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Catch the llama drama of "Llama Llama Red Pajama" on stage at the Tilles Center. Photo by Alessandra Mello/Tilles Center
1/29/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

From Valentine's Day to the winter break week, a wintry mix of family fun is in the forecast this February on Long Island.

Enjoy seasonal activities by discovering the wonders of winter at the Sands Point Preserve or marveling at fire and ice demonstrations at Sag Habor's HarborFrost. Meanwhile, Lunar New Year celebrations continue mid-month in Manhasset.

If Monster Jam is more your jam, it rolls into the UBA Arena early in the month, while the Harlem Globetrotters bounce into the arena mid-month. 

The Long Island Aquarium, science centers in Riverhead and Port Jefferson, and the Vanderbilt Museum are also all offering STEM-based camps over winter break.

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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The Harlem Globetrotters bring high energy to the UBS Arena. Photo courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters bring high energy to the UBS Arena. Photo courtesy of the Harlem Globetrotters

Top Things to Do on Long Island With Kids This February

The Quogue Library's Annual Groundhog Day Celebration

Quogue–FREE
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Join Tim, master of ceremony and Sam Champion, STAR Foundation groundhog, as he makes his 2023 winter prediction. READ MORE

Groundhog Day at the Holtsville Ecology Site

Holtsville –FREE
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Six more weeks of winter or an early spring? Hundreds will gather at the Holtsville Ecology Site on February 2, to hear Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro announce Holtsville Hal's famous forecast. READ MORE

Llama Llama Live at The Tilles Center

Greenvale
Friday, February 3, 2023
The bestselling "Llama Llama Red Pajama" series comes to life on stage in this production. READ MORE

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Westbury
Opens Friday, February 3, 2023
Immerse yourself in Starry Night, Sunflowers and other Van Gogh masterpieces in this three-dimensional exhibition at the Samanea Mall. Witness over 300 works of art, including classics and self-portraits. READ MORE

Monster Jam

Elmont
Friday, February 3-Sunday, February 5, 2023
Monster Jam steamrolls into the UBS Arena February 3-5 with daredevil stunts and car crushing moves. READ MORE

Sag Harbor's HarborFrost

Sag Harbor–FREE
Saturday, February 4, 2023
HarborFrost is a celebration of winter in Sag Harbor highlighting two extreme elements—fire and ice. Featuring live ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures along Main Street, live music performances, and children’s activities.  READ MORE

AdvoKids at LICM: International Left Handers Day

Garden City
Saturday, February 4-Sunday, February 5, 2023
During this AdvoKids workshop at the Long Island Children's Museum, visitors will learn  the difficulties those who are left-handed often experience in a world made for right-handed people. READ MORE

Wonders of Winter at the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy

Sands Point
Sunday, February 5, 2023
A celebration of the coldest season is fun inside Hempstead House, where fireplaces roar and the mansion is filled with exciting family activities. READ MORE

Tiny Tots Mighty Moms at Connetquot River State Park Preserve

Oakdale
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
During Tiny Tots programs, parents and children are encouraged to learn about the natural world around them by using their senses. READ MORE

Baby's First Valentine's Day at CMEE

Bridgehampton–FREE
Thursday, February 9, 2023
New parents and caregivers of newborns are invited to join the Children's Museum of the East End for baby's first Valentine’s Day. READ MORE

Puppy Love at LICM

Garden City
Saturday, February 11-Sunday, February 12, 2023
Celebrate Valentine's Day with the Long Island Children's Museum by making your own puppy puppet.  READ MORE

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus -The Musical at LICM

Garden City
February 11-12, 15-18, 20-23 & 24, 2023
This musical comedy adventure features Mo Willem's popular character, the Pigeon, who is eager to try anything and everything.  Audience members get ready; you'll be part of the action! READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters at the UBS Arena

Elmont
Sunday, February 12, 2023
The Harlem Globetrotters 2023 World Tour is coming to Long Island with game like never before. These professional ballers are ready to dazzle audiences. READ MORE

Valentine's Day Ball at the Garden City Hotel

Garden City
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Join princes and princesses as they host a Valentine's Day ball at the luxurious Garden City Hotel. With live performances, character meet and greets, crafts, photo ops and more, this sweet event is the perfect way to spend Valentine's Day with the special prince or princess in your life. READ MORE

Lunar New Year Celebration at the Landmark on Main

Port Washington—FREE
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with Landmark on Main Street. Lunar New Year festivities include crafts, activities, food, and a live performance with traditional Chinese music, dance, martial artist and an acrobat. READ MORE

Jurassic Quest at Nassau Coliseum

Uniondale
Friday, February 17-Monday, February 20, 2023
The Nassau Coliseum goes back to prehistoric times when it hosts the over-the-top dinosaur attraction, Jurassic Quest. See more than 100 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, including apatosaurus, spinosaurus, T. Rex, and an incredible, 50-foot-long Megalodon. READ MORE

Narwhal Ball at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Step into an icy world of narwhals and polar sea creatures as The Whaling Museum hosts a magical wintry celebration, The Narwhal Ball. READ MORE

Owl Pellet Dissection at Hempstead Lake State Park

Hempstead
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Dissect a real owl pellet to discover what creatures are eaten by these fascinating birds. READ MORE

Vanderbilt February Recess Children's Workshops

Centerport
Monday, February 20-Wednesday, February 22, 2023
The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum hosts a pair of school recess workshops geared toward children in kindergarten through third grade.  READ MORE

Fun-cation Winter Break at the Long Island Aquarium

Riverhead
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24, 2023
Working during the school break? Send your kids to the Long Island Aquarium for the entire week, or just for a day or two for the aquarium's Fun-Cation Winter Break program. READ MORE

Spring School Break at SoFo Natural History Museum

Bridgehampton
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24, 2023
Catch an outdoor nature adventure with a SOFO environmental educator. READ MORE

Spring Break Camp at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Monday, February 20-Friday, February 24, 2023
Long Island Explorium's Spring Breakcamp offers a comprehensive exploration of environmental, space, and earth science, including a special focus on NASA and space technology. READ MORE

Spring Break for Art at Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
Tuesday, February 21-Thursday, February 23, 2023
Schools out! Ceate and innovate with the Nassau County Museum of Art during Break for Art. Inspired by the art on view and in the sculpture garden, children and their adult caregivers will create together. READ MORE

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Connetquot River State Park Preserve