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Things to Do on Long Island for Kids and Families June 18-19: Strawberry Harvest Festival, Bubble Wand Building and More
Yes, this weekend is all about Dads. but we have some great activities to get you out and about! Exploring science, becoming a spy, getting messy or partying with a 80 year old. (Yes, just keep reading.) We’ve got some fun events to kick off your weekend! For Father's Day fun, check out our Father's Day Fun on Long Island suggestions.
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Saturday, June 18
Hockey Science
Long Island Science Center
Riverhead
631-208-8000
Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Admission: Package available for $10 parent/child; add a sibiing or friend for $5 each
The Long Island Science Center invites you to discover what’s happening with hockey! Come learn and explore the science behind the game of hockey. Discover how velocity, momentum, ice and gravity work together to make hockey possible. Satisfy your sweet tooth with homemade ice cream that you create and make!
Build Your Own Bubble Wand
Maritime Explorium
101 East Broadway
Port Jefferson
631-331-3277
Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Admission: $5 per person, children under one and members are free
Calling all young inventors and young scientists! Learn what makes the magical creations that are bubbles. Create and design your own bubble wand and then try it out outside on the deck of the museum.
Big Duck Turns 80!
The Big Duck Ranch
1012 Flanders Road
Flanders
631-258-6796
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Admission: Free
80 has never looked better! Join the birthday celebration as one of Long Island most notable landmarks turn another year older. Party with the Big Duck this Saturday and enjoy music, refreshments, games, and fun activities for children.
Strawberry Harvest Festival
Shinnecock Museum
Montauk Highway and West Gate Rd
Southampton
631-287-4923
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Free
The Shinnecock Museum invites you and your family to the Strawberry Harvest Festival to enjoy all things strawberry and celebrate the Native American culture and heritage. See traditional Native American dances, take part in a canoe making demonstration and savor strawberry creations. Also featured is the “Taste of Shinnecock” Food sale and Arts and Craft Bazaar.
Quogue Chamber Music for Children
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
3 Old Country Road
Quogue
631-653-4771
Time: 10:00am
Admission: Free
Revel in the sight and sounds of music and nature as Quogue Chamber Music for Children fills the air this Saturday. Enjoy music from “Voxare”, a popular and award winning string quartet group. Reservations are required for this event.
Kings Park Day Town Fair
Rt 25 A
Kings Park
631-269-7678
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Admission: Free
Come and join the fun at the annual Kings Park Day Town Fair. The fair will feature live entertainment, rides, a petting zoo, pony rides and delicious Italian and American Food. Also featured will be an Arts and Crafts Fair with over 125 displays and items available for sell.
June 19, 2011
Spies!
Three Village Historical Society
93 N. County Rd .
Setauket
631-751-3730
Time: 1:00pm-4:00pm
Admission: $5.00 adults, $3.00 children 12 and under
Check out a hands on exhibit this Sunday and learn about the Revolutionary War spy ring on Long Island. Use computer games to see these spies operate!
Messy Afternoons
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
516- 224-5800
Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm
Admission: Free with museum admission
Get messy with fun arts, crafts, play-doh and all things gooey and slimy this Sunday at the Long Island Children’s Museum!
