School’s out for SUMMER! Are you already out of ideas on ways to keep the kids entertained? Help is here! Check out our 2017 Summer Break Fun guide for tons of fun things to do with the kids in Nassau County & Suffolk County Long Island.
A la Carte Culinary Services, Ltd. is cooking up a whole lot of summer fun! Many culinary events and activities for the kids and grown-ups all summer long! For more details call 516-599-2922 or visit our website www.alacartecs.com – 32 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook
@Play Amusements – Open Play All Summer for ages 2-12 years old. Laser Tag, Inflatables, 2 Level Soft Play Roller Coaster, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Arcade Games & More! Call for hours – 229 New York 110, Farmingdale – 631-815-5355 – www.atPlayAmusement.com
Active Kidz – Open Play daily call for hours – Laser Tag, Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, Inflatable Fun Zone, 4-level Adventure Maze, Bowling, Laser Frenzy, rock climbing walls, Cannonball Blast and More! Also offering Parents Night Out- EVERY FRIDAY- 7pm – 9pm – 200 Robbins Ln, Jericho- 516-621-6600 – www.ActiveKidzlongIsland.com
Adventureland – L.I.’s favorite family amusement park since 1962 brings you more family fun in 2016! Experience brand new Formula 1 Bumper Cars & dine at our new 3Generations Food Court & Sweet Shop! Ride Turbulence Coaster, Frisbee & more! Open daily for summer, check website for operating hours. 2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale – www.adventureland.us
BounceU of Oceanside – Open Bounce for all ages most weekdays & some weekends check website calendar for website for schedule – 3495B Lawson Blvd. Oceanside -516-593-5867 – www.bounceu.com/oceanside-ny/
BounceU of Smithtown – Open Bounce for ages 18 months – 12 years – Available 7 days a week, call for times or check website calendar – 62 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset – 631-265-5867 – www.bounceu.com/nesconset-ny/
Bouncers N Slydos- Open Play Fridays- 10am-12pm for Ages 5 & under – 12pm-2pm for Ages 10 & under (closed 8/11) – Enjoy a Summer of Bouncing Fun in our more than 11,000 sqft indoor inflatable center. Call for reservation. 1835 New Highway, Farmingdale – 631-752-2324 – www.BouncersAndSlydos.com
C&B Archery – Open Tues. & Wed 12PM-9PM, Thur 12pm-6:30pm, Fri 12PM-7PM, Sat 12PM – 6PM, Sun 12PM – 4PM – Come visit our top-quality facility and experience the comfort of practicing and learning archery in over 9000 sqft of range space – 11 Commercial St., Hicksville – 516-933-2697 – www.cbarchery.net
Chocolate Works- Open 7 days a week, walk in anytime to create your own chocolate pizza, chocolate mold or candy kabob masterpiece, appropriate for all ages. Call ahead on weekends. 631-486-8888 or Visit http://commack.chocolateworks.com for our special activity calendar – 6401 Jericho Tpke, Commack
Carmens River Canoe & Kayak – Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm for rentals of canoes, kayaks and paddleboards. See our display ad for 10% off – 2979 Montauk Highway, Brookhaven – 631-803-8496 – www.carmansriverkayak.com
Charter Boat Dolphin – Educational Trips, Fundraisers, Religious Groups, Privet Parties, Any Size Group up to 103. Half day or Full day. Captain Tony Greco – 516-382-5777 – TGRECO7@optonline.net
Cradle Of Aviation Museum – Over 75 air and space craft in 8 galleries. Also featuring a state-of-the-art Planetarium, Dome Theater, Retro Video Game Exhibit, Junior Jet Club and Nunley’s Carousel – Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City – 516-572-4111 – www.cradleofaviation.org
CulturePlay – Friday Night Game Nights – Call for details – 220 East Meadow Ave, East Meadow – 516-222-0031 – www.cultureplay.org
Cup O’ Fun Cafe – Open Play – Call for schedule or check website & FB page – Interactive indoor activity center, Bounce House, Lego table, Pretend Dress up, Ball Pit, Baby area, Garage area, Beam Virtual Experience, slides & climbers and much more – 6 Rockaway Ave, Valley Stream – 516-872-2600 – www.CupoFunCafe.com
Darlings & Divas – Daily Play Dates for ages 3-13 available by appointment – 65 Merrick Rd., Amityville – 631-608-4710 – www.DarlingsAndDivas.com
Fun Station – Open Play for ages 2-12 – call for schedule – 30,000 Sqft. of FUN! Bumper Cars, Bowling, Video Games, 3 Story Maze, Laser Tag – 40 Rocklyn Ave, Lynbrook – 516-599-7757 www.FunStationUSA.com
Gazillion Bubble Show at The New World Stages, 340 W 50th St., New York, NY – 212-239-6200 – www.gazillionbubbleshow.com
Great South Bay Music Festival – 7/13 – 7/16 – Bands, Vendors, Kidzone, Shorefront Park & More – Patchogue – Buy tickets online – www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com
Island Raceway – Off-Road RC Racing – Call for Schedule – 1015 N. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst – 516-306-3254 or 631-592-1844 – www.islandraceway.com
Kangaroo Kids – Open play in our Indoor Inflatable Fun Center – Ages 2-12 – Must Call to schedule – 1015 Grand Blvd, Deer Park – 631-871-8762 – www.KangarooKidsParty.com
Key To My Art – Various art activities all summer long, call or go on line for schedule – 10 West Oak Street, Amityville – 631-608-9048 – www.keytomyart.com
KZAM in Farmingdale – Open Play on Various days, call or check website for schedule – Kids will have a ton of fun in our Grand Play Arena, our enormous structure filled with thousands of foam balls that Blast, Shoot and Cascad Down! – 85 Sea Lane, Farmingdale – 631-393-0801 – www.KZAMLI.com
Long Island Aquarium – Open daily 10am-5pm. This FINtastic destination features an all-living coral reef, 120,000-gallon shark tank, sea lion shows, African Penguins, lavish indoor gardens of Butterflies, Bugs & Birds & More! 431 E. Main St, Riverhead – 631.208.9200, ext. 426 – www.LongIslandAquarium.com
Long Island Children’s Museum – Open Mon. – Sun 10AM – 5PM – LICM is a hands-on museum for kids and their grown-ups. You’ll find places to play, learn and have fun – 11 Davis Ave, Garden City – 516-224-5800 – www.licm.org
The Long Island Puppet Theater – Public Performances Tuesday – Sunday @ 1:30 & 3:30 – The Long Island Puppet Theater is long islands very own last standing puppet theater! Making magic and memories since 1998, join us for a truly unique experience! Witness storytelling like you’ve never seen before -10 Heitz Pl, Hicksville, NY, 11801 – 516-932-5469 – www.lipuppet.com
Long Island Science Center – Open to the Public Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 PM – Weekly themed activities and crafts – 631-208-8000 – 21 N. Country Rd. Rocky Point – www.lisciencecenter.org
Mills Pond Art Gallery – Exhibitions provide diverse art experiences for individuals and reach our local communities through classes, special events and community outreach programs – Open Wed. – Fri. 10am – 4pm; Sat. & Sun. 12pm-4pm, Closed Holidays – 660 Route 25A, St.James – 631.862.6575 – www.stacarts.org
Not Just Art – Summer Afternoons – Art & Play Studio (2-5 yrs), Crazy Concoctions (4 1/2-6 yrs) Art & Science Workshops (6-10 yrs) & Private playgroups. Check website calendar or call for details. Reservations required. 183 South Street, Oyster Bay – 516-922-8300 www.notjustart.com
NY Empire – 7 Tennis Matches July 16th – August 2nd – Buy tickets at www.NYEmpireTennis.com or call (844) 5 – EMPIRE, use promo code LIFT10 to get 10% off.
The New York Hall of Science – Over 450 interactive displays that explain science and demystify the world. Special Angry Birds Universe summer exhibit for a limited time – Mon. – Friday: 9:30am – 5pm
Sat. – Sun.: 10am – 6pm – 47-01 111th Street, Corona, NY – 718-699-0005 – www.nysci.org
Once Upon A Sundae – Open Play & Craft sessions on Various days, call for schedule 516-208-6737 or visit www.OnceUponASundae.com – 20 S. Village Ave, Rockville Center
PlasterKraze- Open every day at 12pm- Walk-in painters welcome, many crafts to choose from and will be dried and ready to take home in minutes. Kids 8 & up can be dropped off for painting- Also offering Adult Plaster Craft Painting Night the first Friday of the month – 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden – 631-689-5231 – www.Plasterkraze.com
Puzzle Break Long Island – Open Daily! Teams of players race against the clock to find clues, solve puzzles, and decode the locks to escape the game room within 60 minutes! Grab your friends / family and join the tens of thousands of escape artists who have tested their mental might at LI’s highest ranked escape room! Use promo code YLKS to save $3 per player – 516.307.0888 or reserve online at www.PuzzleBreakLI.com
Safari Adventures- Open Play, all day, every day! Huge inflatables, interactive projector games, new arcade games, a newly added hands on area, and a newly added sensory calming spa, large cafe with organic, all natural, and gluten free options. – 1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 – 631-727-4386 – www.TheSafariAdventure.com
Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sun 10AM–6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt –707 Old Country Rd., Dix Hills – 631-923-2300 – 75-24 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village – 718-326-4300 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com
Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sun. 10AM – 6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt, – 240 East Main St., Pachogue Village – 631-569-2012 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com
Smith Point Archery is Long Islands largest and most established indoor archery range and pro shop. Family run for over 35 years, you will find top level Olympic archery coach Jared Schneider and dedicated staff willing to help with all your archery needs. Complete beginners as young as 8 yrs old to advanced archers will be happy to find every need met. – Open Mon. – Sun. – 215 E Main St, Patchogue -631-289-3399 – www.smithpointarchery.com
Splish Splash – Open Daily at 10AM till September 4th – Enjoy New York’s largest water park! Buy tickets online at www.SplishSplash.com with promo code “LIS2017” and save upto $24 – 2549 Splish Splash Dr, Calverton
Studio Art – Various art activities available call or check website for schedule – 249 West Main St., Sayville – 973-670-0572 – www.yourstudioart.com
The Gateway Playhouse Children’s Theatre – Various productions every month. Check website for schedule – Box Office: (631) 286-1133 – www.TheGateway.org
Walk-In Summer Classes making SLIME at The Lanyard Ladies every Monday July 10th – Aug 21st 10-11am or 11am-12pm. Please call to reserve your space. All supplies included. Each week we will make a different type of SLIME. For ages 6 & up – 464 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola- 516-578-2248 – www.thelanyardladies.com
The Tiny Artist – Walk-in art & craft activity. Schedule varies, call for info. Also offering Ladies Night Out events – 516-799-6930, 129 New York Ave, Massapequa
Daily Multi-Sport Drop Off at Unlimited Sports Action. Fun filled activities each day giving your child an opportunity to play with other kids the same age. For Boys & Girls, ages 3-10, full & half day. Call to book your spot. 30 Beachwood Ave., Port Washington – 516-767-7675 – www.unlimitedSportsAction.com
Wickham’s Fruit Farm – Open Monday – Saturday – Make us your next trip. Age Appropriate Programs for 2-18 year olds, Wagon Rides, Pick-Your-Own, Beehive Observation, Farm Tour and More! – 28700 Route25, Cutchogue – 631-734-6441
Wood Kingdom- Open Play Mon-Fri – 10am – 4pm – Call for weekends – Bouncers, Climb & Slide Playsets, Parents Lounge with free WiFi. Free refreshments: juice, cookies, Tea & Coffee – 111 Milbar Boulevard, Farmingdale- 631-845-3804 – www.WoodKingdomwest.com
