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Junie B. Jones and her fun-loving friends take to the stage in Bellmore. Photo courtesy of Plaza Theatrical Productions
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4/3/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Get hooked on fun at a family-oriented fishing festival at Belmont Lake State Park on Saturday. Watch engines roar at the TMB Model Train Club's open house. Or step back in time and make your way from Old Mastic House to Moriches Bay following roads well used by the Floyd family from the mid-1700s to the 1970s.

Getting ready for Easter? Hop over to peruse our list of Easter Bunny breakfasts and brunches and egg hunts for holiday events across Long Island. Or start planning for upcoming spring festivals.

See our April GoList and events calendar for more weekend inspiration. Our Spring Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season. With spring break looming, maybe it's time to consider a local camp destination? 

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Introduce your kids to music and more at The Science of Sound at the Long Island Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of LICM
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Easter Eggstravaganza at Pump It Up of Great Neck

Greak Neck
Kids get more than an hour to jump, bounce, and search for as many hidden Easter eggs as they can find.   READ MORE

The Science of Sound at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Check out this visiting exhibit from the Tesla Science Center. READ MORE
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Paper Hearts Puppets bring a cardboard world to life on the LICM stage. Photo courtesy of LICM

Saturday, April 6

Mini Golf at the Bryant Library

Roslyn
Put your skills to the test on the Bryant Library's 18-hole course. Proceeds benefit the initiatives of the Friends of Bryant Library.     READ MORE

Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

Various Locations — FREE
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

Spring Family Fishing Festival at Belmont Lake State Park

West Babylon — FREE
This family-oriented fishing festival is cosponsored by the Department of Environmental Conservation and the I Fish NY Program.  READ MORE

Easter Egg Hunt at Bounce N Fun Party Room

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Junie B. Jones the Musical at The Showplace at Bellmore Movies

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Enjoy this performance by Plaza Theatrical Productions with costumed characters and dancing. Enjoy a character meet-and-greet after the show. READ MORE

Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center

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Cardboard Explosion by Paper Heart Puppets at LICM

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Take a family-friendly tour of the Heckscher Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum

Sunday, April 7

Long Island's All Kids Fair at Samanea Mall

Huntington
This annual kid-focused fair returns to the Samanea Mall April 14. Enjoy 80+ kid-centered exhibitors, bounce houses, face painters, balloon artists, a photo booth, cotton candy, and more. READ MORE

The Way to the Bay at the William Floyd Estate

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This three-mile ranger-guided walk explores the natural and human history of the William Floyd Estate. READ MORE

Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Plattduetsche Park

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Enjoy brunch with the Easter Bunny at Plattduetsche Park. The event includes character visits, face painting, a spring treat, and a photo.  READ MORE

The Golden Egg at The Dolphin Bookshop

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Stars on Sundays at Hofstra University

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Heckscher Museum of Art Family Hour

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A Frog's Life History and LED Craft

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Meet the museum’s frogs and toads and learn how they move, catch their food, and survive the winter.  READ MORE

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