【推荐2】After a long period of lockdown(隔离), now it is time to relax. Head out to find surprising holiday decorations to warm your heart and make your summer bright. Come on, light shows are waiting for you.

Holiday Lights on the Boardwalk

Take a walk by the ocean and experience a holiday light display along the Long Beach Boardwalk, dusk to p.m. daily and weekends through mid-June, from Long Beach to Park Avenue.

Free, 516-432-6000. You can also check the stores along Park Avenue for more holiday lights.

Town of Islip Holiday Light Show

Bring the family to see the lights from the comfort and safety of personal vehicles as you drive through the 1/8-mile light display on the grounds of historic Brookwood Hall. Decorations have been given by Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs and Public Works staff.

Cheap, 516-433-6742. From 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. June 22; Brookwood Hall Park.

Suffolk County Holiday Lights Show

The Suffolk County’s drive-through display features two miles of holiday-themed lights; opens from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. through June 30. Closed June 24-25. Tickets will be sold at the gate and payment can be made with credit cards only, no cash, $25; $22 on June 30.

Monday through Friday; 631-543-6622.

Fairy Tale House

Indoor family-friendly walk through holiday experience, highlights include a dream room: 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 3 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through June. Guests must wear masks, maintain social distancing and purchase tickets with assigned arrival time in advance online.

$30 for adults, $25 for kids aged 10 and younger, 631-591-0455.

【推荐3】World’s Best Summer Festivals

A relative newcomer to the summer music festival scene, the Governors Ball offers a variety of performers and a taste of New York culture. Visitors can catch sets from rock, electronic, and performers, all while tasting food from popular New York City restaurants. To take a break from the music, festival goers can participate in activities such as Silent Disco or lawn(草坪)games.

WHERE: New York City

WHEN: June 3-5

Created by two Danish college students, Roskilde has developed from a hippie gathering ground to a mainstream music festival. The festival attracts an international following and features performances from more than watch their favorite artists perform inside large tents.

WHERE: Roskilde, Denmark

WHEN: June 25-July 2

Set on Lake Geneva’s beautiful shoreline, the Montreux Jazz Festival attracts a global audience. Founded in 1967 as a jazz-only festival, Montreux has since evolved into a two-week-long showcase that attracts more than 200,000 music enthusiasts.   Performances don’t end on the shore; visitors can catch themed shows from boats and train cars.

Rock al Parque is proud of an attendance of 88,600 visitors a day. Most music festivals require tickets, but the participation in the three-day festival is free of charge. Festival-goers line up to watch performances from some of Latin America’s most popular artists, but the festival also offers sets from international bands.

WHERE: Bogota, Colombia

WHEN: July 2-4

【推荐1】Creative Learning

The National Gallery of Art provides the world’s best high school programs at Art. These programs will help you develop your art skills and explore original works of art through a single specific theme. Find out what you are interested in and sign up.

School Studio Workshop Single Museum Visit,2.5 hours(Grades 7-12)

During these 2.5 hours visiting, students can have a deep touring about works of art with the help of National Gallery art teachers. Students may also discuss these beautiful works and share their opinions with the guide teacher. The most exciting part of this workshop is creating an art project in the studio.

Museum Maker Exploring Art and Museums, 7 classes (Grades 10-12)

This program shows how museums operate and what they have to offer. It gives high school students the tools to experience, understand and draw art works. Students will learn more about how an art museum works. Students meet for seven Saturday classes from 10:00 am to 3:00 p.m. students can attend all 7 classes on time, they will get final marks.

Creative Writing in the Gallery Groups Work,90 minutes(Grades 11-12)

In this project, students can voice their thoughts while looking at artworks. They can write their feelings in different writing forms, like poetry, essay or description. Both individuals and groups are welcomed. Each session can accommodate 15 to 30 students.

Technologies in the Science Museum Fantastic Technologies, 4 hours(Grades1-12)

Students can discover the original Science& Tech. In addition to an ever-changing item of exhibits, the museum also offers tons of interactive experiments on energy, health, insects, animals, and local scientific research. Younger visitors learn knowledge through hands-on experiments in mechanics, light, and sound.

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