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Planting Fields Arboretum - 10:00 AM Pick
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Showplace at Bellmore Movies - various times Pick
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Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
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Weekday Picks for LI Kids: CosPlay, Pumpkin Painting, Ghouls & Ghosts, October 12-16
Most families are enjoying a day off on Monday, so spend Columbus Day in costume in Cold Spring Harbor. Then it's time to focus on Halloween, with everything from pumpkin painting to rocking with ghouls and goblins this week to entertain the kids.
For even more fall fun, check out our Long Island Events Calendar, as well as our Halloween Guide. In fact, you can get the best events of the week sent directly to your inbox each week if you sign up for our newsletter.
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Monday, October 12
Columbus Day CosPlay
Old and young alike will get half off museum admission if dressed in costume at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. See all of Monday's events.
Tuesday, October 13
Paint a Pumpkin Workshop
Mommy & Me painting workshop, and the pumpkins are included in the price. See all of Tuesday's events.
Wednesday, October 14
Decorate a House for Otto
Children will create a house out of candy for Otto. Reservations required. See all of Wednesday's events.
Thursday, October 15
Rocking with Ghouls and Ghosts
With a little paint and some imagination, kids learn how to turn rocks into Halloween-related characters such a ghouls, ghosts and jack-o-lanterns. See all of Thursday's events.
Friday, October 16
Music & More at The Dolphin Bookshop
Marilyn and her guitar will make music and more for children. See all of Friday's events.
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