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Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
Long Island Aquarium - 9:00 AM
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - 10:00 AM Pick
Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility - various times Pick
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Long Island Weekend Events October 16-17: Haunted Skies, Fun Fall Fishing, They Might Be Giants and More
If you’ve been to every fall festival out there, find something a little different to do this weekend. Take in a concert that mom, dad and kids will bond over, or look towards the skies to see if anything spooky is lurking. Fall fishing more your speed? We’ve got that, too! Enjoy one of these great activities as you embrace fall and look forward to Halloween.
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Haunted Skies
Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
Centerport
631.854.5579
Saturday, October 16th, 8PM
Sunday, October 17th, 3PM
(Call for additional weekend dates and times before Halloween)
$12 for adults, $6 for children under 12
Looking for an unusual presentation to welcome the Halloween season? Geared for children and adults 9 and older, journey back in time to “see” the origins of this spooky tradition is not for the weak. Who knows what awaits you in the scary skies above. Boo!
Fall Fair with the Fish!
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
Cold Spring Harbor
516.692.6768
Saturday, October 16th , 10AM-4:30PM
(raindate is October 23rd)
$6 for adults, $4 for children 3-12
Do you have or want to raise environmentally conscious children? Bring them to the Fish Hatchery’s Fall Festival. They’ll be able to play games, learn from conservation groups and those twelve and younger will be able to fish for trout (all equipment is provided).
They Might Be Giants
Landmark on Main Street
Port Washington
516.767.6444
Saturday, October 16th, 3PM family performance, 8PM rock performance
$30-35/per person
Take your children to see live the 2009 Grammy award winners for Best Children’s Album. There will be two shows to suit all ages of fans. You might be hard pressed to figure out who’s having more fun singing along to some great tunes – you or the kids!
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Vanderbilt Carriage House
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
Centerport
Saturday, October 16, 1pm & 3pm
Sunday, October 17, 1pm
Tickets $10
An interactive sing-along musical for kids that tells the story of the legend of the headless horsemen by involving the audience. Be school children, become farmers and tell ghost stories around the campfire with townspeople at this fun and spooky event. Reservations suggested.
Oyster Festival
Oyster Bay, NY
516-628-1625
Saturday, October 16, 11am-6pm
Sunday, October 17, 11am-6pm
Oysters and seafood for the whole family, a petting zoo, rides and entertainment, arts and crafts and more at this annual event. FREE
Mansion Meandering
Falaise Mansion
Sands Point Preserve
Port Washington
Saturday, October 16th and Sunday, October 17th, 12PM-3PM
$5 per person
Ideal for children ten and older, come to explore one of the last Gold Coast magnificent homes. Take a tour of the 1923 estate of Harry F. Guggenheim and explore the beautiful surrounding grounds.
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
Long Island Children’s Museum
Garden City
516.224.5800
Sunday, October 17th, 2PM
$4 with museum admission ($3 with membership); $8 for theater presentation only
Secret Agent 23 Skidoo brings some colorful tunes and catchy music to kids three and older. Curious creatures and whimsical characters join in the fun during the performance celebrating life, curiosity, friends and imagination.
