Long Island Fair 2018
Saturday, Sept. 15 and Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also same times on Sept. 22 and 23)
Sponsored by the Agricultural Society of Queens, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, the Long Island Fair will include Loop Rawlins’ One Man Wild West Show, Circus Dubois, Rough Rider horse shows, a petting zoo, camel rides, lumberjack, puppet and magic shows, balloon twisting, Swifty Swine pig racing, amazing fair food and more. Admission prices: $15 for adults; $13 for children ages 5 to 12 and seniors over 60.
Where: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage
Info: 516-572-8401 or lifair.org
Rosie Revere, Engineer: A TheaterWorksUSA Production
Saturday, Sept. 15, 2 p.m.
Kids in grades K through 4 can join Greer’s classroom that includes three inquisitive, out-of-the-box thinkers: Rosie Revere has big dreams; Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture; and Ada Twist’s curiosity can drive her teacher crazy. This fun new musical is based on the books by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) curriculum.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info & Tickets: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
Fall Family Carnival
Sunday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come one, come all for an entertaining day of fun with rides, games, barbecue, and more. Take a tour of the campgrounds and meet Camp Jacobson, Summer Streeters Day Camp and Sid Jacobson JCC early childhood staff.
Where: Camp Jacobson, 340 Wheatley Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-626-1094 or campjacobson.com
Family Yoga
Sunday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.
Experience the wonderful benefits of yoga with family and friends. Yoga practice aligns naturally with children’s imaginations as they create the shapes of animals and plants using their bodies. They will stretch, bend, reach and balance to become trees, turtles and more. Bring a mat for each person and wear comfortable clothing. Members: $10 per car; non-members $20 per car — pay at the Gatehouse.
Where: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point / Info & Registration: info@sandspointpreserve.org
KidsFest 2018: Let the Fun Begin
Sunday, Sept. 16, 12 p.m.
KidsFest is an interactive celebration of kids’ power and the environment, hosting upwards of 1,000 visitors annually. The event will feature educational activities and music by the Grammy-winning and purple velvet tuxedo-wearing family funk phenomenon, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo. Prices: $12 general admission; $7 children 7 to 17; $10 seniors over 62; free for members and children under the age of 6.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
