Things to do with kids under $50 on Long Island
An electric go-kart racer stands by to make a run at RPM Raceway in Farmingdale. Credit: RPM Raceway
Getting out during the week or on the weekend looks more affordable on Long Island thanks to spots offering deals or everyday prices below $50 and $25. Here are some options to try when you want to get out to play.
Under $50
TopGolf
5231 Express Dr. North, Holtsville
TopGolf is open to the public in Holtsville. Credit: Newsday/J. Conrad Williams Jr.
A 70,000-square-foot, three-story golf entertainment center with dozens of climate-controlled bays and an outdoor driving range, this is fine for both pros and newbies alike. Golf balls are chipped, so guests can receive scores while playing a variety of golf games.
The deal Swing by Tuesdays for half-priced play. From 5 p.m. to midnight, play for just $30. If you happen to have a Tuesday off from work or school, earlier play costs even less: 10 a.m. to noon ($20), noon to 5 p.m. ($25). Prices are per hour, per bay holding up to six people.
More info 631-977-7645, topgolf.com
RPM Raceway
40 Daniel St., Farmingdale
Drivers can achieve speeds as fast as 45 mph on tracks that combine wicked turns and straightaways at this indoor electric go-kart facility. Races are open to customers based on age (as young as six) and height; there's also bowling, billiards, an arcade and a racing simulator.
The deal A single race is only $30, or $20 for members; members can also get three races for $50.
More info 631-752-7223, rpmraceway.com
Theatre Three
412 Main St., Port Jefferson
A nonprofit theatre company that uses a historic hall to put on shows, patrons can look forward to seasonal performances plus play for families and adults.
The deal Tickets for adults are $35, children ages 5 to 12 $20.
More info 631-928-9100, theatrethree.com
Long Island Aquarium
431 East Main St., Riverhead
See a 120-thousand-gallon shark tank, plus other sorts of animals, touch tanks and sea lions shows held year-round, among other exhibits and attractions.
The deal While some programs do cost added fees, a basic visit to view the facility and its living residents costs $39.99 (ages 13-61) while seniors pay $29.99 and children (ages 3-12) are $27.99 (ages two and younger are free).
More info 631-208-9200, longislandaquarium.com
Sky Zone
111 Rodeo Dr., Deer Park
Daniel Guetter of Sound Beach plays with his son Liam at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Mt. Sinai on Feb. 26, 2017. Credit: Newsday/Thomas A. Ferrara
Billed as an indoor trampoline park, attendees can take advantage of the all-trampoline surfaces to bounce and catch some air while exploring a range of games and doings that take advantage of the springy surroundings.
The deal There are two on Long Island, and each has its own specials: the Mount Sinai spot has an all-day pass for $35, while the Deer Park location does an "Open Jump" option: 60 minutes is $33, 90 minutes $36 and 120 minutes is $38.
More info 631-392-2600, skyzone.com
Under $25
Bellmore Movies And Showplace
222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore
More than just a theater to catch a flick, this venue has more than 100 years of history and also hosts live performances and stage shows.
The deal General admission for movies is usually a reasonable $10, $8 for kids under age 12 — but arrive before 6 p.m. on weekdays and pay only $6 — and Thursdays it’s $6 all day long.
More info 516-783-7200, bellmoremovie.com
Long Island Game Farm
489 Chapman Blvd., Manorville
Zebras at Long Island Game Farm in Manorville on Sunday, June 12, 2022. Credit: Morgan Campbell
Billed as "the largest combined wildlife park and children's zoo on Long Island," come the winter it will remain open weekends 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and feature amenities like the "Deer Park," where you can mingle with deer and feed them by hand, visit the Nursery petting zoo and bring the kids to the Wild Play Park natural playground, as well as check out the resident wild animals who are available come cold weather.
The deal Winter discount is $18.75 for adults, $14.25 ages 3-12, ages two and younger are in free.
More info 631-878-6644, longislandgamefarm.com
Custer Institute and Observatory
1115 Main Bayview Rd., Southold
Armed with powerful telescopes (including a Zerochromat Apochromatic Telescope, said to be the largest telescope of its kind in the United States), staffers will provide a guided tour of the night sky and point the telescopes at various cosmic objects (weather permitting). The facility is open to the public Saturday evenings 7 p.m. to midnight all year except between Memorial Day through Labor Day, when skywatching starts at 8 p.m.
The deal Visitors are asked for a suggested donation of $5, or $3 for kids under age 12.
More info 631-765-2626, custerobservatory.org
Bowlero
895 Walt Whitman Rd., Melville
Sachem North High School female bowler Cira Arcangel at Bowlero in Commack on May 2, 2022. Credit: Howard Simmons
There are dozens of lanes plus an arcade and a sports bar, so this place to bowl can be fun for families and adults alike.
The deal For a break on some evening weekend fun, the alley offers unlimited bowling per person for $19.89 on Fridays starting at 8 p.m. (shoe rentals not included).
More info 631-271-1180, bowlmor.com
