Things to Do on Long island For Kids and Families May 7-8: Baby Animals, Family Fun Days and Messy Afternoons

5/6/11 - By Melanie

What a weekend we have for lined up for you. From seeing the miracle of newborn baby animals to traveling through Oz, adventures abound for you and your family. And lest we forget, it is Mother's Day Weekend. Check out our great Mother's Day brunch recommendations. Whatever you choose to do, have a great weekend!

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Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City, NY
516- 224-5871
Saturday, May 7
Time: 2pm-3pm
Admission: Free with museum admission
Two dogs in P.D. Eastman’s book start out with an unusual way of meeting. Through a hat! Come and join the Long Island Children’s Museum as they read “Go Dog Go!” and then make a silly hat similar to what brought the two dogs together.



Baby Animal Day
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Farm and Educational Center
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank, NY
631-852-4600
Saturday, May 7
Time: 11:00am- 2:00pm
Admission: Free
Come and celebrate the arrival of new baby farm animals. The Cornell Cooperative Farm and Educational Center present Baby Animal Day! See how the animals are taken care of and nurtured during this time. Learn about farming and take part in a plowing demonstration. Take a ride on a wagon for an all day pass of $2.00 a person. Music,food, entertainment and crafts will be available.



Chelsea Mansion Renaissance Faire
Muttontown Preserve
34 Muttontown Lane
East Norwich, NY
914-664-2733
Saturday, May 7
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
Admission: Adults: $7.00; Children 4-12: $4, Free for children under 4
(Also held on Sunday, May 8)
Join this four day May Day Celebration set in the time of the Renaissance. Special period craft as well as a swordplay will be included in the Faire. Also featured is a fashion show displaying clothes from the Tudor through Cavalier eras. Be sure to take part in the informative demonstrations and fun children games. While you there, stop at the marketplace to shop and see like a true Renaissance resident!



The Wizard of Oz
250 Main Street
Northport, NY
631-261-2900
Saturday, May 7
Time: 10:30am
Admission: $15.00
Follow the adventure of Dorothy as she explores the land of Oz. Presented by the Youth Theater and sponsored by TD Bank, this play is a wonderful stage production of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. This play will also be shown on Sunday.



May Play Days
477 Ocean Avenue
East Rockaway, NY
516-593-2267
Saturday, May 7
Time: 10:30am-12:30pm
Admission: Free
Bring you family and learn all about the fun that awaits this summer at Rolling River Day Camp. Kids are able to play on the camp’s plush and spacious enclosed playgrounds and take part in other fun activities.



Peconic Family Fun Day

376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike
Bridgehampton, NY
631-537-8250
Saturday, May 7
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Admission: Free
Enjoy games, educational activities, art and crafts stations, a live touch tank, a seed planting station and so much more at Peconic Family Fun Day. Learn about water management and take part in educational demonstrations about recycling and how to do your part to take care of the environment. Music will also be available.



Happy Mother's Day!
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
1660 Rte 25A
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
516-692-6766
Sunday, May 8
Time: 10:00am-6:00pm
Admission: Free
Take mom out and let her enjoy her day at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium! See and learn all there is to aquatic life with exhibits, demonstration and activities.  Free admission is provided for mother’s who accompany their children.



Messy Afternoons
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue
East Garden City, NY
516-224-5600
Sunday, May 8
Time: 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Admission: Free with museum admission
Get messy with the Long Island Children’s Museum! Make fun arts and crafts and play goopy things such as playdough and goop.



The Sound of Music
Northport-East Northport Community Theater
158 Laurel Ave
Northport, NY
631-896-5970
Sunday, May 8
Time: Doors open at 7:00
Admission: Tickets are $18; $12 for seniors and students
Treat Mom to a play on her day! Join the Northport-East Northport Community Theater as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary with the production of the “Sound of Music”.