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Presidents' Week Savings and Deals to Keep the Kids Entertained on Long Island!

Food, Wine, & Dining, Family & Parenting, Local Steals & Deals, Travel & Local Attractions, Seasonal & Current Events

By Published: February 17 2014

LongIsland.com

With President Days' being the only federal holiday for the month of February, expect to see savings all week long! Also check out the deals to keep kids entertained on Long Island!

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Happy Presidents' Day! It’s going to be a week of fun for kids and adults with savings all around! With most kids out of school for the week, enjoy savings on dining as well as places to visit on Long Island. Check out all the savings opportunities in this week’s edition of Local Steals & Deals!

  • Entrance-Free Day at National Parks: While it may be cold outside, the opportunity to enjoy nature and historic places is an experience you don’t want to miss! Take advantage of Entrance-Free Day on Feb. 17 at participating national parks, including Sagamore Hill National Historic Site in Oyster Bay. Unfortunately, Theodore Roosevelt’s home will remain closed during this time for rehabilitation. The Visitor Center, Theodore Roosevelt Museum, and the park grounds remain open.
     
  • Cradle of Aviation Museum: For the entire week and running into the weekend, enjoy “$5 February Fest”! It’s an opportunity to enjoy films and other showings at the museum at the IMAX Giant Screen Dome Theater. Kids ages 2-12 only pay $5!
     
  • SONIC Drive-In: On President’s Day, go in for $1 hot dogs and chili dogs!
     
  • Jamba Juice: Looking for a blend that’s good for you? Buy one smoothie or juice, and get one free with this coupon offer. Hurry on over, the coupon’s only good through Feb. 17.
     
  • Au Bon Pain: Make your selection for a hot or iced espresso, hot chocolate or chai latte! It’s only $1.99 during this limited-time offer at participating cafes, through Feb. 23.

Enjoy Presidents' Week discovering the wonderful places Long Island has to offer and don’t miss out on the yummy savings that go with it!

Come back each week for updates on new sales, deals as well as coupon offers available on Long Island that will help keep more money in your wallet.

Also, if you know of any great deals on Long Island you want to share, please let us know.