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Celebrate diversity at Pride on the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the LGBT Network
Celebrate diversity at Pride on the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the LGBT Network
6/19/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

On the first weekend of summer, celebrate the diversity of Long Island on the Long Beach boardwalk with weekend events and activities at Long Island Pride Weekend.

Elsewhere on Long Island this weekend, get up close and personal with some of your favorite Long Island Sound marine critters at the Whaling Museum and Education Center, featuring a special visit from The Waterfront Center. 

Children can make ice cream, French toast, pickles, and lemonade along with other hands-on activities with Old Bethpage Village Restoration staff.

See our events calendar and June GoList for even more weekend inspiration. Our summer fun guide keeps you tuned in all season. 

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Eternal Con at Hofstra

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Eternal Con is the largest pop culture event on Long Island. Enjoy a weekend of comic books, collectibles, celebrities, artists, live performances, seminars, and more. Dedicated to presenting an intimate convention experience, Eternal Con lets fans get up close and personal with stars and comic book celebrities. There are educational seminars as well. READ MORE

Maria Regina Family Carnival

Seaford
The carnival kicks off Thursday, June 20 and runs through Sunday, June 23. Enjoy more than 25 games and rides, live music, raffles, food and fun for all ages. READ MORE

Long Island Pride Festival

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Long Island Pride showcases one of Long Island’s most walkable downtowns every June, and this year it is being held in Huntington Village. READ MORE
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Cultivate your STEM skills at the Long Island Science Center. Photo courtesy of LISC

Saturday, June 22

Concerts at the Jones Beach Bandshell

Wantagh — FREE
Sing and sway under the beachy star sky as the Jones Beach Bandshell hosts nightly summer musical entertainment. READ MORE

Special Needs Morning at the Vanderbilt Museum

Centerport — FREE
This free event at the Vanderbilt Museum is exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy a bottle rocket demonstration, a preserved specimen touch tube, and a take-home creative project.  READ MORE

Baking Days at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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"Tale of the Whale" Opening Reception at Horton Point Lighthouse

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Lighthouse lovers, whale lovers, and Southold community lovers won’t want to miss the opening reception of the “Tale of the Whale” exhibition.  Learn about these amazing mammals and stay for lemonade and cookies. READ MORE

Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center

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Sunday, June 23

Field Day Your Way

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Join Sensory Beans for a family-friendly field day. Enjoy fun, inclusive games adapted to your child’s ability held on an indoor turf field appropriate for all ages. READ MORE

Wooden Wonders Workshop at Planting Fields

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Ocean Science Sunday at The Whaling Museum

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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