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Things for Kids and Families to Do on Long Island August 27-28: Festivals, Seashells, Trains and More!
News Update: Please call all venues ahead of time to verify that they are still occurring. There are many cancellations due to Hurricane Irene. Sure, the back to school sales have begun, but summer still reigns, and there is still a lot of kid energy to burn off. If your child is into trains, you won't want to miss the Riverhead Railroad Festival, and we found a museum overnight perfect for any wee pirate. We've also listed some museum and festival fun, from a Scottish celebration to an Annual Seafood Festival. Have a great weekend!
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Saturday, August 27
Family Adventures, Family Fun: Shell Sweet Shell
Nissequogue River State Park
799 Saint Johnland Rd
Kings Park
631-581-1072
1:30pm-3pm
Adults $4, Child $3, Children under 3 free, $8 dollar parking fee
Learn all about shells that many creatures call home this Saturday at the Nissequogue River State Park! Participate in fun hands-on activities, games and more.
The Long Island Scottish Games and Festival
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury
Old Westbury
516-334-0048
8am-5pm
General Admission $15; Children $5; Seniors $10, Children ages 6 and under free
Come celebrate the 51st Annual Scottish Games and Festival this Saturday! Experience authentic Scottish games, music, food and parades. Vendors will be on hand selling traditional Scottish clothing, gifts and more.
Geocaching
Suffolk County Environmental Center
550 South Bay Ave
Islip
631-581-6908
10am-11:30am
Non-Members $8, Member $4
Go on a tech savvy treasure hunt using your GPS unit to scout out lost treasure! Take part in Geocaching this Saturday at the Suffolk County Environmental Center. Pre-register in advance, GPS units are included in the activity.
Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28
20th Annual Seafood Festival and Craft Fair
Long Island Maritime Museum
86 West Avenue
West Sayville
631-447-8679
Saturday, 10am-8pm, Sunday, 10am-7pm
$8.00 per person; Children 5 and under Free
Celebrate the 20th Annual Seafood Festival and Craft Fair August 27-28 at the Long Island Maritime Museum. This two day festival will have indoor and outdoor exhibits and over 150 vendors. Live entertainment will also be featured at the festival with some of Long Island regional acts and several national bands. The fun includes live pirate shows and a chance to sail aboard the Oyster Sloop Priscilla. And of course there will be children's rides and activities. Several pavilions will be set up at the festival with lots of fresh seafood to satisfy your appetite!
Riverhead Railroad Festival
Railroad Museum of Long Island
415 Griffing Ave
Riverhead
631-727-7920
10am-4pm
$8 adults, $5 children 5-12, free under 5
All Aboard! Come learn and celebrate everything train related this weekend at the Riverhead Railroad Festival. See the history of trains throughout the years, learn how the first train was constructed and more! Take part in fun and informative workshops and exhibits, enjoy musical entertainment and delicious food.
Launch Your Ship!
Maritime Explorium
101 East Broadway
Port Jefferson
631-331-3277
1pm-5pm, ongoing during museum hours
Free with museum admission
Awaken the engineer within you this Saturday at Maritime Explorium! Design and construct your own building creation, make arts and crafts and play fun and engaging games.
The Great Pirate Overnight
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
301 Main St
Cold Spring Harbor
631-367-3418, ext 11 or 16
Kids $48,10% off for siblings, Parents $20
Take part in a treasure hunt, make pirate crafts, eat pizza and take in a movie before you fall asleep for a museum overnight. For ages 6-12. Call for reservations.
Sunday, August 28
Happy Birthday!
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
301 Main St
Cold Spring Harbor
631-367-3418
1pm
Free with admission
Come celebrate the 69th birthday of Cold Spring Harbor Museum! Enjoy fun games, create your own birthday cards and eat yummy birthday cake. Make reservations in advance.
