Arbor Day Family Festival
Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This weekend event, co-hosted by Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, includes face painting, circus acts, caricaturists, tree seedling giveaways, a petting zoo, live music, an appearance by Smokey Bear and more. $20 per vehicle.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-8678 or plantingfields.org
A Dream is a Wish Princess Tea and Concert
Saturday, April 28 at 11:15 a.m., 2:15 and 5:15 p.m.
The enchanting concert, A Dream is a Wish, returns to the Madison Theatre, with new adventures and Disney classics in which children can sing along to all their favorite Disney songs, such as “Let It Go,” “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” “A Whole New World,” “I See The Light” and many more. There is a limited number of Breakfast and Tea tickets that accompany the performance.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org
Think Up! Old Westbury Whodunits: Bewildering Birds
Saturday, April 28, 12 to 1 p.m.
Children ages 8 and up will investigate the wonders of nature and history’s mysteries. Fact-finding hunts through Westbury House and gardens will help to uncover clues and solve riddles. The event is free with admission.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
Create a Butterfly Feeder and Family Butterfly Day
Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29, 1 to 5 p.m. (Maritime Explorium) and Sunday, April 29, 2 to 4 p.m. (Sands Point Preserve Conservancy)
Kids can create a butterfly feeder using recycled Keurig cups while they explore various species of butterflies at the Maritime Explorium. Over the same weekend, the Sands Point Preserve Conservancy invites families to venture into their immersive, live butterfly exhibit in Hempstead House, which features more than 120 exotic butterflies and an indoor tropical garden.
Where: The Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson / Info: 631-331-3277 or maritimeexplorium.org and Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Hempstead House, 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point / Info: 516-571-7901 or sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
Cherry Blossom Trees
Sunday, April 29 at 2 p.m.
In Japanese culture, delicate cherry blossoms signify the fragility and beauty of life. During early spring, these breathtaking blooms can be admired in many areas across the U.S. At this workshop, children ages 5 and up can create cherry blossom branches using tissue paper and natural materials to admire all year long. $4 with museum admission; $3 LICM members.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
