Long Island Kids' Activities April 5 & 6: April Fools' Hike, Magic Show, Fishing, Flat Stanley & More

4/3/14 - By Jaime Sumersille

 

While we all thought the snow earlier this week was Mother Nature's April Fools's Day joke on us, at least she warmed things up so that we could enjoy some fun in the sun. If you still want to fool around, head to Oyster Bay for an April Fools' Hike at Sagamore Hill or to Islip for Gary Ferrar's magic show.

For those itching to get outdoors, Belmont State Park is hosting a free Spring Family Fishing Festival and a Family Seal Walk is being held at Montauk State Park. Easter Egg Hunts also begin across Long Island this weekend. 

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Wantagh Park Family Festival - Wantagh. All weekend long. Free admission. Pay one price ride bracelets available.

The Kids Kloset Suffolk County Consignment Sale - Deer Park. Shop this consignment sale all weekend. Shop half- off on Sunday.

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley - Northport. The beloved children's books written by Jeff Brown in 1964 have become a literary and pop culture phenomenon, delighting readers and travelers all over the world. Now everyone's favorite two dimensional hero is brought to life on stage!

Messy Afternoons - Garden City (LICM). A hands-on, multi-sensory experience.

Friday, April 4

Bean Yoga - Great Neck. This class is designed to engage, stimulate and relax your beans after a long school day.

Pizza & Pajama Party - Bridgehampton (CMEE) The first Friday of every month is Pizza and Pajama Night at CMEE! This month, we’ll be celebrating the arrival of spring and Earth Day with a reading of The Earth and I by Frank Asch. Afterwards, we’ll be creating sun catchers out of recycled bottles and tissue paper and playing in the museum.

Saturday, April 5

April Fool's Hike at Sagamore Hill - Oyster Bay. Join naturalist Lois Lindberg for some light-hearted fun on an irreverent tour of the grounds and nature trails. The walk may not be on April 1st, but get ready to be fooled! This event is free.

Family Film Festival - Westhampton Beach. This event will make your child to feel like a celebrity as they walk the red carpet before the film festival. Once inside they will view several international children's movies. With films from Europe, Asia and the USA, this program offers everything from dancing pastries to edible rocks to a beautiful fish made out of sand. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Kids Ravioli Making Class - Bridgehampton (CMEE) Kids ages 6-10 will learn how to make fresh ravioli with Chef Alan. $12.

The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig - Oakdale. Walk the red carpet before the live performance and then meet the cast after. Tickets are $12 each.

Spring Family Fishing Festival - West Babylon. The whole family can enjoy a day of fishing at Belmont State Park. Loaner rods are available and techniques will be shared on how to catch then clean your fish.

White Post Farms Egg Hunt - Melville. The Easter Bunny, Egg Hunts, Easter Crafts and Bunny Holding are in a heated area! Also enjoy their bouncer playgrounds. Along with your paid admission to the animal farm, you can take free photos with the Easter Bunny. After you take your photos they have Easter Egg Crafts available for purchase.

Science Saturdays - Riverhead (Long Island Science Center). Play and explore over 30 hands on exhibits and weekly themes. This week's theme is Insect Invasion! Visit to learn all about these 6 legged friends. Activities, make crafts, and hold the hissing cockroaches.

A Year With Frog and Toad - Elmont. The musical based on the popular children's books follows two friends — the cheerful, popular Frog and the grumpy Toad — through four seasons of their lives.

Most Egg-cellent Celebration - Cold Spring Harbor (The Whaling Museum). Celebrate Spring by learning about egg-laying ocean animals, from sharks to whelks! See a scrimshawed Ostrich egg, go on an egg hunt in the museum, and decorate a Faberge-style egg.

Gary Ferrar's Ah, Real Magic! - East Islip. Our resident magician, Gary Ferrar, delights audiences both young and old with his comedy and magic.

Sunday, April 6

Family Seal Walk - Montauk. A State Park naturalist will lead visitors on a 2-3 hour leisurely beach walk to an area where up to four species of seals can be observed. Along the way, there will be opportunities to see many winter birds and to explore marine geology. Please dress appropriately and wear comfortable footwear for hiking.

Yogi Stars - Bellmore. Ages 4-7. Kid Stars classes are for yogis ages 4-7 years old with a little more experience separating from caregivers, and a strong curiosity about the world around them.

The Teacher from the Black Lagoon & Other Storybooks - Port Washington. This is an exciting new Musical revue based on favorite contemporary children's books including Teacher From the Black Lagoon, Dogzilla, Grumpy Bird, I Want My Hat Back, Lily's Purple Plastic Purse, Love Splat, Splat the Cat, and The Grasshopper and the Ant. Theatreworks USA at their best. $18.

LEGO Club - Bridgehampton (CMEE). This weekly event is an open LEGO building time for kids. Free with admission.

The Backyard Terrarium - Garden City (LICM) A terrarium is a collection of living plants, or even animals, within a closed container. It is a miniature version of the landscape all around us and gives us the chance to observe nature from indoors. Come explore the world of terrariums and make your own.

Family Sundays at the Museum - Roslyn. It offers a gallery tour, followed by hands-on art making, and guided by an art educator.

Main Photo: A Year With Frog and Toad. Courtesy of Broadhollow Theatre.