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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
10 – 11 am

Summer Kids: Snapology

  • Ages: 3 – 12
  • Free
Gantry Plaza State ParkLong Island City
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11 am – 12:30 pm

Historic Walking Tour of Manhasset Bay

  • Ages: 3 and up
  • Community
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Port Washington Town DockPORT WASHINGTON
Noon – 2 pm

Whimsical Watercolor Jellyfish Workshop

  • Ages: All
  • Art
  • Free
Faber ParkStaten Island
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1 – 2:30 pm

Brooklyn Stories & Art: Presented by Author-Illustrator Javaka Steptoe

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Books & Readings
  • Free
Center for Brooklyn History – Brooklyn HeightsBrooklyn
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2 – 3 pm

Public Gallery Tour

  • Ages: All
  • Art
  • Community
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2 – 3 pm

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  • Ages: 9 and up
  • Free
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