South Fork Natural History Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Planting Fields Foundation's Education Center at the Historic Laundry Building - various times Pick
Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
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
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Long Island Kids' Activities September 28 & 29: Long Island Apple Festival, Jamboozi Festival, Fall Dog Festival
This weekend is all about festivals! Enjoy all things Greek at North Hempstead Beach Park. For an aquatic twist, head over to the Fish Hatchery Festival in Cold Spring Harbor. The streets of Hempstead come alive during the African American Heritage Parade & Festival. In the mood for live music or art? Why not enjoy both at the Jamboozi Festival at The Vanderbilt Museum. It's still apple season and there's no better way to celebrate the harvest than by attending the Apple Festival at the Sherwood Jayne House. There's even a festival for dogs at Old Westbury Gardens. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.
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Archangel Michael Church Greek Festival On The Harbor - Port Washington
Celebrate all things Greek at this festival at North Hempstead Beach Park. Featuring authentic Greek food, live Greek music, Greek dancing, games, rides, a marketplace with vendors, a coffee house, and Greek wine.
Craft & Fine Art Fair - Roslyn Harbor
Visit the Nassau County Museum of Art and check out the variety of wares for sale including pottery, leather, jewelry, glass products, furniture, and wearable art. Craft demonstrations, alpaca shearing, and live entertainment add to the fun.
Saturday, September 28
Princess Tea Party - Ronkonkoma
Watch a live performance featuring Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and The Little Mermaid at Ballet Long Island. After the show, meet the cast and snap some pics. A tea party with sweets and beverages rounds out the festivities.
Fish Hatchery Festival - Cold Spring Harbor
This festival at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium features fishing for kids 12 years of age and under, a petting zoo, games, environmental exhibits, and food.
African American Heritage Parade & Festival - Hempstead
The Nassau Road Corridor comes alive with art vendors, food, a health pavilion complete with screenings, and a kiddy corner for family fun. Come and celebrate the heritage of African Americans on Long Island.
Harvest Day Fair - Southampton
At the Southampton Historical Museum discover what life was like in 19th century Southampton with activities that illustrate a simpler time.
Sunday, September 29
Arts Below Sunrise - Hewlett and Woodmere
This outdoor festival takes place along Broadway and features live music, artists, dancers, and demonstrations, along with craft and food vendors.
Long Island Apple Festival - East Setauket
This annual festival at the Sherwood Jayne House features relay races, tug-o-war, doll making, pony rides, a colonial cooking demonstration, an apple pie baking contest, live music, hay rides, sheep shearing, and face painting.
Jamboozi Festival - Centerport
Head over to The Great Lawn of The Vanderbilt Museum and listen to a wide array of music. Watch as 40 artists soak up inspiration from the music and gorgeous surroundings and paint to their hearts content.
Fall Dog Festival - Old Westbury
This festival at Old Westbury Gardens features exhibits by animal welfare organizations, vendors, and rescue groups, along with displays and activities. A costume contest and parade rounds out the day.
Photo Credit: Jamboozi Festival
