The Huntington Hilton, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville will host the 14th annual All Kids Fair on Sunday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Since 2011, the All Kids Fair has provided a fun day each April for kids and their families to spend time together and also learn about Long Island-based companies that offer services and products for them.
There are many exciting reasons for families to attend each year, in addition to the opportunity to meet with over 80 kid-centered exhibitors. Here are some of this year’s reasons, all of which are free with admission:
- Many kids’ classes
- Bounce houses
- Petting zoo with sheep, goats and more from 11 AM – 3 PM
- Music
- Face painting
- Balloon animals
- Characters
- Cotton candy
- Photo booth
- Child ID kits
- Puppies to cuddle
- Arts and crafts
- Mini soccer lessons
- Mini martial arts lessons
- Mini karate lessons
- Mini pediatric dental screenings
- Lego table with sensory play
Miss Long Island 2024 Katherine Wang will be in attendance and will take photos with the kids.
Kids’ classes this year include fencing, pickleball, fashion design and sewing, chess, dance, and karate.
According to Barbara Kaplan, director of the expo, “We are thrilled to be back at the Huntington Hilton. The Hilton is a wonderful venue for us because of its spacious layout, high ceilings, carpeted floors, and excellent parking. We will once again be able to have many draws for Long Island families to enjoy together.” The All Kids Fair will have many different types of exhibitors, including camps, places to play, after-school activities, birthday party planners, photographers, special needs providers, non-profits, kids’ products, and college planning.
This fun-filled event offers exciting educational and leisure activities to interest kids and their families each year. The Fair has opportunities for all ages, including kids with special needs.
One of this year’s newest additions is Puppy Party. Children will be able to play with and cuddle puppies.
The 501st Legion, Empire City Garrison, will be teaching two Star Wars Costuming classes. This all-volunteer organization formed to bring together costume enthusiasts and will be in authentic “Bad Guy” costumes from the beloved franchise accurately and professionally. At last year’s All Kids Fair, the related Saber Guild–Endor Temple group came, and the kids loved their Padawan Training Institute.
2024 attendee Linda Calzone shared “This was a fantastic event! Thank you to All Kids Fair and everyone involved in making [the 2024 All Kids Fair] a day our kids won’t forget!!”
After the 2024 event, Barbara Kaplan said, “Once again, we had a wonderful day for families to learn about great Long Island businesses and organizations. We also had terrific products for sale. It was so much fun to see families have an amazing day together.”
There will also be a charity drive to benefit Agape Meals for Kids, a local 501(c)(3) organization that provides weekend meals to children living with food insecurity on Long Island. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable, easy-to-prepare, easy-to-heat, single-serve, and healthy food. Those who donate food or money will receive raffle tickets to win great prizes and enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped Long Island kids in need.
Sponsors for the 2025 All Kids Fair include Petting Zoo Sponsor Optum as well as additional sponsors Saf-T-Swim Swim School, WildPlay Jones Beach, Small Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, TGA Tennis – Golf – Athletics, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School, Epic Escape Rooms LI, 106.1 BLI, Clowns.com, Your Local Kids Source, Schneps Long Island, Herald Community Newspapers, Litmor Publications / Garden City News, and 516Ads.com / 631Ads.com.
Tickets purchased in advance at www.AllKidsFair.com/Tickets are $5 for children ages 2 and up and adults. Tickets purchased at the door are $10 for children ages 2 and up and $5 for adults. Children 1 and younger are admitted at no charge.
Information about the expo is available at www.AllKidsFair.com
