It’s August and the kids are getting restless. We’ve come up with ideas on ways to keep them happy and entertained for the weekend.
This weekend is offering a variety of activities for kids (and parents) to enjoy
1. Dora the Explorer’s Pirate Adventure, Live on Stage
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Where/When: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue Garden City, (516) 224-5871, licm.org. Saturday and Sunday August 20th and 21st @ 11 a.m., 1 p.m. & 3 p.m.
Why Go: Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer live on stage, followed by a meet and greet with the cast, presented by Plaza Theatrical
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Pricing: $12.00
2. Turtle Hatching Day
Where/When: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Route 25a, Cold Spring Harbor, 516-692-6768, cshfha.org, Saturday August 20 @ 2 p.m.
Why Go: See and learn about the recently hatched turtles at the aquarium.
Pricing: $6 adults, $4 children and seniors
3. Children Sail on the Christeen
Where/When: Waterfront Center, 1 West End Ave., Oyster Bay, 516-922-3200, Friday August 19 @ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Why Go: Raise the sails, tie knots, and touch an assortment of sea creatures on a sail on the Christeen. Children will also learn about Oyster Bay, trip is lead by the Coast Guard and is for children 7 and older. Please register.
Pricing: $65.00
4. Family Movie Night – “How to Train Your Dragon”
Where/When: , 999 Old Country Rd., Plainview, 938-0077, Friday August 19 @ 7 p.m.
Why Go: See the movie about Hiccup who is a Viking teenager who aspires to hunt dragons, but doesn't exactly fit in with his tribe's longstanding tradition of heroic dragon slayers. His world gets turned upside down when he encounters a dragon that challenges him and his fellow Vikings to see the world from an entirely different point of view. This is a family event, parents or caregivers are asked to remain in the auditorium.
Pricing: Free
5. Summer Sundays: Agricultural Activities for Children
Where/When: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, 20 Sagamore Hill Rd., Cove Neck, 922-4788, Sunday August 21 @ 2 p.m.
Why Go: Hands on agricultural activities for children
Pricing: Free
