Creative Expeditions and Row for Autism
Saturday, April 14, 10 to 11:15 a.m. (museum event also on April 28, May 12 and 26, and June 9 and 16); Sunday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rowing event)
Creative Expeditions is a museum event that gives families a chance to witness their autistic child experience art in a supportive setting and join in art making activities that encourage experimentation and creative play. Free for spectators and families, the 7th Annual Row for Autism is a U.S. Rowing sanctioned rowing regatta with competitive races for junior and adult rowers and proceeds supporting autism advocacy and Port Rowing’s programs.
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor / Info: 516-484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Row for Autism at North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington / Info: holly@portrowing.com or www.portrowing.com
Children’s Carnival
Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The kids’ carnival in the farm orchard will include carnival rides, hayrides, midway games, and prizes. Food vendors will be on the farm all day. $15 for all ages (includes carnival rides); farm members are free.
Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park
Info: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org
Eat Up! What’s Cooking in the Gardens: Edible “Soil”
Saturday, April 14, 12 to 1 p.m.
Children of all ages can discover tasty delights growing in these beautiful garden beds while they concoct and sample a simple recipe full of delicious seasonal flavors. Free with admission.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
Children’s Theatre Production: “Seussical Jr.”
Saturday, April 14 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, April 15 at 11 a.m. (ongoing performances through April 29)
Transporting young audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, in a tale about the powers of friendship, loyalty, family, and community. All seats: $15.
Where: Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown
Info & Tickets: 631-724-3700 or smithtownpac.org
Go Fly a Kite!
Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m.
Children ages 5 and up can celebrate National Kite Month by learning how to build a simple kite using easy-to-find materials and then test them up in the air. $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
