Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth Story Time
Saturday, April 21 at 11 a.m.
Filled with gentle humor and insight, Oliver Jeffers’ New York Times bestselling book, “Here We Are,” is a poignant celebration of our planet on the weekend when we celebrate Earth Day. Children can join this free story time, with activities to follow.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset or 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place
Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset); 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com
North Shore Early Childhood Center Spring Festival
Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Families with children ages 1 to 12 can enjoy an afternoon of food, entertainment, and arts that will include “Star Wars” Jedi training with Empire Saber Guild’s Endor Temple, an interactive show performed by Bach to Rock, robots and crafts with Roslyn Academic Programs, dance and twirl with princesses from If You Can Dream Princess Parties, and more. $5 per person in advance/$7 at the door.
Where: North Shore Early Childhood Center, 440 Round Hill Road, Roslyn Heights
Info: 516-365-7944 or northshorechild.org
Sound Off! (Save Long Island Sound)
Sunday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
In honor of Earth Day, families can join a hands-on afternoon about the history and conservation of the Long Island Sound. There will be tented activities for children of all ages, including a live touch tank from The Waterfront Center in Oyster Bay, science experiments, water monitoring and information booths from Cornell Coop, CRESLI and more.
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org
Green Teens: Our Earth, Our Home
Sunday, April 22 at 1 p.m.
Children ages 3 and up can celebrate Earth Day by attending this program where they will learn how we can all make a difference in keeping our planet healthy. They will make recycled paper and sun prints at this free, drop-in program made possible with the support of National Grid.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
How I Became a Pirate
Sunday, April 22, 2 to 3 p.m. (1 p.m. workshop)
Presented by Dallas Children’s Theatre, children ages 5 to 11 can sail off on a swashbuckling musical excursion as young Jeremy Jacobs joins Captain Braid Beard’s band of comical pirates as they search for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. This joyful family musical is preceded by a 1 p.m. workshop where kids can dress as their favorite pirate and take part in crafts and a story time.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info and Tickets: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
