A free weekly Eco Junior Program starts this weekend to get your little explorers up close and personal with nature. Also free is The Funny Man Show, being performed at The Caumsett Foundation.

Catch a flick under the stars in Long Beach or watch the night sky aglow with fireworks again in Rockville Centre or Shelter Island.

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Not all summer entertainment for children has to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, several shows across Suffolk County on Long Island are being offered for free. We've rounded up those local concerts--now all parents need to do is grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and get ready to shimmy, shake and smile with the little ones!

If you can get enough free entertainment for your kiddies, cross the border and view our Nassau County version. Looking for more cool things to do together? Check out our Summer Fun Guide of the Best Things to Do With Long Island Kids.

Get down and dirty this weekend at the International Mud Day in Yaphank. Or take in some theater--puppet theater that is--at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, where they're putting on Little Red Ridinghood.

At night, watch the sky light up with fireworks at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow or watch a movie under the stars in Long Beach.

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For some, this weekend is the beginning of summer break, yet others will have a wait a few more days. Either way it's the weekend and we have a growing list of things to do, see, pet, ride, etc.

Shake a tail feather at the Dolphin Dance Party at the Whaling Museum or embark on a guided nature walk at Sagamore Hill for a fun game of I Spy. Or enjoy outdoor sports and activities at the Heckscher Festival.

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Not all summer entertainment for children has to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, several shows across Nassau County on Long Island are being offered for free. We've rounded up those local concerts--now all parents need to do is grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and get ready to shimmy, shake and smile with the little ones! And we have a roundup of free Suffolk shows, too.

Looking for more cool things to do together? Check out our Summer Fun Guide of the Best Things to Do With Long Island Kids.

Think about summer and ice cream immediately comes to mind. Sure it's messy: the ice cream melts quickly, creating sticky little hands and the sugary goo inevitably gets everywhere. But just one lick of these homemade sweet treats makes it all worth it--even the calories! So we've rounded up some of the best ice cream parlors and shops on the East End of Long Island. And for more things to do in the area, take a peek at our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide.

Unleash your little Shakespeare and help them harness their dramatic energy with theater classes on Long Island. Several performing arts centers and theaters offer summertime classes and mostly culminate with a production. From musical theater to scene study and stage direction, these programs help give your child the tools to help transform into various characters on stage or screen. And be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide for other ideas to keep your kids engaged, energized and enthusiastic this summer.

There are tons of options for some quality family time this weekend! Benner's Farm in St. James is hosting their annual Strawberry Fair on Saturday, with succulent strawberry dishes and good old fashioned games. Or you can head indoors to see a show in Northport (Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day) or at the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City (Go, Dog, Go).

For those looking to get in touch with their inner Picasso, there is Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn. The Museum hosts a walk-through exhibition and hands-on activities for the whole gang. The weather is supposed to be beautiful this weekend, so you can also just enjoy taking a stroll around the grounds.

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