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The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Long Island Children's Museum - 2:30 PM
Mineola Memorial Library - 6:30 PM
Children's Museum of the East End - 9:45 AM
Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center - 11:00 AM
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Long Island Children's Museum - 2:30 PM
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Barnes & Noble - 11:00 AM
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Long Island Children's Museum - 12:00 PM Pick
Children's Museum of the East End - 10:00 AM
Long Island Children's Museum - 2:30 PM
Manhasset Library - 6:30 PM
The Rinx - various times
Long Island Children's Museum - various times
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Long Beach Fall Festival
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The annual Long Beach Fall Festival is an annual tradition. Stroll through Kennedy Plaza taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of autumn.
The weekend’s centerpiece is the pumpkin patch filled with thousands of pumpkins waiting to be picked! A Pumpkin Bounce House, Carousel, Hay Wagon Ride, and Swinging Chairs are just some of the fun-filled kids activities returning this year. The children’s activity tent, also returns, featuring fall-related craft projects. Plus, the Ferris Wheel provides majestic views of the beach and bay.
At noon on Saturday, children in costumes will parade from the Recreation Center to Kennedy Plaza. Awards for best costumes and other categories will be given and each child in costume will receive special treats.
More than 40 vendors will line the plaza offering everything from pies and fresh cut flowers to jewelry and home décor. Ages 21 and over are invited to visit the Food & Wine Tent for wine tastings presented by Beach Liquors. Food samplings from local restaurants will take place in the Food & Wine Tent. An array of food vendors will also be on hand offering international fare along the plaza.
Admission to the festival is free to the public. Rain or shine. Each attraction costs $4. Non-transferable pay one price (P.O.P.) wristbands providing access to all attractions are also available.