4 new play places for toddlers, kids to explore

Explore new play centers on Long Island offering imaginative indoor fun, including ball pits, trike tracks and villages for kids.

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Upcoming Events

Summer Concert Series: Half Step

Jul15

Live musical performance by Grateful Dead tribute band Half Step, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

John J. Burns Park

4990 Merrick Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Movies by Moonlight: The SpongeBob Movie - Search for SquarePants

Jul16

Outdoor screening of the animated comedy adventure "The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants," starring the voices of Tom Kenny, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass and Bill Fagerbakke, rated PG, running time 88 minutes, 2025, pre-movie activities begin at 6:30 p.m., movie begins at sundown, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

John J. Burns Park

4990 Merrick Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

Summer Concert Series: Country Fest

Jul18

Live country music performance by Ultimate Eric Church Experience, Kenny Chesney tribute band Good Stuff Tribute and Miranda Lambert tribute band Fastest Girl in Town, featuring family-friendly activities, photo opportunities, line dancing, food trucks and more, bring blankets and chairs, weather permitting

Where

John J. Burns Park

4990 Merrick Rd.

Massapequa Park, NY

Phone

516-797-7925

Price

free

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