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The stunning Peace, Love, and Lights drive-thru at Bethel Woods returns for another season of bringing visitors joy.
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Untermyer Gardens Conservancy's Grand Holiday Illumination has become a Yonkers tradition. Photo courtesy of the conservancy
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Enjoy the free holiday parade and drone show at the Galleria at Crystal Run in Middletown. Photo courtesy of the event
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The holiday market at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts features more than 75 craft and food vendors. Photo courtesy of Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
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Cirque Dreams' festive acrobats never fail to amaze. Photo courtesy of Cirque Dreams
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Enjoy glorious views on the Walkway Over the Hudson. Photo by Fred Schaeffer/courtesy of the Walkway.
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Kids can run, swing, slide, and even make music at Sally’s Dream Playground in Montgomery. Photo by Katherine Dhurandhar
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Roam the the cedar walk and gardens at Caramoor for a free, fun outing. Photo by Gabe Palacio
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Enjoy water sports at Westchester Summer Day in Mamaroneck. Photo courtesy of the camp
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Palisade Center's Climbzone features themed rock walls as high as 40 feet. Photo courtesy of Climbzone.
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Kids explore the great outdoors Hudson Highlands Nature Center. Photo courtesy of the center
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Kids can climb the walls at the Cliffs in Valhalla. Photo courtesy of the Cliffs
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Weekend Events: Long Island Pride Weekend, Fun Fest, Jones Beach Music

Celebrate diversity at Pride on the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the LGBT Network
Celebrate diversity at Pride on the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the LGBT Network
6/19/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

On the first weekend of summer, celebrate the diversity of Long Island on the Long Beach boardwalk with weekend events and activities at Long Island Pride Weekend.

Elsewhere on Long Island this weekend, get up close and personal with some of your favorite Long Island Sound marine critters at the Whaling Museum and Education Center, featuring a special visit from The Waterfront Center. 

Children can make ice cream, French toast, pickles, and lemonade along with other hands-on activities with Old Bethpage Village Restoration staff.

See our events calendar and June GoList for even more weekend inspiration. Our summer fun guide keeps you tuned in all season. 

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Enjoy superhero costume play this weekend at Eternal Con. Photo courtesy of Eternal Con
Enjoy superhero costume play this weekend at Eternal Con. Photo courtesy of Eternal Con

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Eternal Con at Hofstra

Uniondale
Eternal Con is the largest pop culture event on Long Island. Enjoy a weekend of comic books, collectibles, celebrities, artists, live performances, seminars, and more. Dedicated to presenting an intimate convention experience, Eternal Con lets fans get up close and personal with stars and comic book celebrities. There are educational seminars as well. READ MORE

Maria Regina Family Carnival

Seaford
The carnival kicks off Thursday, June 20 and runs through Sunday, June 23. Enjoy more than 25 games and rides, live music, raffles, food and fun for all ages. READ MORE

Long Island Pride Festival

Long Beach — FREE
Long Island Pride showcases one of Long Island’s most walkable downtowns every June, and this year it is being held in Huntington Village. READ MORE
Cultivate your STEM skills at the Long Island Science Center. Photo courtesy of LISC
Cultivate your STEM skills at the Long Island Science Center. Photo courtesy of LISC

Saturday, June 22

Concerts at the Jones Beach Bandshell

Wantagh — FREE
Sing and sway under the beachy star sky as the Jones Beach Bandshell hosts nightly summer musical entertainment. READ MORE

Special Needs Morning at the Vanderbilt Museum

Centerport — FREE
This free event at the Vanderbilt Museum is exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Enjoy a bottle rocket demonstration, a preserved specimen touch tube, and a take-home creative project.  READ MORE

Baking Days at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Old Bethpage
Children make ice cream, French toast, pickles, and lemonade along with other hands-on activities with OBVR staff. READ MORE

"Tale of the Whale" Opening Reception at Horton Point Lighthouse

Southold
Lighthouse lovers, whale lovers, and Southold community lovers won’t want to miss the opening reception of the “Tale of the Whale” exhibition.  Learn about these amazing mammals and stay for lemonade and cookies. READ MORE

Science Saturdays at the Long Island Science Center

Riverhead — Crime Lab
Kids can play and explore interactive technology exhibits in a hands-on, instructor-led workshop.  READ MORE

Sunday, June 23

Field Day Your Way

Massapequa
Join Sensory Beans for a family-friendly field day. Enjoy fun, inclusive games adapted to your child’s ability held on an indoor turf field appropriate for all ages. READ MORE

Wooden Wonders Workshop at Planting Fields

Oyster Bay
In this life-skills and nature-based workshop, participants will create two wooden projects, visit the bird sanctuary, and learn beginner birding techniques. READ MORE

Ocean Science Sunday at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Have your child experience life as an Earth scientist at The Whaling Museum. Roll up your sleeves to try hands-on experiments to explore how scientists study the quality of the Long Island Sound, including testing water for pH levels, turbidity, and algal blooms. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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