Daily activities for kids and the family are abound in Long Island! Whether you want to spend the day with your children at a zoo, a museum, or just outdoors, we've got it all here. Want to see what's going on next weekend or when you have those few days off? Check out the NY Metro Parents' calendar!
Boo at the Zoo - Bronx Zoo
Through November 01, 2009 -
This October, join the Bronx Zoo for one of New York's favorite Halloween traditions, Boo at the Zoo, October 10-12, 17-18, 24-25 and Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
The Amazing Maize Maze - Queens County Farm Museum
Through November 01, 2009 - Floral Park
Families can take a walk in a 3-acre interactive corn maze. Enjoy a stalk talk to prepare you for the challenge of finding clues, solving puzzles and making your way out of the maze.
Family Sunday at the Museum - Nassau County Museum of Art
November 01, 2009 - Roslyn Harbor
Plan a family visit to the museum, and enjoy a docent-led walk-through of the exhibition at 1pm. Beginning at 1:30pm, there are supervised art activities for everyone. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. 11am-4:45pm. $10; $8 seniors ages 62 and up; $4 children ages 4-12. $2 parking fee.
Guided Tours - Stony Brook Grist Mill
November 01, 2009 - Stony Brook
Guided tours of Long Island's working Grist Mill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is offered every Saturday and Sunday through December 7.
KidStreet: Brady Rymer - Bay Street Theatre
November 01, 2009 - Sag Harbor
Enjoy a family concert with Brady Rymer, who performs his newest CD, "Here Comes Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could," which marks his debut recording with the band he?s brought on the road since 2005. The sound is feel-good R&B foundation with traditional acoustic arrangements and a scoop of sunny 70?s optimism.
The Twilight Pumpkin Spectacular - Nassau County Museum of Art
November 01, 2009 - Roslyn Harbor
Illuminated jack o'lanterns will cover the gorgeous grounds of the museum. Spooky music and sound effects add to the mysterious merriment as hand-carved pumpkins, arranged by theme, bring delightful surprises at each meandering pathway. Tickets are sold for timed entry; advance ticket sales only.
Tricks, Treats, Tentacles - and More! - Atlantis Marine World
November 01, 2009 - Riverhead
Celebrate Halloween and go trick-or-treating among slithering sharks, eerie eels, and slimy snakes. Kids take part in games, interactive story time, and spooky science exhibits. Enjoy crafts, including making "boo"tiful "boo"kmarks.Kids in costume receive 50% off admission.
Fiddler On The Roof - Plaza Productions at the Bellmore Movies
November 01, 2009 - Bellmore
Celebrate tradition as Tevye struggles to raise five daughters according to the ways of the Good Book. The award-winning score includes "If I Were a Rich Man," "To Life," "Sunrise,Sunset," and "Matchmaker."
Ocean Science Sunday: Sea Ink - Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
November 01, 2009 - Cold Spring Harbor
Kids explore the science behind body art, and learn how tattoos are linked with seafaring. Try crushing leaves and flowers for their pigments and go home with a real henna tattoo design. RSVP required.
Dia de los Muertos - Long Island Children's Museum
November 01, 2009 - Garden City
Kids celebrate the Day of the Dead and learn the traditions, customs and rituals associated with this fascinating Latin American holiday. Then, they'll create a traditional sugar skull to take home.
Snakes Sunday - Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
November 01, 2009 - Oyster Bay
School-aged children and parents watch a live snake demonstration and see snakes demystified. Learn how heat-seeking snakes play a major role on Long Island and around the world. Make your own snake to take home. E-mail trsac@audubon.org or call for more information.
Evening Tower Tour - Fire Island Lighthouse
November 01, 2009 - Fire Island
Experience the lighthouse at night and view the night sky during the Frosty Moon from the top of the tower. Reservations required.
Art Fair - The Art League of Long Island
November 01, 2009 - Dix Hills
Shop for photography, jewelry, paintings, ceramics and more at this fine art and crafts sale.
Beauty and the Beast - CM Performing Arts Center
November 01, 2009 - Oakdale
This classic fairytale comes to life onstage.
Adduction Prevention - Fingerprint Your Child - Suffolk Y JCC
November 01, 2009 - Commack
Child abductions are rare, but they do happen. Fight back through preparation and abduction prevention. In conjunction with the Suffolk County Police and Suffolk County Crime Stoppers, come have your children fingerprinted.
Haunted Mansion & Children's Carnival Room - CW Post
November 01, 2009 - Brookville
Celebrate Halloween with a haunted mansion and carnival room for kids, including games, face painting, storytelling and more.
Aquatic Adventures: Sea Lion Kiss - Atlantis Marine World
November 01, 2009 - Riverhead
A photo opportunity of a kiss from a lovable sea lion. Visit the Ticketing Circle to sign up. Weekends and holidays. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.(Adults receive kiss).
Navel Expo - Huntington Hilton
November 01, 2009 - Melville
Listen to speakers in the fields of natural health and wellness. See website for description of vendors.
Bayville Scream Park - Bayville Adventure Park
Through November 08, 2009 - Bayville
Celebrate Halloween at Long Island's theme park with "Not so Scary" Days for the kids as well as spooky attractions including Bloodworth Haunted Mansion, voted one of the scariest on Long Island; Mystery Funhouse; The Temple of Terror; The Curse of Zombie Pirates; The Scare Shop; Creepy Café and more. Open daily, through November 8.
Baby Yoga - Long Island Children's Museum
Through November 20, 2009 - Garden City
Moms and babies can experience various yoga poses, challening postures and calming restorative time in this 8-week class. Learn how to strengthen groiwng muscles, aid in digestion and promote better sleeping patterns for your baby. Dads and caregivers welcome. Babies should be at least six weeks old. The price will be prorated based on attendance. Through November 20.
Little Farmers - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through December 15, 2009 - Yaphank
Three-to five-year-olds explore the farm, meet and learn about animal friends. They'll enjoy a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts and a snack each day. No siblings out of age range. Check online for class descriptions/dates. Mondays or Tuesdays, through December 15.
Learn and Play - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through December 16, 2009 - Yaphank
Preschoolers, ages 24-60 months, enjoy stories, crafts, a snack, animal visits and wagon rides. The program is parent/child interactive and age specific. No siblings out of age range for these sessions. Check online for class descriptions/dates. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, through December 16.
Fall Country Kids - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through December 18, 2009 - Yaphank
Preschoolers, their parents and siblings have fun on the farm with stories, crafts, snacks, animal visits and wagon rides. Ages 18 months - 5 years. Registration limited to parents and two or more siblings. Check online for class descriptions/dates. Tuesdays or Thursdays, through December 18.
Ridder MiniArtMuseum for Children - Nassau County Museum of Art
Through December 31, 2009 - Roslyn Harbor
The first venue of its kind on Long Island, the MiniArtMuseum is devoted to family and children's programming and the miniaturist arts. 12-4:30pm, Tuesdays through Sundays. $5; $4 seniors 62 and up; $4 children ages 4-12. $2 parking fee on Saturdays and Sundays.
Sculpture Park - Nassau County Museum of Art
Through December 31, 2009 - Roslyn Harbor
Stroll among more than 50 works situated on the museum's magnificent 145-acre property. Some of the works are monumental in size; all have been placed in a way that interacts with nature. Renowned artists represented include Botero, Calder and Rickey. 11am-4:45pm. $10; $8 seniors ages 62 and up; $4 children ages 4-12. $2 parking fee on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mini-Golf Course and Batting Cage - Eisenhower Park
Through December 31, 2009 - East Meadow
The miniature-golf course and outdoor batting cage are open at 10:30 a.m. seven days a week, with last tokens sold at the batting cage at 7 p.m. and the last round of mini-golf taking place at 7:30 p.m. The golf course features two 18-hole courses with terraced landscaping.The batting cage includes nine individual stalls with three different speeds for baseball or softball. Schedule through December 31.
Fun to be Fit: Building Healthy Bodies and Minds - The Children's Museum of the East End
Through December 31, 2009 - Bridgehampton
This new indoor active play space opens October 3. The exhibit nurtures cognitive and physical development and promotes physical fitness. Ongoing.
KaleidoZone: Thinking of you: Portraits of family and friends - Long Island Children's Museum
Through January 03, 2010 - Garden City
Artist Jamie Kim presents a showcase of images inspired from memories of her childhood. Explore the large scale paintings, which bring together the past and present and the real and unreal. Through January 3.
New Exhibit! Monkey King: A Story from China - Long Island Children's Museum
Through January 03, 2010 - Garden City
Meet the magical and endearing Monkey King and explore this classic Chinese story, A Journey to the West. Visitors will have the chance to join the mischievous and brave Monkey King on his magical journey to a far-away land; a journey that finds him creating havoc in the Heavenly Palace, meeting Buddha, and overcoming numerous challenges. Through January 3.
Norman Rockwell - Nassau County Museum of Art
Through January 03, 2010 - Roslyn Harbor
This exhibit showcases the great illustrator Norman Rockwell's covers of the Saturday Evening Post from 1916 to 1963 as well as 48 of his paintings. Through January 3.
But Who Will Bell the Cats? - Nassau County Museum of Art -- Ridder MiniArtMuseum for Children
Through January 03, 2010 - Roslyn Harbor
An exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted upstairs/downstairs world. Through January 3.