Things for Kids and Families to Do on Long Island August 13-14: Delightful Dragonflies, Butterflies and Bubble Mania!

8/10/11 - By Melanie

Butterflies, dragonflies, bubbles and...tractors! Variety is definitely the theme of this weekend and we’ve got events to fit every member of the family. And if you haven't hit the golf course this summer, you can find a family golf outing in our coverage of 6 Great Mini Golf Courses on Long Island. Or if you are feeling the need to cool off, check out the Mommy Poppins NYC post on our very own Splish Splash Water Park. Have a great weekend!

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Saturday, August 13

Butterfly Adventure
Suffolk County Farm and Educational Center
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank
631-852-4600
Time:11am-12:30pm
Admission: $8 per per person, kids 3 and under, free
Immerse yourself in a world of butterflies at the Suffolk County Farm and Educational Center this weekend! Learn all about butterflies and discover how they help the environment. Take part in hands on activities that will allow you to have a true “hands on” experience with these winged wonders. And find out ways to attract butterflies to your own backyard. While you're there, catch a free wagon ride and enjoy yummy refreshments. Call to register in advance.

Blues Clue's
Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
71 East Main Street
Patchogue
631-207-1313
Time: 11am
Admission: Seats are $22/ $17/ $12
Join Blue for this live theatre event as he travels to The Most Spectacular Place! Join the fun as you dance and sing along with Blue’s Friends!

Dragonfly Delight
Lakeland County Park
Islandia
631-581-6908
Time: 10:30am-11:30am
Admission: $4 members, $6 non-members
Discover all there is to know about dragonflies this Saturday at the Seatuck Suffolk County Environmental Center! Nets and jars will be provided to find dragonflies.



Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14

Constructing Contraptions: Family Fun Day
Maritime Explorium
101 East Broadway
Port Jefferson
631-331-3277
Time: Ongoing during museum hours 1pm-5pm
Admission: $5
Unleash your inner architect as you learn what it means to be a builder. Take part in a hands-on workshop and make pinwheels, mazes and so much more!

Sunday, August 14

Bubble Mania
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
301 Main St
Cold Spring Harbor
631-367-3418
Time: 2pm
Admission: Free with admission
Learn all about bubbles this Sunday at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum. Discover the many uses of bubbles for humans and creatures of the wild. Take part in fun science experiments, blow mountains out of bubbles and create artistic designs with bubbles. Be sure to call to reserve your space.

Summer Sunday Programs at Sagmore Hill
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
20 Sagamore Hill Road
Oyster Bay
516-922-4447
Time: 2pm; Display of Tractors and Engines 10am-4pm
Admission: Adults $5.00; Age 15 and younger; Free
Come and take part in the Summer Sunday Program at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site! This Sunday’s program is all about the first tractors and engines. Also featured will be a Display of Tractors and Engines from 10am-4pm. Put your creativity to good use and design an art and craft related to the Sunday program.