1. “Pinocchio: The Musical”
Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m.
Everyone’s favorite puppet begins his adventure with a trip to the Land of the Toys, meets a singing and dancing cat and fox and is saved by the magical Blue Fairy!
Where: Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info: 516-247-5200 or thetheatreatwestbury.com
2. Madagascar: A Musical Adventure!
Friday, Aug. 10 through Sunday, Aug. 19
Join Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, Melman the Giraffe, Alex the Lion and Skipper, Private, Rico, and Kowalski (the Penguins) On an adventure that takes you from the Central Park Zoo to an exotic island. The performance runs for one hour and is followed by a meet and greet with the cast.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave, Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
3. Mid-tide Spash at Jones Beach
Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018 and Sunday, Aug. 5, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
Down by the bay, we will seine, collect, and identify animals that live in the bay. Wear water shoes to protect your feet and clothing appropriate for the water. For children 6 and older. Registration is required.
Where: Jones Beach State Park
Info: (516) 780-3295 or parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach
4. Listen Up! Storybook Stroll — Bringing Down the Moon by Jonathan Emmett
Saturday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Open your ears to classic and modern tales as we stroll the gardens and, later, create a unique take home craft. Ages 3-5. Free with admission.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org
5. “Harry Potter” fiction book discussion
Wednesday, Aug. 8 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.Â
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” at Port Washington Public Library. Books available at the Information Desk.
Where:Â Local History Room at Port Washington Public Library
Info: kklang@pwpl.org or (516) 883-4400 or pwpl.org
6. Tiny Tots: Crabby Crabs
Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Explore the natural world around us. These programs will connect children and their parents with nature through short walks, animal visitors, and crafts. For ages 3 through 5. Registration is required.
Where: Jones Beach State Park
Info: (516) 780-3295 or parks.ny.gov/parks/jonesbeach
7. Edible Carousel
Tuesday, Aug. 7, from 3:30 to to 4:30 p.m.
Instructor Sue Bazzicalupo will show children how to make an edible carousel out of cookies. For ages 2 years old to entering kindergarten with adult caregiver.
Where: Mineola Memorial Library
Info: childrensmineola@nassaulibrary.org or mineolalibrary.info or 516-746-8488
