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Saturday Aug. 2, 2025

Westhampton Beach Historical Society

10 am – 1 pm

Historic Crafts: Farm Animals & Music

Ages: 3 and up
Free
History & Culture

The Greater Westhampton Historical MuseumWesthampton Beach

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11 am – 12:30 pm

Historic Walking Tour of Manhasset Bay

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Environment

Port Washington Town DockPORT WASHINGTON

Sunday Aug. 3

10 am – 2 pm

Dragonfly Cares Center Grand Opening

Ages: 3 – 12
Community
Free

Melville CentreMelville

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11 am – 12:30 pm

Historic Walking Tour of Manhasset Bay

Ages: 3 and up
Community
Environment

Port Washington Town DockPORT WASHINGTON

Thursday Aug. 7

Greg Attonito and Shanti Wintergate

8 am – 5 pm

Musical Events for children of all ages at the Great Neck Library: The Play Date and the BenAnna Band

Ages: All
Free
Music

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

Saturday Aug. 9

Westhampton Beach Historical Society

10 am – 1 pm

Basket Weaving & Hand Stitchery

Ages: 3 and up
Classes
Community

The Greater Westhampton Historical MuseumWesthampton Beach

Thursday Aug. 14

Norber Operation Safe Child Great Neck

1:30 – 3:30 pm

“Operation Safe Child” at the Great Neck Library

Ages: All
Community
Free

159 Bayview Avenue, Great Neck, NY 11023Great Neck

Tuesday Aug. 19

10:30 am – noon

Bluey Family Fun

Ages: 3 – 8
Art
Community

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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10:30 am – noon

Bluey Family Fun (Pre-K – Grade 2 w/ caregiver)

Ages: 3 – 8
Community
Craft & DIY

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

Sunday Aug. 24

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2 – 3 pm

Tour the Historic Thomas Dodge Homestead, c. 1721

Ages: 3 and up
Free
History & Culture

Create: Thomas Dodge HomesteadPort Washington

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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10 am – noon

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

Ages: 12 and under
Community
Craft & DIY

Emma Clark LibrarySetauket

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