These top kid activities are made for active Long Island families…and fun…all August long!
Things to do in Nassau
Polo at Bethpage State Park
WHEN: July 1–Aug. 30. Sundays, 3pm
WHERE: Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale
AGES: All
WHAT: Polo is a great competitive sport. Come and enjoy an afternoon of excellent polo games at Bethpage State Park. A treat for the whole family. WANT TO GO? $5 per person, plus $8 vehicle fee. 631-669-1000. bethpagepolo.com.
Mets vs. Nationals
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 1, 7:10pm
WHERE: Citi Field, 126th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing
AGES: All
WHAT: Cheer on the home team. Watch a spectacular fireworks show after the game. See nymetroparents.com/calendar for details on other Mets games.
WANT TO GO? $25 and up. 718-507-8499. mets.com.
Historic Old-Time Baseball Matches: 1864 Rules
WHEN: Aug. 1-2, Saturday-Sunday, 10am
WHERE: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
AGES: All
WHAT: Long Island Vintage Baseball Clubs turn out to play 19th-century rules baseball in the uniforms, style, and rules of the 1860s.
WANT TO GO? $10; $7 children 5-12, senior citizens (60 and older), and volunteer firefighters; free for children younger than 5. 516-572-8401. nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
FREE Jump for Joy
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1:30pm
WHERE: Floral Park Public Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park
AGES: 2-4 with an adult
WHAT: Children and their caregivers enjoy music, movement, and fun-filled activities.
WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.
A Hole in One
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: Commemorate this interesting sport with a free golf club and ball from LICM, and then create your own miniature golf hole to test out.
WANT TO GO? $3 with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
FREE Little Playmates
WHEN: Fridays, Aug. 14 and 21, 11am
WHERE: Floral Park Public Library, 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park
AGES: 1-3
WHAT: Special time for play and circle fun for babies and their caregivers.
WANT TO GO? 516-326-6330. floralparklibrary.org.
Yoga in the Gardens
WHEN: Aug. 1-29 (except Aug. 22), Thursdays and Saturdays, 11:15am
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: Students will be led through a continuous flow of postures and breathing. Bring a yoga mat and towel.
WANT TO GO? $15 per session. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Tai Chi in the Gardens
WHEN: Aug. 2-30, Wednesdays and Sunday, 10:30am
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: Tai Chi sessions are taught by a professional instructor.
WANT TO GO? $15 per session. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Polo at Bethpage State Park
WHEN: Sundays, Aug. 2-30, 3pm
WHERE: Bethpage State Park, 99 Quaker Meeting House Road, Farmingdale
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy an afternoon of polo games.
WANT TO GO? $5 per person, plus $8 vehicle fee. 631-669-1000. bethpagepolo.com.
Things to do in Suffolk
Toddler Time
WHEN: Year-round: Thursdays-Fridays 11am-3pm; Saturdays 8:30-10am
WHERE: Sky Zone Deer Park, 111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park
AGES: 1-5
WHAT: Children can jump and have fun at this indoor trampoline park. One parent/guardian may participate for free, however for safety reasons at no point may an adult jump on the same trampoline as a child. During toddler time, adults may sit/stand on the trampoline pads to accompany their children.
WANT TO GO? $7.50/hour. 631-392-2600. skyzone.com/deerpark.
Mid-Summer Night Dances
WHEN: July 9-30, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Suffolk Country Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Learn different dances each week including swing, ballroom, rumba, and disco, among others.
WANT TO GO? $30. 631-854-5579. vanderbiltmuseum.org.
Parents’ Night Out
WHEN: July 3-31, Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm
WHERE: Tumbling Tunes, 212 Laurel Road, East Northport
AGES: 8 and younger
WHAT: Enjoy a night out while your children enjoy a night of fun. Games, music, gymnastics, crafts, free play. Reservations required. Call, text, or email in advance.
WANT TO GO? $12 per hour for one child; $17 per hour for two siblings; $21 per hour for three siblings. 631-697-0140. [email protected].
FREE Country Western Line Dancing
WHEN: July 10–Aug. 7, Fridays, 7-8:30pm
WHERE: Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River
AGES: All
WHAT: Join the community on Monday evenings for line dancing.
WANT TO GO? 631-929-4314. nysparks.com.
FREE Country Western Line Dancing
WHEN: June 29–Aug. 17, Mondays, 7-8:30pm
WHERE: Hither Hills State park, 164 Old Montauk Highway, Montauk
AGES: All
WHAT: The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the Long Island Region will host Country Western Line Dancing. All ages are welcome.
WANT TO GO? 631-668-2554. nysparks.com.
Bagel & Bowl at The All Star
WHEN: June 7–Aug. 30, Sundays, 10am
WHERE: The All Star, 96 Main Road, Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Bowl two games on the main lanes and receive bagels and juice every Sunday morning. Your team must be an adult/child pair to participate.
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-998-3565. theallstar.com.
Open Jump Sessions
WHEN: June 1–Sept. 30, open daily; check website for times
WHERE: Air Trampoline Sports, 1850 Lakeland Ave., Ronkonkoma
AGES: 2 and older
WHAT: Open jump sessions to bounce on courts, play slam dunk basketball, compete in dodgeball games, or jump into a foam pit.
WANT TO GO? $15 for one hour; $20 for 90 minutes; $25 for two hours. 631-619-6000. airtrampolinesports.com/home.
Public Ice Skating Sessions
WHEN: Year-round: Monday-Friday, 12:30-2:30pm; additionally, Tuesday-Friday, 4-5:45pm
WHERE: The Rinx, 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Public skate sessions are open to skaters of all ages and abilities.
WANT TO GO? Skate rental: $5.50. 631-232-3222. therinx.com.
Historic Old-Time Baseball Matches: 1864 Rules
WHEN: Aug. 1-2, Saturday-Sunday, 10am
WHERE: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
AGES: All
WHAT: Long Island Vintage Baseball Clubs turn out at Old Bethpage Village Restoration to play 19th-century-rules baseball in the uniforms, style, and rules of the 1860s.
WANT TO GO? $10; $7 seniors 60 and older, children 5-12, and volunteer firefighters; free for children younger than 5. 516-572-8401. nassaucountyny.gov/parks.
A Hole in One
WHEN: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: Celebrate National Golf Month with a free golf club and ball from LICM. Come see if you can make a hole in one!
WANT TO GO? $3 with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Music and Movement
WHEN: Aug. 5-26, Wednesdays, 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 2-4
WHAT: Musical instruments and sing-along songs get the youngest children’s bodies moving.
WANT TO GO? $3 with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Public Ice Skating Sessions
WHEN: Aug. 3-28, Monday-Friday, call for times and availability.
WHERE: The Rinx, 660 Terry Road, Hauppauge
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Public skate sessions are open to skaters of all ages and abilities.
WANT TO GO? Skate rental: $5.50. 631-232-3222. therinx.com.
Toddler Time Jump
WHEN: Aug. 6-29; Thursday-Friday, 11am-3pm; Saturdays, 8:30-10am
WHERE: Sky Zone Deer Park, 111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park
AGES: 2-5 with an adult
WHAT: One parent or guardian may participate for free. During toddler time, adults may sit or stand on the trampoline pads to accompany their children.
WANT TO GO? $7.50/hour. 631-392-2600. skyzone.com/deerpark.
Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 29, grounds open at 9:30am
WHERE: USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows Corona Park Road, Flushing, Queens
AGES: All
WHAT: Children are welcome to participate in tennis clinics, play interactive games, hear live music, and check out tennis’s biggest stars up close.
WANT TO GO? $10-$40. 718-760-6200. arthurashekidsday.com.
Yoga in the Gardens
WHEN: Aug. 1-29, Thursdays and Saturdays (except Aug. 22), 11:15am
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: The instructor will lead students through a dynamic, yet gentle, continuous flow of postures and conscious breathing. Participants must bring a yoga mat, yoga strap, and towel.
WANT TO GO? $15 per session includes gardens admission. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Tai Chi in the Gardens
WHEN: Aug. 2-30, Wednesdays and Sundays, 10:30am
WHERE: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
AGES: 13 and older
WHAT: Tai Chi, a unique form of “moving meditation” calms the mind, relaxes the body, and strengthens the spirit. Sessions taught by a professional Tai Chi instructor.
WANT TO GO? $15 per session includes admission to gardens. 516-333-0048. oldwestburygardens.org.
Bagel & Bowl at The All Star
WHEN: Aug. 2-30, Sundays, 10am
WHERE: The All Star, 96 Main Road, Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Bowl two games on the main lanes and receive bagels and juice every Sunday morning. Must be an adult/child team to participate.
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-998-3565. theallstar.com.
Open Jump Sessions
WHEN: Aug. 1–Sept. 30, daily, check the website for times.
WHERE: Air Trampoline Sports, 1850 Lakeland Ave., Ronkonkoma
AGES: All
WHAT: Open jump sessions to bounce on courts, play slam-dunk basketball, compete in dodgeball games, or jump into a foam pit.
WANT TO GO? $15 for 1 hour; $20 for 90 minutes; $25 for two hours. 631-619-6000. airtrampolinesports.com/home.
