If your creative kid has moved on from Rainbow Loom, perhaps an organized jewelry making or fashion design class might be the best next step. From bead stringing and soldering to sketching and color theories, there are a few courses/workshops on Long Island where they learn skills and make wearable art. Your local school district's continuing education program or library might offer courses as well.

For more after-school classes, activities and programs for kids in the area, check out our Long Island Classes Guide.

While the kiddies all went back to school this week and the calendar turned to September, summer weather is still lingering. Take advantage of the warm temps and sunny days by heading outdoors this weekend.

Fall fairs start this weekend, such as the East Northport Festival and the Fiddle & Folk Festival in East Setauket, as do several other weekly activities, such as the Explorer Family Backpacks at Hofstra University, The Butterfly House in Smithtown and the Seatuck Family Nature Club in Islip.

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With two weekends left in summer, Mommy Poppins has a family-friendly weekend round up that is sure to keep your brood in a good mood. Show off your ginormous homegrown tomatoes at Hicks in Westbury, yo-ho-ho along with some mateys at How I Became a Pirate or greet some turtles as they hatch at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. And if you're looking to finish up some back to school shopping, check out our local guide.

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