Family Events This Weekend (November 5th & 6th)

Halloween may be over but that doesn’t mean the fun is! It’s the first weekend in November and Long Island is packed with entertaining things for you and your family to enjoy! 

Touch a Truck

Smith Haven Mall, 313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove

Saturday, November 5 | FREE | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Let the kids take the wheel at the annual ‘Touch a Truck’ event in the parking lot of the Smith Haven Mall. Children can get up close and personal to fire trucks, military vehicles, police and emergency vehicles, construction trucks, and more! Children and adults with special needs or sensitive hearing can attend the “Horn-Free Hour” from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. 

Penguin Encounter

Penguin Pavilion, 431 East Main St., Riverhead

Saturday, November 5 | $50, plus admission | 3:30 pm

Ever dream of meeting a penguin? Now you and your family can! The Long Island Aquarium is offering a 45-minute interactive experience where you go behind the scenes and see how the experts take care of the animals. Photos are permitted! 

Watercolor Wonders

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 West Jericho Tpke, Smithtown

Saturday, November 5 | $4 per adult and $3 for children | 10:00 am to 11:30 am

Enjoy creating colorful collages with the beautiful colors of the fall leaves. The team at the state park will help you and your children, step by step. There is a lot of cutting and tracing so only ages 7 and up!

Lego Club at CMEE

Children’s Museum of the East End, 377 Bridgehampton/ Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton 

Sunday, November 6 | Free with museum admission | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Do your kids love legos but you hate cleaning them up? Join CMEE every Sunday for Lego Club! Your kids can enjoy creating master pieces and you don’t have to deal with the mess. They can knock them down and start again or keep their work-in-progress for when you decide to go again!

Young Naturalists Club

Brookside County Park, 59 Brook St., Sayville

Sunday, November 6 | Free | 1:15 pm to 2:15 pm

The Young Naturalists Club focuses on learning about nature. There will be outdoor activities like scavenger hunts, hiking, gardening, and much more! Indoor activities include, examining bird nests on display, special presentations, and bird watching. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

LI Restaurant Week

All Weekend | 3-course prix-fixe for $27.95 

Normally, it may seem easier to stay in and cook dinner for your family - but not this weekend! Long Island Restaurant Week is back and restaurants are giving their customers an opportunity to eat their favorite foods, for less! So get out there and enjoy some inexpensive family dining options before the week is up!

Mini Maker Faire

Barnes and Noble, Country Glen Center, 91 Old Country Rd., Carle Place

All Weekend | FREE | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

Experience the latest in virtual reality and technology with this workshop at Barnes and Noble. You and your children will enjoy demonstrations in the tech world, meet some of the top leaders, and create DIY projects with a tech twist! You don’t want to miss out on this event!

The Wizard of Oz

John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport 

All Weekend | $15 | Saturday at 11:00 am and Sunday at 10:30 am

Travel back in time and over the rainbow with Dorothy and her friends. Enjoy the adventure, friendly characters, and humor that L. Frank Baum brought to life back in 1939.

We hope you enjoy your weekend! If your child experiences any oral health problems or emergencies, please give our offices a call - we’re here for you and your child! Our practice has been providing excellent pediatric dentistry to children of Long Island for over 14 years.

5 Long Island Farms You Need to Visit This Fall

 

Happy first day of fall everyone! If you're looking for fun ways to celebrate, head to one of these family friendly Long Island farms this weekend:

 

Harbes Barnyard Adventure - 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck
Bring the kids to Harbes Barnyard Adventure, located within Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck. The 7 acre Barnyard Adventure includes tons of hands-on learning experiences, u-pick pumpkin patches, and the newly opened 2-acre Snoopy Corn Maze!

Gabrielsen’s Country Farm - 1299 Main Rd, Jamesport
Gabrielsen’s Country Farm and flower stand is located on Long Island’s North Fork in Jamesport. Not only known for their selection of Hardy Mums and fall decor - but also their amazing roasted corn, freshly made jams and jellies, and apple cider donuts! Check out their fall festival for a day of live music, hayrides, bouncy houses, and u-pick pumpkins.

Albert H. Schmitt Family Farm - 6 Bagatelle Road, Dix Hills 
Each weekend is the Fall Festival at Schmitt Family Farm and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor fun for the whole family. Homemade candy apples, roasted corn, apple cider, and fresh baked pies make this an autumn dream! Plus it was rated best pumpkin picking by CBS 2 New York - certainly can’t go wrong with a visit here.

Lewin Farms - 812 Sound Ave, Calverton
Now in its fourth generation, Lewin Farms has a long tradition of offering a wide variety of u-pick crops. You can’t possibly get any more local or fresh than that! Currently in season: tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, and apples! Pick your own crops before getting lost in their famous 5-acre corn maze. Each year the farm produces a new design which is never quite the same as the last. But don’t worry, it’s challenging but certainly doable for any age group.

Organics Today Farm - 169 Washington Street, East Islip NY 11730
Organics Today is a small Organic Farm on Long Island, specializing in organic heirloom tomatoes and organically grown fruits and vegetables! Pick your own pumpkins and then spend the afternoon on an authentic tractor pulled hay ride. Finish up with some roasted corn, hot apple cider, and pumpkin pie!

Enjoy your favorite fall snacks this weekend and remember to brush for two minutes after indulging in an sticky or sugary sweets! If you have any questions about how to improve your child’s oral health, give us a call! We specialize in caring for children’s teeth in a comfortable and caring environment. Call (516) 798-1111 or visit our website to schedule an appointment.

Family Friendly Fall Activities on Long Island

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Happy first full day of autumn! Looking for some activities to get you into the fall spirit? From petting zoos to pumpkin picking, craft fairs to hayrides, there are plenty of local happenings to plan a fun filled family weekend this season:

39th Annual West Islip Country Fair, West Islip
Rescheduled to THIS Sunday, September 28th (11a-5p)
There will be over 300 craft vendors, children's bounce house and slide, petting zoo, magician, sand art, food and more. On your way, be sure to stop  by our West Islip office: we’ll have a table outside featuring giveaways, games to win prizes, and FREE face painting! Learn more »

Fall Festival, Smithtown
Sunday, October 5th (10a-3p)
Featuring activities geared to natural features of the park, including fishing for children, Long Island Falconers demonstration, nature walks, entertainment, face painting and more. Fishing offered free to children under 13, worms and tackle provided. Learn more »

The Dees’ Fall Festival, Oceanside
Every weekend in October (11a-5p)
Petting zoo, pony rides, kids crafts, inflatable bouncy slide, face painting, and story time for the whole family! Learn more »

Rise of the Jack O’Lanterns, Old Westbury Gardens
October 16th - 19th, 22nd - 26th, 29th - Novemeber 2nd
RISE of the Jack O'Lanterns is a family-friendly, all ages Halloween extravaganza featuring carvings from dozens of local artists in a unique walk-through experience. Discover celebrities, sports figures and other large scale displays all crafted from jack o’lanterns! Click here for promo codes for 50% off tickets!

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