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Lunar New Year, Ice Festival, and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Long Island Children's Museum with dance and musical performances, crafting, play and more. Photo courtesy LICM
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1/10/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

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

Marshmallow roasting, horse-and-carriage rides, ice-carving demonstrations, and more are on tap at the annual Port Jefferson Village Ice Festival. Ring in the Year of the Snake with musical and dance performances, crafts, and more at the Long Island Children's Museum or Cradle of Aviation—both conveniently located on Museum Row.

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Little Learners: Breathe In, Breathe Out at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
Friday, January 24
Planting Fields offers a relaxing and playful mindfulness experience during this reading of the soothing story, Breathe Like a Bear by Kira Willey. Explore simple, fun activities that help kids unwind, focus, and tap into their inner peace. READ MORE

Free Craft Workshop at Lakeshore Learning

New Hyde Park – FREE
Saturday, January 25
Lakeshore Learning stores host a free afternoon of hands-on activities introducing kids to the wonders of science. READ MORE

Preschool Fair at the Connetquot Library

Bohemia – FREE
Saturday, January 25
The Connetquot Library hosts an informational preschool fair for parents in its community room. Representatives from local schools are on hand to answer questions and share information about their philosophies and curriculums.  READ MORE

Pokemon Luminary Jar at The Mineola Library

Mineola – FREE
Saturday, January 25
Callin all Pokemon Trainers: Come learn about Pokemon who emit light and electric-type Pokemon. Then, create a Pokemon-themed luminary jar with battery-operated candles and vellum paper templates. READ MORE

Disney's Frozen Jr. at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, January 25
When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood in Frozen Jr. This enchanting musical features all the memorable songs from the hit Disney film, and thaws even the coldest heart. READ MORE

Lunar New Year at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, January 25-Sunday, January 26
Head to the Cradle of Aviation for a weekend of family-friendly activities to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Self-guided celebrations include creating your own lantern and exploring the moon's phases with a hands-on craft inspired by the holiday. READ MORE

Port Jefferson Village Ice Festival

Port Jefferson – FREE
Saturday, January 25-Sunday, January 26
The Port Jefferson Village Ice Festival offers engaging fun all weekend long. Interactive photo-ops, marshmallow roasting, horse and carriage rides, an ice-skating demonstration, live music, and raffles round out this annual festival. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Festival at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, January 25-Sunday, January 26
Celebrate Lunar New Year at the Long Island Children's Museum with dance and musical performances, view live artisan demonstrations and create themed, take-home crafts.  READ MORE

Reptile Mania Workshop at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Sunday, January 26
Celebrate the Year of the Snake by highlighting the wonderful, scaly world of reptiles. Meet some of SMLI's live reptiles, and learn about how their bodies differ from ours.  READ MORE

Wonders of Winter at the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

Sands Point
Sunday, January 26
Head inside the Hempstead House at the Sands Point Preserve to celebrate the coldest season. Fireplaces roar and the mansion is brimming with exciting family activities. READ MORE

Rainbow Fish Musical at Showplace at Bellmore Movies

Bellmore
Sunday, January 26
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of his (or her!) kind. Watch this tale unfold on the Showplace at Bellmore Movies stage. READ MORE

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