Join Back to the Bays at our Tiana Bayside Facility for family fun for your 3 - 6 year olds!

Get ready for a fun-filled exploration of the fascinating world of marine life, in the beautiful sea-side setting of Eastern Long Island.

Bay Buddies is geared for children 3 to 6 years old accompanied by an adult caretaker. (Younger siblings that are pre-crawling are welcome to join).

Our Bay Buddies programs are designed for caretakers and little ones to learn and experience together*.

Hands-on, interactive activities include story reading, touch-and-feel learning, age-appropriate art projects, and meeting live marine animals in a safe and fun way. Some activities may take place at the edge of the bay, so dress for the weather and bring an extra change of clothes and towel.

If you're registering more than one child, each registration purchased admits one child, accompanied by 1 adult. Additional children should be registered separately, by purchasing additional tickets. We recommend having 1 adult per child, but a single caretaker may accompany up to 2 children.

*Caretakers must stay with their registered child for the duration of the program, and be able to assist them in safely interacting with other children, educators, and live animals.

Multiple dates and times. Please register each child for each session you would like to attend.