Things to Do with Kids on Long Island this Weekend
Fill your weekend with family fun in Nassau and Suffolk counties!
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Elementary Education
WHEN: Saturday, Jun. 12, 10:30-11:30amWHERE: Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Highway, Great River, NY
AGES: 5-12
WHAT:
This CSA Farm Tour will introduce children to the wonderful 3-acre community farm. Children will learn the benefits of eating organic, seasonal vegetables. In addition, they will be able to meet and feed chickens as well as engage in a craft and/or demonstration, weather permitting. Appropriate farm attire such as closed-toed shoes is required. All state-mandated Covid-19 restrictions apply. While students are with the educators, a parent or guardian must remain on the premises at all times. Classes held rain or shine! For more information, please call or e-mail Elizabeth Herrick, the Education Coordinator, to secure your spot!
WANT TO GO? $25. 631-960-2755.Click Here for More Information
Village of Cedarhurst Art in The Park FREE
WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 13, 11am-5pmWHERE: Andrew J. Parise Park, 257 Cedarhurst Ave., Cedarhurst, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
The Village of Cedarhurst and the Business Improvment District presents Art in The Park. Enjoy live music, face painting and balloon artistry. Vote in competitions with catagories in art, pastry design, and student art and meet the artists.
WANT TO GO? 516-295-5770.Click Here for More Information
Westbury Arts Grand Opening and Family Fun Day FREE
WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 13, 11am-2:30pmWHERE: Westbury Arts, 255 Schenck Avenue, just off the main street of Post Avenue, Westbury, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Join Westbury Arts for the grand opening of their new home! Renowned artist, Francisco Ciccio Poblet, and last living student of Salvador Dalí, will show his work amid the “unveiling” of a huge 53-feet-long hand-painted outdoor mural, across the street from the Westbury Arts building (covering the entire side wall of Jin’s Apple Farm). The acclaimed artist exhibit is on view in our brand-new gallery June 15 through June 27. Space is limited for the play and musical performances and Sunday kid’s day, so pre-registration is mandatory.
“Family Fun Day” is planned with kid-focused arts and crafts, exercise, story reading, cupcake decorating, games and a dance party.
11:00 a.m. Welcome and Gratitude Exercise
11:45 a.m. Arts and Crafts
12:00 p.m. Light Lunch
12:30 p.m. Bilingual Story Time with Mrs. Adriana!
1:00 p.m. Painting Workshop with Ms. Ruby!
1:45 p.m. Cupcake decorating with Mrs. Betty!
2:20 p.m. Mindfulness, games & dance party!
Live music with guest Julian Soler from Soleart Corp.
WANT TO GO? 516-400-2787.Click Here for More Information
Chasing Eagles with Frank: A Search for Bald Eagles
WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 13, 10amWHERE: South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton, NY
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT:
The American Bald Eagle has returned to the South Fork to nest once again! Since 2007, eight bald eagle nesting sites have been documented on Long Island. Several of them, right here on the South Fork. Join Frank to visit an active nesting site on the east end and hopefully witness these majestic birds in action. This program is for adults, teens, and children age 8 and older. Please note that, as mandated by the latest State Executive Order regarding COVID-19 safety precautions, outdoor nature walks and programs will at all times follow stringent six-feet distancing separation protocols required by the Department of Health for the safety of the participants and environmental educators. Masks and gloves will be provided for all attendees. Advanced reservations are required for all events. To register for this program, which has limited enrollment please contact call or email [email protected] Spots will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.
WANT TO GO? $10; free for members. 631-537-9735.Click Here for More Information
Captree Fluke Fishing
WHEN: Sunday, Jun. 13, 12-4:30pmWHERE: Island Princess Captree Fishing Boat, 3500 E Ocean Pkwy #12, , NY , Babylon, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Step aboard the Island Princess Captree Fishing Boat for a day of fluke fishing. IP Captree Cancellation Policy: 24 Hour Minimum Due to limited load requirements, under 24 hrs surcharges may apply. Return Times May Vary.
Coupon Codes:
1kid (for 1 child discount)
2kids (for 2 child discount)
3kids (for 3 child discount).
WANT TO GO? $52; $30 per child 12 and younger with coupon code. 631-587-6024.Click Here for More Information
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Looking to plan an awesome weekend on Long Island packed with fun for the whole family? Whether you are planning a day trip in close to the New York metro area or are looking for kid-friendly fun that's close to home, we've got you covered! There’s a lot of kid-friendly family fun planned for this weekend right here in Nassau and Suffolk counties. From storytimes and concerts to museum exhibits, crafts activities, seasonal events, and more, you'll find something to do that keeps the whole family having fun! Plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (vritual and in-person) events happening throughout Long Island. And check out our Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Rockland weekend roundups for more fun inspiration!
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