Weekday Picks for LI Kids: Fall Festivals, Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns, September 28 - October 2

9/27/15 - By Linda DiProperzio

As we welcome in October this week, there is so much fall fun for kids of all ages. From fairs and festivals to the launch of the Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns, families can start to celebrate the season in a variety of ways.

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Monday, September 28
Full Moon Festival: Beat to the Moon!
Come and join, either to listen or to drum at this free event. Percussionists of all ages, musical levels and instruments are welcome. See all of Monday's events.

Tuesday, September 29
Tasty Tuesday: Rockin' Reptiles
Decorate 2 chocolate lizards and design a reptile chocolate topper to put on a chocolate covered pretzel or graham cracker. See all of Tuesday's events.

Wednesday, September 30
Fall Festival
Visit with live animals, enjoy an animated story, take a hayride, choose a pumpkin and more. Runs through October. See all of Wednesday's events.

Thursday, October 1
Craft Bar
Can't decide which class to take at Bubble? Try them all in a brief version. See all of Thursday's events.

Friday, October 2
Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns
More than 5,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns created by professional artists and sculptors are arranged in artful displays throughout a scenic trail within Old Westbury Gardens. Runs on select dates throughout October. See all of Friday's events.

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