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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Italian Festival, Kids Night Out and Scottish Games
Here are the best bets families can go to and have fun this weekend.
Glad you clicked on our Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We’ve assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
You’re time-pressed enough, so we’re happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Find out what's happening in Mineolawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
Find out what's happening in Mineolawith free, real-time updates from Patch.
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Where/When: , Wednesday through Friday, August 24 - 26 from 6 to 11 p.m.; Saturday August 27 from 3 to 11 p.m.; Sunday August 28 from 3 to 10 p.m.
Why Go: Food Court, Zeppolis, pastries, rides, Las Vegas Games of Chance, vendors and musical entertainment (each evening). Community Appreciation Day (Sunday 3-5 p.m. ~ Free admission and 1/2 price pasta).
Pricing: Admission $1, children under eight free
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Where/When: , Thursday and Friday August 25 and 26 at 2 p.m.
Why Go: National Circus Project will introduce everyone to the art of balancing, juggling, clowning, plate spinning and much more.
Pricing: $4 with museum admission, $3 LICM members, $8 theater only
Where/When: Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center, Friday August 26 from 6 - 9 p.m.
Why Go: If you like nature games, night-time animals, and walks in the dark, then you'll have a blast exploring different types of insects and discovering how important they are to our everyday lives. Register early.
Pricing: $25 for one child, $10 for additional siblings
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Where/When: Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday August 27 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Why Go: Events include The Highland Games: Caber Toss, Putting the Stone and Tossing the Sheaf. Kids’ events and entertainment, including Caber Toss, Races, Tug of War, Pony Rides, Storytelling, Facepainting, Petting Zoo, Bert the Raccoon, Dog Agility Exhibits and much more.
Pricing: Admission: $15 General; $10 Seniors (over 62); $5 ages 7-17
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Where/When: , Saturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28 at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.
Why Go: Dora, her best buddy Boots the Monkey, and the rest of their friends embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island.
Pricing: $12.00 ($10.00 for LICM members)
