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Three Suffolk County state parks are teaming up for one big adventure.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, families can explore Connetquot River State Park Preserve, Bayard Cutting Arboretum, and Heckscher State Park — all within a few miles of each other — during the special “One Day, Three Parks” celebration.
The day is packed with guided tours, nature walks, scavenger hunts, live music, food trucks and more. Each park has its own set of activities, hosted by volunteers from the local Friends groups.
There will even be raffles, snacks and giveaways sprinkled throughout the day.
The events are free, with food trucks available (prices vary).
What’s happening at each park
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
- 9:15 a.m. — Manor House guided tour
- 9:45 a.m. — Scarecrow to Farm tour
- Anytime — scavenger hunt and bird coloring tables
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- 11:30 a.m. — House guided tour
- 12:15 p.m. — guided hike
- 1 p.m. — fish hatchery tour
Heckscher State Park
- 2 p.m. — disc golf demonstration
- 2:45 p.m. — guided nature walk
- 3:30 p.m. — children’s activities
- Anytime — scavenger and exploration hunts
- 4:15 p.m. to close — end-of-day celebration at Taylor Pavilion, with live music from the Sayville and Farmingdale Schools of Rock, plus food trucks (or bring your own picnic basket)
Top: Connetquot River, Long Island. (GLI file photo)
