Long Island Weekend Family Events and Activities May 8-9

Happy Mother’s Day one and all. Here are six things to keep you (and your children) entertained on this very special weekend. If you’ve got the creative juices flowing or want to relax at a show or brunch, have we got the right events for you!

Also check out our list of Mother's Day Brunches on Long Island.

Piñatas!
Saturday, May 8^th, 3PM
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
Learn the art of piñata making from the experts. Artists from the Hispanic Cultural Center will greet you and talk about the building process behind a piñata. Design and create your own to take home, but beware: it may be too nice to break open at your next fiesta! The program is geared to children 5 and older and costs $3 in addition to museum admission ($2 for LICM members).

Seussical
Saturday, May 8^th, 12PM
John W. Engeman Theater
250 Main St.
Northport
Come and see Dr. Seuss’ stories brought to life and set to music. Admission is $15. Call 631.261.2900 for more details.

Art Workshop
Saturday, May 8^th, 9AM-9:45AM (ages 5-7),
10:30AM-12PM (ages 8 and older)
Guild Hall
158 Main Street
East Hampton
After exploring the works of art on display in the Annual 72^nd Members’ Exhibition, children will try their hand at creating their own masterpieces. The cost is $5 ($3 for members). Call 631.324-0806 for additional details.

Baby Animal Day
Saturday, May 8^th, 11AM – 3PM
Suffolk County Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank
What better way to celebrate mother’s day weekend than visiting with the newest members of the farm – animal babies are here! Join in the fun with food, wagon rides and crafts. Admission is by donation and an all day wagon pass is $2. Call 631.852.4600 for additional information.

Poseidon’s Brunch
Sunday, May 9^th, 11AM, 1PM and 3PM seatings
Atlantis Marine World
431 East Main Street
Riverhead
If you’re still hunting around for a great Mother’s Day out, perhaps Atlantis Marine World fits the bill. Dine at the aquarium and then explore it with the family afterward. The cost is $32.95 for adults and $27.95 for children 3-12 and seniors. Museum members save $3 per ticket. Call 631.208.9200, ext. 426 for questions or to reserve your spot.

History Alive!
Sunday, May 9^th, 12PM-4PM
History Alive will also have programs on May 16^th and 23^rd.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage
While exploring what life was once like, you and your children can take several steps back in time. Try your hand at chores from the 19^th Century like churning butter and carding wool. Have the youngsters play games that were popular during a simpler time in American history. The charge is $10 for adults, $7 for children 5-12.