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August 28, 2008

The Weekend Planner, Early Edition

Today LI4Kids brings out the weekend planner a day early, the better to plot out your holiday weekend schedule. Don't have any plans? That's okay -- read on and see what there is to do this Labor Day.

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August 27, 2008

Christopher Morley Park

Christopher Morley Park Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn is one of Nassau County's 'active parks' and lives up to its designation with athletic fields, tennis courts, a golf course, three pools, an ice rink and a large playground complex.

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August 26, 2008

Brookwood Hall Playground

Brookwood Hall Brookwood Hall, the home of Islip Town's recreation department, features a small playground on the shore of Knapps Lake.

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August 25, 2008

Railroad Museum of Long Island

Railroad Museum of Long Island The Railroad Museum of Long Island in Riverhead gives kids a place to explore the history of railroads on Long Island through hands-on exhibits, model train displays and a vintage miniature train ride.

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August 22, 2008

The Weekend Planner, August 22nd

This weekend the stars come out on Long Island, as the Disney Music Block Party hits the Nassau Coliseum while a huge show of Hollywood cars is on display across the street on Museum Row. It's also nearing the end of the summer nighttime activities, and there are plenty of places to send off the warm weather in style.

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August 21, 2008

Casamento Park

Anthony Casamento Park Tucked alongside the intersection of Sunrise Highway and the Robert Moses Causeway in West Islip, Anthony Casamento Park is the the home of a number of athletic fields, a swimming pool and a small playground.

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August 20, 2008

Hank Zebrowski Park

Hank Zebrowski Park The playground at Hank Zebowski Memorial Field in Montauk is a fun (and free) spot to stop and expend a little energy with kids after a long trip out east.

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August 19, 2008

Cedar Point Park

Cedar Point Park Cedar Point County Park in East Hampton is a popular camping destination, with a small playground and a long beach to explore.

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August 18, 2008

Hither Hills State Park

Hither Hills State Park Hither Hills State Park in Montauk is the home of a nice little playground, right on the shore of one of the world's best beaches.

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August 15, 2008

The Weekend Planner, August 15th

As summer starts to wind down, the earlier sunsets mean more outdoor movies while the weather is still warm. There are a pair of good family film bets this weekend, as well as some concerts, car shows and events on the beach.

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August 14, 2008

Bayville Adventure Park

Bayville Adventure Park The Bayville Adventure Park, right on the beach in Bayville, is like a little touch of Ocean City right on Long Island.

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August 13, 2008

Roosevelt Park

Roosevelt Park Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park in the town of Oyster Bay features three playgrounds and a beach on the shore of historic Oyster Bay.

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August 12, 2008

Tanner Park

Tanner Park Tanner Park in Copiague is a large complex with many athletic fields, a beach with a sprayground, a skate park, and a playground that's a climber's paradise.

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August 11, 2008

Adventureland Amusement Park

Adventureland Adventureland, on Route 110 in Farmingdale, is the last of Long Island's large amusement parks. With rides for small kids and large, indoor and outdoor spaces and well-manicured grounds, there are good reasons why it has survived.

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August 08, 2008

The Weekend Planner, August 8th

It's up, up and away with the New York Metro Balloon Festival this weekend at the Calabro Airport in Shirley. You'll also find there's some beach-themed activities, summer concerts and a Native American Powwow.

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August 07, 2008

Flight 800 Memorial Park

Flight 800 Memorial Park Flight 800 Memorial Park in Center Moriches, dedicated to the people who lost their lives in the 1996 air disaster just off the coast of Moriches Bay, lies just off Montauk Highway on the shore of Kaler's Pond.

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August 06, 2008

Byron Lake Park

Byron Lake Park Byron Lake Park in Oakdale is the home of two swimming pools, one of which features a tall water slide. There is also a large picnic area and a small playground.

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August 05, 2008

Otsego Park

Otsego Park Otsego Park is a sprawling athletic complex with multiple baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, a firemans memorial park and a nice playground.

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August 04, 2008

Dix Hills Park

Dix Hills Park Dix Hills Park is the home of a public golf course and driving range, two swimming pools, an ice skating rink and a small playground with a nice view.

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August 01, 2008

The Weekend Planner, August 1st

Sports and rides are on the agenda this weekend, as Old Bethpage Village hosts their annual "Base Ball" tournament while Sayville is the scene for the annual Summerfest. Animal lovers will find plenty of opportunities to get close to species both domestic and wild while music afficionados will have their choice of venues and styles.

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