It seems to happen every year. Back to School sales featuring school supplies, uniforms and backpacks infiltrate on the last remaining weeks of summer fun. Fortunately, this weekend's Event Calendar provides plenty of opportunities to enjoy summer before school schedules take over.

Savor the beautiful summer landscape at Longwood Garden's Meadow Days, learn about the life of a pirate during Fort Mifflin's Pirate Days or see trucks and cars up close at Chester County's Touch A Truck event. Or, perhaps you'd like to check out a summertime festival since the Festival of India,  Watermelon Festival and Caribbean Festival are all happening this weekend.

If you are still trying to plan your weekend, read on to see our top picks, many of which are free. And, don't forget to check out our August GoList. There is still plenty of summer left, no matter what the Back to School ads say. Enjoy!

Have a groovy time at North Hempstead Town's KidStock in Port Washington. This family-friendly open air event will have musical entertainment. Families can also indulge in some culture this weekend at the Polish Fair in Riverhead, or get in touch with the outdoors by using nature to create art in Greenlawn.

And of course, everyone will want to enjoy these last few weeks of summer by spending time outdoors. Sit under the stars and enjoy a concert in Long Beach or movies in Lido Beach.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

If you haven't made it to Coney Island yet this summer, the beach should be extra fun on Saturday thanks to its annual Sand Sculpting Contest, one of our top family event picks of the month. Other weekend highlights include innovative family theater at the Fringe Festival, a kite festival in Riverside Park South and the final installment of Summer Streets.

Read on for all of our best bets for the weekend. You can find additional options in our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

There's something for every taste this weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley, with a variety of offerings—culture, nature, entertainment and a good cause. Celebrate Native American culture at the Nimham Pow Wow and Jewish heritage at the Jewish Music & Arts Festival.

Looking to get hands-on? Be part of a nature study at the Great Hudson Estuary Fish Count; make an Edible Fairy House; or combat stage fright at Kids' Open Mic Night.

Read on for more details and additional options. Additionally, our August GoList highlights our top picks for the month, and don't forget: Our Event Calendar includes suggestions for every day of the week, so check back often to keep your kids engaged this summer!

With water all around us, New Yorkers have no shortage of boating, rafting and canoeing opportunities, including hundreds of miles along the Hudson River.

Westchester offers a number of great places to try kayaking, canoeing and rafting, but going just a bit further into Lower Hudson Valley will make the family feel worlds away from its busy urban schedule while you take in those gorgeous mountain views perched atop a canoe gliding across a tranquil lake.

So prepare to launch your small craft for a little outdoor fun! We've rounded up our best bets for boating in Hudson Valley with kids, from canoeing and kayaking to tubing and paddleboarding.

If you have a paleontologist-to-be in your family, help transport them to the Jurassic era with these dinosaur-themed birthday parties on Long Island. From unearthing dino bones to making your own fossils, these party places offer engaging and educational experiences. They'll be roaring with laughter and fun--and you'll be pleased they're learning something in the process. And for even more ideas, check out our Long Island Birthday Party Guide.

This weekend’s events will be music to your ears with summer concerts popping up all over the state. Enjoy free performances from  Kids Rock Featuring Big Jeff & the StarFish Band, And the Beat Goes on Summer Concert Series and Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. Food festivals are also on the menu this weekend with Oasis Farms’ Watermelon Festival and Truckerton Food Truck & Beer Fest. Whatever you decide to do this weekend, we hope you enjoy it with family and friends. For even more activity options, check out our Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide.

Eat, play, explore. Those would seem to be themes for the third weekend of August on the East End of Long Island. With just three weeks remaining before the unofficial end of the summer season, there’s still plenty of kid-friendly activity on both forks, especially for community-minded families with an appreciation of the natural world.

This weekend, kids can explore the maritime ecosystem, go on a butterfly hunt and pitch in on essential community projects. Afterward, gather at one of the three community barbecues in the area to share fun, games and, of course, chicken.

What a great weekend to explore East End culture. And as you do, be sure to check out our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide for other inspiring things to do on the East East.