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Weekend Events: Maker Faire, Strawberry Festival, Tea Party

The Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, innovation, and technology. Photo courtesy of the faire
The Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, innovation, and technology. Photo courtesy of the faire
6/5/19 - By Jaime Sumersille

Bring your little thinkers and tinkerers this weekend to the Eastern Long Island Maker Faire, an annual event of exhibits, workshops, hands-on creation, and exploring for all ages.

Enjoy old-fashioned games, live music, and great food, including strawberries with chocolate, sundaes, waffles, jams and more at the Strawberry Fair at Benner's Farm.

See our events calendar and June GoList for even more weekend inspiration. Our spring and summer fun guides keeps you tuned in all season. 

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It's strawberry season, and Benner's Farm is celebrating this weekend. Photo courtesy of Benner's Farm
It's strawberry season, and Benner's Farm is celebrating this weekend. Photo courtesy of Benner's Farm

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Strawberry Fair at Benner's Farm

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Enjoy old-fashioned games, live music, and great food, including strawberries with chocolate, sundaes, waffles, jams, and more. READ MORE

The Wizard of Oz at Theatre Three

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Head to Emerald City to see a spectacular celebration of the 1939 MGM film. Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Lion as they journey down the Yellow Brick Road READ MORE

North Meets South Farms, Food and Drink Festival at Long Island Sports Park

Calverton
Guess the pig's weight, potato sack races, a doughnut-eating contest, moonshine and a singer plucking a guitar and more at the North Meets South Farms, Food and Drink Festival. READ MORE
The Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire is one of the largest gatherings of young inventors in the area. Photo courtesy of the faire
The Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire is one of the largest gatherings of young inventors in the area. Photo courtesy of the faire

Saturday, June 8

Maker Faire Long Island

Port Jefferson
Maker Faire Long Island celebrates creativity and innovation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. READ MORE

2019 Battleground Games

East Islip
In this one day tournament, 96 teams compete in eight different games to qualify for a single-elimination playoff to determine the champion. Enjoy cash prizes, music, food, drinks and plenty of competitive fun at Heckscher State Park. READ MORE

Amityville Heritage Festival

Amityville — FREE
Enjoy this unique local festival in Amityville, sponsored and run the Amityville Historical Society. READ MORE

Farmingdale Festival On the Green

Farmingdale — FREE
Enjoy family fun, shopping, acoustic music, and more along Main Street.  READ MORE

NY Mutuals Old Time Baseball

Smithtown
Home games for the NY Mutuals Base Ball Club represent a historically accurate interpretation of the 19th-century game of "base ball." 1864 rules with 1864 uniforms.  READ MORE
Find your artistic inspiration at Family Sunday programs at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum
Find your artistic inspiration at Family Sunday programs at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum

Sunday, June 9

Farmingville Community Day

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Celebrate the Farmingville community at this day-long fest in Triangle Park. Enjoy craft and food vendors, plus plenty of family-friendly entertainment. READ MORE

Family Saturdays at the Nassau County Museum of Art

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Converse, collaborate, and create together during Family Saturdays at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Get inspired by the art and objects in the galleries and then join museum staff at the Manes Center to explore and discover different materials to create your own original artwork. READ MORE

Lion King Paint Event at Key to My Art

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Hakuna Matata! Paint a scene from The Lion King. READ MORE

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Join marine invertebrate zoologist Dr. Keith Serafy for a nature walk through coastal habitats of salt marshes, bay beaches, and sand dunes.  READ MORE

Divine Dairy Party at Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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