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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 10:00 AM Pick
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Long Island Kids' Activities August 3 & 4: Atom Smashing Fun, Mermaid Tea Party, Extreme Raptor Project
This weekend, enjoy a show filled with a variety of live animals at the Extreme Raptor Project at the Long Island Game Farm. In the mood for a festival, or two? There are three to choose from: Annual Sayville Summerfest, The Church Of St. Rocco The Best Feast In The East in Glen Cove, and the Our Lady Of Mercy Family Festival in Hicksville. Have a budding scientist at home? Head over to the Brookhaven National Laboratory and learn all about atoms. Enjoy a girly spin on the nautical theme at the Mermaid Tea Party at The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor. Also on tap: Mid-Tide Splash at Jones Beach State Park, and a Juggling show by Ray Grins at Valley Stream State Park. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.
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The Church Of St. Rocco The Best Feast In The East - Glen Cove
Enjoy live entertainment, Italian specialty foods, rides, and midway games at this weekend festival. While there, browse though a variety of craft items available for sale.
Annual Sayville Summerfest - Sayville
This festival, which takes place in Downtown Sayville, features carnival rides and games, along with live music and dance performances. Enjoy a variety of shows, which pertain to classic cars, fashion, art, and crafts.
Extreme Raptor Project - Manorville
At the Long Island Game Farm, enjoy this live animal show, which features eagles, hawks, falcons, and owls.
Our Lady Of Mercy Family Festival - Hicksville
Enjoy live entertainment, kiddie and thrill rides, carnival games, and casino games at this weekend festival.
Saturday, August 3
Open House & Parent Show - East Islip
The Long Island Ninjutsu Center, which is a martial arts school, presents a show with performances by students, demo teams, and black belts.
Bingo Night - Medford
Bring the family along and play two rounds (or more) of this classic game at Long Island's Country Fair Entertainment Park.
Sunday, August 4
Mermaid Tea Party - Cold Spring Harbor
At The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor decorate a tiara, play games, and eat sweet treats. A screening of Disney's The Little Mermaid caps off the celebration.
Mid-Tide Splash - Wantagh
Break out those water shoes and go for a walk at Jones Beach State Park. Explore the nearby bay and learn about the creatures that live there.
Juggling Show By Ray Grins - Valley Stream
Magician Ray Grins has many tricks up his sleeve. Enjoy this outdoor performance that is filled with juggling and balancing at Valley Stream State Park.
Summer Sunday: Atom Smashing Fun - Upton
This event at Brookhaven National Laboratory is designed for children 10 years of age and up. Featuring the Einstein Alive show, question and answer sessions with science professionals, and hands on exploration.
Photo Credit: Brookhaven National Laboratory
