A quick look at what’s happening on Long Island this week for families and children.
Spring Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 26, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Bring your Easter basket to collect eggs all over the hatchery! It’s always great fun! $6 adults/$4 children and senior citizens. No extra fee for the Egg Hunt.
Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium
1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Info: (516) 692-6768 • cshfishhatchery.org
Sky Zone Open Jump
Monday, March 28 through Friday, April 1, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sky Zone is the world’s first indoor trampoline park. We’re the inventors of “fun fitness” and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. Enjoy one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. Sky Zone has been voted the number one “out of the box” workout . Experience WOW – the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. All ages welcome. Prices are based on time you jump.
Where: Sky Zone Deer Park
111 Rodeo Drive, Deer Park
Info: (631) 392-2600 • www.skyzone.com
Aesop’s Fables” by Mike Kenny
Friday, April 1 at 10:15 a.m. and 12 p.m.
Saturday, April 2 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Aesop’s well-known and beloved fables come to life on the LICM stage to motivate and challenge children and adults alike! Fables presented include such classics as the “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” “The Lion and the Mouse,” and more. Wolfie, Syd, Barry and Harriet follow in the tradition of comedy teams like the Marx Brothers and Abbott and Costello; using witty banter, slapstick comedy and musical sing alongs to share these special stories. Meet the cast as they entertain you and bring these tales and many more to life. Age: 3 and up. Fee: $9 per seat with museum admission ($7 per seat for LICM members), $12 theater only.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City
Info: (516) 224-5800 • https://www.licm.org/
The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan
Saturday, March 26 and Sunday, March 27, 11:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. 2:45 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
This show will induce giggles from children and adults alike with a unique magical twist that’s fun and exciting. Jim will bring his signature routines, original storylines, and wacky antics to White Post Farms. He is sure to delight and dazzle any audience! While you are at the farm, you can also take a picture with the Easter Bunny as well as hunt for Easter eggs and find the big prize! The comedy show and egg hunt are included with your paid admission to the Animal Farm. Cost: $17 children/adults.
Where: White Post Farms
250 Old Country Road, Melville
Info: 631-351-9373 • www.whitepostfarms.com
An Evening with Richie Knucklez the King of Arcades
Thursday, March 31, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Hear from the King of Arcades himself, Richie Knucklez, who will give a talk from 7:00-8:00 p.m., and then enjoy two hours of free play in our arcade exhibit from 8-10 pm featuring over 50 classic games. The Richie Knucklez Arcade in NJ, one of the biggest arcade phenomenons in the world, is now the focus of the highly anticipated documentary The King of Arcades. Only $10 per person, $8 for members and students with ID. Reservations are required, please call 516-572-4066 or register on-line. (Membership cards and Student IDs must be presented upon arrival)
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
Info: 516-572-4111 • www.cradleofaviation.org
Power Hour
Get your game on! 60 minutes of video game play for only $10. Offered every Monday-Friday from 4:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Where: Dave & Busters, 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY
Info: (516) 542-8501 • www.daveandbusters.com
Spring Break Roller Skate
Monday, March 28- Friday, April 1
Spend time at the rink with your friends and family! There are many sessions offered that can work with your schedule any time of the day! Check website for pricing and information.
Where: United Skates of America, 1276 Hicksville Road, Seaford
Info: 516-795-5474 • www.unitedskates.com/seaford
