Weekend Activities for Kids on Long Island, June 18th-20th

6/17/10 - By jennifer

Happy Father’s Day one and all! No matter what dad is interested in, you’re sure to find something that suits him perfectly on his special weekend. Help him celebrate with a magic show or a cruise to the Statue of Liberty. Is he more of an outdoorsman? Perhaps a visit to a park to learn about animal daddies with his own kids is a great way to spend the day. And for all of those little ones who love their dad, there are a few places to make a creative treat for the big man in their lives. Enjoy whatever festivity you take part in or how you spend the day with the special father in your world.

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The Magic of Michael Carbonaro
Saturday, June 19th, 2PM
CM Performing Arts Center
931 Montauk Highway
Oakdale
631.218.2810

Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a little something up your sleeve. Join magician and actor Michael Carbonaro in his show filled with surprises and humor. Tickets are $9.

 

Firefly Fun
Saturday, June 19th, 7:30PM-9PM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Hwy
Oakdale
631.581.1072

What better than an excuse to stay up late with the whole family? Join the park rangers for fun activities followed by a walk to see fireflies in their natural environment. The cost is $4 for adults, $3 for children.

 

Cruisin’ with Dad
Sunday, June 20th, 11AM-3PM
Lady Liberty Cruises
Manhasset Bay Marina
10 Matinecock Avenue
Port Washington
516.922.9214

See the gateway to America the way dads of generations ago did. Take a cruise aboard the M/V Sterling from Manhasset Bay into New York Harbor. You’ll see Long Island’s Gold Coast and the Manhattan skyline along the way and get an up close and personal view of the Statue of Liberty. Aboard, you’ll be entertained with music for your listening pleasure. The price is $59 per person, $29 for children 12 and younger. There is an optional brunch package which is an additional $20 per person. Call for reservations.

 

Garden Craft
Sunday, June 20th, 12PM
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road
Old Westbury
516.333.0048

Children ages 6-12 are welcome to create a stepping stone craft for dad on his special day. The cost is $10 or $5 for members. Please call to register.

 

Nurturing [Animal] Dads
Sunday, June 20th, 9:30AM-11AM
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Sunrise Hwy
Oakdale
631.581.1072

Learn about species where “dad” is in charge. Following, make a craft for the dad in your life. The cost is $3 for children.

 

Freebies for Fathers
Sunday, June 20th, 11AM-5PM
Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Avenue
Huntington
631.351.3250

Fathers and grandfathers are granted free admission to the museum on Dad’s Day.

 

TCBY Yogurt Giveaway

For the third year, select TCBY stores are offering dads a free cup or cone of their favorite frozen yogurt on Father’s Day. Check the website and call in advance to ensure that your location is participating in this special event.

 

Long Island Museum
1200 Route 25A
Stony Brook
631.751.0066

Bring dad to this Smithsonian affiliate museum and learn about Long Island’s cultural history and how it relates to America’s past.