6 Things To Do With Your Kids This Winter Around Glen Cove

Glen Cove NY

25 November, 2021

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GLEN COVE, NY — The weather is getting cooler. The nights are getting longer. And the leaves are falling from the trees. Winter is around the corner. And while spending more time indoors with the family is great, it's only a matter of time before the little ones get bored and you long for a change of scenery. Fortunately, there are plenty of things to do in and around Glen Cove during the winter. And the next few months are poised to be packed with fun, family-friendly activities. From dazzling light displays to interactive museum trips, here's what to see and do with your kids: Herrill Lanes Price: VariesWhat to expect: A fun outing that's up everyone's alley Novice or expert — everyone can bowl at Herrill Lanes. The facility, located at 465 Herricks Rd. in New Hyde Park, has 36 bowling lanes, computer scoring, a full-service pro shop, and a coffee shop. Click here for pricing. Raynham Hall Museum Price: Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, and free for kids under 5What to expect: A glimpse into life in Oyster Bay during the American Revolution Raynham Hall Museum was once the home of Samuel Townsend, a spy for George Washington during the American Revolution. Townsend, who was also a prominent merchant in Oyster Bay, had to give much of his home to the Redcoats during the war. On the tour, visitors will see a bunch of exciting displays, including a diorama of Oyster Bay in May of 1779. That's when the British destroyed Townsend's orchard to build a fort on what is now known as Fort Hill. Beginning Dec. 2, visitors can also check out the museum's latest augmented reality app. The experience, dubbed "1776AR," begins in the museum's education center, with four digitally-created portraits that come to life when guests interact with them using an app downloaded to their phone or tablet. The tour takes visitors all around the museum and its grounds before finishing inside the historic Townsend house. LuminoCity Festival Price: VariesWhat to expect: A nighttime peruse around an enchanting outdoor light exhibit. You needn't travel far for this dazzling light display. On Nov. 12, the Town of North Hempstead kicked off LuminoCity Festival — a holiday event featuring illuminated works of art and one-of-a-kind handmade sculptures. The enchanting exhibit will be up through Jan. 9, 2022. Tickets are sold for timed admission entry. All attendees ages 3 and up must have a ticket. Swing by Manhasset's Whitney Pond Park and check it out. Port Washington Skating Center Price: Admission is $18 per personWhat to expect: Laughs and sore bums What's winter without a little ice skating? There are plenty of facilities on Long Island to choose from, including the Port Washington Skating Center. Garvies Point Museum & Preserve Price: Admission to museum varies from $3 to $5What to expect: Wooded hikes, geology exhibits, and dioramas of local Native American scenes Check out Garvies Point Museum & Preserve in Glen Cove. The museum houses geology exhibits that illustrate Long Island's glacial history and dioramas that show how local Native Americans lived. The preserve consists of 62 acres of forests, thickets, and meadows. There are about five miles of marked trails, including ones for the visually impaired. Click here to learn more. Landmark on Main Street Price: VariesWhat to expect: Rousing theatrical performances and toe-tapping musical numbers Acting. Drama. Live music. Dance. You can find it all at Port Washington's Landmark on Main Street. Click here to purchase tickets and for a calendar of events.