Friday, Sept. 27
Heritage Fall Festival
Daily through Nov. 3, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fall into this opportunity for the whole family to have some fun in Muttontown. You’ll enjoy lawn games, a corn maze, farm animals, pumpkin decorating, sand art, a bubble table, and more. Meanwhile, parents can enjoy food, drinks, a market, and photo opportunities.
6060 Northern Blvd, Muttontown. 516-922-1026, https://heritagefarmandgarden.com/.
Fall Fun at Schmitt’s Farm
Daily, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Bring your little pumpkins over to Schmitt’s Farm for endless fall fun that includes a pumpkin-picking field, hayrides, duck races, fall flowers, hot apple cider, and more! Admission is $5, and the farm is open seven days a week.
6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills. jean@SchmittsFamilyFarms.com, https://schmittsonbagatelle.com/.
Scent Explorers: Crafting Wellness Oils With History
4:30 p.m.
Meet at Oh My Goodness Kids in Garden City to explore wellness through scents like cinnamon, eucalyptus, and more. The event is for kiddos ages three and up, and the fee is $45. While you’re there, enjoy open play in the sensory-friendly indoor playground as well as eats at the cafe.
61 New Hyde Park Road, Garden City. 516-636-5444, https://www.ohmygoodnesskidsgc.com
Saturday, Sept. 28
White Post Farm Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Take your little autumn leaves over to White Post Farms, where your ticket includes magic shows, sing-a-long hayrides, a Giraffe Feeding Experience, playgrounds, and access to the Food Festival. Only cash is accepted at the farm.
250 Old Country Road, Melville. 631-351-9373, https://www.whitepostfarms.net/fall-farm-festival.
Hicks Fall Festival
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss the colorful Hicks Fall Festival, which takes place through October 27. Free activities include pictures with Otto the Ghost, a walk through Otto’s Animated Story, ring toss, and cornhole. Tickets to the Haymaze are $8, or you can buy a $25 wristband that includes unlimited hay maze access, a sand art craft, pumpkin decorating, and mum pot decorating. A food truck will also be on the premises.
100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury. 516-334-0066, https://hicksnurseries.com/experiences/.
Open Play at Sensory Beans
10:00 a.m.
Enjoy crafts, activities, and a safe, sensory indoor playground at Sensory Beans. Individual sessions are $24 per child.
3309 Merrick Blvd, Wantagh. 516-308-1462, https://www.sensorybeans.org/.
Franklin Square Street Fair
10:00 a.m.
Your little jumping bean can enjoy bounce houses, food trucks, vendors, and live entertainment all day long in Franklin Square.
191 Franklin Ave, Franklin Square. 516-422-6000, https://nassaucountyfairs.com/franklin-square-sept-28.
Storytime and Book Signing With Local Author Lizbeth Ericka
11:00 a.m.
Don’t miss this adorable story about Lila, a would-be ballerina with a not-so-perfect life. Books will be available for signing.
1542 Nothern Blvd, Manhasset. 516-365-6723, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com.
Pride in Port Family Fun Day
Noon- 6 p.m.
Celebrate Pride and Port with the whole family at an expanded family fun day. Following the Pride in Port parade, Campus Drive will host a Homecoming Football Game on the turf field and Family Fun Day inside of and surrounding the track. There will be food trucks, rides, games and other fun activities.
Family Saturdays
12:00-3 p.m.
Drop in for 45 minutes at the Nassau County Museum of Art and make a project together! A new craft will be featured every Saturday. The program is free for members, $10 for non-member children, and $20 for non-member adults. The fee includes museum admission. Pre-registration is required.
One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9338, https://nassaumuseum.org/.
Create Your Castle
12:00 p.m.
Drop in to create a majestic crown at the Long Island Children’s Museum. The event is free with admission. While you’re there, enjoy bubbles, a tot spot, a communication station, and so much more!
11 Davis Ave, Garden City. 516-224-5800, https://www.licm.org/.
Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale
September 28-October 27
Don’t miss this exciting play based on the Rapunzel fairytale at the Enegeman Theater in Northport.
250 Main Street, Northport. 631-261-2900, https://www.engemantheater.com/.
Mythological Creatures
1:00 p.m.
Your little sprite, ages six and up, can head to Hempstead Lake Park to learn about where fairies and unicorns come from.
1000 Lake Drive, Hempstead. 516-766-1029, https://parks.ny.gov/parks/hempsteadlake.
Empower: Self-Defense Class For Women and Girls Ages 11+
4:00-5:30 p.m.
Don’t miss this self-defense workshop designed for ladies and young ladies at Here and Now Yoga. You’ll learn techniques for building confidence, personal safety, and mental preparedness. The class is $50 for drop-ins and $45 for unlimited members.
22 Verbena Ave, Floral Park. 516-440-7057, https://hereandnowyoga.com/.
Kids Night Out
6:00-8 p.m.
Don’t miss this fantastic event at Hotshots Gymnastics for little tumblers ages 3-12. Your ticket includes gymnastics, an open gym, “flying” games, a dance party, inflatables, crafts, pizza, juice, and more. The fee is $55 and $50 for kiddos enrolled in the Fall 2024 session. The program is drop-off only.
49 Windsor Ave, Mineola. 516-742-FLIP, https://www.hotshotswestgym.com/.
Sunday, Sept. 29
Samanea Fall Festival
10:00 a.m.
Don’t miss bouncy houses, music, vendors, shopping, food trucks, balloon animals, and face painting at the Samanea Mall. Admission is $20 for the whole family. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-festival-market-tickets-954431499307.
Squishy Animals: Choose Your Favorite!
11:00 a.m.
Bring the whole family over for an artsy Sunday at Painting With a Twist. The $35 fee includes a canvas. No non-painters are permitted on the premises.
855 Merrick Road, Baldwin. 516-401-8846, paintingwithatwist.com/studio/baldwin-ny
Mythic Crafts
11:00 a.m.
Bring your little sailors over to the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, which is reopening after several weeks of closure for an installation. You’ll work on self-serve crafts that anticipate the newest exhibit, Monsters and Mermaids. The activity is free with museum admission.
301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418, https://www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/.
Glow in the Dark Skate
Every Sunday: Noon- 2 p.m.
United Skates is hosting Glow Skate, which features special character guests such as Stitch, Trolls and Mario. Admission is $15.
1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford. 516-795-5474, unitedskates,com.seaford
Family Day: Crisp Autumn Sky
12:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this colorful painting class at Muse Paintbar. An instructor will lead you and your little artist step by step through the process. The fee is $40 per painter.
837 Franklin Ave, Garden City. 888-607-6873, https://www.musepaintbar.com/.
Fortnite Party With Peely
5:30 p.m.
Enjoy this character dinner with Peely at Beginnings Restaurant in Atlantic Beach. Your child’s $30 ticket includes food, drink, character time, and a chance to win VBUCKS.
1986 Park Street, Atlantic Beach. 516-239-7483, https://www.beginningsrestaurant.com/.
Dine-In Movie: A 6-Course Immersive Dining Experience
6:00 p.m.
Bring your little chef over to 317 Main in Farmingdale, where they will watch Disney’s Ratatouille and enjoy six courses that will highlight the on-screen entertainment. Cocktails will be available for grown-ups. Tickets start at $39.99.
317 Main Street, Farmingdale. 516-512-5317, https://www.317mainstreet.com/events/.
Monday, Sept. 30
Fall Tiny Gardeners Program
10:30 a.m.
Bring your little gardener, ages 2-3, to Old Westbury Gardens, where they will learn music, movement, and foundational gardening skills every Monday morning. The five-week program is $145 per non-member child, with a 20% discount for members. This is the first week, and classes will take place rain or shine.
71 Old Westbury Road, Westbury. 516-333-0048, https://www.oldwestburygardens.org/.
Tuesday, Oct. 1
Brilliant Bookmarks
2:30- 4 p.m.
For National Book Month the Long Island Children’s Museum is making creative and colorful bookmarks all month long. This is a drop-in program. It takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep.
11 Davis Ave., Garden City, limc.org
Junior Chef Fall Cooking Class
4:00-6 p.m.
Your little chef, ages 8-12, can learn to make pumpkin ravioli, parmesan risotto, chicken and apples, pumpkin ice cream, and an apple tart at The Well-Seasoned Chef. Tickets are $70.
45 New Hyde Park Road, Garden City. 516-488-1008, https://www.thewellseasonedchef.com/.
Wednesday, Oct. 2
Family Swim
12:00-1 p.m.
Bring your little guppy to Goldfish Swim School, where they can enjoy a heated pool during this public session. All children who cannot swim independently must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. The fee for non-members is $10.
650 Stewart Ave, Suite 25, Garden City. 516-219-9542, https://goldfishswimschool.com/.
Mario & Friends Pizza Party
6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a night of skating with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, & Yoshi at United Skates of America. A $17 ticket includes a slice of pizza and a drink. Non-skating adults are $7.
1278 Hicksville Road, Seaford. 516-795-5474, https://www.unitedskates.com/.
Thursday, Oct. 3
Kids’ Apple Cider Doughnuts Workshop
10:00 a.m.
Bring your little apple, ages eight and up, over to The Cooking Lab in Port Washington, where they will make a tasty treat to take home. Tickets are $75.
160 Main Street, Port Washington. 516-570-0050, https://www.thecookinglabpw.com/.
Weekly Storytime
11:00 a.m.
Bring your little one to the Barnes and Noble in Carle Place, where they can enjoy a story while looking through their favorite books.
91 Old Country Road, Carle Place. 516-741-9850, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/4859480-483.
Monster Party With Little Learners
11:00 a.m.
Your little monster, ages Walking and Up, can creep on over to Once Upon a Treetop, where they will read “How to Catch a Monster,” dance to Halloween music, create a Frankenstein craft, enjoy a parachute, play with bubbles, and more. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. One adult may accompany each child.
151 Dupont Street, Plainview. 516-349-1140, https://www.onceuponatreetop.com/.
