Captree State Park
Sunday, August 16, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Captree State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Long Island Region and Captree Bait and Tackle are pleased to announce that the annual Snapper and Crab Fishing Derby at Captree State Park. The Snapper & Crab Fishing Derby is held to encourage children to discover and enjoy fishing and crabbing. Children 16 years old and younger are welcome to participate. The tournament is free; however, the standard $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. There are numerous fishing locations throughout Captree State Park. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment or buy it at Captree Bait and Tackle. Captree State Park is located on Ocean Parkway in Babylon. It can be reached by taking the Robert Moses Causeway south, or Ocean Parkway east. For additional information, please call Captree State Park at (631) 669-0449 or Captree Bait and Tackle at (631) 587-3430.
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Sep
Dockside Family Festival at Captree State Park
Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Captree State Park
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the annual Dockside Family Festival will take place on Saturday, September 12th at Captree State Park from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 13th, 11:00AM to 5:00PM. This festival offers fun for the entire family! Activities include interactive pirate shows, Little Mermaid meet and greets, RC car racing, pony rides, magic shows, boat rides and much more! Local nonprofits, craft and food vendors will be on-site throughout the entire festival. All activities are free, however there will be an $8.00 vehicle use fee in effect. This event is presented by Newsday and sponsored by Connoisseur Media Long Island, Tiki Joe's at Captree, Captree Bait and Tackle, Renewal by Andersen of Long Island, Sunrun, New York Life, and the Natural Heritage Trust. Captree State Park is located at the easter end of Ocean Parkway. It can be reached via the Southern State Parkway, Robert Moses Causeway, Sunrise Highway or Montauk Highway. For additional information, please call the Long Island State Park Recreation Department at (631) 321-3510.
Registration: Not required