Babylon, NY - June 30, 2016 - The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with the Natural Heritage Trust, are pleased to announce the 2016 Children’s Summer Theatre series at Long Island State Parks.

The Children’s Summer Theatre series offers families several opportunities to enjoy a variety of free, fun and interactive shows at state parks throughout Long Island. A vehicle use fee may be in effect and participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. There are no rain dates for these performances. For further information call 631-321- 3510, visit www.nysparks.com or contact the park directly.

Date Time Performance Location

• July 2 2:00pm My Reptile Guys - Heckscher
• July 3 2:00pm Jester Jim - Heckscher
• July 7 7:00pm Robert Austin Magic Show - Hither Hills
• July 16 2:00pm Magic of Amore - Belmont Lake
• July 17 2:00pm Magic of Amore - Heckscher
• July 17 2:00pm Chip Bryant-Silent Vaudevillian Clown - Sunken Meadow
• July 23 2:00pm Gary The Great - Sunken Meadow
• July 24 2:00pm Gary The Great - Heckscher
• July 30 7:00pm Jester Jim - Wildwood
• July 31 11:00AM Jester Jim - Jones Beach
• August 6 2:00pm My Reptile Guys - Belmont Lake
• August 6 2:00pm Chip Bryant-Silent Vaudevillian Clown - Heckscher
• August 7 2:00pm Jester Jim - Valley Stream
• August 9 7:00pm The Three B’s - Hither Hills
• August 13 2:00pm Magic of Amore - Sunken Meadow
• August 13 2:00pm Jester Jim - Hempstead Lake
• August 13 7:00pm East End Trio - Wildwood
• August 14 2:00pm Magic of Amore - Heckscher
• August 20 2:00pm Gary The Great - Valley Stream
• August 21 2:00pm Gary The Great - Hempstead Lake
• August 27 2:00pm Jester Jim - Heckscher
• August 28 2:00pm Jester Jim - Sunken Meadow

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees 180 state parks and 35 historic sites, which are visited by 65 million people annually. A recent study found that New York State Parks generates $1.9 billion in economic activity annually and supports 20,000 jobs. For more information on any of these recreation areas, call 518-474- 0456 or visit www.nysparks.com.