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Things to Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Comic Books, Enchanted Forest, Spooky Walk & Diwali

Stroll the Enchanted Trail at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge
Stroll the Enchanted Trail at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge
10/31/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Get enchanted in the forest at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. See the dazzling lights, amazing vignettes and holiday scenes on a 1.5 mile trail of the Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show. 

Or if ye be searching for a true fish-out-of-water story, then this here be the play for thee! Catch Real Pirates Don't Wear Tiaras at the Cultural Playhouse through the end of November. 

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host the Hindu Festival of Lights celebration, “Diwali”at their Educational & Cultural Center on Sunday.

See our Fall Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals, corn mazes,  and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and November GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

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Canstruction Long Island Exhibit

Uniondale—FREE
Teams of Long Island architects, engineers, contractors, designers, and students interested in these fields have spent up to a year designing and building structures made entirely of canned goods, which are displayed in a unique art exhibit open to the public. READ MORE

Nassau County Museum of Art Exhibition: Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol

Roslyn
The Nassau County Museum of Art presents Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol, a major exhibition that reveals the many meanings, connotations, and associations of this powerful color in art. READ MORE

Things to Do on Long Island Saturday, November 2

Pumpkin Fling at Children's Museum of the East End

Bridgehampton
Join CMEE along with our friends from iCamp for CMEE’s first-ever PUMPKIN FLING!  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

Enchanted Forest Trail at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Follow your guide at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge to meet whimsical, fun, and educational characters on the forest trails. Dress up in Halloween costumes to add to the fairyland fun! READ MORE

Spooky Fest at The Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Rockville Centre
Spooky Fest celebrates the Halloween season with scary and non-scary attractions for all ages. There are wooded paths, exhibits, and spooky characters that greet visitors, as well as a zombie dinosaur attraction. READ MORE

Comic Extravaganza & Super Smash Bros Competition

Hampton Bays — FREE
The Southampton Youth Bureau is pleased to announce their second annual Comic Extravaganza!  READ MORE

Real Pirates Don't Wear Tiaras

Syosset
If ye be searching for a true fish-out-of-water story, then this here be the play for thee! READ MORE

Thanksgiving Centerpieces at the Westhampton Library

Westhampton
The Westhampton Free Library invites families to create Thanksgiving centerpieces on Saturday, Nov. 2. READ MORE

Carvel Grand Opening Celebration

Smithtown — FREE
Join Carvel on November 2 from 1-5pm for their grand opening celebration. READ MORE

Dia de Muertos Nichos at LICM

Garden City
Dia de Muertos is a holiday that is widely celebrated in Mexico. Learn all about this vibrant holiday with the Long Island Children's Museum and make a nicho to bring home.  READ MORE

Junie B. Jones at the Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts

Merrick
The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts will present Junie B. Jones Saturdays at 2 pm through November 30. READ MORE
Keep the costumes on and head to the Long Island Comic Book Expo. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Keep the costumes on and head to the Long Island Comic Book Expo. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Things to Do on Long Island Sunday, November 3

Long Island Comic Book Expo

Huntington
The Long Island Comic Book Expo returns to the Huntington Hilton, promising a day of family fun. Check out 100-plus vendors, as well as toys, comics, cosplay, and more. READ MORE

Diwali Festival of Lights at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization

Stony Brook
On Sunday, November 3 at 1 pm the Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host the Hindu Festival of Lights celebration, “Diwali”at their Educational & Cultural Center. READ MORE

Instrument Petting Zoo Concert at The Staller Center

Stony Brook
Join the Staller Center Instrument Petting Zoo as they introduce their instruments and the symphonic fairy tale for children, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.  READ MORE

Explore and More at Sensory Beans

Wantagh
Join Certified Specialist Marissa Murale for a fun and interactive class! Each class is based on a theme and includes a story, dances, songs, and other fun activities! READ MORE

Bilingual Family Gallery Talk & Art Workshop

Water Mill
Visitors explore art in the galleries then go to The Lynne and Richard Pasculano Studio to create projects inspired by the works on view. READ MORE

Reptile Encounter at Hallock State Park Preserve

Riverhead
At this presentation by Radical Reptiles Entertainment, a local family run business, you can learn about snakes and lizards, including their habits, habitats, what they eat, and what their roles are in the environment. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Center For Science Teaching And Learning CSTL
The Merrick Theatre and Center for the Arts
Hallock State Park Preserve