Empire State Fair Long Island
Friday, May 11 through Sunday, May 20, weeknights at 6 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ten days of action-packed family fun awaits visitors as the annual Empire State Fair heads back to Long Island, featuring more than 100 rides and attractions including the largest Kiddie Land on Long Island and the world’s largest portable Ferris wheel, as well as entertainment and scrumptious food and beverages.
Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info & Tickets: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com
Spring Fest at the Farm
Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ever seen a sheep get a haircut? Visit the farm for this annual May event with sheep shearing and wool spinning demos throughout the afternoon in addition to live music, kids’ crafts, hayrides, and tasty local food on the farm all day.
Where: Queens County Farm, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Info: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org
Mother’s Day Storytime
Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kids can join this free, Mother’s Day storytime featuring the bestselling books “I’ve Loved You Since Forever” by Hoda Kotb and “Everything is Mama” by Jimmy Fallon.
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
Charlotte’s Web
Saturday, May 12, 2 p.m.
Based on author E.B. White’s loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte, this theatrical production features mad-cap and endearing farm animals and a treasured tale that explores the true meanings of bravery and love.
Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu
Champkids Art Contest
Saturday, May 12, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Champkids allows children and teens to develop their inner champion through coloring and drawing competitions. The competition categories include Grades K-2 and Grades 3-5 Coloring Contests and Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 Drawing Contests, with prizes and trophies awarded to the three top winners in each category. $25 registration fee.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 888-699-0828 or champkids.com
