If you are looking for something to do with the kids today, head to the Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City, where Snowflake Sock Skating opens this weekend from noon to 2 p.m. and is free with admission. Below are a few more family-friendly plans for Sunday and the week ahead in Nassau County.

Saturdays call for a plan that feels easy and cozy, with as little logistics as possible. I gathered what is on the calendar right now, so you can pick one thing and enjoy it. Details can change, so please check each venue’s website before you go.

Today in Garden City: sock skating and a carousel

The Long Island Children’s Museum lists Snowflake Sock Skating Opening Weekend today, Saturday, November 7, from 12 to 2 p.m. It is drop-in and free with admission. Nunley’s Carousel Ride is also on the calendar today from 12:30 to 3 p.m. The museum is open Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission is $20, ages 65 and up are $18, and children under 12 months are free, according to the museum’s visit page. Ticket sales end an hour before closing.

Sunday: The Great Pumpkin Smash

Mommy Poppins lists The Great Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island in Plandome on Sunday, November 8, from 12 to 5 p.m. A price was not listed, so check with the museum. For more ideas, see my Weekend in Nassau roundup.

Coming up this week

Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic at UBS Arena in Elmont, Wednesday, November 11 through Sunday, November 15. LuminoCity Holiday Lights opens Wednesday, November 11 at 4:30 p.m. at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. The Native American Festival at Garvies Point Museum in Glen Cove runs Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, starting at 10 a.m. Back at the children’s museum, artist Christie Jones leads “Long Island Color Field Study” on November 14 from 12 to 2 p.m., free with admission, and STEM Explorers: Festive Fall Science follows on November 21. Prices for most of these were not listed, so confirm before you buy tickets.

Missed my Halloween planning? Catch up on the Halloween night checklist, or browse my Long Island guide for more favorite spots.

Frequently asked questions

Is sock skating included with admission? The museum lists it as free with admission, as a drop-in activity.

Is the children’s museum open on Mondays? It is closed Mondays, except select Mondays during the school year, and it is closed on Thanksgiving.

Where can I find more family events? The museum’s events calendar and the Nassau County tourism events page are good places to start.

Curious what everyday life looks like around Nassau County’s neighborhoods? Explore the guide above, or reach out to Meaghan any time.

xo, Meaghan

Sources: Long Island Children’s Museum events calendar and visit page (licm.org); Mommy Poppins Long Island November roundup (published October 25, 2026); Nassau County Tourism events listing. Details as of November 7, 2026 and subject to change. General information only, not tax, legal or financial advice.