Join us at the Long Island Children’s Museum as we kick off America’s 250th birthday with a joyful ball drop celebration designed just for kids and families! Guests will count down together as red, white, and blue confetti rains down launching a day filled with creativity, celebration, and community. We invite families to experience this milestone through hands-on making, shared joy, and community spirit...because 250 years is something to celebrate together!
Hat’s Off to America! Design and decorate your own festive birthday hat to celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style.
Stars & Stripes Jewelry Create red, white, and blue necklaces to wear as you celebrate this historic birthday bash.
Play Like It’s 1776 Step back in time and make a classic ball-and-cup game played by children 250 years ago.
Keep America Beautiful with Balloon Mission Inc. Join special guest artist Cynthia Seibold for a creative activity celebrating community and keeping America beautiful.
Birthday Cake Celebration Enjoy a sweet slice of birthday cake as we celebrate 250 years of America together.
America 250 Photo Spot Strike a pose and capture a special family memory at our 250th birthday backdrop.
250 Beats Dance Party Celebrate 250 years of America with music, movement, and nonstop fun as our DJ keeps the energy high and the dance floor going strong.
Eagle Ball Drop Countdown Get ready for excitement at our Noon and 3 PM ball drops hosted by our Puppet Eagle, the lead character of our summer theater show!
Red, White & Blue Blocks Explore the Red, White & Blue Blocks exhibit and build creations inspired by America’s colors and spirit.
Red, White & Ride Take a festive spin on the historic Nunley’s Carousel and enjoy a classic American tradition.
Community Collection: Birthday Wishes Help spread birthday joy by supporting our community collection benefiting Birthday Wishes of Long Island and children in need.