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See every program in Long IslandEast Rockaway · Sports & Swim · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
5 Star Sports Academy in East Rockaway offers gymnastics, acro-tumbling, parkour, and ninja warrior classes for ages 3 and up, with competitive team options for gymnasts ages 4-17.
Water bottles only in the gym; snacks and other drinks are restricted to family viewing areas.
Carle Place · Dance & Theater · Indoor
375 Dance Studio in Carle Place teaches ballroom and Latin dance to children through private and group lessons, with instruction ranging from absolute beginners to experienced dancers.
Kids program is coordinated by an instructor who specializes in working with children.
Plainview · Music · Indoor
All Music Inc in Plainview offers 1-on-1 music lessons for all instruments, available 7 days a week with teachers covering rock, classical, and many other styles; the shop also stocks over 700 guitars and rents school band instruments.
Lessons are 30 minutes long in private practice studios equipped with stands, pianos, amplifiers, and drums.
West Hempstead · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Creative Corner in West Hempstead offers private music lessons across nine instruments, art classes in painting and drawing, and pottery instruction, all one-on-one with the same instructor each week.
Music lessons start at age 4 for most instruments; art lessons welcome all ages including toddlers.
Free · Lynbrook · Parks & Playgrounds · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Greis Park in Lynbrook spans seven acres with a fenced playground featuring swings, slides, and climbing structures, plus picnic grounds, walking trails, outdoor pools, and a recreation center offering kids' classes in jazz, ballet, and hip-hop.
Playground is fenced and includes swings, slides, and climbing structures.
Port Washington · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor
Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington spans 200 acres with woodland trails, manicured gardens, a pond area, and a playground, plus two historic mansions (Hempstead House and Falaise) available for guided tours. The preserve features a Navy Simulation Museum in Castle Gould and regularly hosts family nature programs like guided walks and seasonal activities.
Trails and grounds are open Wed-Sun 9am-6pm (hours vary seasonally); last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
Cold Spring Harbor · Farms & Animals · Indoor & outdoor
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium in Cold Spring Harbor is a non-profit environmental education center with two aquarium buildings showcasing New York State freshwater fish, reptiles, and amphibians, plus eight outdoor ponds with trout at various life stages and year-round catch-and-keep fishing.
Outdoor ponds with trout in different growth stages offer hands-on observation of freshwater ecosystems.
Garden City · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
AMF Garden City Lanes in Garden City offers 46 bowling lanes alongside a full arcade, sports bar, and lounge area for families and groups of all ages and skill levels.
Reserve a lane online up to 8 days in advance to guarantee your spot, especially on busier nights and weekends.
Rockville Centre · Museums & History · Indoor & outdoor
The Center for Science Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre operates a dinosaur museum with live animals alongside hands-on summer camps and school programs focused on science and STEM activities.
Live animals on-site are housed in clean environments; the dinosaur exhibit and animal encounters are highlights.
Free · Bellmore · Libraries · Indoor
Bellmore Memorial Library in Bellmore serves the community with collections, programs for children and teens, and digital resources including ebooks, audiobooks, and streaming films.
Children's program registration opens monthly on specific dates; cardholders register first, non-residents can sign up the day before if space allows.
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Browse all programsManhasset · Sports & Swim · Indoor
A-Force Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in Manhasset teaches Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to kids and adults, with instruction from a 5th-degree black belt and a welcoming environment that emphasizes family training.
The academy offers a free trial class so you can see if it's a fit before committing.
Levittown · Dance & Theater · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
5678 Dance in Levittown offers classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, acro, musical theatre, and more for ages 2½ through adult, with both recreational and competitive programs.
Classes start at age 2½ with combination classes that blend tap, ballet, and acrobatics for the youngest dancers.
Port Washington · Music · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Bach to Rock in Port Washington offers private music lessons, group classes, band programs, and camps for kids and adults across all skill levels and instruments. Students choose songs they want to play, learn from working musicians, and perform at local venues.
Students can learn the songs they love rather than classical standards, which keeps motivation high.
Long Beach · Art & Maker Studios · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
Earth Arts Pottery in Long Beach offers walk-in pottery painting, wheel classes, hand-building workshops, and birthday parties; the studio fires all finished pieces and lets kids take them home.
Walk-ins for pottery painting are welcome Tue–Fri 1pm–7pm and Sat–Sun 1pm–6pm with no reservation needed; all supplies and firing are included.
Drop-off and pick-up happen at the front desk on Willis Avenue; drivers can use the shoulder lane or park across the street and use the crosswalk.
Massapequa Park · Parks & Playgrounds
John J Burns Park is a kid-friendly nature & outdoors spot in Massapequa Park.
Glen Cove · Hiking & Nature · Indoor & outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove combines indoor geology and archaeology exhibits with outdoor nature trails and beach access along the harbor. The 62-acre preserve offers hands-on school programs, family visits to explore fossils and Native American artifacts, and a gift shop stocked with educational toys and natural history books.
Beach ecology programs are only available April through October and must be scheduled during the lowest four-hour tide window.
Long Beach · Farms & Animals · Outdoor · Hosts birthdays
Magnolia Pier in Long Beach is a working fishing pier on Reynolds Channel offering summer camps, private lessons, and birthday parties where kids learn to fish, identify marine species, and practice boat safety with hands-on instruction and equipment provided.
Summer camp includes a live touch tank with small sharks, crabs, and local fish species that kids can handle.
Garden City · Beaches & Pools · Outdoor
Garden City Pool in Garden City is a seasonal community pool with a club-like atmosphere, featuring an interactive play pool and slides alongside landscaped grounds and shade structures.
Membership is required; daily passes are not available.
Syosset · Games & Amusements · Indoor · Hosts birthdays
AMF Syosset Lanes in Syosset offers 48 lanes with cosmic bowling, arcade games, pool tables, and a full menu and bar, making it a high-energy spot for family bowling nights, league play, and group celebrations.
Lanes are well-maintained and the space is spacious, with separate areas for league bowlers so kids' parties don't feel crowded.
Cold Spring Harbor · Museums & History · Indoor
The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor explores Long Island's 19th-century whaling heritage through galleries, interactive exhibits, and year-round programming for families. Kids can handle artifacts, try on historical costumes, climb into a sailor's bunk, and participate in hands-on activities like scavenger hunts and crafts.
Quieter toward the end of the day if your child prefers a calmer environment.
Free · Cold Spring Harbor · Libraries
Cold Spring Harbor Library in Cold Spring Harbor serves kids, teens, and families with a dedicated children's room, teen area with graphic novels and board games, summer reading programs, and events like Mother Goose storytimes and after-school volunteering.
Teen section upstairs in the children's room serves grades 5-7.