A quick look at what’s happening this week on Long Island for family and children.
Arbor Day Family Festival at The Planting Fields Arboretum
Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and April 24, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The 2016 Arbor Day Family Festival features live musical shows by the crowd’s favorites Peat Moss and the Fertilizers, performances by PLAY DATE, kid’s tree climb by Wonderland Tree Care, petting zoo, face painting, National Circus Project performances and workshops, TR Sanctuary, caricaturists, plant clinics, tree plantings with Smokey the Bear, FREE self-guided visits of Coe Hall. The festival is a collaborative effort between Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Price: $20 per car load; once inside the park all activities are free. Rain or Shine.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: 516-922-9200 • www.plantingfields.org
Spring Break Nature Walks, Demos and Crafts
Saturday, April 23; Tuesday, April 26 – Friday, April 29
There’s so much to do and learn! Walk through spring woods and talk about plants, trees and animals, identify favorite birds and learn how to use binoculars, witness the power of moving water, or explore the shoreline for varied plants. In addition, your child can make a nature craft, a recycled bird house craft, a caterpillar craft, or a sand casting craft. Check the website for daily activites, times and pricing.
Where: Garvies Point Museum, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 516-571-8010 • www.garviespointmuseum.com
Spring Break for Art: Family Art Making Days
Tuesday, April 26 – Thursday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Three days of art making and gallery tours inspired by the colorful, imaginative art of Kenny Scharf. A different project will be offered every day. Thursday’s project will be inspired by Scharf’s sculptures as well as works in our out outdoor sculpture collection – be prepared to create art outside, rain or shine! Museum admission plus $10 per family materials fee, reservations not needed. Cost: Museum admission plus $10/family materials fee
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
Info: 516-484-9337 • www.nassaumuseum.com
Build a Boat Workshop
Monday, April 25 – Friday, April 29, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Imagine, design and create your own wooden vessel. All materials provided. Hot glue guns used so adult supervision is required. $8 Hull + Admission. Members receive free admission. Not recommended for children under 4 years.
Where: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 631-367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org
Adventureland Events
Spring Break: Friday, April 22 through Sunday, May 1, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 pm
A Special Night for Our Special Kids at Adventureland: Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) invites you to join for a night of family fun at Adventureland. Adventureland will be closed to the public for this event. That means individuals with autism, their families, and friends will have unlimited access to the entire park with very little waiting time. Best of all, the park will be filled with people who love, care for, and embrace the children. Rain date is Wednesday, April 27. Advanced bracelet $18 per person; $20 at the door.
Where: Adventureland, 2245 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale
Info: 631-694-6868 • www.adventureland.us, www.nssa.net
Astronomy and Space Week
Monday, April 25 – Sunday, May 1, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
To celebrate the history of the Space Shuttle and National Astronomy & Space Week, come join us and learn about how the Space Shuttle contributed to space exploration! After exploring the museum’s Space Gallery with authentic pieces from the Space Shuttle, young visitors are invited over to the Family Activity Area to create their very own make-and-take Space Shuttle Craft! Take a walk through the Solar System to see some of the missions NASA has sent off Earth and leave a message for future explorers. Finally, young visitors can learn the new dance phenomenon sweeping the Nation, our Space Shuttle Shuffle! There are also interactive educator led programs in the Jet Blue Sky Theatre Planetarium (separate admission). Visit the website for further details, hours and pricing information.
Where: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City
Info: 516-572-4111 ¶ www.cradleofaviation.org
Long Island Ducks Home Opener
Thursday, April 28 @ 6:35 p.m.
The home opener will be the Long Island Ducks versus the defending Freedom Division champion Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. Visit website to purchase your tickets.
Where: Bethpage Ballpark (Home of the Long Island Ducks), 3 Court House Drive, Central Islip
Info: 631-940-3825 • www.liducks.com
