Long Island Kids' Activities July 13 & 14: Play It Forward, Long Island Toy Show, Fancy Nancy Party

7/11/13 - By Jill Wolfson

There's lots of indoor and outdoor fun on Long Island this weekend. Got a Fancy Nancy fan at home? Stop by the Dolphin Bookshop for story time and a tea party. The Long Island Toy Show takes place at Hofstra University. Don't forget to come dressed as a favorite comic book or movie character. Bouncers, water slides, and art, oh my! Stop by the Arts and Crafts Festival in Long Beach and enjoy a warm summer's day. As the day turns to night, stop by Heckscher State Park for great live music and a fireworks show that is dedicated to those rebounding from Superstorm Sandy. This event is featured on our July Go List. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.

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Saturday, July 13

Fancy Nancy: A Fancy Doll Tea Party - Port Washington
At the Dolphin Bookshop, celebrate the release of Fancy Nancy and The Fanciest Doll in the Universe. Bring a favorite doll along for story time and a tea party.

Recovery Through The Arts: Play It Forward - East Islip
This concert at Heckscher State Park is dedicated to the people who are rebounding from Superstorm Sandy. Enjoy an evening filled with classical and swing music, along with patriotic tunes and sousa marches. A fireworks show caps off the evening. 

The Long Island Toy Show - Hempstead
Video game, comic book, and toy lovers unite! Stop by Hofstra University to view and purchase one of a kind items. While there, have pictures taken with popular costumed characters.

Dance: Mid Summer Magic: Zeus’ Garden - Roslyn Harbor
Bring along a blanket or a lawn chair for this outdoor, narrated show at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Enjoy a performance by Dance Visions NY.

Saturday, July 13 - Sunday, July 14

Arts And Crafts Festival - Long Beach
Riverside Boulevard is the place to be for this two day festival. Browse through a wide assortment of unique items. Activities for children include bouncers, water slides, and games.

Pinkalicious Opening Weekend - Smithtown
At the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, enjoy this musical that embraces all things pink. After the show, meet and greet the cast members.

Sunday, July 14

Family Fun Day - Upton
Learn all about scientific theory at the Brookhaven National Laboratory. Hop aboard a fire truck and watch a show about fire safety. The Phenomenal Physics of Mr. Fish Show rounds out the day.

Summer Family Yoga - Port Washington
At the Sands Point Preserve, yogini's of all ages celebrate the four seasons through postures and breathing. Namaste.

Cute Little Quail - Oakdale
Calling all bird lovers. Stop by the Connetquot River State Park Preserve to learn all about the lifecycle of these native birds.

Planting A Rainbow - Cold Spring Harbor
At the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, crush leaves and vegetables with a mortar and pestle. Use the finished product to paint a masterpiece.

Photo Credit: The Long Island Toy Show