Find Articles | Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids

An unlikely victory for the Mexican army over French forces in the Battle of Puebla led to the celebration known as Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May). Although not considered a major holiday in Mexico, it has become an extravagant affair in America. Check out this list of family-friendly events, restaurants and DIY options to celebrate this year. And take a look at our Long Island Calendar for more activities. Monday, May 5 Cinco de Mayo Kid’s Fun Skate United Skates of America, Seaford 4-6pm $5 admission; $5 skate rental, $5 pizza combo Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a roller-skating fiesta and $5 deals. You must print the flier from the website to get the $5 deals. Restaurants with counter service Moe's Southwest Grill Moe's features fast, fresh and natural food and a child-friendly menu. Counter service allows for a quick meal and a clean getaway. This year try a free side of guacamole on Cinco de Mayo at the following locations: 90 Northern Boulevard, Greenvale 516-621-3349 2565 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow 516-520-5160 674 Stewart Avenue, Garden City 516-794-8200 60A Veteran's Highway, Commack 631-486-9400 5288 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa 516-799-2200 14-A Atlantic Avenue, Oceanside 516-255-5550 77 Highway 111, Smithwtown 631-360-6637 Chipotle Chipotle offers burritos both wrap and bowl style (sans bread). The DIY kids' menu features a taco kit of two soft or crispy taco shells and your choice of three ingredients (one meat or guacamole), or choose from a small quesadilla with a side of rice and beans or a single taco with a side of rice. All kids' menu items are served with kid's chips and juice or organic milk. Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at: 1166 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale 516-483-1026 630 Old Country Road, Garden City 516-539-3950 901 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale 631-845-4598 135 Old Country Road, Carle Place 516-877-7720 215 N. Broadway, Hicksville 516-822-4074 530 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola 516-294-0709 420 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset 516-762-8862 2335 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park 516-673-9630 435 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station 631-423-0127 44 Great Neck Road, Great Neck 516-467-0505 1090 The Arches Circle, Deer Park 631-586-0301 694 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge 631-355-7073 Sit down restaurants with kids' menus On The Border 1401 Broadway Mall, Hicksville 516-342-7777 A child-friendly menu and service make this a great place for families with young kids. Paper menus and placemats come with crayons. For Cinco De Mayo, On the Border will be hosting a DJ and will have raffles all day. Pancho Villa's 311 New York Avenue, Huntington 631-349-0022 Pancho Villa's opened in Huntington in 1976. It is a family owned business serving authentic Mexican cuisine. For Cinco de Mayo, there will be a Mariachi band as well as a DJ and Corona drink specials for the adults. Maria's 211 Smithtown Boulevard, Nesconset 631-979-7724 For Cinco de Mayo, Maria's will have games, prizes and drink specials all day. Ideas for an at-home celebration You don't have to head out to enjoy Cinco de Mayo with the family. Here are some suggestions to turn your at-home dinner into a fiesta the whole family can participate in and enjoy. Prepare homemade guacomole and corn salsa. Make Papel Picado You can turn dinner into a fiesta at home very simply by hanging a few sheets of hand-made papel picado. Papel picado means pierced paper in Spanish and is a form of traditional Mexican folk art used throughout Mexico to mark special occasions. Zoom provides simple instructions for making papel picado with children. Make Maracas with toilet paper rolls What's a fiesta without music? Education.com has a quick and easy way to make maracas using dried beans or rice, toilet paper tubes and scraps of paper. Not only will you have a great and fun musical instrument for your Cinco de Mayo fiesta, but you'll be celebrating Earth Day as well by using recycled materials. Make a Sombrero Hat Whether you're celebrating Cinco de Mayo at home or at a restaurant you may want to dress the family for the occasion and nothing embodies Mexican culture more than a sombrero. DLTK crafts has a simple sombrero craft for kids. If you don't want to break out the paints, use wrapping paper instead of newspaper, and if you're short on time, skip the threading and glue on some ribbon instead.

Find Articles with "united skates of america" in Long Island

Select calendar, directory, or articles to find different results

More Filters

Best Roller Skating on Long Island for Families

28 Things To Do in Massapequa with Kids

Things to Do for Kids and Families on Long Island January 14 and 15: MLK commemorative events & Jack Hanna's Into the Wild

Long Island Kids' Activities March 23 & 24: 98.3 KJOY Eggstravaganza, Spring EGGstravaganza, Jumpin' Easter Egg Hunt

29 Spring Bucket List Ideas for Kids on Long Island

Trendy Long Island Experiences Your Kids Will Absolutely Love

Easter and Passover Weekend Events for LI Kids: Festivals, Bunny Brunches

Where Kids Can Enjoy Breakfast with Santa on Long Island

Things to Do for Kids and Families on Long Island December 24 and 25: Skate with Santa, Christmas Shows, & Hanukkah Celebrations

Cinco de Mayo Events and Activities for Kids and Families on Long Island