Today's Family & Kids Activities in Long Island-Nov 3

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO: THE CONCERT! - Recital Hall Stony Brook, NY
November 03, 2019 - Stony Brook

The Staller Center Instrument Petting Zoo steps out of the schools & libraries and onto the Staller Center stage! Join the IPZ team for an introduction to their instruments and the symphonic fairy tale for children, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Learn about the sounds of the instruments, emotions they can portray, and how they all come together in a traditional piece that kids will love. This concert is the perfect introduction to classical instruments and music for young children. Recommended age 3-8. Concert will be followed by the IPZ in the Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery. 

Islip Country Fair - Islip Town Hall East Parking Lot
November 03, 2019 - Islip

Enjoy live entertainment, line dancing, pumpkin patch & decorating, roasted corn, kids costume parade & contest, fabulous food, charity pie eating contest, face painting, craft vendors, and much more!

My First Hike - Sagamore Hill NHS
November 03, 2019 - Oyster Bay

My First Hike will be offered for 3-7 year olds. It will involve a short hike through the woods along the carriage path. Children will be encouraged to use all of their senses while on the hike. The program will last approximately 1 hour.  Must register online. 

Harvest Wreath - Jones Beach Nature Center
November 03, 2019 - Wantagh

The Autumn harvest creates a wonderful collection of natural materials to use for crafting this time of year. Using an assortment of grasses, seedpods, and dried flowers, you will create a wonderful harvest wreath that is a perfect accent for the autumn season.

Trick or Treat at The Heckscher Museum - The Heckscher Museum of Art
Through November 03, 2019 - Huntington

Join The Heckscher Museum of Art to celebrate Halloween this year! Children in costume and their families are invited to visit the Museum for FREE! Children who visit the Museum in costume enjoy a festive hands-on art activity at the “Create Your Own” Activity Station, pose with spooktacular props at the Selfie Station, and make a magical digital action painting on the 55-inch touchscreen. Families are invited to explore Museum exhibitions with family activity guides. Special treats will be shared.

Long Island Comic Book Expo - Hilton Long Island
November 03, 2019 - Melville

Long Island Comic Book Expo returns with the most family-friendly comic book show on Long Island. Shop vendors, meet artists, take part in cosplay and more. There will be something for everyone!

Diwali Festival of Lights - Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center
November 03, 2019 - Stony Brook

Performance by Nartan Rang Dance Academy of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. Food tastings and much, much more!

Cooking with Rob Scott: Cocoa Oatmeal Cookies - Sayville Library
November 03, 2019 - Sayville

Prepare cocoa oatmeal cookie dough to take home and bake. Registration required. 

Jump For Joy - Hicksville Public Library
Through November 13, 2019 - Hicksville

Get ready to Jump for Joy as you play and learn to popular songs. Fun for All. Ages 1 1/2-4. Registration required. 

Friday Storytime - Sayville Library
Through November 15, 2019 - Sayville

Join the library for stories, a movie, and fun with educational toys. Build your child’s early literacy skills in this program that incorporates Every Child Ready to Read initiatives. Registration required. Ages 3-5.

Historic House Tours - Connetquot River State Park Preserve
Through November 17, 2019 - Oakdale

Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Sportsmen's club, which shaped Connequot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. This is a Family Program! Reservations are required.

Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Sesame Street Friends - Barnes and Noble- Country Glen Center
Through November 24, 2019 - Carle Place

Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join Barnes and Noble to read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones.

Baby & Me Storytime Featuring Sesame Street Friends - Barnes and Noble
Through November 24, 2019 - Lake Grove/Bay Shore

Baby & Me Storytime continues for caregivers and children 0-24 months old. Join Barnes and Noble to read a book and participate in activities featuring sensory growth for your little ones.

Messy Afternoons - Long Island Children's Museum
Through November 30, 2019 - Garden City

Get up to your elbows in oobleck, clean mud and slime … and join LICM for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but no one likes to clean-up after.  Except them! This is a free drop in program for ages 18 months- 4 years. Stop by anytime between 3:30pm and 5pm for as long as you wish.

Splish Splash, Animal Baths - Long Island Children's Museum
Through November 30, 2019 - Garden City

Learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Join an Animal Program Educator to observe animal bath time.