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Weekend Events: Fiber and Fleece Fair, Animals, Nature Fun

Hallockville Museum Farm hosts the largest fiber gathering on the Island. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Hallockville Museum Farm hosts the largest fiber gathering on the Island. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
5/15/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Flock to the Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead this weekend. Or click those ruby slippers and head off to Emerald City to see The Wizard of Oz performed at Theatre Three.

Cozy up to Mother Earth for up-cycle-art workshops, hands-on-pottery and sustainable crafts workshops for children at Good Ground Park in Hampton Bays or enjoy Earth-friendly fun at the the Science Museum of Long Island's Spring into Science event in Plandome.

See our events calendar and May GoList for even more weekend inspiration. Our Spring Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season. 

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Follow Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road when the Wizard of Oz comes to Theatre Three. Photo courtesy of the theater
Follow Dorothy down the Yellow Brick Road when the Wizard of Oz comes to Theatre Three. Photo courtesy of the theater

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The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Three

Port Jefferson
Head to Emerald City to see a spectacular celebration of the 1939 MGM film. Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road READ MORE

May We All Grow Up to Be Children Exhibit

Sands Point
This special exhibit at Sands Point Preserve Conservancy celebrates friendship and childhood wonder. READ MORE

Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

Riverhead
Engaging demonstrations and hands-on learning headline the Fiber and Fleece Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm. Don't forget to visit with the resident sheep, llamas, and alpacas—oh my! READ MORE

Empire State Fair at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Step right up to one of Long Island’s biggest fairs. The Empire State Fair descends upon Nassau Coliseum for several days of action-packed fun for the entire family. Thrill to more than 100 rides and attractions. READ MORE

Dog Festival at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
It’s a real “dog day afternoon” at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay. Showing begins at 9am with Best in Show at about 3:30pm each day. READ MORE
Learn about and meet the resident turtles during the World Turtle Day celebration at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge
Learn about and meet the resident turtles during the World Turtle Day celebration at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Saturday, May 18

Children's Yoga at Sensory Beans

Wantagh
Get kids dancing and flowing through yoga games and yoga songs. READ MORE

Hug a Tree And Survive Walk

Smithtown
This program is based on the "Adventure Smart" program and teaches kids how not to get lost in the woods and what to do should they become lost.  READ MORE

Family Fun Day at Smith Haven Mall

Lake Grove — FREE
Get ready to enjoy some music and dancing, try your hand at table top carnival games, and indulge in face painting and balloon twisting at the Smith Haven Mall Family Fun Day. READ MORE

Southampton Town Earth Day Festival

Hampton Bays — FREE
The festival is a unique opportunity for students, families, friends, and businesses to be exposed to and inspired by a range of sustainable practices and ideas.  READ MORE

Spring Break at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
The Science Museum of Long Island is offering drop off workshops all  READ MORE

Celebrate World Turtle Day at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Meet a variety of live turtles and tortoises during QWR’s annual World Turtle Day celebration. READ MORE

Fold 'n Fight Battle Bot at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Build a winning robot using nothing but cardstock and tape. Then learn how to make a chassis and motor. READ MORE

My Butterfly, a Musical Adventure at LICM

Garden City
If you liked Happy as Clams and The Princess Frog, you’ll enjoy this heartwarming new musical comedy from award-winning songwriter Lena Pennino-Smith. ​ READ MORE
Come dressed in your favorite costume to the Fairywood Fest at the Tilles Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Come dressed in your favorite costume to the Fairywood Fest at the Tilles Center. Photo courtesy of the center

Sunday, May 19

Spring Festival at the Thomas School of Horsemanship

Melville
Celebrate spring at the Thomas School with a fun carnival, including pony rides, a petting zoo, inflatables, face painting, and more. READ MORE

Fairywood Fest at The Tilles Center

Old Brookville
Meet fairytale characters, enjoy face painting, games, and imaginative fun at the Atrium at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts ahead of a performance of Finding Neverland. READ MORE

Green Teens Series at LICM

Garden City
Join the Green Teens and explore the worlds of science and nature with the Green Teens this summer in Our Backyard. READ MORE

Horseshoe Crab Walk at Jones Beach

Wantagh
Investigate these living fossils that come to our shores in the spring. Enjoy a short talk followed by a walk down to the bay to observe these creatures during their high-tide spawning periods. READ MORE

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