Its cold outside, and entertaining the kids during the colder months can start to get costly when you add up museum and playspace visits! We rounded up some free ideas for ya to help keep your kiddos (and your wallet) happy this winter.
Tent Tales for Tykes – Storytime at L.L.Bean (Ages 3-6)
Tuesday’s at 10:30
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/516466?page=store-lake-grove
Tiny Tots: “Nature Discoveries” at Connetquot State Park
Every other Tuesday at 10:00
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. Children ages 3 -5.
Registration required: https://parks.ny.gov/events/event-results.aspx?pk=8
Storytime at Barnes and Noble Smithhaven Mall
Saturday’s at 11:00
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2325?page=1&size=10&month=Month&day=Day&type=all
Pop in and Play at Sayville Library (Babies/Toddlers)
Wednesday’s at 10:00
https://ny.evanced.info/sayville/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=18063
Visit Your Local Library
See how many Long Island libraries you can hit up this winter. Some of our favorites for indoor play are:
Connetquot library, Sachem library and Middle Country Library! Check out their events for story times too!
Storytime by the Bay at Long Island Maritime Museum
Thursday’s in January and February at 10
https://www.limaritime.org/story-time-by-the-bay.html
