The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

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Momee Friends Suitcase Stories:
The Story of Hansel & Gretel

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 10:30 a.m.
Hansel and Gretel are a young brother and sister kidnapped by a cannibalistic witch living in a forest in a house constructed of cake, confectionery, candy, and many more treats.
Where: Theatre at Westbury 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: 516-247-5200 or www.thetheatreatwestbury.com.

 

Splish Splash, Animal Baths

Saturday, Oct. 5, 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Join in the Yellow Studio in the Feasts for Beasts gallery to learn what goes into the care of LICM’s animals. Join the Animal Program Educator to observe animal bath time
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or www.licm.org.

Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 5, 12 to 3 p.m.
An array of activities are featured during this Fall Festival including hay rides, a pumpkin patch, and petting zoo. Enjoy the musical entertainment and food that will be a part of the day’s festivities. It’s a day the whole family can enjoy! Admission is FREE. A fall delight for everyone!
Where: Phelps Lane Park 151 Phelps Lane, North Babylon
Info: 631-957-3000

Fall Harvest & Giant Pumpkin Contest

Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Everyone is invited to participate in this exciting competition which not only includes giant pumpkins but additional categories for large, unique and decorated vegetables. In addition to awards for the three heaviest pumpkins, harvest categories include “Best Decorated Vegetable,” “Coolest Giant Vegetable or Flower” and “Best Fall Bouquet.”
Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Tpke, Westbury
Info: 516-334-0066 or www.hicksnurseries.com.

Kids Fun Run

Sunday, Oct. 6, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Kids Run Long Island, a 501 c3 non profit is having a Kid Fun Run Series at Cedar Creek Park, Seaford this fall. – 3 races on 3 Sundays for kids ages 3 to 11 years old.  Registration for all three races – Oct. 6, Oct 13 & Oct. 20.
Where: Cedar Creek Park 3340 Merrick Rd, Seaford
Info: kidsrunlongisland@gmail.com or
www.runsignup.com.

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