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5/2/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Explore bones and fossils of iconic giants like the towering T-Rex and the majestic Triceratops at the Long Island Children's Museum's newest exhibit, The Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed. Or head next door to the Cradle of Aviation's Cradle-Con, a comic book extravaganza.

On the North Shore, cultural performances and a lively market are highlights of the free Asian-American Festival in Port Washington. And you can also find high-flying family fun out east at the free Vintage Wings & Wheels event hosted by the Bayport Aerodrome Society.

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Fleece and Fiber Festival at Hallockville Museum Farm

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Saturday, May 17
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

Asian-American Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park

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Saturday, May 17
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Long Island Horsemen's Association Equestrian Festival

Syosset – FREE
Saturday, May 17
This Equestrian Festival at the Muttontown Preserve offers a unique opportunity to bring together trail riders, show jumpers, drill teams, and mounted police units - all to showcase the many disciplines and organizations that make up Long Island’s equestrian landscape. READ MORE

The Little Mermaid at Ballet Long Island

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Saturday, May 17
 The Little Mermaid saves a young man's life and falls in love with him. With all her heart, she wants him to fall in love with her too. Watch as this romance unravels on the Ballet Long Island stage. READ MORE

Camp Open House and Clothing Sale at Stemtastic Fun

Huntington – FREE
Saturday, May 17
Join Stemtastic for a round of gaga or tetherball, crafts, and activities while learning about the engaging summer camp experience. READ MORE

Cradle-Con Comic Expo at The Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, May 17 - Sunday, May 18
The Cradle of Aviation presents Cradle-Con, a one-stop shop and exhibition of all things related to comic book culture. Cradle-Con offers opportunities for readers to meet local comic book creators, for collectors to hunt for rare books and toys, for cosplayers to show off some of their best work, and for gamers to get their game on. READ MORE

Exhibit - Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed at Long Island Children's Museum

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Opening Weekend
The Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed exhibit invites LICM guests to explore the bones and fossils of iconic giants like the towering T-Rex and the majestic Triceratops. READ MORE

Sheep Shearing Festival at the Queens County Farm Museum

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Sunday, May 18
Visit the Queens County Farm Museum on the Nassau-Queens border to see the sheep get their annual haircuts. Move to the foot-stomping rhythms of live music, and enjoy farmer-led tours and a plant sale all day.  READ MORE

Vintage Wings & Wheels at the Bayport Aerodrome Society

Bayport – FREE
Sunday, May 18
The Bayport Aerodrome Society boasts free, high-flying fun, including vintage cars, old airplanes, biplanes, and a live band. READ MORE

Sunday Science at CSTL: Pirates

Rockville Centre
Sunday, May 18
This full-day Sunday Science program at CSTL is all about pirates. Have fun building a catapult, making a telescope, learning to use a compass, going on a treasure hunt, and more exciting pirate experiments and activities.    READ MORE

Mini-Marine Biologist Workshops at the Sport Fishing Education Center

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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