Cinema for Kids: “The Breadwinner”
Saturday, Aug. 11 at 11 a.m.
From executive producer Angelina Jolie comes this animated adaptation of Deborah Ellis’ bestseller about a young Afghan girl who pretends to be a boy to help her family during the reign of the Taliban. Members $7, public $12, free for kids under 12.
Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: 631-423-7611 or cinemaartscentre.org
Mermaid Tea Party
Saturday, Aug. 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Children ages 3 to 7 can join this annual celebration of the world of mermaids where they can decorate a mermaid wand, explore beautiful shells, and enjoy yummy treats. $12 per child, $5 for adults.
Where: Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 516-224-5800 or cswhalingmuseum.org
Meet Children’s Author Katie Dunne
Saturday, Aug. 11, 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Kids will meet an inchworm named Rick in Katie Dunne’s charming story, “Inches from Home.” Rick gets lost and needs to find his way home, but meets many friends along the way. Learn what inspired Dunne to write her book along with your own friends.
Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com
KIDZ BOP Live 2018
Sunday, Aug. 12 at 4 p.m.
Following the success of last year’s Best Time Ever tour, which sold out multiple shows across the country, the KIDZ BOP Kids have hit the road again this summer. Billed as “sung by kids for kids,” KIDZ BOP Live is the ultimate family concert experience.
Where: Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, 895 Bay Parkway, Wantaugh
Info & Tickets: 516-221-1000 or jonesbeach.com
Celebrate National Rollercoaster Day
Thursday, Aug. 16, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
August 16 is National Rollercoaster Day so head on out to Adventureland Park and enjoy a wild ride on Turbulence Coaster, Long Island’s largest and only spinning coaster, as well as many other thrill rides and attractions the amusement park has to offer.
Where: Adventureland Park, 2245 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale
Info & Tickets: 631-694-6300 or adventureland.us