Things to Do with Kids on Long Island this Weekend
Fill your weekend with family fun in Nassau and Suffolk counties!
Get Great Spring Activities - in your inbox!
Handpicked Spring Family Activities in Your Inbox!
Sent every weekend
WANT TO GO? 516-433-8819.
Click Here for More Information.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays FREE
WHEN: Apr. 11 - 25, Sundays, 9-11amWHERE: Chuck E. Cheese, 162 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Chuck E. Cheese, the nation’s No. 1 family entertainment and dining venue, is marking Autism Awareness Month with the return of its Sensory Sensitive Sundays program. The program creates dedicated playtime designed specifically for children with autism and other special sensory needs, offering a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience.
WANT TO GO? 516-483-1908.Click Here for More Information.
Sensory Sensitive Sundays FREE
WHEN: Apr. 11 - 25, Sundays, 9-11amWHERE: Chuck E. Cheese, 155 Sunrise Hwy., West Islip, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Chuck E. Cheese, the nation’s No. 1 family entertainment and dining venue, is marking Autism Awareness Month with the return of its Sensory Sensitive Sundays program. The program creates dedicated playtime designed specifically for children with autism and other special sensory needs, offering a quieter dining and entertainment environment, dimmed lighting and a sensory-friendly arcade experience.
WANT TO GO? 631-376-1812.Click Here for More Information.
Spring Volunteer Day FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 12-2pmWHERE: Children's Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work prepping the Museum for warmer weather. During the museum's first-ever Volunteer Day, children (and their grownups) are encouraged to join in for an afternoon of outdoor spring cleaning. Advanced registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-537-8250.Click Here for More Information.
Earth Day Recycled Craft Class
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 3-4pmWHERE: The Nesting Place, 2043 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT:
Create and take home a festive Earth Day Craft made of recycled materials! Ages 2-5. Advanced registration required.
WANT TO GO? $25. 631-412-2994.Click Here for More Information.
Family Composting Workshop
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 2-4pmWHERE: Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 N Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Have you been looking for an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint? Learn the basics of composting at SMLI! Learn how to start your own compost at home and the benefits it provides. See what should and shouldn't be added and what to do with the final product: "black gold". Be sure to come back in a month for our follow-up class, where you can ask questions about your at-home compost and learn even more from our expert guest speakers! Advanced registration required.
WANT TO GO? $15; $10 members. 516-627-9400.Click Here for More Information.
IN PERSON Gardening In The Park FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 9am-12pmWHERE: The Common Ground, Rotary Park between Gillette and Candee Avenues, Sayville, NY
AGES: All
WHAT: Spend the day surrounded by nature and help maintain the gardens of The Common Ground. WANT TO GO? 631-664-4230.
Click Here for More Information.
IN PERSON and ONLINE Prospective Family Day FREE
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 17, 12-2pmWHERE: Rolling River Day Camp, 477 Ocean Avenue, East Rockaway, NY
AGES: 3-17
WHAT:
Now is the time to enroll your child for summer camp! Rolling River operated for Summer 2020 with no COVID cases and we plan to continue implementing our successful strategies for Summer 2021. Parents can feel confident that their children can experience a fun and engaging summer while also remaining safe. Learn more about their summer program at otheir innovative "Prospective Family Day"- a unique opportunity for children to get a taste of camp activities while parents attend an interactive information session with the Directors. Due to the pandemic, Prospective Family Day will be hosted in one of three ways based on the health climate at the time: In person, socially distant "Parent Information Session" and supervised camp activities for the kids In person, private campus tours. Virtual zoom information session Rolling River will confirm the format one week prior to the scheduled event. There is limited group space for Summer 2021 so don't miss your chance to "sea" Rolling River is one of the top day camps on Long Island!
WANT TO GO? 516-5932267.Click Here for More Information.
IN PERSON A Princess Brunch
WHEN: Apr. 17 - 18, 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pmWHERE: The Milleridge Cottage, 585 N Broadway, Jericho, NY
AGES: All
WHAT:
Come shrink down to the size of your favorite toys at The Milleridge Cottage's "Brunch with the Toys" event! Meet your favorite Cowboy Toy, Cowgirl Toy, Porcelain Doll, and Space Ranger Toy! Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? $37.95; $27.95 children ages 2-12. 516-931-2201.Click Here for More Information.
Children's Storytime FREE
WHEN: Apr. 17 - May. 15, Saturdays, 11amWHERE: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington, NY
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Join Book Revue for Storytime with Nana Carol! WANT TO GO? 631-271-1442.
Click Here for More Information.
Looking for more events in your area? Search our comprehensive events calendar.
Looking for a new doctor, a new school, an after-school program, or special needs services? Find the resources your family needs.
