Where to Save in Syosset

Over the past few weeks, we've been telling you about deals within our own town of Syosset. This week, we dug a little deeper and took a look at day trips, museums and fun get-togethers for moms outside of our borders.

1. Panera Bread (Broadway Mall, Hicksville - 516.935.6300)

There’s no better way to kick off summer than with a tall glass of refreshing, old-fashioned lemonade! On May 26, order (and enjoy) a free thirst-quenching lemonade at any Long Island bakery-cafe. At only 90 calories, it’s a great way to stay cool while getting in shape for summer. And anyone who asks for free lemonade that day will receive a full 16-oz. cup on the house.

Good: May 26 only.

2. Moms Meet-up Scrapbooking Event (Westfield Sunrise Mall, Massapequa)

Bring your cherished photos, scrapbook them and have a great time socializing with other moms. All you need to bring is your favorite photos, Westfield Mall will provide the scrap-booking supplies (album's will not be provided). Please RSVP by calling or emailing the mall management at sunrise@westfield.com.

Good: Event will take place on May 18, starting at 11a.m.

3.  Broadway Mall Movie Theaters Baby Pictures

See current movies with your baby in a baby-friendly setting for only $6 admission. Amenities include dim lighting to allow for easy child care in the auditorium; lowered movie volume for babies' sensitive hearing; baby changing stations and stroller area. This week’s film is Jumping the Broom starring Angela Bassett.

Good: Thursday, May 19 at noon.

4. Atlantis Marine World Aquarium (431 East Main Street, Riverhead – 631.208.9200)

Enjoy a great day trip out to Atlantis Marine World Aquarium in Riverhead to celebrate your birthday and get free admission. Guests will receive a one-day regular Aquarium Admission to ticket during the week of your birthday (7 days before or after).  You will be required to show proper ID (driver’s license, government-issued photo ID or a passport).  Guests under 18 without prior ID will need to show an original or certified copy of their birth certificates.

Good: Through June 14, 2011.

5.  Nassau County Museum of Art (One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor – 516.484.9337)

Now there's even more reason for families to plan the weekend around a visit to Nassau County Museum of Art. Each Sunday the museum offers a 1 p.m. docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 p.m., supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries. Family Sunday at the Museum is free with museum admission. Weekend parking fee is $2 (members free). Family Sunday is held in the museum’s main building, the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building.

Good: Every Sunday.

 Amy Platt is a Syosset mom of two kids and the founder of LIParentSource.com, a free online magazine and e-newsletter centralizing information and resources for local families.