Things to Do for Kids and Families on Long Island October 22-23: Halloween Old Time Fun, Bats, and Fall Festivals

10/19/11 - By Melanie

Old time Halloween fun, street fairs and fall festivals all await you and your family this weekend. If you'd prefer to take in some theater, The Little Mermaid and Goodnight Moon are some terrific options. We’ve got these fun events and more including a bat workshop and a workshop on wood. Read on to make your weekend plans. 

 

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Saturday, October 22, 2011 

Sagamore Hill Day
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site 
20 Sagamore Hill Road 
Oyster Bay
516-922-4788
11am-4pm
Admission: Free
Come and celebrate the 153rd birthday of Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Day! Featured on this day will be interactive and educational workshops, tours and hands on activities. 

OctoberFest
Trinity Lutheran Church
716 Rte 25A

Rocky Point 
631-744-9355
10am-3pm
Admission: Free 
Homemade baked goods, fun activities  and games for kids are just a few of the fun things that await you and your family at OctoberFest. Held at Trinity Lutheran Church, this festival also features hayrides, a parking lot craft sale and more!

Bats: Flying Friends
Suffolk County Farm and Educational Center
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank
631-852-4600
11am-12:30pm
Admission: $7 per person, $10 per bat house
This weekend go batty! At this fun interactive workshop you will not only learn all about bats, but you can design and create your own bat house, enjoy refreshments and take a wagon ride.

Halloween Family Day with "Magic Bob"
Walt Whitman Birthplace Historic Site and Interpretive Center
246 Old Walt Whitman Road
Huntington Station
631-427-5240
1pm
Admission: $7 per child, parent or chaperone free
Come take part in a bit of Halloween Magic this weekend with Magic Bob. This entertaining show features storytelling, kid friendly comedy, music and face painting. Feel free to come out dressed in your best costume, prizes will be awarded. For kids pre-k through 6th grade.

The Little Mermaid
Broadhollow Theatre Company
BayWay Arts Centre
264 East Main Street
East Islip
631-581-2700
2pm
Admission: $10 Tickets to Tea Party are $22 (Tickets includes admission to the show.)
Take an adventure under the sea! The Broadholllow Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid, the story of a mermaid princess set on experiencing life outside of the sea. After the play, stick around for a magical tea party. Be sure to reserve in advance.

Trees, Wood and Tools: The Colonial Uses of Wood
William Floyd Estate
245 Park Drive
Mastic Beach
631-399-2030
10am
Admission: Free
Learn all about the many uses the wood and the tools used in the colonial times this weekend at William Floyd Estate. Wood and tool samples will be on site for you to examine and discuss. If weather permits, they'll lead a walk to point out the kinds of trees that were used at this very site during the Colonial period. Reservations are required.

Saturday and Sunday, October 22 and October 23, 2011 

Haunted 1880 Long Island Halloween
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage
516-572-8400
11am-4pm
Admission: $10, $7 ages 5-12 and older than 60
Celebrate Halloween in a different time period this weekend as Old Bethpage Village Restoration presents Haunted 1880 Long Island Halloween. Take part in fun magic shows, pumpkin carving, a 19th century monster hunt and more!

 

Sunday, October 23, 2011 

Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny
Landmark on Main Street
232 Main Street
Port Washington
516-767-1384
11am-2pm
Admission: $18
Come and see the timeless children’s stories Goodnight Moon and Runaway Bunny come to life on the stage at Landmark on Main Street this Sunday. With the use of puppets and creative backdrops, this play is sure to be a favorite for families!


8th Annual Bethpage Street Fair

LIRR Commuter Lot
Broadway and Steward Ave
Bethpage
516-945-4584
11am-5pm
Admission: Free
Pony rides, food and live music are just some of the fun events taking place this weekend at the 8th Annual Bethpage Street Fair. Participate in fun games and activities with the chance to win great prizes.