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Long Island Kids' Activities November 15-16: Native American Day, Movies, Kids Yoga & More
With Thanksgiving around the corner and leaves on the ground, fall is in full swing. Still the weather has been holding out for various outdoor activities. Check out some of these around Long Island this weekend. And for more activities happening this season, check out our Long Island Holiday Fun Guide.
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Messy Afternoons at LICM – Garden City. At the Long Island Children’s Museum, all weekend long. Cost: Free with museum admission.
Free Trial Class of AntiGravity Kids Yoga (ages 6+) – Bellmore. At Emerge Yoga & Wellness. Advanced registration required. Also on Sunday. Cost: Free.
Wanted: FBI Agents for Fingerprinting - Port Jefferson. Use their materials to practice your skills in Forensic Science, and make all kinds of "prints" that are uniquely yours. Cost: $5/person
Saturday, November 15
Explorer Family Backpacks – Uniondale. Pick up a backpack and explore the world through this Hofstra University gallery. Cost: Free.
Matthew's Chicken Run 1k – Bayville. Kids run for free at this 1k (or 5k Turkey Trot) at West Harbor Beach. Cost: $30/adults.
Live Animal Encounter - Centereach. At Jungle Bob's, enjoy a hands on experience which includes snakes, lizards, turtles and more. Cost: $15+
Science Saturday at the Long Island Science Center – Riverhead. Enjoy a day at the Long Island Science Center. Cost: $5/person.
Craft for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store – New Hyde Park. Thanksgiving craft at the Lakeshore Learning Store. Cost: Free.
Calico Critters Party – Northport. Games, raffles, prizes and more at Einstein’s Attic. Cost: Free.
The Snow Queen at BayWay Arts Center – East Islip. A frozen adventure of Han Christian Anderson’s classic tale. Live theater. Cost: $10/advance, $12/at the door.
Sunday, November 16
Book Fair - East Northport. To benefit the Cornell Extension of Suffolk County. A touch tank for marine life will be on hand. Cost: Free to attend.
Sunday Kids Clubs at Hampton Kids – East Hampton. Drop off program from 9am-12pm. Cost: $30-40.
Schechter School of Long Island's High School Open House (9-12th) – Open House. Cost: Free.
LEGO Club at CMEE – Bridgehampton. Every Sunday at the Children's Museum of the East End. Cost: Free with museum admission.
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – Huntington. Full length feature film at the Cinema Arts Centre. Rated: G. Cost: $6/public. Free for children under age 12.
Sunday Seatuck Family Nature Club – Islip. Nature-themed family friendly events on Sundays at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. Cost: Free.
Family Sundays at the Museum – Roslyn. At the Nassau County Museum of Art, plan a fun family friendly day. Cost: Free with museum admission.
Spoons and Tunes - Long Beach. Music Aardvarks class at My Beach Baby. Cost: $15/advance, $20/at the door.
Family Gallery Talk & Art Workshop – Water Mill. Discover the museum and explore the galleries at Parrish Art Museum. Cost: $10/adults, Children under age 18/free.
Movie: How To Train Your Dragon 2 – Floral Park. At the Floral Park Library, watch this sequel. Cost: Free.
Native American Day – Huntington. Learn about Native American traditions, skills, food, clothing and more at this Huntington Historical Society festival. Cost: $25/child.
Yogi Stars (Kids Yoga) – Bellmore. Ages 4-7 can drop into this class for $15 ($5/siblings).
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