Weekend Activites for Kids on Long Island, June 11th-13th

6/9/10 - By Maria

There is no shortage of family-friendly events taking place this weekend.  There is something to suit everyone's tastes, ranging from a carnival to a bookstore event to a strawberry festival.  There is also an "Art Walk" in the scenic village of Northport on Long Island's famed North Shore.  Enjoy!

 

 

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Carnival at Kings Park Plaza
Friday, June 11th-Sunday, June 13th, Friday 4PM-11PM,
Saturday & Sunday 12PM-11PM
58 Indian Head Road
Kings Park, N.Y.
Key Foods/TJ Maxx Shopping Center
631-704-2888 
FREE admission; Pay per ride.

Rides and Games Presented by Dreamland Amusements.  Come out and enjoy a day in the "Park," grab a meal at Professor's or a slice at Martinos while you help to support Airmid Theatre's upcoming theatre productions.  
 
 

Friends of the Library Kid’s Day
Saturday, June 12th 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Commack Public Library
18 Hauppauge Rd., Commack
$10 per family
 
Local merchants and volunteers will be at the Library providing information, fun and games for families with children of all ages.  There will be face painting, temporary tattoos, balloon sculptures, animals from Pet Den, carnival games, a magician and lots more.
 


Toy Story 3 Movie Release Party at Borders
Saturday, June 12th 11AM
Commack - Borders
68 Veterans Memorial Highway
Commack, NY 11725
631-462-0569
FREE event

Buzz and Woody and the whole gang are back in the brand new movie opening June 18. Celebrate with stories, games, giveaways and more at this very special movie release party. All age kids are welcome, but the activities are geared for kids ages 4 to 9.

 

Wildlife and Craft Fair
Saturday, June 12th 10AM-5PM
Sweetbriar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Dr.
Smithtown, NY
631-979-6344
Ages: All ages welcome
FREE admission

Come to Sweetbriar for a day of fun and education. Along with the usual
exciting entertainment, crafts, games, face painting, animal shows,
craft vendors there will be a falconry demonstration with live birds of
prey and a live wolf. No pre-registration required.




2010 Northport Artwalk
Sunday, June 13th 4PM-7PM
throughout Northport Village, Northport
For families
FREE
 
The Northport Chamber of Commerce, together with the Northport Arts Coalition, are the hosts of this self-guided tour of artwork displayed for sale at the many galleries, studios, and eclectic venues on Northport's Main Street.  There will also be ongoing events, such as live musical performances and free refreshments.

 

Flag Day Fun
Sunday, June 13th 2:30PM
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
279 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
631-367-3418
Ages 5 & up
Members, free; others, free with admission.
Adults: $6; Students 5 -18: $5; under 5 Free

Celebrate Flag Day, the official day that the US adopted its flag. Discover how signal flags are used on ships and design your own unique colorful banner. RSVP in advance.

  

Benner's Farm Strawberry Fair
June 12th-June 13th 12PM - 4P.M.
Benner's Farm
56 Gnarled Hollow Rd.
East Setauket, NY 11733
631-689-8172
$6 Adults
$5 Children

Old fashioned activities and celebration of strawberries, hayrides, strawberry treats and demonstrations.