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Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend & Beyond: Fancy Nancy Party, Guided Winter Walks, Ice Skating

Get out in nature with the South Fork Natural History Museum's Young Environmentalists Society. Photo courtesy of SOFO
Get out in nature with the South Fork Natural History Museum's Young Environmentalists Society. Photo courtesy of SOFO
2/24/21 - By Jaime Sumersille

Dig out from under the snow and embark on an outdoor adventure this weekend. Join a nature educator from the South Fork Natural History Museum to explore the Promised Land in Napeague State Park, or traverse a wooded trail ending in a secluded area of the Block Island Sound, where seals can be seen on the rocks in Montauk.

If you're staying in, we've got plenty of fun, interactive classes to choose from on our Poppins@Home site. Enjoy the online series inspired by Harry Potter, the Wonderful World of Wizards, or have your preschooler engage in an on-demand science class with Stemtastic.

If you need more motivation to get out and get going, our Winter Fun Guide and Event Calendar are both chock-full of fun no matter the day.

Editor's note: While we are trying to promote safer activities that occur outdoors or with social distancing guidelines in place, please keep your family and others safe by always wearing a mask and maintaining appropriate social distancing. If you arrive at an event that appears too crowded, try using the “nearby” search feature on our Event Calendar to find something else to do.

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Harbor seals can be seen lounging along Long Island's shores from November through May. Photo courtesy of NY State Parks & Historic Sites
Harbor seals can be seen lounging along Long Island's shores from November through May. Photo courtesy of NY State Parks & Historic Sites

Best Things To Do on Long Island This Week With Kids

Tiny Tots at Center for Science Teaching and Learning

Rockville Centre
Thursday, February 25
CSTL educators lead drop in Tiny Tots workshops three times per week, inviting toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to explore a new theme each week. Stories, arts, crafts, and more fun are included.  READ MORE

Story + Art at LICM

Garden City
Thursday, February 25
Combine story and art at this weekly Long Island Children's Museum's program. READ MORE

Being Fancy Nancy Workshop at Once Upon a Treetop

Plainview
Friday, February 26
Don your frilliest tutu for this Fancy Nancy event at Once Upon a Treetop. Hear a Fancy Nancy story, create a butterfly craft, and decorate your own fancy cupcake. READ MORE

Nature Hike at Promised Land at Napeague State Park

Amagansett
Saturday, February 27
Join a nature educator from the South Fork Natural History Museum to explore the Promised Land Nature Walk at Napeague State Park. READ MORE

SOFO's Young Environmentalists Society (YES)

Bridgehampton–FREE
Saturday, February 27
The mission of SOFO’s Young Environmentalists Society, known as YES!, for ages 10 to 16, is to engage young minds in developing a fuller awareness and understanding of the current state of our environment.  READ MORE

Winter Scavenger Hunt at Hallock State Park Preserve

Riverhead–FREE
Saturday, February 27
Enjoy a fun hike at the Hallock State Park Preserve with this family-friendly scavenger hunt, looking for various signs of nature from wildlife tracks to animal homes.  READ MORE

Weekend Planetarium Shows at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, February 27
The Cradle of Aviation's immersive planetarium and full-dome theater is one of the largest and most powerful virtual reality experiences in the world. A trio of productions are screened on weekends and holidays. READ MORE

Outdoor Adventures With Ranger Eric at Sands Point Preserve

Sands Point
Saturday, February 27
Each month, biologist and ranger Eric Powers leads visitors of all ages on a unique monthly exploratory walk across the sprawling grounds of the Sands Point Preserve. READ MORE

Seal Walk at Montauk State Park

Montauk
Saturday, February 27-Sunday, February 28
Observe wintering seals in their natural habitat at the eastern point of Long Island during this early spring hike guided by a state park naturalist.  READ MORE

Ice Skating on the Port Jefferson Harbor

Port Jefferson
Select dates through Saturday, March 6
The Rinx outdoor ice skating rink is a seasonal experience along the majestic Port Jefferson harbor. Drop in for public skating or schedule a private/group lesson. READ MORE
Catch the last few days of the BAMkids Film Festival's digital run with family-friendly shorts, interactive arts workshops, and more. Photo courtesy of BAM
Catch the last few days of the BAMkids Film Festival's digital run with family-friendly shorts, interactive arts workshops, and more. Photo courtesy of BAM

Top Virtual Events This Week

Living History @ Home: On the Journey to Freedom

Wednesday, February 24
Historical interpreters from the New-York Historical Society bring to life the stories of enslaved men and women who ran away to freedom. READ MORE

The Suffolk County Farm & Education Center Hosts Toddler Talks (VIRTUAL)

Thursday, February 25
Join the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center virtually for open conversations about living with preschoolers. READ MORE

Pajamas, Popcorn, & Long Island Nature Videos Online

FREE
Friday, February 27
Put on your PJs, pop some popcorn, round up the family, and watch a selection of fascinating videos about Long Island nature brought to you by the Long Island Nature Organization and SOFO by way of the Long Island Natural History Conference.  READ MORE

BAMkids Film Festival 2021

Daily through Sunday, February 28
Brooklyn’s favorite film festival for kids returns with virtual and IRL options to see family-friendly shorts and more READ MORE
Caleb Smith State Park is a scenic backdrop for a cross-country skiing outing. Photo courtesy of NYS Parks
Caleb Smith State Park is a scenic backdrop for a cross-country skiing outing. Photo courtesy of NYS Parks

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Keep this list handy, and you'll be ready for outdoor adventure when flakes fly. READ MORE

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If you're itching to get out of the house, here's what's open now. READ MORE

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Enjoy some great bowling at one of these LI venues. READ MORE

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If you've got a birthday party to plan, these local venues are happy to host. READ MORE

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