The Big Bounce 2018
Friday, June 29, 1 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 9:15 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
The world’s biggest bounce house, measuring in at 10,000 square feet and 32 feet tall, is currently on Long Island. Families can walk through the doors and test their skills on the obstacle course, get big-air on the basketball courts, and glide down the giant slide into the ball pit. The structure also features a DJ booth and dance floor, providing energy, excitement and fun for everyone.
Where: Long Island Sports Park, 159 Edwards Ave., Calverton
Info & Tickets: longislandsportspark.com or thebigbounceamerica.com
Nature T’s at Jones Beach State Park
Saturday, June 30, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Children ages 5 and up will make a piece of wearable beach art. They will start with beach combing to collect tools from nature and then head back to working stations where they will create a nature-inspired T-shirt. Each participant should bring a light-colored T-shirt for the craft. Registration is required.
Where: Jones Beach State Park, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Registration: 516-780-3295 or parks.ny.gov/events
BeachFest
Saturday, June 30, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join this music festival created by the local band Antigone Rising which supports Girls Rising, their charity to inspire and empower young women, that will include kids yoga, scavenger hunts, face painting, tie-dying, a kiddie rock band and a KIDZ BOP youth stage.
Where: Sea Cliff Beach Pavilion, 36 The Blvd., Sea Cliff
Info: girlsrising.org
Kids Gathering and Book Discussion
Saturday, June 30, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Kids can join this discussion on books with a historical theme — fiction or nonfiction. They will share and listen to what their peers like to read during this fun afternoon.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre
Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com
Jones Beach Bandshell’s 2018 Movie Series
Thursday, July 5 through Aug. 30 at 8 p.m.
The Beach Blanket Movie Series kicked off with “Coco” and will feature “Despicable Me 3” on July 5, “Cars 3” on July 12, “Peter Rabbit” on July 19, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle” on July 26, “The Lion King” on Aug. 2, “The Incredibles” on Aug. 9, “A Wrinkle in Time” on Aug. 16, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Aug. 23, and “Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 2” on Aug. 30. Bring blankets and chairs for viewing.
Where: Jones Beach Bandshell, Field 4, 1 Ocean Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: 516-785-1600 or jonesbeachbandshell.com
