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🧔🏽♂️ Dad Thoughts: Places They Can Go
I saw a video recently that stuck with me. The main point: it's important to let our kids see us do the things we love, the things we're actually good at. If nothing else, so they have a connection to us to come back to.
Nora's still too young, but I can't wait to share my hobbies with her and learn hers too. With Niam, it's already happening in small ways. I find myself getting into his interests just as much as he gets into mine. Right now he's obsessed with the movie GOAT, so I've watched it more times than I can count. We watch football and basketball together, or really, he loves watching it with me. And I'm already looking forward to when he's old enough for us to actually play video games together.
Jason Lewis put it best in the video: "I think the things you love, you have to share them. You have to invite your kids to participate with you, if for nothing else, so that when they get older, there are these things in the world, places they can go, that bring them back to those moments of connection."
I don't want my kids to just know me as Dad. I want them to know me.
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🚗 FAMILY FUN FIELD TRIPS
Dad-approved outings.
This Weekend → 🎬 Arcade & Movie Night at Cradle of Aviation
Arcade play followed by a family movie (Ralph Breaks the Internet) among the historic aircraft. A museum-after-dark experience kids love.
💰 $25 for adults, $23 for children
📅 Fri Aug 14, 5:30 PM activities / 7 PM movie
🔗 cradleofaviation
🦅 Old Westbury Gardens Family Night: Take Flight
After-hours evening in the gardens with a live Birds of Prey show (meet raptors up close) and a bat walk, set among the giant Sean Kenney LEGO-brick animal sculptures. Hands-on nature that kids remember.
💰 $34 adults / $24 kids 7–17 / free under 6
📅 Sat Aug 15, 5:30pm and 7 PM
🔗 oldwestburygardens
🎬 Long Beach Movie Nights on the Beach: Superman
A movie on the actual sand, right at the ocean's edge. Bring a beach chair or blanket. Memorable summer-night outing.
💰 Free
📅 Sat Aug 15
🔗 longbeachny
Next Week → 🥬 Roslyn Farmers Market
A mid-week market at Christopher Morley Park. Grab fresh produce, let the kids pick out something new to try, and make a quick morning outing of it.
💰 Free to browse
📅 Wed Aug 19, 7 AM–1 PM
🔗 longislandgrowersmarket
Next Weekend → 🇬🇷 Island Park Greek Festival
A Greek cultural festival with carnival rides, games, live music, and the food alone is worth the trip: loukoumades, fresh pastries, and a full spread. A fun, flavorful night out for the whole family. (Heads up: dates listed as Aug 20–23, but the church lists Aug 21–24. Confirm before you go.)
💰 Free admission; pay for rides/food
📅 Aug 20–23
🔗 newyorkfamily
🎭 Long Island Celtic Festival & Highland Games Scottish music, dancing, games, food, and the gardens as backdrop. All-ages event. Mid-August family outing that feels special without being overbooked.
💰 $25 advance / $30 day-of
📅 Sat Aug 22, 8 AM-5 PM
🔗 oldwestburygardens
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🎃 Fall Fun Fest at Sands Point Preserve
Pumpkin painting, puppet shows from Wonderspark Puppets, up-close animal presentations, and live music on the Gold Coast grounds. A full autumn family day with the mansion and trails as backdrop.
💰 Free with park admission ($15 per car; free for members)
📅 Sun Sep 27, 12 PM-4 PM
🔗 sandspointpreserveconservancy
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See you next Thursday,
Akash