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The Nassau Coliseum hosts larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest this weekend. Photo courtesy of Jurassic Quest
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2/12/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Presidents Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Stomp back to prehistoric times at the Nassau Coliseum as it hosts Jurassic Quest, an over-the-top dinosaur attraction. Or drop into the Garvies Point Museum for unique crafts, nature-inspired activities, and hikes.

Pop into the city and keep the Super Bowl LIX celebration going at the Paley Museum's latest exhibit, Gridiron Glory: Super Bowl Treasures, where you can explore unforgettable Super Bowl moments with iconic artifacts like championship rings and Super Bowl trophies. 

However, if you're working during the school break, consider sending the kiddos to the Long Island Aquarium for a day or two, or the entire week, for the aquarium's Fun-Cation Winter Break Camp. 

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The Road to the Big Game at The Paley Museum

New York, NY
Ongoing through Sunday, March 30
Celebrate Super Bowl LIX with The Paley Museum’s blockbuster exhibit, The Road to the Big Game: New Orleans. Held in partnership with the NFL and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, see artifacts like the NY Giants' Lombardi Trophy, a signed Jets helmet, Tom Brady game balls, championship rings, legendary commercials, iconic halftime shows, trivia, and more. READ MORE

Valentine's Day with Mickey & Minnie at L.I. Salty Kids Cove

Patchogue
Friday, February 14
Kids can have fun times with Mickey and Minnie while parents enjoy a date night. READ MORE

Presidents Week at Garvies Point Museum

Glen Cove
Starts Saturday, February 15
Unique crafts and nature-inspired activities and hikes are scheduled at the Garvies Point Museum throughout the winter school break. From Native American games and crafts to winter walks and educational films, each day presents new offerings for visitors.  READ MORE

Jurassic Quest at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Saturday-Monday, February 17-19
See more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including apatosaurus, spinosaurus, T. Rex, and an incredible, 50-foot-long Megalodon. READ MORE

Crafts with Recycled Materials at the Emma Clark Library

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Saturday, February 15
Create a work of art with recycled materials at the Emma Clark's Children’s Library. READ MORE

Ms. Rachel at The Color Palette

Lindenhurst
Saturday, February 15
Hang out with Ms. Rachel for a craft, snacks, photos, music, and playtime. READ MORE

Happy, Happy Hippos at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, February 15
It’s world Hippo Day and the Long Island Children's Museum is hungry to celebrate this amazing animal. Learn more about these impressive animals and make your own hippo friends to bring home. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Saturday-Monday, February 17-19
See more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including apatosaurus, spinosaurus, T. Rex, and an incredible, 50-foot-long Megalodon. READ MORE

Long Island Children's Museum Theater: Interstellar Cinderella

Garden City
Sunday, February 16-Monday, February 17
It's 3017 in this futuristic retelling of one of the world's most beloved stories. Cinderella is a space engineer looking to revolutionize space travel.  READ MORE

The Sweet Life Maple Sugaring at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Sunday, February 16
Identify the ideal maple to tap, watch a maple tap demonstration, and learn about the journey of maple syrup from tree to bottle. Take a walk to view the trees that have already been tapped. READ MORE

Fun-cation Winter Break at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Monday, February 17-Friday, February 21
Working during the school break? Send your kids to the Long Island Aquarium for a day or two–or the entire week.  READ MORE

Holiday Workshops at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Monday, February 17
Children ages four and up are welcome to join SMLI on their days off from school to enjoy hours of fun, hand-on science activities. Children can participate in experiments, create crafts, and observe demonstrations. READ MORE

Trash To Treasure: UpSculpt Workshop at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Monday, February 17
Check out the museum's new sculpture of a giant squid created from plastic trash found on beaches. Then, roll up your sleeves with artist Bri Sander from UpSculpt to transform plastic debris collected from our shores into miniature sea creature sculptures. READ MORE

Moana: Sing-A-Long Movie Night at CMEE

Bridgehampton
Monday, February 17
Set sail at this event and enjoy crafts, pizza, and a special viewing of Moana in the museum's indoor gym. READ MORE

Long Island Invaders at the Sport Fishing Education Center

Babylon
Monday, February 17
Learn about native and non-native species and the effects that invasives have on our coastal environment during this winter break program at the Sport Fishing Education Center in Babylon. READ MORE

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