The Best Local Community Events in NYC

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Find the best upcoming events & activities for kids (5–8)

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Friday June 27, 2025

Summer Reading Kickoff (Instagram Post) (1)

Noon – 2 pm

Summer Reading Kickoff

Ages: 12 and under
Animals
Attractions

mineola memorial libraryMineola

Saturday June 28

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8 am – noon

Lindy Cares Color Run

Firemans Memorial ParkRidge, NY

Wednesday July 9

Meet the Farm Animals_Photo Credit Emma Clark Library

10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Meet the Farm Animals

Ages: 3 – 12
Animals
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Friday July 11

Noon – 2 pm

Color Your Own World

Ages: 5 – 12
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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6 – 6:45 pm

Sing-Along with Nappy’s Shadow Puppets (For families with children up to 5th grade)

Ages: 3 – 12
Art
Comedy

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Sunday July 20

Sea Glass Festival – Image Only

10 am – 5 pm

Sea Glass Festival

Ages: 3 and up
Art
Attractions

The Whaling Museum & Education CenterCold Spring Harbor

Wednesday Aug. 27

10 am – noon

Color Splash Endless Summer Bash (For families with children up to 5th grade)

Ages: 12 and under
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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