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The newest exhibit that will be at The Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City will be a DINO-riffic time for all ages. The fun begins May 17th and will be at the museum until August 31st. Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed, sponsored by Bank of America, invites you to explore the bones and fossils of iconic […]
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Enjoy Music, Dance, Food and Floats on March 8-9, 2025 Carnival is a vibrant holiday celebrated in countries around the world; each country’s festivities offer a unique glimpse of its culture, with lively music and dance, parades, face painting and delicious food uniting all of them. It’s a time for friends and families to come […]
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Looking for family fun ideas this weekend? There are some fun Free events and Lunar New Year celebrations happening. Check out all of our suggestions below: Local Free Events Bagels & Books Local Author Fair Saturday, January 25th at MCPL – Centereach from 10:00am – 1:00pm “Enjoy bagels, readings and conversations with great authors. More than 75 adult, children’s and teen […]
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Do you know what you are doing this weekend? We have some fun suggestions that we recommend checking out this three day Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. I also hear there is a good chance for snow on Sunday into Monday so we have a couple of ideas for you to do at home, as […]
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Winter is here but, there is no need to stay home just because it is cold outside. There is a lot of fun happening across Long Island for the whole family to enjoy and we are excited to share these ideas with you. Free Events: Home Depot Kids Workshop Be sure to arrive at 9 […]
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Long Island Children’s Museum marks the 10th anniversary since their first Sensory-Friendly performances at the LICM Theater back in 2014. The productions will be adapted to include a number of special accommodations to ensure all children are comfortable while attending. For many Long Island children, the LICM theater is their very first experience with live theater, and access […]
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Celebrated children’s author and illustrator Eric Carle is the subject of the newest Long Island Children’s Museum exhibit. “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit” will begin a residency at the Museum on January 27 which will run through May 12. This is the first North American traveling exhibit for children […]
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Families across Long Island will be ringing in 2024 at Long Island Children’s Museum’s (LICM) annual “Noon” Year’s Eve celebration, “Countdown to 12!”. Sponsored by Bank of America, the annual family-friendly event invites visitors to take part in all the traditional elements of the holiday, including confetti-filled ball drops on a schedule designed for children… […]
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How fun does “Sock Skating” sound? Our very own, Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City is bringing the joy of Winter indoors for the ultimate family fun experience. Enjoy the memories you will make inside the Snowflake Village with your kids as you enjoy the experience wearing “sock skates”. This event is happening now through Sunday, […]
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Festival Kicks Off Year-Long Interpretive Land Acknowledgment Project Long Island Children’s Museum will inspire visitors to deepen their connection to the land during “Stories from the Land,” a two-day festival featuring indigenous artists, indigenous storytellers and land preservationists. Stories from the Land Festival, taking place on Friday, July 14 and Saturday, July 15 from noon to 3 […]
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