Community Appreciation Day – Black Friday at the Long Island Explorium!
Nov 28, 2025 1:00PM—5:00PM
Location
Long Island Explorium 101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY
Cost Free with price of admission
Event Contact Katie Brown | Email
Categories Community Events, Events, Free Events
Event Highlights
- Free STEM Take Home Kits
The first twenty five children who arrive will receive a free STEM kit to take home. Each kit includes simple materials and guided activities that extend the learning beyond your visit. - Green Screen Discovery Station
Families can explore the science behind green screen technology. Children can learn how backgrounds are replaced, experiment with simple effects, and see themselves transported into a new scene. - Holiday Family Photo Experience
Use the green screen setup to capture a festive family photo. This is a creative and memorable way to mark the start of the holiday season. - Full Access to Museum Exhibits
All regular exhibits and creativity zones will be open. Families can tinker, build, test, and play through hands on STEM challenges that encourage problem solving and imagination.
Don't Miss Out on the Fun!
No reservations are necessary, but space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to arrive early to make the most of your experience!
Bring the whole family for a cozy and fun-filled afternoon celebrating our amazing community. Let's make this holiday season unforgettable together!
About the Long Island Explorium (a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization):
Founded in 2005, the Long Island Explorium is not just a museum; it's a launchpad for imagination and discovery. Through interactive exhibits, engaging workshops, and community events, we strive to ignite curiosity and passion for science and learning in hearts young and old. Join us on this adventure, where every question is a journey, and every journey brings us closer under the canopy of the cosmos.
Long Island Explorium is committed to the development of programs and exhibits deeply rooted in research and evidence-based practice. Our programs are aligned with NYSSLS, ELA, Math, and Social Studies Standards.
These events are organized by the Long Island Explorium and provided free of charge in our support of children and STEM enrichment. If you would like to support this or any of our programs, please consider a donation of $10 to the Explorium by visiting our Support Page https://longislandexplorium.org/support-us/
Please view our Visit Us page to learn more about our reopening and enhanced protocols, https://longislandexplorium.org/visit-us/
The location
The Long Island Explorium is a leading non-profit organization in STEM education with a mission to foster innovative thinking, build confidence, and promote teamwork among future generations. Our unique curriculum, exhibits, and educational approach is designed to spark creative solutions and encourage a "fail forward" mindset. As Long Island's premier family maker space, we host the annual Maker Faire Long Island, further solidifying our position as a leading innovator in STEM education and discovery.
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