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Children's Museum of the East End - 9:30 AM
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
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Things to Do for Kids and Families on Long Island November 19 & 20: An Old-Tyme Thanksgiving Celebration and Winter Festival
Though it's not even Thanksgiving yet, the holiday season, it seems, is already upon us—check out the tree lighting and holiday fairs going on this weekend. But don't worry: Thanksgiving hasn't been completely forgotten about. There's a cute Thanksgiving show and an old-tyme Thanksgiving celebration for your family to experience as well.
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Saturday:
Third Annual Winter Festival and Tree Lighting
Tanger Outlets at the Arches
Deer Park
12pm–6pm
631-667-0600
Free
Tanger Outlets in Deer Park offers a special day of holiday cheer, family activities, entertainment, music and more. There will be something for everyone, including pop sensation Cody Simpson (ten lucky raffle winners will even get a chance to meet him in person!) and a visit from Santa Claus.
Tanger's ice rink will be unveiled for the season with figure-skating shows and competitions, and it will be open for public skating, as well. Raffle prizes will be given out throughout the day, and there will be face painting, hot cocoa, carolers, and so much more!
At the close of the festival there will be a tree lighting to start the holiday season.
Who Took Tom Turkey?
Broadhollow at Elmont
Elmont
4pm
516-775-4420
$10 per person
Tom Turkey is missing, and everyone is a suspect! They must all work together to solve the mystery before the last Thursday of November. The autumn feast weighs in the balance. If you can't make the show on Saturday, head over to East Islip and catch it at Broadhollow's other location.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Old Bethpage
10am–3:30pm
516-572-8400
adults 10; children 5–12, seniors, and volunteer firefighters $7; children under 5 free
Enjoy the sights and smells of an old-fashioned Thanksgiving, as wood-burning stoves, beehive stoves and ovens, and hearths are used to prepare foods made from 19th-century recipes.
Bayway Arts Center
12pm
531-581-2700
$10 per person
Tom Turkey is missing, and everyone is a suspect! They must all work together to solve the mystery before the last Thursday of November. The great autumn feast weighs in the balance.
Huntington Historical Arts Center
2–4pm
631-427-7045, ext. 401
$20 per child (adults accompanying children free)
Explore the history and culture of Long Island's Native Americans. Learn about their traditions, skills, food, and clothing, and view authentic artifacts. Crafts, games, songs, and refreshments are included in the cost. Advanced registration is required.
Huntington Hilton
10am–5pm
631-724-5966
Free admission
A variety of vendors, featuring arts and crafts, gift items, collectibles, food, and more will be on hand to browse and purchase.
