Long Island Weekend Round-Up of Events July 16th - 18th

7/15/10 - By Maria

Many outdoor activities are planned for this upcoming weekend.  There is a comedy show geared towards children taking place at Caumsett State Park.  Or you could enjoy one of the park offered nature-themed programs and explore the great outdoors.  And for those with a sweet tooth, try the annual Copenhagen Bakery Food Fest in the picturesque town of Northport on Long Island's North Shore.  Go for the pie and stay for the pie-eating contest!

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Friday, July 16th
 
COPENHAGEN BAKERY 4TH ANNUAL FOOD FEST
75 Woodbine Avenue, Northport
4 -8 p.m.

Don't miss the Copenhagen Bakery 4th Annual Food Fest. Check out this list of offerings: face painting, free juices and cookies for the kids, raffles, balloons, a pie eating contest, free gourmet coffee, cupcake decorating, sack races, and free samples. Plus, it's a food fest, need we say more?
 
 

Saturday, July 17th & Sunday July 18th

BUTTERFLIES OF SUMMER
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
134 Cove Rd.
Oyster Bay, NY 11771
516-922-3200
1:00- 2:00 p.m. 
Families and Adults
Join Sanctuary naturalist Carol-Anne Pugliese to learn about the amazing and beautiful species of butterflies that we see throughout the summer on Long Island. She will also share tips on flowers to plant in your garden which will help attract butterflies to your home! For more information: (516) 922-3200 or trsac@audubon.org
$3 members/ $5 Non-members
 
 
THE FUNNY MAN SHOW
Caumsett State Historic Park
Lloyd Harbor Rd., Lloyd Harbor
(631) 423-1770
 10 – 11:30 a.m.
All ages

Ellis Adler keeps the kids laughing with his one-man show that includes stories, songs and dances. This event takes place in the Walled Garden. Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs and blankets. Vehicle use fee is in effect ($8/car), unless you have a NY State Parks Empire pass.

 
 
TURTLES, SNAKES, & FROGS 
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Oakdale, NY 11769
(631) 581-1072
1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All ages

Hold Bob the turtle, Charlotte the snake, Ruby the frog and more!
Then walk along the river to search for native species. $4 per adult / $3 per child.

  
581 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, N.Y. 11787
(631) 265-1054 

Fees for programs listed below are $4.00 per adult, $3.00 per child and children under 3 are free. 
An $8.00 parking fee per car will be charged during the fee collection season.  Reservations may be made by calling the park office. All programs conducted on the North Side of the Park unless otherwise noted.
 
By Firefly Light
Saturday               July 17                   7:30 – 9:00 pm
Indoor discoveries, activities & experiments will be followed by a firefly expedition.  Bring flashlight and an empty, dry, 2 liter soda bottle with cap.
 
I Spy a Dragonfly
Sunday                  July 18                  1:30 – 3:00 pm
Enjoy hands-on activities followed by outdoor observation of dragonflies in natural habitat.