Looking for something fun to do on Long Island with the kids this summer? From free afternoon programs to hands-on crafts and summer camp for littles, have fun with us at the museum.
Join us for FREE programs on select Thursday evenings this summer—no registration required. Just come and join in on the fun!
Much Ado About Nothing performed by EastLine Theatre
June 25 @ 6:30 pm
Bring a picnic and celebrate the start of summer with a hilarious performance of Shakespeare’s witty romantic comedy about finding love despite all odds.
After years of war, an idyllic Italian town is finally back in bloom. But young lovers Claudio and Hero, and sparring singletons Beatrice and Benedick, soon discover that all is not as it seems in their beautiful surroundings as they become entangled in a series of mischievous games, pranks, and plots.
This performance will take place outdoors on the Carriage Museum lawn. In the event of rain, it will be moved indoors to the Gillespie Room.
Old-Timey Fun with Music, Games, & Crafts
July 23 @ 5:30 pm
Pack a picnic and step back in time with an evening of unplugged outdoor fun with live music by the Happy Clam Band, plus games and historical crafts.
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure Screening
August 13 @ 6:00 pm
This film follows Felicity Merriman, a spirited colonial-era girl in Williamsburg, Virginia, who learns lessons about courage, friendship, and loyalty during the years leading up to the American Revolution. Based on the American Girl children’s books by Valerie Tripp. Rated G.
Summer Thursdays are funded, in part, by
with public funding from Suffolk County
Free Outdoor Screening of Hamilton
July 2 @ 8:00 pm
Celebrate America at 250 with a special outdoor screening of the Tony-winning musical Hamilton, by Lin-Manuel Miranda, about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton’s rivalry with Aaron Burr.
8:00 PM – Pre-Film Fun: U.S. History Family Trivia Game: Join us before the screening of Hamilton to travel through time and test your knowledge of famous figures, pivotal moments, and surprising stories that shaped our nation. Whether you’re a history buff or just in it for the laughs, it’s a great time to learn, play, and connect together. Prizes, bragging rights, and plenty of patriotic spirit included!
The film will start at dusk on the Carriage Museum lawn. Bring your blanket and be dazzled by this energetic historical musical under the stars! Rain date is July 9th.
Pirates & Mermaids Family Fun Day
July 26 @ 1:00–4:00 pm
Ahoy and avast! Adventure Awaits at Summer Family Fun Day featuring Pirates and Mermaids.
Come dressed in costume for a day of fun, including a stage show by Timeless Tales Entertainment.
When a supernatural shipwreck grounds two rival pirate crews on shore, it’s a race against the clock to find the legendary buried treasure! Will you help the pirates discover the true treasures along the way? Swim on over to the LIM on Family Fun Day for a swashbuckling interactive stage show featuring silly pirates, a mermaid, and a whole lot of nautical nonsense!
Free for everyone! No registration is required.
Family Fun Days are funded, in part, with public funding from Suffolk County.
Food Drive with Agape Meals for Kids
Please bring a non-perishable food donation for Agape Meals for Kids, a local nonprofit providing food-insecure children with nutritious meals. Most needed items: macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and canned pasta meals.
Rooted in History: Long Island Potatoes
August 9 @ 1:00–3:00 pm
Get ready for National Potato Day on August 19th!
Once known as the “Potato Capital of the World,” Long Island has a rich history of potato farming dating back to the early 1800s. Join historic cook, Diane Schwindt, for family fun, hands-on historical learning about the delicious LI potato, including food tasting and potato-themed crafts and games.
This program will take place outdoors on the Carriage Museum lawn, but will be moved into the Studio in the event of rain.
This program is included with museum admission. Registration is requested.
Tiny Explorers Summer Camp
Entering Grades K-2
Calling all young scientists and artists! This exciting summer camp invites curious minds to explore the wonders of science and art through hands-on, inquiry-based learning at the art museum. Through guided exploration, storytelling, and interactive activities, children will ask questions, test ideas, and make connections between science and the world around them.
With plenty of opportunities for hands-on play, creativity, and discovery, this camp fosters a love of learning in a fun and engaging environment. Led by local educator Elisavet Loukaidou.
Come explore, experiment, and create with us this summer!
Week 1:
🗓️ June 29 – July 2, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
👉 $160 LIM Members / $180 non-members
Week 2:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this week has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
🗓️ August 3–7, 2026
Summer Family Pop-Ups!
Join museum educators for a different spotlight gallery tour each date to spark your creative side. Then, participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the exhibitions on view.
Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver 18 years or older.
Pre-registration is requested for this program; walk-in attendees may be admitted if space permits.
Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6 & 13, 2026 @ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
$15 per child member
$20 per child non-member
Accompanying adults – free
Have questions?
Or would you like to be added to our mailing list? Contact us at educators@longislandmuseum.org or 631-751-0066 ext 212
Financial Assistance, in the form of partial scholarships, may be provided. Email educators@longislandmuseum.org or call for details.
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Funding provided, in part, by the New York State Council on the Arts
