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Things to Do on Long Island for Kids and Families June 24-June 26: A Carnival, Puppets, Beach Fun and More
It has begun! Summer officially started this week and for many children this was the last week of school. We want to kick your summer off right with a great weekend lined up with some amazing events and activities! Whether it’s a puppet show, a fun summer carnival or building sand castles we want this weekend to set the tone for your entire summer... fun!
And don't miss our first Long Long Island Perk, more than 50% off at Le Play Cafe, an oasis for parents and children. Haven't been yet? This is the perfect opportunity to check it out.
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Friday, June 24, 2011
Percussion Pets
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
516-224-5800
Time: 2:30pm-4pm
Admission: Adults and children over 1 year old; $10, Children under 1 year old FREE; Senior Citizens $9
Come and learn all about nature’s melodic music. Animals provide the soundtrack for the noise of the wild! Create your own pet making music at the Long Island Children’s Museum this Saturday. Free with museum admission. Children who attend the workshop must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Build Your Own Pool Puppet Craft
Maritime Explorium
101 East Broadway
Port Jefferson
631-331-3277
Time: 1pm-5pm
Admission: $5 per person; Children under one and members are free
Use your ingenuity and creativity this weekend at the Maritime Explorium. Develop and design your own pool puppet to keep cool! Be sure while your there to visit the neat activities and exhibits throughout the museum.
Goat on A Boat Puppet Theatre Party
Haven’s Beach
Bay Street and Hempstead Street
Sag Harbor
631-725-4193
Time: 5pm-7pm
Admission: Free
Party Time! Come party with the Boat on A Goat Puppet Theatre Party at Haven’s Beach this weekend. Enjoy live music, food, sand castle building, kite flying, puppet show and more. Free event but be sure to call to reserve your space on the party list!
Vintage Baseball
Islip Grange
10 Broadway Avenue
Sayville
631-224-5520
Time: 10am-4pm
Admission: Free
Bring your picnic baskets and chairs and see how the game of baseball was played back in the 1800’s. Learn how the game was made, hear live music, story telling and watch an actual re-enactment of life during that period.
Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26, 2011
Meet Franklin
White Post Animal Farms
250 Old Country Road
Melville
631-351-9373
Time: 10am-5pm
Admission: Free with farm admission
Enjoy the sights and sounds of White Post Farms this weekend with your special guest, Franklin! Franklin will be on hand to take pictures, greet friends and have fun! While your there be sure to stop by the new feature at the farm, “Ronnie’s Birdie Landing Free Flight Aviary” and check out The Singin’ Chicken Show, The Animal Band Jamboree Show and of course the friendly farm animals.
Christopher Morley Park Summer Carnival
Christopher Morley Park
Searingtown Road
Rosyln-North Hills
631-499-6824
Time: 5pm-11pm on Saturday, 5pm-10pm on Sunday
Admission: Free; Pay one price, $25 for rides
Enjoy a favorite staple of the summer, carnivals! Rides, games and delicious food are just some of the great things in store for you at this carnival. Be sure to check out some of the neat vendors while your there and pick up some fitting carnival souvenirs.
