👨🏾🦱 Dad Thoughts
“Two kids isn’t that much more work than one”, they said. Lies! My wife and I recently had our second and it feels like we had our third (I can’t imagine what three would actually be like). Don’t get me wrong - I’m not complaining. We’re loving every minute of it. But it’s not twice the work; feels more like 2.5 times.
We’re two weeks in and I’m excited for what lies ahead. Other than my hairline which seems to be receding faster than my daughter goes through diapers.
Anyway, let’s jump into it…
⏰ ON THE CLOCK
PSEG Free Tree Giveaway: Reserve now, pickup Apr 25
Nassau County Summer Rec Camp: Register now, fills before May
Town of Oyster Bay Summer Rec: Fills fast
Nassau Leisure Pass / NYS Empire Pass: Get both before beach season
Kindergarten Registrations for 2026–27: Open now, screenings in May
🚗 GET OUT OF THE HOUSE
Next week's dad-approved outings.
This Sunday → Celebrate Holi! at LICM The Festival of Colors hits Garden City The Long Island Children's Museum is celebrating Holi - the Hindu festival of colors. Free with museum admission, all ages welcome. Pro tip from LICM: wear white clothes you don't mind getting messy. 11 AM–4 PM
licm.org
Old Bethpage Village Restoration - Season Reopens Step into 19th-century Long Island on 209 acres of working farms, costumed guides, animals, and 51 historic buildings. Open Fri–Sun starting now, 10 AM–4 PM (last entry 2:15 PM)
Bonus: Old-Time Baseball season also kicks off April 19th. Authentic 1860s rules, period uniforms, games every Sunday. $15 adults / $12 kids 5–12 / free under 5. oldbethpagevillagerestoration.org
Old Westbury Gardens - Spring Bloom + LEGO Nature Exhibit + Dog Days The gardens are open daily (closed Tuesdays) 10 AM-6 PM and right now they've got Sean Kenney's Nature Connects® - 17 massive sculptures made from 300,000+ LEGO bricks scattered across the grounds. Jaw-dropping for kids.
Bonus: Spring Dog Days - bring the leashed family dog, meet rescue orgs, browse animal vendors. $18 adults / $8 kids 7–17 / free under 6.
oldwestburygardens.org
Cradle of Aviation: Lilo & Stitch Movie Night Make-and-take activity, explore the galleries after hours, then watch Lilo & Stitch in the museum theater. Snacks provided. Doors 5:30 PM Wednesday April 15.
cradleofaviation.org
✏️ PENCIL IT IN
Future you will be glad you read this.
Car Show Long Island at TOBAY Beach - Apr 26 Hundreds of hot rods, muscle cars, antiques, and exotics lined up at the beach. Live music by "That 70's Band," food trucks, and kids vote on the "Kids' Choice" award. Genuinely one of the coolest free family days of spring. Rain date May 2.
carshowLI.com
Spring Festival at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park - Apr 25, 1-4 PM Pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, and family games. Town of Oyster Bay event. oysterbaytown.com
Long Island Restaurant Week - Apr 27-May 3 Special menus and deals at restaurants across Nassau County. Good excuse to get out and eat without paying full price. Check the tourism site for participating spots.
longislandrestaurantweek.com
📚 NO COVER CHARGE
A sampling of what’s happening at your Nassau Libraries next week.
Levittown Public Library | levittownpl.org
All Together Now Storytime - Mon Apr 13 & 20, 10 & 11 AM Ages 19m–3.5y
Songs, stories, activities with a caregiverAct It Out - Wed Apr 15, 6:30 PM
School-age drama and performance programBaby & Me Storytime - Fri Apr 17 & 24, 10 AM
Babies with caregiver
East Meadow Public Library | eastmeadow.libcal.com
Lil' Athletes - Thu Apr 16, 10 & 11 AM Ages 18-35 mo
Intro to sports for toddlersBaby Start - Fri Apr 17, 10:15 AM Ages Birth–17 mo
Early literacy & motor developmentBabyJam Music - Sat Apr 18, 10 AM Ages 6 mo–4 yrs
Guitar sing-along with instruments
Jericho Public Library | jericholibrary.org
Baby & Toddler Drop-In Play - Every Thursday, 10:30 AM Ages 3 mo–3 yrs
No registration needed, just show up.
Syosset Public Library | syosset.librarycalendar.com
Baby & Me / PlayHooray! - Wed Apr 15, 10 AM Ages Newborn–17 mo
Singing and play with caregiverIn Be Tween Club - Thu Apr 16, 4 PM Grades 5–6 only
Monthly activities with Miss Amy & Jody
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See you next Thursday,
Akash