North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
North Pole - various times
10 Activities for Long Island Kids During Presidents Week
As if Long Island kids haven't had plenty of time off due to the snow, they now have a week-long break coming up. For those of us not lucky enough to be flying off to a tropical location--or enrolling them in a Winter Break Camp--it might be hard to find ways to keep them occupied during the vacation. So here's a quick list of 10 fun activities to fight off boredom and keep everyone happy. And don't forget to also check out our Inside Activity Guide and Long Island Events Calendar for more events. Enjoy!
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Long Island Children's Museum
February 18, 11:30am
Storytime fun followed by literature-inspired activities and crafts.
Discovery Days
The Whaling Museum & Education Center
February 18, 2pm
Visit their Discovery Tables for open-ended crafts and activities all week.
Disney's Alladin
Studio Theatre
February 19, 1pm
All your favorite characters are here in this adaptation of the Disney hit, including Aladdin, Jasmine, and the Genie.
Wildlife Detectives
Caumsett State Park Historic Site
February 19, 10am
Explore the woods and fields to discover the animals that frequent the park during the cold winter months. Create a natural bird feeder that will attract more feathered friends to your yard.
Children's Victorian Tea Party
Walt Whitman Birthplace
February 19, 1pm
This program includes role-playing while teaching social skills, self-esteem, and confidence. Children learn dining manners, how to properly hold and cut with a knife and fork. Apple juice is substituted for the hot tea.
Bedtime with Butterflies and Bugs
Long Island Aquarium
February 19, 6pm
Enjoy the wonder and beauty of live free-flying butterflies at this insect-filled overnight. Participants will meet some live butterflies and bugs, make a butterfly metamorphosis craft and learn about the largest class of organisms on the planet. Includes dinner and a showing of Disney's A Bug's Life.
Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows Children's Author Series
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization
February 19, 10:30am
Local authors read their children’s books, then sign them. Enjoy hot cocoa and marshmallows, then do a craft activity.
Nassau County Museum of Art
February 20, 11am-2pm
The museum offers family-friendly gallery tours and hands-on art making, with different art projects offered each day. Docents can also guide families through the galleries and encourage children to create their responses to the art.
Arts & Crafts & Playtime
Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center
February 21, 10:30am
Enjoy arts and crafts and playtime with friends.
Afternoon of Games
Hauppauge Public Library
February 21, 2pm-4pm
This free event is for kids grades K-5. Meet your friends at the library for an afternoon of games. Teen volunteers are on hand to help out.
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Nassau County Museum of Art
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