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!
Creative Art Workshops - Parrish Art Museum
November 05, 2009 - Southampton
Toddlers and preschoolers, along with adult caregivers, explore the concepts of colors and shapes through art activities including painting, modeling clay, and collage. They'll also participate in singing and movement activities. Adanced registration required. Call 631-283-2118, ext. 30 to register.
After School Art: For Ages 3 & 4 - Parrish Art Museum
November 05, 2009 - Southampton
Kids learn about works of art and create their own. Projects include pottery, painting, drawing and collage. Advance registration required. Please call 631-283-2118, ext. 30 to register.
After School Art: Grades 3, 4, 5 - Parrish Art Museum
November 05, 2009 - Southampton
Kids learn about works of art and create their own. Projects include pottery, painting, drawing and collage. Advance registration required. Please call 631-283-2118, ext. 30 to register.
Chinese Chopsticks - Long Island Children's Museum
November 05, 2009 - Garden City
Kids design a pair of their own chopsticks using specially printed paper, then learn how to use them by practicing their skills by picking up pretend food. Every Tuesday-Friday, through November 25 (except November 11).
High School Open Class Days - The Waldorf School of Garden City
November 05, 2009 - Garden City
Parents and prospective students are invited to spend time in the Waldorf School's classrooms with teachers and students. They'll stay for a Main Lesson, an in-depth study of a single topic which covers 4 weeks; join the High School Chair and members of the faculty for conversation; enjoy a "snack period," and even join the first daily class, which ends at 11am.
After School: Young Scientist - Science Museum of Long Island
November 05, 2009 - Plandome
This six-week after school course lets kids explore science concepts.Preregistration is required. Call (516) 627-9400 ext. 10 to register.
Pre-School Story Time - Lynbrook Public Library
November 05, 2009 - Lynbrook
Preschoolers enjoy stories at the library.
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.
Community Gallery- Diggin' deKooning - Long Island Children's Museum
Through December 06, 2009 - Garden City
Kids view abstract paintings inspired by the famous artist Willem de Kooning, which were created this summer by local children and teens. Through December 6.
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.
