Polar Bear Pals
Friday, Jan. 24, 2:30 p.m.
The Long Island Children’s Museum will be holding a special winter-themed arts and crafts project. Kids will have the opportunity to create their own polar bear and take it home with them. This will be a free drop-in program.
Where: The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Saturday, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Ten-year-old Stanley Lambchop ends up becoming flat after a bulletin board falls on him. In an effort to become three-dimensional again, Stanley sets out on an adventure across the globe in a musical travelogue.
Where: The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village, 34 West Main St., Babylon, NY, 11702
Info: 631-230-3500 or argyletheatre.com
Portledge Day of Paly
Saturday, Jan. 25, 11 a.m.
Kids between two years of age and fifth grade will have the opportunity to enjoy several activities with their families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Portledge Lower School Program, some of these activities include sensory and art-related ones for little kids and STEM activities for those of elementary age. The playground will be open if the weather permits it. Among the activities expected to be at the event are light exploration, creating with clay, building, painting and the aforementioned outdoor play.
Where: Portledge School, 355 Duck Pond Rd., Locust Valley New York 11560
Info: 516-750-3100 or portledge.org
Escape Room: Voldemort’s Revenge
Monday, Jan. 27, 6 p.m.
Participants will have 40 minutes to escape from Prof. Snape’s potions classroom by finding the eight pieces of the Marauder’s Map before Voldemort’s forces show up in this “Harry Potter”-themed escape room. Kids could gain experience in teamwork and logic in this exercise. The escape room is meant for people of all ages. However, kids ten and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: Bellmore Memorial Library Meeting Room, 2288 Bedford Ave., Bellmore, NY 11710
Info: 516-785-2990 ext. 109 or eventkeeper.com
Mighty Movers and Tumble Time Drop-In
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9:30 a.m.
Kids aged four years or younger will have the chance to work on their developing motor skills as they play in a gym. The “Mighty Movers” class promotes independence and confidence for the toddlers through play. They can enjoy bubbles, music and more as they socialize with each other. Registration to the event is $15 per child.
Where: Tumble Tides Gym at Rolling River, 477 Ocean Ave., East Rockaway, NY 11518
Info: 516-593-2267 or rollingriver.com
