Long Island Kids' Activities June 22 & 23: Goodnight Moon, Acrobats Of Cirque-Tacular, Rockville Centre Street Fair

6/20/13 - By Jill Wolfson

There's lots of indoor and outdoor fun to be had on Long Island this weekend. In the mood for some live theater? Then head on over to the John W. Engeman Theater in Northport for a performance of Goodnight Moon. Circus fans can see indescribable feats at the Acrobats Of Cirque-Tacular at the Staller Center For the Arts in Stony Brook. For some outdoor fun, head on over to the Annual Rockville Centre Street Fair where you can see artwork and classic cars on display. If hiking and seeing animals in their natural habitat is more your thing, you won't want to miss Family Adventures: Turtles, Snacks, And Frogs, Oh My at the Connetquot River State Park Preserve in Oakdale. Also on tap: Family Fun Day at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, and Midsummer Night at Old Westbury Gardens in Old Westbury. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.

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Saturday, June 22

Midsummer Night - Old Westbury
Old Westbury Gardens is illuminated with lanterns and decorated by magical faeries. Enjoy music and dance performances while you're there. In case of rain, this program takes place on June 23.

Magic Show On The Patio - Massapequa
Magician Jim McClenahan serves up lots of tricks and fun during his performance at the Massapequa Public Library. Seating is outdoors, so bring a blanket or a cushion. This is a free event.

Ice Cream Social - Cold Spring Harbor
Cool off from the heat and enjoy some delicious ice cream during a visit to the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium.

Goodnight Moon - Northport
Goodnight stars, goodnight air, goodnight noises everywhere. This beloved children's book by Margaret Wise Brown leaps from the page to the stage at the John W. Engeman Theater.

Science Saturdays - Riverhead
The Long Island Science Center is hosting a solstice celebration. Learn why some days are longer and why some are shorter, along with learning about the different seasons.

Sunday, June 23

Annual Rockville Centre Street Fair - Rockville Centre
An all day event featuring a juried arts and crafts display, a classic car show, activities for children, and live entertainment.

Acrobats Of Cirque-Tacular - Stony Brook
Enjoy this show full of aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, and illusionists at the Staller Center For the Arts.

Family Adventures: Turtles, Snacks, And Frogs, Oh My - Oakdale
Learn about turtles, snakes, and frogs, then go on a hike to explore these creatures in the Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Reservations are required.

Family Fun Day - Hicksville
If your kids are fans of Nick Jr.'s Mike the Knight, then bring them to the Broadway Mall to see a live show, followed by a knighting ceremony and photo opportunities with Mike. While there, play in the bouncy house, make crafts, and get faces painted.

Saturday, June 22 & Sunday, June 23

Retro-Rocket Races - Port Jefferson
At the Maritime Explorium kids get to build an air powered rocket to race with a friend.

Photo Credit: Maritime Explorium