Saturday, May 17
"A Pirate's Tale"
BroadHollow's BayWay Arts Center
East Islip
Performed by Broadhollow Theatre Company
2 p.m.
"Annie"
Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC
Commack
Musical story of her escape from the misery of Miss Hannigan's
orphanage to the mansion of Daddy Warbucks
8 p.m.
"Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from Palaces to
Playgrounds"
The Jewish Museum
Manhattan
Children become archaeologists through this interactive exhibit as
they search for clues about ancient and modern objects
11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
"Carnival of Animals"
Ballet Long Island
Ronkonkoma
Zoological fantasy for dance performed by Ballet Long Island
3 p.m.
"Carnival of Animals"
Ballet Long Island
Ronkonkoma
Zoological fantasy for dance performed by Ballet Long Island
3 p.m.
"Don't Worry, Be Jewish"
Playhouse 91
Manhattan
Play explores through the lives of of a thirteen year old and twelve
year old what it means to be Jewish, based off the book by Mark
Kleyner
noon, 3 p.m.
"Kodomo no hi" (Children's Day)
Sony Wonder Technology Lab
Manhattan
Midori and Friends hosts performances of Japanese koto, taiko,
African drums and more in the Sony Atrium
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"Larry Cat in Space"
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Centerport
Cartoon presentation on the moon, for grades K-3
2 p.m.
"Pinkalicious, The Musical"
New World Stages
Manhattan
Vital Children's Theatre production based on the book "Pinkalicious"
by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, appropriate for ages 4-12
2 p.m.
"Seussical Jr."
The Stage
Merrick
Play based on the works of children's author Theodore Geisel, known
as Dr. Seuss
2 p.m.
"The Little Mermaid"
The Long Island Puppet Theater and Museum
Hicksville
Puppet show of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
"The Pied Piper"
Vanderbilt Planetarium Theater
Centerport
The Arena Players Children's Theatre performs the classic tale with
audience participation
4 p.m.
"The Pied Piper"
Arena Players Second Stage
East Farmingdale
The Arena Players Children's Theatre performs the classic tale with
audience participation
1 p.m.
Baby Barnyard
Benner's Farm
Setauket
Visit historic farm and see newest animal babies, hold a chick or
bunny, bottle feed a lamb or goat kid
noon - 4 p.m.
Bilingual Story Time
Hempstead Library
Hempstead
English and Spanish story time. Open to ages 3 through 6 years.
Register
11 a.m.
Butterfly Boogie
Central Park Zoo
Manhattan
Wildlife Theater Players perform a show for bug lovers, after
program touch and feel real animals, ages 5 and over
11 a.m. - noon
Charlotte's Web
BroadHollow Theatre Company at Elmont Library
Elmont
Based on the classic story by E.B. White
2 p.m.
Children's Festival
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian at The George
Gustav Heye Center
Manhattan
noon - 5 p.m.
Concert
Sayville Library
Sayville
New Orleans author and musician Johnette Downing presents her
"Boogie Woogie Bugs" show filled with jazz songs about insects and
arachnids
10:30 p.m.
Darwin's Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx
Family friendly exploration of the life and discoveries of Charles
Darwin offered through a wide range of programs and activities
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Dering Tours
Central Park
Manhattan
Family kick-off tour, explore Belvedere Castle, Turtle Pond,
Shakespeare Garden and more; meets at the northeast corner of 81st
St. and Central Park West
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Family Fun Days
Children's Maritime Museum
Port Jefferson
Open every weekend in the Port Jefferson Villace Center for kids of
all ages to learn about Long Island
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Farmer For A Day
Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Yaphank
For children 5 and older, check out farm fresh eggs, make necklaces
from our sheeps' fleece and do laundry and churn butter the
old-fashioned way
10 a.m. - noon
Fully Accessible Hike
Lakeland County Park
Islandia
Explore and find some critters that live at the bottom of the pond,
sponsored by the Seatuck Environmental Association, register
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
High School Musical
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Presented by the Cultural Arts Playhouse and the Long Island
Children's Museum as part of the "Live at LICM Theater"
3 p.m.
History Alive!
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Old Bethpage
noon - 4 p.m.
Horseshoe Crab Program
Fire Island Lighthouse
Kismet
Learn how they lay their eggs ashore during an evening on the beach,
Tower Tours will be available for fee, reserve
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Junior Angler Freshwater Fishing Clinic
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Smithtown
Focus on safety, fly casting techniques and equipment; for ages
7-15. Reserve
9 a.m. - 11 a.m., 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
KaleidoZone-Metamorphosis
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Using kaleidescope patterns and photos, explore symmetry and
repetition in this art exhibit for all ages
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kids for Kids Productions
Airport Playhouse
Bohemia
"Best of Broadway III- A Musical Review", reserve
8 p.m.
Little Red Riding Hood
BroadHollow's Studio Theatre
Lindenhurst
Classic story, a Tea Party follows the show with Little Red Riding
Hood, limited space, reserve
2 p.m.
Live at LICM Theater
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Big Apple Circus presents the "Anna Jack Show" circus performance
1 p.m.
Peter Pan
Cultural Arts Playhouse
Roslyn Heights
Children's theater production. All tickets $10
1 p.m.
Physical Comedy
Bax/Brooklyn Arts Exchange
Brooklyn
Family workshop explores physical characterization, comedic timing,
skills and skits for ages 5-9
3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pinocchio
Puppetworks
Brooklyn
Featuring traditional, hand-carved wooden marionettes, original
score and live actor as Stromboli, puppetmaster, for ages three and
up, reservations
12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Princess Phooey
Tada Theater
Manhattan
Presentation of new musical fairy tale by TADA! Youth Theater
2 p.m., 4 p.m.
Sanctuary Storytime
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
Oyster Bay
Bring your pre-school aged children for an environmentally-themed
story and craft, reserve
1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Spring into the Sanctuary
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center
Oyster Bay
The sanctuary invites you to open house to sponsor an animal of your
choice, live animal presentations, facepainting, storytelling,
singing and dancing with children's singer, songwriter Janice
Bruckner, bring a blanket and picnic
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Little Mermaid
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Manhattan
Musical by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater and Doug Wright
based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film
Tours for Fours
The Museum of Modern Art
Manhattan
For children age four and their adult companions. Interactive
gallery activities and discussions give everyone a chance to
participate, through May 25
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Workshop-Butter churning
Morris-Jumel Mansion
Manhattan
Learn how to make butter the old fashioned way. Ages 6 to 12 with an
adult. Register
10 a.m. - noon
Young Naturalists Club
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Join the master gardeners from Cornell Cooperative Extension of
Nassau County in an exploration of the natural world including
hands-on activities like making mud pies and designing bugs; ages
6-12
3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. |
Sunday, May 18
"Annie"
Star Playhouse at Suffolk Y JCC
Commack
Musical story of her escape from the misery of Miss Hannigan's
orphanage to the mansion of Daddy Warbucks
2 p.m.
"Archaeology Zone: Discovering Treasures from Palaces to
Playgrounds"
The Jewish Museum
Manhattan
Children become archaeologists through this interactive exhibit as
they search for clues about ancient and modern objects
11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.
"Don't Worry, Be Jewish"
Playhouse 91
Manhattan
Play explores through the lives of of a thirteen year old and twelve
year old what it means to be Jewish, based off the book by Mark
Kleyner
5 p.m.
"Larry Cat in Space"
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Centerport
Cartoon presentation on the moon, for grades K-3
2 p.m.
"Pinkalicious, The Musical"
New World Stages
Manhattan
Vital Children's Theatre production based on the book "Pinkalicious"
by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann, appropriate for ages 4-12
noon, 3 p.m.
"The Little Mermaid"
The Long Island Puppet Theater and Museum
Hicksville
Puppet show of the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m.
"The Pied Piper"
Arena Players Second Stage
East Farmingdale
The Arena Players Children's Theatre performs the classic tale with
audience participation
1 p.m.
Animal Wisdom
Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury
A children's interactive concert featuring Aesop's fables for ages
under 8
1:30 p.m.
Annual Working Harbor Day
South Street Seaport
Manhattan
Day long festival features tours, music, maritime activities and
more at Pier 16
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Baby Barnyard
Benner's Farm
Setauket
Visit historic farm and see newest animal babies, hold a chick or
bunny, bottle feed a lamb or goat kid
noon - 4 p.m.
Children's Festival
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian at The George
Gustav Heye Center
Manhattan
noon - 5 p.m.
Children's Fiesta
Guild Hall
East Hampton
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Darwin's Garden: An Evolutionary Adventure
New York Botanical Garden
Bronx
Family friendly exploration of the life and discoveries of Charles
Darwin offered through a wide range of programs and activities
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Family Fun Days
Children's Maritime Museum
Port Jefferson
Open every weekend in the Port Jefferson Villace Center for kids of
all ages to learn about Long Island
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
High School Musical
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Presented by the Cultural Arts Playhouse and the Long Island
Children's Museum as part of the "Live at LICM Theater"
2 p.m.
History Alive!
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Old Bethpage
noon - 4 p.m.
Ice Cream Social and Doll Display
Rock Hall Museum
Lawrence
Story time and cloth doll workshop featuring the "Hitty" doll and
friends, view doll exhibit, and have ice cream sundaes, ages 6-10,
space limited
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
KaleidoZone-Metamorphosis
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Using kaleidescope patterns and photos, explore symmetry and
repetition in this art exhibit for all ages
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Kids 'N Comedy
Gotham Comedy Club
Manhattan
Stand-up comedy created and performed by kids ages 12-18, for kids
ages 9 and older and their families
1 p.m.
Kids for Kids Productions
Airport Playhouse
Bohemia
"Best of Broadway III- A Musical Review", reserve
2 p.m.
Multicultural Craft Fair
Brentwood Library
Brentwood
Learn about different countries through crafts. Ages 3 to 12 years.
Register
1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Nature Wonders
Long Island Children's Museum
East Garden City
Discover the science behind migration and hibernation, create animal
art out of pinecones, rocks and leaves, for ages 5 and up
3 p.m.
Pinocchio
Puppetworks
Brooklyn
Featuring traditional, hand-carved wooden marionettes, original
score and live actor as Stromboli, puppetmaster, for ages three and
up, reservations
12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m.
Princess Phooey
Tada Theater
Manhattan
Presentation of new musical fairy tale by TADA! Youth Theater
2 p.m., 4 p.m.
The Little Mermaid
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Manhattan
Musical by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman, Glenn Slater and Doug Wright
based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney film
Tours for Fours
The Museum of Modern Art
Manhattan
For children age four and their adult companions. Interactive
gallery activities and discussions give everyone a chance to
participate, through May 25
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
