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Grab & Go Kids Planner: Mini Golf, Dora the Explorer, Corpus Christi Family Picnic

Here are the best bets families can go to and have fun this weekend.

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We’ve assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.

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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK

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1. Mini Golf

Where/When: , Open hours may vary: Monday - Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to Midnight (last tee off by 11:00 p.m.)

Why Go: Miniature Golf is always a fun family activity.  There are two courses: Romeo, a 21 hole harder course and Juliet, an 18 hole easier course.

Pricing: Romeo course for Adults: $8; Children under 12 and Seniors: $7; Juliet course for Adults $7; Children under 12 and Seniors $6.

2.

Where/When: , Saturday, August 13, August 20, August 27, and Sunday, August 28 at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 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)

3.

Where/When: , Saturday, August 13 at 12 p.m.

Why Go: In addition to the softball game there will be activities, games and prizes for the whole family!

Pricing: Adults $10, Children 10 and over $5, Children Under 10 Free

4.

Where/When: , Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays in the spring, summer and fall from noon to 8 p.m.

Why Go: Stunning and entertaining, the carousel has 36 beautiful horses. The historic wooden merry-go-round is located at the north end of the park in West Hempstead.

Pricing: $2 for kids and adults

5.

Where/When: , Friday, August 12 at 2 p.m.

Why Go: The Silly Dilly Band is a live children's musical band performing high energy music for the entire family.

Pricing: $4 with museum admission, $3 LICM members, $8 theater only

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