Things to Do for Kids and Families on Long Island, September 24-25: Fall Festivals, Fall Fair Fun, Storybook Stroll and More

9/22/11 - By Melanie

Fall is officially here and with it comes cooler temps and family fun! We’ve got some exciting events and activities to help kick off the season right. Fall festivals and fairs abound right about now, and if you haven't been apple picking, or you are looking to visit a pumpkin patch or get lost in a corn maze, we've got you covered.

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Saturday, September 24

8th Annual Fall Festival
Michael P. Murphy Memorial Park
Lake Shore Road
Lake Ronkonkoma
10am-5pm
Free admission
Celebrate fall this weekend at the 8th Annual Fall Festival at Michael P. Murphy Beach. Featured at the festival are pony rides, pumpkin picking, fishing, petting zoo, food, live entertainment and more! Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, September 25,

Storybook Stroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
Old Westbury
516-333-0048
12pm
Admission: General $10.00/Seniors $8.00/Children 6 and under are free
Take a stroll through the garden as you hear about the adventures of Alice in Wonderland! On your stroll, keep your eyes peeled for places similar to where Alice visited in Wonderland.

Fall Fair
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
1660 Rte. 25 A
Cold Spring Harbor
516-692-6768
10am-4:30pm
Admission: Adults $6.00/Ages 3-12 and over 65 $4.00/ Ages under 2 are free
Live animals, arts and crafts, games and fishing are just a few of the fun events featured during the Fall Fair at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium. Food and refreshments will be provided. A rain date for the fair is scheduled for October 1.

Harvest Day Fair
Roger Mansion
17 Meeting House Lane
Southampton
10am-4pm
Free
Bring the whole family out to this “traditional” harvest fair held at Rogers Mansion this Saturday. Craftsmen and tradesmen will demonstrate blacksmithing, weaving and other cool skills. Civil War re-enactors will be present practicing rifle shooting, making camp and will be in a parade.



Saturday, September 24 and Sunday, September 25

Long Island Fair
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage
516-572-8400
Saturday and Sunday-10am-5pm
Adults-Saturday and Sunday/$15
Children, Seniors and Fireman-$8,
Children 5 and under Free
Old Bethpage Village Restoration invites you and your family out to the Long Island Fair this weekend. Featured at this fair are arts and crafts, a magic show, live music, races, homemade treats, animals, story time and a host of other activities. (This fair also runs on Thursday and Friday.)

Seafood Festival
Long Island Maritime Museum
85 West Avenue
West Sayville
631-494-9888
Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm
$8 per person/Kids 5 and under are free
Ahoy! The Long Island Maritime Museum celebrates the 20th year of its Annual Seafood Festival. Enjoy children’s rides, live pirate shows, public sails on the historic Oyster Sloop Priscilla and of course, seafood!



Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
John W. Engeman Theater
250 Main Street
Northport
631-261-2900
Saturday 11am
Sunday, 10:30am
$15.00
Watch the timeless classic Charlie and the Chocolate Factory onstage at the John W. Engeman Theater.  


Sunday September 25

Fall Family Festival By The Sea
Lido Beach Town Park
Lido Beach
Lido Blvd
11am
Free Admission & Free Parking
Bring out your family to celebrate by the sea at the Fall Family Festival By The Sea this weekend. Features include sand sculptures, games, petting zoo, inflatables, pony rides, live music, a pet show and more.