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1/9/26 - 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.

From singing along with your favorite winter movie tunes to shaking it off, Taylor style, we’ve found a few fabulous family outings to make your days off feel extra magical.

Sing your hearts out at the Winter Movie Sing-Along Series - cozy up at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center for a musical twist on a classic film experience (perfect for all ages). On the East End, FEARLESS: The Taylor Swift Experience in Suffolk promises an upbeat, high-energy tribute that’ll have everyone belting out their favorite anthems. Or get curious and creative during Sunday Science: Science Spa at CSTL, where kids can explore cool experiments and hands-on fun that feels more like play than class.

Find all that and more top picks for the weekend ahead below!

Looking for even more fun things to do this weekend? Our Long Island Events Calendar is packed with great family activities every day of the week—and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!

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Golden Ticket Brunch at Milleridge Inn

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Saturday, January 24
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Poetry Bingo at Walt Whitman Birthplace

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Saturday, January 24
Play a fun game of bingo while listening to poetry with Sarah Goodman, Suffolk County Teen Poet Laureate at the Walt Whitman Birthplace.  READ MORE

Light the Night Winter Trail Walk at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge

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Saturday, January 24
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Sunday, January 24 - Disney’s Frozen Sing-Along
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Walk-In Touch Tank at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center

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Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25
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Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience at The Suffolk

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Sunday, January 25
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Darlene Graham & The Shades of Green Band at Suffolk YJCC

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Sunday, January 25
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Sunday Science: Science Spa at CSTL

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Sunday, January 25
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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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