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Long Island History Hunt

  • Ages: 5 and up
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Sportime Pickleball YorktownYorktown Heights
10 am – 2 pm

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Jolly Roger Flag -Pic Only
11 am – 4 pm

Jolly Roger Scavenger Hunt

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Anne Frank The Exhibition
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