The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Long Island Fun Fest

Friday, June 22, 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday, June 23 and Sunday, June 24 from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.

If you haven’t yet made it to the largest fair on Long Island, then head on out to this annual, family fun event that includes old-time slide show acts, fireworks, favorite food, midway games, rides for all ages and more.

Where: Suffolk Community College, 1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood
Info & Tickets: 866-666-3247 or longislandfunfest.com

DaVinci Group

Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Children ages 6 to 9 can join this painting and drawing class that takes place every Saturday through Nov. 24. $75 per month.

Where: Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road, Manhasset 
Info: 516-627-9400 or smli.org

Cradle-Con!

Saturday, June 23, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 24, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The whole family will enjoy the debut of Cradle-Con, Long Island’s newest comic and pop culture convention where you can meet favorite comic book artists and actors from “X-Men,” “GI Joe” and “Star Wars,” visit the Retro Arcade Game Lounge, and enjoy special treats like Jedi training and visits from Legion Star Wars cosplayers.    

Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-572-4111 or cradleofaviation.org

Manorhaven Street Festival

Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kick off summertime at Manorhaven’s annual street festival where there will be free entertainment for children, vendors, food, clowns, face painters, music and more. 

Where: Manorhaven Village Hall, Manorhaven Blvd., Port Washington
Info: 516-883-7000 or manorhaven.org

Q104.3 Dad Fest

Saturday, June 23 at 12 p.m.

This celebration of dads is one the whole family can enjoy with live music by The Bourbon Stills Band, a beer garden, food vendors, and activities including a T-Ball challenge, bounce house, football toss, miniature golf, and the ultimate obstacle course that will test “dadurance.”

Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info & Tickets: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com

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