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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Mineola Fair, Storybook Stroll and a Nature Scavenger Hunt
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.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
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: Mineola Boulevard, Second Street and Main Street, September 25. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: Fun for everyone. Inflatable rides for children, clowns, festival of cars, face & pumpkin painting, live entertainment and contests!
Pricing: Free
Where/When: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, September 22 through September 25. Thursday and Friday 10am - 4pm; Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
Why Go: A lot of fun for the entire family. Children races, music, young adult classes and a whole lot more.
Pricing: Adults: Thur. & Fri. - $12.00; Sat. & Sun. - $15.00; Children (5-12), Senior Citizens and Firemen - $8.00; Children under 5 – free
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Where/When: , weekly Tuesdays through Fridays from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Why Go: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making a “Coqui,” which means “little frog.” Learn about this beloved animal from Puerto Rico and try your hand at making your own unique version of this special species.
Pricing: Free with museum admission
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Where/When: , Saturday, September 24 from 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm.
Why Go: Explore the unique style of salsa music that originated in Cuba and was influenced by Spanish rhythms and jazz. Then learn some basic salsa dance steps and make fresh salsa dip to round out the healthy fiesta!
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
5. Storybook Stroll: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Where/When: Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, September 24 at 12 noon.
Why Go: Fall down the rabbit hole to hear about Alice's adventures. Ramble through the gardens discovering locations similar to Wonderland where rabbits and other wildlife make their homes.
Pricing: $10; $5 children 7-17; $8 Seniors; free children 6 and under
Where/When: Center for Science Teaching and Learning,
Why Go: Explore fall on the preserve with a guided hike and see if you can find everything on the scavenger hunt. Pre-registration required. Call 764-0045 for more information.
Pricing: $5 per person
