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Thu 13 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, August 13, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Fri 14 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Friday, August 14, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 15 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, August 15, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Thu 20 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, August 20, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, August 22, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Aug
2026 Children’s Summer Entertainment: Face Painting
Saturday, August 22, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts Adrenaline Entertainment's Face Painting. Add color, creativity, and excitement with our professional face painters! Children can transform into their favorite characters, animals, superheroes, princesses, butterflies, and much more. Our talented artists create everything from simple cheek and hand designs to detailed full-face masterpieces. Each painting is done with safe, high-quality materials and plenty of imagination. The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in partnership with the Natural Heritage Trust, is pleased to announce Hither Hills State Park's 2026 Children's Summer Entertainment schedule. A vehicle use fee may be in effect and participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. There are no rain dates for these performances. For further information call (631) 669-0449.
Registration: Not required
Wed 26 Aug
Bay Walk
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Join us on a walk along the inlet to look for all of the unique inshore species that call the Great South Bay home! Please meet in Field 2. We will be walking on sand for a duration of the program. We will stop along the way to do some seining! All equipment will be provided! Please dress to get wet, bring water shoes, waders (if you have), water, and anything else to spend a morning on the beach. Reservations are required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 27 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, August 27, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 29 Aug
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, August 29, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Thu 03 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, September 3, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 05 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, September 5, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Wed 09 Sep
Citizen Science: Monarch Tagging
Wednesday, September 9, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project that was initiated in 1992 to help understand the dynamics of the monarch's spectacular fall migration through mark and recapture. We will be exploring two parks for Monarch butterflies to tag and release! For Robert Moses, please be prepared to go into tall grass. Please meet at Field 5. We may walk up to 2 miles on sand. Reservations are required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 10 Sep
Citizen Science: Monarch Tagging
Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
The Monarch Watch Tagging Program is a large-scale community science project that was initiated in 1992 to help understand the dynamics of the monarch's spectacular fall migration through mark and recapture. We will be exploring two parks, Connetquot River State Park Preserve and Robert Moses, for Monarch butterflies to tag and release! For Robert Moses, please be prepared to go into tall grass. Please meet at Field 5. We may walk up to 2 miles on sand. Reservations are required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 10 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, September 10, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Fri 11 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Friday, September 11, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 12 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, September 12, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Thu 17 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, September 17, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, September 19, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 19 Sep
Passport Through Parks
Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Discover Long Island's many state parks in an ongoing hiking series through every state park on the Island! This hike will be more accessible and a shorter distance (1-2 miles). Receive your passport book on your first Passport Through Parks hike! Earn a sticker for every hike. Present 5 stickers for a free hat! Present 10 stickers for a pin and to be entered in a raffle at the end of the year. Reservations are required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Thu 24 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Thursday, September 24, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sat 26 Sep
NY State Parks Shark Shack
Saturday, September 26, 2026 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Sharks are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, but also one of the most feared. With over 500 species of sharks, patrons will learn this group of fish is full of diversity. The goal of the NY State Parks Shark Shack is to educate the public on the shark species of NY, expose the public to other marine life in our waters & offer public safety guidance when it comes to shark interactions. Come experience this pop-up display full of shark related items and turn any fear in fascination! Held at Robert Moses Field 5, weather permitting. Look for us near the playground!
Registration: Not required
Sun 27 Sep
Passport Through Parks
Sunday, September 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Robert Moses State Park - Long Island
Discover Long Island's many state parks in an ongoing hiking series through every state park on the Island! This hike is challenging. We will be walking on sand for at least 3 miles. Receive your passport book on your first Passport Through Parks hike! Earn a sticker for every hike. Present 5 stickers for a free hat! Present 10 stickers for a pin and to be entered in a raffle at the end of the year. Reservations are required at Eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required