8 Safe Things to Do This Weekend on the North Shore

People have been working hard cleaning up from the storm and without power families are probably getting cabin fever. The weekend is here so take a few hours to enjoy a little time out of the house. Here are a few suggestions.

Catch a Movie

Get out and get lost in a movie for a while. Especially good for those without power and already tired of marathon Monopoly games by candlelight.

Where: PJ Cinemas and Loews AMC Stony Brook Theatre

Go Shopping

Some stores have gotten power back and are vowing to open their doors this weekend.

Where: Downtown Rocky Point, Smith Haven Mall and Downtown Port Jefferson

Check Out a Book

Libraries across the region have power back are open for regular business. They also are opening their doors to residents who need a place to recharge electronic devices and use their WiFi.

Where: North Shore Public Library, Port Jefferson Library and Comsewogue Library

Go To a Museum

Take the kids for an educational adventure. They’ve been out of school all week so kids are probably dying to get back to the classroom (not!)

Where: Maritime Explorium in Port Jefferson

Take a Walk

Stretch the legs and get to a wide open space, free of tress and debris so everyone can run around and play.

Where: Mt. Sinai Heritage Park and Harborfront Park

Pitch In

The Mt. Sinai Fire Department is hosting a drive for those in need on Saturday morning from 9 to 11 a.m. They will be taking the items at noon to the Lindenhurst Fire Department hosting the Drive for the Greater Lindenhurst community. Donate coats, clothing, non-perishable food supplies , school supplies, flashlights, batteries and gift cards. For more information please call the Mt. Sinai Fire Department at (631) 473-2418.

Where: Mt. Sinai Main Fire House at the corner of North Country Rd and Mt. Sinai-Coram Rd.

The Rocky Point Fire Department is also opening its doors to help collect donations for storm victims. Bring clothing, jackets, blankets, water, shoes, socks, cold food products, rubber/work gloves and other supplies on Nov. 3 starting at 9 a.m.

Where: RPFD Shoreham Firehouse, Route 25A, Shoreham.

Make Tabletop S’mores

No power? Be like Martha Stewart and make the most of it. Make these tabletop s’mores by lighting charcoal in terracotta pots lined with foil. Parental supervision required.

Where: Your home

Get Your Game On

The Stony Brook University Seawolves' football, volleyball and soccer matches will take place this weekend.

Where: Stony Book University