Kids Workshop: Windmill Planter

Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In this hands-on workshop, children can build a model windmill that holds a beautiful seasonal flower or low maintenance herb in time for Mother’s Day. Once the windmill planter is built, they can decorate it with paint and stickers. All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times.

Where: At Home Depot locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties, including the Westbury, Elmont, Syosset and Huntington stores
Info: Call your local store or go to homedepot.com to register

Mother’s Day Seashell Necklace Craft

Saturday, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children can make a beautiful necklace out of seashells for mom, grandma, aunt or any other wonderful person in their lives. $5 per participant, in addition to museum admission. 

Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 516-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com

Cinco de Mayo Carnival

Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids can celebrate the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo at this outdoor event that will include carnival games, an interactive game challenge, a fire truck from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., a Northwell Teddy Clinic, piñatas, raffles for Disney and Broadway tickets, an authentic Mexican food truck, and more. General admission: $15, VIP admission: $25.

Where: Robbins Lane Elementary School, 157 Robbins Lane, Syosset
Info: gladys.collazo@gmail.com

Listen Up! Storybook Strolls: Curious George Plants a Tree

Saturday, May 5, 12 to 1 p.m.

Children ages 3 to 5 will listen to classic and modern tales as they stroll the gardens and later create a unique take-home craft. The event is free with admission.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

3rd Annual Clark Botanic Garden Spring Festival

Saturday, May 5, 12 to 5 p.m.

Bring the whole family to this yearly event that features many wonders for children including fairies on stilts, a craft tent, a reptile show, a live performance by Tiger Folk Music, and activities with Mad Science, as well as something people of all ages can enjoy — the budding flowers blooming in the gardens.

Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson
Info at the Town of North Hempstead: 516-869-6311 or 311 or northhempstead.com