6 Things To Do With Your Kids This Summer Around New Hyde Park

NEW HYDE PARK, NY — School is out, and the kids are getting antsy in the house. Luckily, there are plenty of activities in the New Hyde Park area that will keep them busy all summer long.

We've rounded up some great options below. A few of the activities are free, while others cost money. But don't worry: we made sure to include a mix of prices.

Herrill Lanes

Price: Varies
What to expect: A fun out that's up everyone's alley

Novice or expert — everyone can bowl at Herrill Lanes. The facility, located at 465 Herricks Rd. in New Hyde Park, has 36 bowling lanes, computer scoring, a full-service pro shop, and a coffee shop.

Click here for pricing.

Long Island Children's Museum

Price: General admission is $14; free for kids under 12 months
What to expect: Interactive activities and whimsical exhibits

A trip to the Long Island Children's Museum can easily turn into an all-day affair. Inside, you'll find 14 interactive exhibits, a live theater, and multiple art spaces that will keep your kids entertained (and hopefully tucker them out) for hours. Due to COVID-19, timed tickets are still in effect.

The Long Island Children's Museum is located at 11 Davis Ave. in Garden City. Click here for more information.

Port Washington Skating Center

Price: Admission is $18 per person
What to expect: Laughs, sore bums, and relief from the heat

Who says ice skating is only reserved for the winter? Strap on your skates and take a break from the summer heat at an indoor ice skating rink, like Port Washington Skating Center.

Can You Escape? LI

Price: $35 per person
What to expect: A heart-pounding race against the clock

You're a prisoner about to enter your new cell. The inmates who lived there before you were sent to maximum security; and rumor has it that they left behind an escape plan. It's up to you to find the plan and escape before your number is called.

Now you're a passenger on the subway. But there's been an emergency and you're now at a standstill. The problem: a train is coming straight toward you. Figure out how to escape before the trains collide.

In these very different, grim scenarios, your objective is the same: Solve the mystery and escape in 60 minutes or less. Think you can do it?

Located at 44 Jericho Turnpike, Can You Escape? LI-Mineola offers visitors a chance to find clues, solve puzzles, and crack codes in one of seven themed escape rooms. Click here for more details.

Note: unlike other activities on this list, Can You Escape? LI-Mineola is for those 18 years and older.

North Hempstead Beach Park

Price: Free
What to expect: A lazy, relaxing afternoon with loved ones

Grab food from your favorite restaurant and take the family to North Hempstead Beach Park for a picnic. The great thing about picnics is you can really make them your own (read: play frisbee or maybe watch a movie on your laptop). It's also got a great view, a fishing pier, and a promenade for residents who want to walk along the waterfront.

North Hempstead Beach Park is located at 175 West Shore Rd. in Port Washington.

Shore Thing Rentals

Price: Varies
What to expect: Gorgeous water views and some serious tan lines

Rent a kayak, standup paddleboard, or canoe and take in the sights of the beautiful North Shore. Don't forget to pack sunscreen and drink lots of water. It can get really hot out there.

Shore Thing Rentals is located at 128 Shore Rd. in Glen Cove.