Waterdrinker Farm - 10:00 AM
Fink's Farn - 10:00 AM
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
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Long Island Kids' Activities September 21 & 22: Greenport Maritime Festival, Garlic Festival, NY Harbor Ecology & Science Cruise
This weekend, four food inspired festivals take center stage. Head over to the Garden of Eve Organic Farm for the Long Island Garlic Festival, which is now in its 10th year. In the mood for some Mediterranean food? Then check out the Greek Festival at the St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church. Take a trip to the East End and feast on fresh seafood at the Greenport Maritime Festival. Embrace the late summer harvest of corn, beans, and squash at the Celebration Of The Three Sisters at Sylvester Manor. In the mood to do some shopping? Help save the planet and stock up on clothing, toys, and books at the Chicken Kidz Consignment Event. For a completely different change of pace, take a trip into Manhattan and set sail with the Mommy Poppins gang at the NY Harbor Ecology & Science Cruise. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.
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Annual Greenport Maritime Festival - Greenport
Now in its 24th year, this three day festival takes place in locations throughout Greenport. Featuring visits by the Tall Ships, nautical arts and crafts, classic wooden boats, live music, pirate shows, local produce and seafood, fireworks, and tours of the Bug Light Lighthouse.
Annual Long Island Garlic Festival - Riverhead
It’s all about garlic at this 10th annual festival at the Garden of Eve Organic Farm and Market. Enjoy live music, garlic foods, several varieties of garlic to eat and plant, farm animals, hay rides, and fiber arts.
Annual Bellmore Family Street Festival - Bellmore
The streets of Bellmore near the Long Island Railroad Station come alive in this annual festival. Featuring a kids expo, craft expo with over 120 vendors, home improvement vendors, sports expo, carnival rides, military displays, and health and wellness information.
Greek Festival - Greenlawn
Enjoy all things Greek at this annual festival at St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church, which boasts rides, games, music, Greek food, and a farmer's market.
Saturday, September 21
Chicken Kidz Consignment Event - Riverhead
Help save the planet by buying gently used items for kids at discount prices. Head to Riverhead Polish Hall for this event, which boasts over 15,000 items including clothing, toys, books, strollers, highchairs, furniture, bicycles, and maternity wear.
Celebration Of The Three Sisters - Shelter Island
At Sylvester Manor, celebrate the harvest of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash). Members of the Shinnecock community honor the harvest through cooking demonstrations, song, and dance.
Sea Ink: Tattoos And Other Shipboard Arts - Cold Spring Harbor
At The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, celebrate the significance of nautical tattoos and its seafaring origins. While there, check out the tattoos on display and vote for favorites, listen to live music from rockabilly band, The Buzzards, and get free airbrush tattoos.
Sunday, September 22
Cow Harbor Day - Northport
Head over to Northport Village and enjoy all that Main Street has to offer. Featuring a parade, waterfront activities, seafood, rides, and games.
Legends Of The European Motorways - Old Westbury
Car enthusiasts unite! Head over to Old Westbury Gardens to check out 1950's to current model Porsches, Mercedes-Benz, BMW's, and Aston-Martin's on display.
NY Harbor Ecology & Science Cruise - Manhattan
For a change of pace, head into Manhattan for this fun-filled family event. Join the Mommy Poppins gang as they host a special ecology and science cruise on Manhattan by Sail's beautiful Clipper City Tall Ship in the NY Harbor.
