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Photo: Rose de Rose with pets c. 1910 Southampton History Museum Collections
WANT TO GO? $10; free for members and children 17 and younger. 631-283-2494.Click Here for More Information
Tails of Southampton
WHEN: May. 4 - Dec. 31, Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11am-4pmWHERE: Southampton History Museum, 17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
The Southampton History Museum opens the 2022 season with a new exhibit that combines historic photographs of people with their pets from its historic collection along with digital images of caretakers and their animal companions. Also, pet inspired artwork by three professional Southampton artists will be shown. People living in Southampton began taking photographs of their animal companions in the 1870s and continue to do so today. Animal themed artwork and furnishings were either hand-made or manufactured for 150 years - objects in the exhibit are either donated or on loan to the Museum by local residents. A wide variety of pet themed toys, dishes, banks, pillows and doorstops from the Museum’s collection can be seen along with recent submissions of recently taken digital photographs.
Photo: Rose de Rose with pets c. 1910 Southampton History Museum Collections
WANT TO GO? $10; free for members and children 17 and younger. 631-283-2494.Click Here for More Information
Scary Movie Night FREE
WHEN: Friday, May. 13, 6-8pmWHERE: Carnegie Library, 54-60 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT:
Celebrate Friday the 13th with a scary movie! Join us for a screening of "Blumhouse's Fantasy Island." Rated PG-13.
WANT TO GO? 631-654-4700.Click Here for More Information
Reptiles Drive-Thru
WHEN: Saturday, May. 14, 10am-2pmWHERE: Sport Fishing Education Center, Cedar Beach Marina, Babylon, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Take a ride with your family to meet the Sea Explorers Reptiles and explore some of the local inhabitants that call Long Island beaches home! WANT TO GO? $25 per car. 631-587-2873.
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The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt
WHEN: Saturday, May. 14, 10:30am, orientation; 11:30am, huntWHERE: Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kennedy Plaza 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and City of Long Beach will host The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt, an adventure based Scavenger Hunt that will engage and challenge participants about Long Island’s “City by the Sea”. Through a points based App, teams will visit various locations and earn points as they learn about and enjoy the City of Long Beach in a fun new way. Teams will consist of 4-6 people each. Individual participants or teams of less than 4 will be joined together to form a team. Team Captains will download the cityHUNT App (IPhone or Android). Teams receive clues and try to solve as many clues as possible during the duration of the hunt. Solving a clue is easy: once a team figures out the answer to the clue it captures the moment with your phone and upload the image using the mobile app. Photos are worth different point values depending on how difficult and outrageous they are answered. Great prizes will be awarded to a number of teams for a variety of winning categories. Each team member must be paid and registered to take part in the event. To register and for more information, log on to TheLongBeachChamber.com. Uncover fun facts about the city by the sea while exploring local businesses, solve clues, complete challenges by visiting select restaurants for a delicious bite and a chance to win great prizes.
WANT TO GO? $12 per person. 516-432-6000.Click Here for More Information
The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt
WHEN: Saturday, May. 14, 10:30am, orientation; 11:30am, huntWHERE: Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Kennedy Plaza 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and City of Long Beach will host The Long Beach Centennial Scavenger Hunt, an adventure based Scavenger Hunt that will engage and challenge participants about Long Island’s “City by the Sea”. Through a points based App, teams will visit various locations and earn points as they learn about and enjoy the City of Long Beach in a fun new way. Teams will consist of 4-6 people each. Individual participants or teams of less than 4 will be joined together to form a team. Team Captains will download the cityHUNT App (IPhone or Android). Teams receive clues and try to solve as many clues as possible during the duration of the hunt. Solving a clue is easy: once a team figures out the answer to the clue it captures the moment with your phone and upload the image using the mobile app. Photos are worth different point values depending on how difficult and outrageous they are answered. Great prizes will be awarded to a number of teams for a variety of winning categories. Each team member must be paid and registered to take part in the event. To register and for more information, log on to TheLongBeachChamber.com. Uncover fun facts about the city by the sea while exploring local businesses, solve clues, complete challenges by visiting select restaurants for a delicious bite and a chance to win great prizes.
WANT TO GO? $12 per person. 516-432-6000.Click Here for More Information
Spring into Summer Open House
WHEN: Sunday, May. 15, 12-4pmWHERE: One River School of Art + Design, 150 Woodbury Rd. , Woodbury , NY
AGES: 3 and older
WHAT: During this event you'll have the opportunity to meet the school's educators, take a school tour, attend creative workshops, participate in fun art activities and more. WANT TO GO? $10. 516-268-3566.
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May OPEN HOUSE FREE
WHEN: Sunday, May. 15, 1-4pmWHERE: Beth Sholom Day Camp, 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Looking for a Summer Camp for your children? Schedule a tour at this Open House!
WANT TO GO? 516-621-9257.Click Here for More Information
Aladdin
WHEN: May. 18 - 21, Wednesday, 11am, 12:15pm; Saturday, 1pmWHERE: Ballet Long Island, 1863 Pond Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: This exciting adventure features a thrilling quest, with mysterious characters along the way including a magic genie, and a powerful Sorcerer. WANT TO GO? $18; $9 children and senior citizens. 631-737-1964.
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Looking to plan an awesome weekend on Long Island packed with fun for the whole family? Whether you are planning a day trip in close to the New York metro area or are looking for kid-friendly fun that's close to home, we've got you covered! There’s a lot of kid-friendly family fun planned for this weekend right here in Nassau and Suffolk counties. From storytimes and concerts to museum exhibits, crafts activities, seasonal events, and more, you'll find something to do that keeps the whole family having fun! Plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly (vritual and in-person) events happening throughout Long Island. And check out our Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Rockland weekend roundups for more fun inspiration!
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