Story Time:
“Uni the Unicorn”
Saturday, Sept. 2 at 11 a.m.
Follow Uni and the little girl who believes in unicorns as they finally meet and work together to save a magical land and its inhabitants. Activities featuring the sequel to “Uni the Unicorn” will follow the story time.
Where: Barnes and Noble
1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
Info: 516-365-6723 or www.barnesandnoble.com
Baking Days
Saturday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Children ages 9 to 12 will make cake, french toast, pickles and lemonade, along with other hands-on activities, with Old Bethpage Village Restoration staff. Fee is $45 for one child or $75 for two. Space is limited and registration is required.
Where: Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage
Info: 516-572-8400 or www.obvrnassau.com
Screening: “Splash & Bubbles”
Saturday, Sept. 2 and Sunday, Sept. 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Splash, Bubbles and their friends Dunk and Ripple go on underwater adventures, learning about marine biology and oceanography, in this new animated series co-produced by the Jim Henson Company. A short, behind-the-scenes video of the making of “Splash & Bubbles” will precede the episode. Recommended for children ages 3 and up.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Info: 718-777-6800 or www.movingimage.us
Susan and James Patterson with “Big Words for Little Geniuses”
Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m.
There’s no “gobbledygook” in this clever picture book by New York Times bestselling author James Patterson and his wife Susan Patterson, with each letter of the alphabet providing a sophisticated word and definition for “Lilliputian” children to learn. Adults will appreciate the “juxtaposition” of young kids properly using impressive words that many grown-ups may not have heard of before.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: 631-271-1442 or www.bookrevue.com
The 38th Annual Italian Festival at North Hempstead Beach Park
Wednesday, Sept. 6 through Friday, Sept. 8, 6-11 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10, 12:30-10 p.m.
Families can enjoy the oldest and largest Italian festival in Nassau county. This event will feature rides and games, delicious food, live entertainment on Thursday through Sunday nights, fireworks on Saturday night, vendors and the crowds of people who show up every year. $3 per carload plus ride.
Where: North Hempstead Beach Park 175 West Shore Rd., Port Washington
Info: 516-767-3123 or www.marinolodge.org
