Birding Hike
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk
Join us at the West End for a relaxing hike on a boardwalk and through the dunes to view various bird species.
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Distance: Up to 2 to 3 miles of walking across sand and/or pavement
RSVP: RSVP Required
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Adult Craft: Fabric Collage Art
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Craft
Learn a new skill with us and create a craft to decorate your home, gift to a friend, or just to help you unwind and relax.
Theme: Fabric Collage Art
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Creature Feature
All Ages | Lecture
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is home to several educational animals—come and meet them! Learn about our reptile species, hear their individual stories, and spend time with them in person!
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors or outdoors, weather allowing
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend
Fitness: Beachside Walking
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk
Join us for a relaxing morning walk on our beautifully paved bike path.
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Distance: about 2-3 miles on pavement.
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Programs starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
STEAM Workshop: Wind Turbines
Children (Ages 7-12) | Activity
Join an educator each week to explore a different topic in science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics through experiments, art projects, and more.
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Kids Club: Butterflies
Children (Ages 5-7) | Class
Join us for some beachside fun! Your curious children will enjoy learning about the wonders of nature through a creative craft and a hands-on activity!
Theme: Butterflies
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Monday Funday
All Ages | Games and Activities
Join us for a day of fun at the beach! Enjoy all day activities such as lawn games, passive crafts, and exploring our exhibits. There will also be hourly activities including Touch Tank, Creature Feature, and birding hikes.
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Both
RSVP: Not required, walk-ins welcome.
Tiny Tots: Puppets
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: Puppets
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Tiny Tots: Puppets
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: Puppets
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Creature Feature
All Ages | Lecture
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is home to several educational animals—come and meet them! Learn about our reptile species, hear their individual stories, and spend time with them in person!
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors or outdoors, weather allowing
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend
Tiny Tots: En Español
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: En Español
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Fishing Clinic
Join an educator and learn about the fish that live in Jones Bay with our free rod and reel fishing clinic. All ages welcome. CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY
This program takes place at Jones Beach State Park Field 10 Fishing Piers
Tiny Tots: En Español
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: En Español
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Birding Hike: Fall Migration
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk
Join us at the West End for a relaxing hike on the beach during the start of fall migration.
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Distance: Up to 2 to 3 miles of walking across sand and/or pavement
RSVP: RSVP Required
Puppet Show
Children (Ages 0-8) | Show
Drop into a half hour of storytelling featuring a theater and puppets! Watch our educators make our fascinating stories come alive for your children.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors or indoors, weather dependent
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Adult Craft: Papel Picado
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Craft
Learn a new skill with us and create a craft to decorate your home, gift to a friend, or just to help you unwind and relax.
Theme: Papel Picado
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Wellness: Mindful Watercolor Walk
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk and Activity
In this mindful walk, we will enjoy our coastal landscape while using fluid watercolor techniques to interpret our environment.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Program starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Movie Night
All Ages | Movie
Nothing like a great movie on the beach! Join us this summer for movie nights on our back deck with concessions available such as pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and more. Bring your own towel, blanket, or chair!
Theme: Follow the journey of a musically inclined young boy during the Day of the Dead in Mexico.
Fee: Free admission, Concessions are available for purchase at 5:30pm and on.
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Not Required, Walk-ins Welcome
Movie begins 30 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Fitness: Beachside Walking
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk
Join us for a relaxing morning walk on our beautiful beach trails!
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Distance: about 2-3 miles on sand.
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Programs starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Astronomy Night with AOSNY
All Ages | Activity
Join us with our guest, AOSNY for an evening of night skies! On our back deck, we will use multiple telescopes to focus on the various celestial bodies.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email, and we will update this webpage morning-of.
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Speakers:
Amateur Observers’ Society of New York
Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun!
Their mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses their commitment not only to serve their members, but also to educate and inspire the public.
Monarch Tagging
Adults, and Families (Ages 6+) | Citizen Science
Join our educators for an exciting community science program to capture, tag, and release Monarchs. 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 encourage everyone to bring their own butterfly nets, preferably long nets, since supplies are limited.
1:30-1:40: Sign In, Volunteer Registration
1:40-2:00: What is a Monarch? Where are they migrating?
2:00-2:30: Capturing Monarchs
2:30-3:00: Tag & Release
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Program begins 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Monarch Tagging
Adults, and Families (Ages 6+) | Citizen Science
Join our educators for an exciting community science program to capture, tag, and release Monarchs. 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 encourage everyone to bring their own butterfly nets, preferably long nets, since supplies are limited.
1:30-1:40: Sign In, Volunteer Registration
1:40-2:00: What is a Monarch? Where are they migrating?
2:00-2:30: Capturing Monarchs
2:30-3:00: Tag & Release
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Program begins 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
STEAM Workshop: Fish Dissection
Children (Ages 7-12) | Activity
Join an educator each week to explore a different topic in science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics through experiments, art projects, and more.
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour: En Español
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Creature Feature
All Ages | Lecture
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is home to several educational animals—come and meet them! Learn about our reptile species, hear their individual stories, and spend time with them in person!
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors or outdoors, weather allowing
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Movie Night
All Ages | Movie
Nothing like a great movie on the beach! Join us this summer for movie nights on our back deck with concessions available such as pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and more. Bring your own towel, blanket, or chair!
Theme: Come on an adventure across the ocean with the daughter of a village chief to find a demigod and save her island.
Fee: Free admission, Concessions are available for purchase at 5:30pm and on.
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Not Required, Walk-ins Welcome
Movie begins 30 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
STEAM Workshop: Squid Dissection
Children (Ages 7-12) | Activity
Join an educator each week to explore a different topic in science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics through experiments, art projects, and more.
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Fishing Clinic
Join an educator and learn about the fish that live in Jones Bay with our free rod and reel fishing clinic. All ages welcome. CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY
This program takes place at Jones Beach State Park Field 10 Fishing Piers
Community Seining
All Ages, preferred ages 8 and up | Citizen Science Event
Join an educator to learn all about seine fishing and learn all about the aquatic organisms that call Jones Bay home.
Seine fishing employs a large net (seine) with two poles. Two people stand parallel to the shore, each holding one pole. As it sweeps the water, the net catches aquatic organisms. After surveying these organisms, we will be releasing them to the bay.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email
RSVP: RSVP Required.
We will meet at the Center to check-in and use the restrooms, and then you will get back in your vehicle and follow us to the seining site.
Please arrive on time, program departs 10 minutes after start time. If you have any questions, call 516-809-8222.
We will provide:
Seine net
You MUST bring:
Clothes you are comfortable getting wet.
Closed-toe water shoes. NO SANDALS OR FLIP FLOPS.
Water
Sunscreen
Astronomy Night with AOSNY
All Ages | Activity
Join us with our guest, AOSNY. for an evening of night skies! On our back deck, we will use multiple telescopes to focus on the various celestial bodies.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Weather: In the case of inclement weather, we will notify folks of cancellation via-email, and we will update this webpage morning-of.
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Speakers:
Amateur Observers’ Society of New York
Established in 1965, the Amateur Observers’ Society of New York (“AOSNY”) was created as a means for astronomy enthusiasts of all ages to meet together. Amateur Astronomy is about helping others, learning, doing, and having fun!
Their mission is to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members. This expresses their commitment not only to serve their members, but also to educate and inspire the public.
Family Game Night
All Ages | Games
Play cornhole, jumbo Jenga, giant checkers, and more! A laid-back evening of outdoor games and fun for the whole family with concessions available such as pretzels, cotton candy, ice cream, cold drinks and popcorn.
Fee: Free, Concessions available for purchase
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors due to inclement weather.
RSVP: Not required, walk-ins welcome.
Puppet Show
Children (Ages 0-8) | Show
Drop into an hour of storytelling featuring a theater and puppets! Watch out educators make our fascinating stories come alive for your children
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors (will be held indoors in the event of rain)
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Tiny Tots: Solar System
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: Solar System
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Tiny Tots: Solar System
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity! Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of nature and science.
Theme: Solar System
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Kids Club: Water Wonders
Children (Ages 5-7) | Class
Join us for some beachside fun! Your curious children will enjoy learning about the wonders of nature through a creative craft and a hands-on activity!
Theme: Water Wonders
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Adult Craft: Wire Wrapping Jewelry
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Craft
Learn a new skill with us and create a craft to decorate your home, gift to a friend, or just to help you unwind and relax.
Theme: Wire Wrapping Jewelry
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Wellness: Power Walk and Stretching
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk and Stretch
Join us for an active morning of stretching and walking with beachside views.
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Programs starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
STEAM Workshop: Egg Drop
Children (Ages 7-12) | Activity
Join an educator each week to explore a different topic in science, technology, engineering, art, or mathematics through experiments, art projects, and more.
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Movie Night
All Ages | Movie
Nothing like a great movie on the beach! Join us this summer for movie nights on our back deck with concessions available such as pretzels, popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and more. Bring your own towel, blanket, or chair!
Theme: Join a young bride at her wedding on the Greek Islands where she invites three men from her mother’s past in the hopes that she will meet her father in this musical classic.
Fee: Free admission, Concessions are available for purchase at 5:30pm and on.
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Not Required, Walk-ins Welcome
Movie begins 30 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Wellness: Biking by the Beach
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Biking
Come join us for a relaxing bike ride at a comfortable pace and enjoy our beachfront views! Please bring your own bikes and helmets.
Fee: Free / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Program starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Adventure Academy: Outdoor Skills
Children (Ages 7-12) | Activity
Learn how to conquer the outdoors with our skilled educators. Discover tips, tricks, and tools that will transform you into the ultimate wilderness master!
Theme: Animal Tracks
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Both.
Distance: If weather allows, up to 1 miles of walking on sand and/or pavement.
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Wellness Walk: Printmaking
Adults & Teens (Ages 12+) | Walk and Activity
In this mindful walk, we will explore the textures of nature through experimental printmaking processes. Using natural materials for inspiration, we will make cyanotypes, charcoal, and clay transfer prints.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Both
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Program starts 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour
Children (Ages 0-8) | Read-aloud
Drop in to our hour of storytelling. Our educators will make our picture books come alive for your children. Our library of entertaining picture books will keep your kids interested all morning or afternoon long.
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
Each picture book takes about 10 minutes to be read aloud.
Trail Hike
All Ages (Recommended Ages 7+) | Walk
Join an educator on a late night hike at the West End and experience the beach during sunset!
Outdoors/Indoors?: Outdoors
Fee: $4 per program participant
Distance: Up to 2 to 3 miles of walking across sand and/or pavement
RSVP: RSVP Required
Touch Tank Walk-in Hours
All Ages | Tours
Drop in anytime during these hours to request a touch tank experience with an educator. Our educator will introduce you to hermit crabs and snails, some of which you might recognize from around Long Island!
Fee: Free
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors
RSVP: No RSVP needed, walk-ins welcome.
The experience typically takes about 15 minutes to explore the different animal species and shells we house in our tank.
Tiny Tots: Water Wonders
Children (Ages 2-4) | Class
Come to Jones Beach and join us for an exciting new activity every week. Your little one will get creative, get moving, and start learning about the fun of the outdoors and of science.
Theme: Water Wonders
Fee: $4 per program participant / Vehicle use fee may apply
Outdoors/Indoors?: Indoors, with possible short outdoor activity
RSVP: RSVP Required.
Doors close 10 minutes after start time. Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.