Long Island Aquarium - 9:00 AM
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility - various times Pick
Planting Fields Arboretum - 10:00 AM Pick
Old Bethpage Village Restoration - 11:00 AM Pick
Planting Fields Arboretum - 10:00 AM Pick
South Fork Natural History Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Showplace at Bellmore Movies - various times Pick
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery - various times
Greenport Village Hall - various times
Virtual - various times
Showplace at Bellmore Movies - various times Pick
Bayard Cutting Arboretum - 9:30 AM
Hofstra University Museum - 11:00 AM
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
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Weekday Picks for LI Kids: Storytime, Explore Nature, Mini Monet & More, January 12-16
The winter chill has officially arrived on Long Island, leaving many parents wondering what to do with the kids when it's simply too cold outside. Rest assured, there are some fun things to do with your kids this week on Long Island, both during the day for little ones or after school for the big kids. Remember, this list is just our top picks for the week--be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar regularly as it is always being updated. And to receive this post right into your inbox, sign up for our newsletter, which is now going out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).
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Monday, January 12
Explorer Family Backpacks, Hofstra University, 10am-5pm
Pick up a backpack and discover the beauty of the world's cultures through works displayed in the gallery. Kids 5-10 can also create their own keepsake artworks to bring home. See all Monday events
Tuesday, January 13
Toddler Time at Book Revue, Huntington, 11am-12pm
Enjoy a fun filled hour where kids can do crafts, listen to stories, and sing and dance. See all Tuesday events
Wednesday, January 14
Music and Movement, Long Island Children's Museum, 11:30am-12pm
Play with an musical instrument, dance, and sing along, for children ages 5 and under. See all Wednesday events
Thursday, January 15
Tiny Tots: Let's Discover Nature, Caleb Smith State Park Perserve, 10am-11am
Hands on activities for parent and child ages 3-5 years, each day is a different theme. This week's is spinning in space. See all Thursday events
Friday, January 16
Parents' Night Out, Mini Monet, 6pm-9pm
Sign up your child for this evening drop-off session--and then enjoy a night out with your spouse. The $30 fee includes craft, pizza and beverage. See all Friday events
