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Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Lunar New Year, Groundhog Day, Super Bowl, Monster Jam

Thrill to the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Photo courtesy of the organization
Thrill to the Lunar New Year Celebration at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Photo courtesy of the organization
1/29/20 - By Jaime Sumersille

Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? See what Holtsville Hal has to say this weekend during Groundhog Day festivities at the Holtsville Ecology Site. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a series of family activities, including a colorful and captivating dragon dance at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization.

The Monster Jam Triple Threat Series, which brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country, returns to the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum this weekend.

Check our February GoList and events calendar for more inspiration. Our Winter Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season long.

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Groundhog Day at the Long Island Explorium

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Disney's Frozen Jr. at The Engeman Theater

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Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics at the Locust Valley Library

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“Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics” is a one-woman acrobatic performance.  READ MORE

The Little Mermaid at BroadHollow at Elmont

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Super Bowl Saturday at Emma Clark Library

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Kick off Super Bowl weekend with a host of football-themed activities on Saturday, February 2. Kids of all ages are welcome. READ MORE

Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

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Pick up a free crafting kit and learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety while creating a project. All of the instructions and materials are included, and at some locations a Home Depot staff member will guide you through the steps.  READ MORE

Soap Adventures at East End Party Services

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Choose from a wide selection of soap molds, colors and ccents! You can make unicorns rainbows, LEGOs, flowers, space ships, cars and more. READ MORE
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Things to Do on Long Island Sunday, February 2

Groundhog Day at the Holtsville Ecology Site

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Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Hundreds will gather at the Holtsville Ecology Site to hear Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announce Holtsville Hal's famous forecast. READ MORE

Chinese New Year Celebration at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

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The Winter Run Series returns to Long Island state parks at 11am on Sundays in January. A 5K, or 3.1-mile, race is planned at each state park. After each race, runners are offered free hot chocolate, granola bars, juice, fruit, bagels, or doughnuts. READ MORE

The Music Man at the Ross School Court Theater

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Original, fresh, and warmhearted, the Ross Youth Community Theater brings Meredith Willson’s, beloved musical, The Music Man,to the Ross Court Theater stage. READ MORE

The Furry Forecaster at LICM

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