Long Island Kids' Activities November 2 & 3: Pumpkin Drop, Dia De Los Muertos, Bunnicula

10/31/13 - By Jill Wolfson

Post-Halloween festivities linger on this weekend. Watch a performance featuring a vampire bunny at the John W. Engeman Theater. Fans of the Addams Family won't want to miss an art exhibit at the Southampton Center. Have one too many pumpkins sitting around at home? Bring them to the Cradle of Aviation Museum and watch them splatter. Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos at the La Fondita Restaurant and at the Long Island Children's Museum. Hone those investigative skills and deconstruct candy at the Maritime Explorium. Wanna take a break from all things Halloween? Check out a performance featuring Old Saint Nick at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.

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Bunnicula - Northport
This story about a cat and dog who believe that the new family pet is a vampire bunny hits the stage at the John W. Engeman Theater.

Chas Addams: Family & Friends - Southampton
At the Southampton Center, check out the artwork designed by Charles “Chas” Addams, the cartoonist known for the creation of the Addams Family.

Super Science Focus: Gorgeous Gobstoppers - Port Jefferson
Head to the Maritime Explorium to deconstruct candy. This investigative workshop embraces science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Saturday, November 2

Open Studio For Teens - Water Mill
At the Parrish Art Museum, teens hone observation, drawing, and painting skills. Inspiration is drawn from the museum's exhibits and guides teens into creating great works of art.

Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos - Amagansett
The Golden Eagle Art Store hosts this scary celebration at the La Fondita Restaurant, which features arts and crafts, games, and treats.

Fall Leaves - Bridgehampton
At the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center, learn about various trees and why leaves fall off of them. While there, create beautiful leaf rubbings.

Dia De Los Muertos - Garden City
Celebrate the Day of the Dead at the Long Island Children's Museum. Learn about the customs of this Latin American holiday and create a traditional sugar skull.

Sunday, November 3

Science Sunday: Totally Turtles - Cold Spring Harbor
At The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, touch a turtle shell and learn how to help cold stunned turtles on Long Island. While there, make a turtle craft.

Pumpkin Drop - Garden City
Bring along a pumpkin, drop it from the third story of the Cradle of Aviation Museum's atrium, and see it splatter. A really fun way to get rid of those Halloween pumpkins!

A Concert Performance Of The Legend Of St. Nicholas - Patchogue
Get into the Christmas spirit early and enjoy this holiday musical about the true story of Santa Claus at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts.

Photo Credit: Cradle of Aviation Museum