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Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
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Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village - 10:30 AM
Science Museum of Long Island - 10:00 AM
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
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Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Children's Museum of the East End - 11:00 AM
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Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Science Museum of Long Island - 10:00 AM
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium - 10:00 AM
Children's Museum of the East End - 11:00 AM
Port Washington Public Library - 2:00 PM
Long Island Maritime Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
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American Legion Hall, Halesite - 8:30 AM
Nassau Ave & Main St - 8:00 AM
Mepham High School – Front Parking Lot - 9:00 AM
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Nutcracker, Light Shows, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend
Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.
Ready to kick off the season with some serious sparkle? Long Island families have plenty to celebrate this weekend, from the opening nights of the Jones Beach Magic of Lights Drive-Thru Show, the Sayville Falls Holiday Light Show & Winter Garden, and Ballet Long Island’s charmingly abbreviated Nutcracker II.
There's also high-energy K-Pop Demon Hunters fun to be had at Molloy University or Koukla Clothing Boutique. Our curated list highlights the very best ways to keep kids smiling–because we’ve scouted the Island so you can simply bundle up and enjoy the magic.
Here’s your guide to all the family fun happening on Long Island this weekend!
Looking for even more fun things to do this weekend? Our Long Island Events Calendar is packed with great family activities every day of the week—and you can filter by age, location, or even free events!
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