Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Feeling stuck indoors after last weekend's snow storm?  Here are a few weekend activities for you and your kids to enjoy -- spend some time exploring Long Island!

Weekend Events:

Seal Walk
Where: Montauk Point State Park
When: Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $4 per adult; $3 per child

Walk along the beach where up to four different species of seals can be observed on Long Island.  The walk is approximately three miles long and takes 2-3 hours to complete, so make sure you dress warmly!

Winter Watercolor Workshop
Where: The Center for Science Teaching & Learning
When: Saturday, January 30th
Cost: $14/Child

Bring your kids to The Center for Science Teaching & Learning in Rockville Centre for an afternoon of exploring watercolor.  They will use different materials to create fun art effects and use their own techniques to create their own personal winter wonderland.

Maple Sugaring: A Family Program
Where: Nissequogue River State Park
When: Sunday, January 31st
Cost: $4 per adult; $3 per child; children under 3 are FREE

Learn about the importance of maple trees on long island.  This hands-on program teaches kids how to identify and tap a maple tree.  Since this program is outdoors, it's important that parents remember to dress kids appropriately for the weather.

If you have any questions about your child's tooth health as we move from January into February, contact one of our offices. You can schedule an appointment by calling 516-222-5100 to reach our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to reach our Glen Cove office.  

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Labor Day Weekend Events for Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are you ready for the three day weekend?  It's time to end summer off on the right foot.  Here are a few fun ways to celebrate with the whole family this Labor Day weekend 

Labor Day Weekend Events:

Visit Boomers Family Fun Center
This Family Fun Center has a carousel, roller coaster, go-karts, rock climbing wall, mini golf and batting cage!  You can even take a spin on bumper boats to enjoy one of the last weekends for water activities before the Fall.

Head Down to the Beach
Long Island is known for it's beautiful beaches.  Whether you plan on heading to Jones Beach, Robert Moses, Sunken Meadow, or a town beach, there are plenty of opportunities to spend time on the water with the kids.

Go Bowling
The Kids Bowl Free program allows children two free bowling games a day through the summer!  All you have to do is register and you receive a voucher via email each Sunday.

Spend the Day At Splish Splash
Splish Splash is a summer staple for kids on Long Island!  Spend one last weekend at the popular water park that features water rides, a wave pool and more!

Looking for more fun weekend ideas?  Check out this Newsday article.

If you still need to schedule your back-to-school dental exam and cleaning, contact our office!

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

How will you be spending the last weekend in August?  Get involved in the last summer events on Long Island before the kids head back-to-school!  Here are a few of the fun events happening this weekend.

Weekend Events on LI:

Movies Under the Stars: Rocky
Where: Long Beach Neptune Avenue, Long Beach
When: Saturday, August 29th
Cost: Free
Enjoy the last weekend of August outside with your family!  Watch Rocky under the stars on one of the last few beautiful summer nights.

Puppet Show
Where: Eisenhower Park, 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow
When: Sunday, August 30th at 2PM
Cost: Free
Hudson Vagabond Puppets will present a puppet theater show at Harry Chapin Lakeside Theatre.  This is a perfect event for young children.

Sensory Garden Sundays
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay
When: Sunday, August 30th at 12PM
Cost: Free Admission, $8 Parking
Stroll through the beautiful Planting Field Arboretum with an outdoor educator.  Kids have the opportunity to see, taste, touch, smell and listen in their sensory garden.  This is the last weekend that the program will be running for the summer.

Check out this article for more fun, family-friendly weekend events.

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Fun End of Summer Events For Long Island Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Summer may be winding down to an end, but it sure won't feel like it this weekend!  Here are a few ways to spend the last warm weather weekends before back-to-school season begins.

LI Weekend Events for Kids:

KidStock
Where: Port Washington - North Hempstead Park
When: Saturday, August 15th
The town of Port Washington will be hosting an open air family festival this Saturday.  There will be musical entertainment for the entire family - and the best part is that it is free!

Movies Under the Stars - Night at the Museum: Smithsonian
Where: Nickerson Beach Park, 880 Lido Blvd, Lido Beach
When: Sunday, August 16th at 8:30 PM
Watch Night at the Museum: Smithsonian under the stars at the beach this Sunday.

Yoga for Kids
Where: Mindful Turtle Yoga, 44 S Erie Ave., Montauk
When: Saturday, August 15th at 12:30 PM
Cost: $25
Take a trip to the east end!  Kids have the opportunity to learn creative yoga poses in a playful class experience.  After the event - you can take a trip down to the light house or enjoy a nearby beach.

Call 516-222-5100 to schedule your appointment at our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to schedule your appointment at our Glen Cove office.  Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Winter Break Weekend Activities For Kids

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

It's not too late to plan something fun for winter break this weekend!  Here are a few fun, family friendly activities and events you might want to check out.

Winter Weekend Activities for Kids:

Black Light Trampoline Night
Every Friday and Saturday night from 8 pm to 11 pm, kids can play under black lights.  Check out the Galactic Jump N' Glow events at Bounce! Trampoline Sports.

Indoor Mini Golf 
Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park is a fun way to spend time indoors on a cold weekend.  The 18-hole course has black lights and other fn effects.  There is also a large arcade for kids to play in.

Visit the Nassau County Museum of Art
You don't need to take a trip to the city to view art.  The Nassau County Museum of Art offers family-friendly tours of their exhibits every Sunday from 1-4 pm.

Read more about fun weekend activities for kids in Newsday.

Please contact our office if you experience any tooth problems this weekend!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Weekend Events for Kids on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Are your kids stuck inside because of the cold weather?  Fortunately, there are plenty of indoor place to play on Long Island.  Here are a few places you might want to check out this weekend.

Indoor Play Places:

• Active Kidz Long Island - This indoor play place is located in Jericho.  This play place offers an interactive floor, laser games, inflatable fun zone, a climbing maze, and more!  They even have a separate area for toddlers.
• Sandbox Playspace - This play area in Huntington is geared towards babies, toddler and preschoolers.  The play area is divided up into different stations, including sections with kitchen play, a hardware store, a teepee, a wood slide, a dress-up area, a flower market, and more!
• Bounce Trampoline Sports - Bounce is perfect for kids who are looking for indoor sports during the winter months. Kids can play dodgeball, volleyball, basketball, and take fitness classes on interconnected trampolines.
• Pole Position Raceway - This go-kart raceway i located in Farmingdale.  Ten drivers can compete in side-by-side racing.  Since the go-karts can reach speeds of 45 mph, remember to be careful when driving!

Check out this Newsday article for more indoor play place suggestions.

If you have any questions about your child's oral health, call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Fun Weekend Events for Kids!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

Weekend plans might be dependent on the weather this weekend, but if you do plan on heading out, there are a lot of fun, family-friendly events happening on Long Island.  Here are a few you might want to check out.

Weekend Events:

Science Saturday
The Long Island Science Center holds a new science event every saturday for kids.  This weekend, they are holding an event called "Bone-a-fide Fun!"  Kids will learn about bones and even make a skeleton.

Where:  Long Island Science Center
11 West Main Street
Riverhead, NY
When: Saturday, January 24th, 11am to 3pm
Cost: $5/person

Seal Cruise
It's the perfect time of year to take a seal cruise out of Freeport.  Captain Lou's Fleet sails throughout Hempstead Bay to view winter harbor seal populations.  A naturalist on board discusses biology and seal biology.  There is a heated cabin with warm beverages available.

Where: Captain Lou Fleet
28 Woodcleft Avenue
Freeport, NY
When: Saturday, January 24th, 1pm to 3pm
Cost: Adults - $26, Seniors & Children - $22, Group - $19/person

Breakfast with Elsa
Take pictures with Elsa while you enjoy breakfast.  There will be bagels, yogurt dessert, face painting, tattoos, crafts, and dancing available for children.

Where: Yogurtini
44 East Main Street
Smithtown, NY
When: Sunday, January 25th, 10am to 11:15am
Cost: $25/child

For a full list of weekend events, check out the Mommy Poppins website!  They have a huge list of fun events for kids on Long Island.

As always, if you want to schedule an appointment this weekend, give us a call!  Call 516-222-5100 to contact our Garden City office or 516-759-7000 to contact our Glen Cove office. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and check out our YouTube channel!

Weekend Fun on Long Island

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City & Glen Cove

Garden City:516-222-5100

Glen Cove: 516-759-7000

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

The winter season is right around the corner!  Get your kids out of the house before it gets too cold for outdoor activities!  Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Get your family in the holiday spirit with these fun activities here on Long Island. 

Snowball Buddies

Location: Long Island Children's Museum

When: Weekly beginning December 6, from 2:30-4:30 pm.

*Free with museum admission

The Polar Express Trolley Ride
Location: All-Star, 96 Main Road, Riverhead, NY

When: 12/6, 12/7, 12/8, 12/13 and 12/14.

Breakfast With Santa

Location: A Taste Of Home, North Bellmore, NY

When: Click here for full schedule.

Celebrate May on Long Island at These Great Events!

Pediatric Dentistry of Garden City

585 Stewart Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530

516-222-5100

www.PediatricDentistryofGardenCity.com

May is here! What better way to celebrate springtime and the beautiful weather than by attending a few free and cheap events on Long Island!

Whether you’re looking for plans for during the week or the weekends, we've got you covered. Let us know which events you plan on attending on our Facebook page!

Boater’s Maritime Festival at Harborfront Park

Location: 101-A East Broadway Village Center, Port Jefferson

Date: May 4-5 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Mayfair Family Fun Day

Location: Play Groups School, East Setauket

Date: May 4^th 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Family Nature: Who Lives in the Ground

Location: Bailey Arboretum, Lattingtown

Date: May 5^th at 2 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt

Location: Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Date: May 18^th 1:30-3:00 p.m.