Awesome Family Events This Weekend on Long Island
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Seal Watching Cruise Long Island
WHEN: Through April 26: Saturdays and Sundays, 12-2pm
WHERE: Freeport Water Taxi & Tours, 211 Woodcleft Ave., Freeport
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a leisurely tour of the local bays in the the comfort of a 44-foot enclosed boat and encounter seals and other wildlife.
WANT TO GO? $25; $15 children 5-10; free for children 4 and younger. 516-521-7744. https://freeportwatertaxi.com/cruises/seal-watching/.
Thomas and Friends™: Explore the Rails
WHEN: Jan. 18-May 10, 10am-5pm on operating days
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Climb aboard a large model of Thomas the tank engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo, and maintain engines.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids engage in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenges in this exhibit, from a simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors 65 and older; free for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Sunday Science - Lithographic Printing!
WHEN: Jan. 19-19, 2021, 2:30pm
WHERE: Center for Science Teaching and Learning-Tanglewood Preserve, 1450 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Center
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Learn all about Lithographic Printing, which uses more science than you would think.
WANT TO GO? $14. 516-764-0045. https://cstl.org/event/sunday-science-lithographic-printing/.
Weekend Activities in Suffolk
FREE Rockin' Babies
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 10-10:30am OR 10:45-11:15am
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library Selden Building, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden
AGES: 0-2
WHAT: There's no better way to spend the morning than with your little one sharing stories, songs, and rhymes. Ages birth-3 years. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
FREE Family Night Out
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 6:30-8:30pm
WHERE: Brentwood Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood
AGES: All
WHAT: Bring the whole family to spend an evening out at the movies!
WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.
FREE Learn to Take Care of YOU
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 6-7:30pm
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
AGES: 3-5, 5-8, Adult
WHAT: Join Christine Lomangiano from "A Voice Above Wellness" to learn about taking care of yourself. Children 3 and older can participate in activities with library staff.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
FREE Snack Around the World: Healthy and Organic
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 7-8:30pm
WHERE: Northport-East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Explore healthy, natural, and organic snacks from around the world. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-261-2313. nenpl.org.
FREE Friday Night Teen Program
WHEN: Friday, Jan. 17, 6:30-8pm
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library Selden Building, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Get creative with other teens. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
FREE SaturPlay!
WHEN: Jan. 4-18, 1/4 and 1/18, 10-11am
WHERE: Brentwood Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: You and your child will enjoy a variety of open-ended play activities that encourage exploration and learning. Ages 1-3.
WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.
FREE Babies Boogie
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18, 10-10:45am
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
AGES: 0-2
WHAT: Boogie, wiggle, and giggle with your little dancing partner! Ages birth-23 months. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
FREE Toddlers Tango
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18, 11-11:45am
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and wiggle with the beat! 24 months-4 years. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
FREE Jungle Bob Storytime
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18, 11am-12pm
WHERE: Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Join Jungle Bob as he reads his new book, "Lenny, a most unusal reptile" and meet some real, live characters from the story. Grades K-2nd. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-585-9393. middlecountrypubliclibrary.org.
Georgia Swarm @ New York Riptide
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18, 7:30pm
WHERE: NYCB Live, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
AGES: All
WHAT: Box Lacrosse is back on Long Island!
WANT TO GO? $15-$65.50 . 516-402-3006. https://newyorkriptide.com/tickets/.
FREE Magic the Gathering Tournament
WHEN: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Northport-East Northport Public Library, 185 Larkfield Road, East Northport
AGES: 13-17
WHAT: Bring your favorite deck to the library to battle fellow teens in one-on-one duels. Prizes will be awarded! Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-261-2313. nenpl.org.
FREE Family Program: Historic House Tours
WHEN: Jan. 5-19, 1/5 and 1/19, 1-2pm
WHERE: Connetquot River State Park Preserve, 3525 Sunrise Highway, Oakdale
AGES: All
WHAT: Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen's Club.
WANT TO GO? $4. 631-581-1072. https://parks.ny.gov.
FREE Tinker Lab
WHEN: Jan. 3-19, 1/3, 6:30-7:30pm; 1/19, 2-3pm
WHERE: Brentwood Library, 34 Second Ave., Brentwood
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Create, code, and tinker in this STEAM-based program. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? 631-273-7883. brentwoodnylibrary.org.
Winter Run Series 5K
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 19, 11am
WHERE: Robert Moses State Park, 600 Robert Moses State Parkway, Babylon
AGES: All
WHAT: Each of the four races in the series will be 5K in length and will include an awards ceremony, refreshments, and raffle prizes. Register online.
WANT TO GO? $40 for all races in series; $15 individual race. 631-321-3510. https://elitefeats.com/winterrun/.
FrozenFest
WHEN: Sunday, Jan. 19, 11am-2pm
WHERE: The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: Join this family-friendly event inspired by the “Frozen” films. Find out about arctic creatures, touch a walrus tusk and narwhal tusk, have fun creating lots of “Frozen” crafts, and enjoy a meet and greet with Elsa!
WHY WE LOVE IT: It's a Frozen fest, with a healthy dose of nature fun!
WANT TO GO? $6; $15 children; Family-level Members $10 Kid, Adults FREE.. 631-387-3418. cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Annie
WHEN: Through Jan. 20: check website or call box office
WHERE: Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E. Main St., Smithtown
AGES: All
WHAT: Based on the popular comic strip, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and features some of the greatest musical theatre hits ever written, including "Tomorrow."
WANT TO GO? $38; $34 seniors; $25 students. 631-724-3700. smithtownpac.org.
FREE School of Rock - Drumming
WHEN: Jan. 18-25, Saturdays, 3-3:45pm
WHERE: East Islip Public Library, 381 E Main Street, East Islip
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Learn early drumming techniques and rhythms. Registration required. Grades 2-5.
WANT TO GO? 631-581-9200. eipl.org.
Healthy Kids in the Kitchen
WHEN: Jan. 3-31, Fridays, 11:30am-12pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Little chefs use real cooking tools as they make healthy and yummy, kid-friendly snacks from start to finish.
WANT TO GO? $5 plus admission: $14; $13 seniors 65 and older; free for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Little Red Riding Hood
WHEN: Jan. 18-Feb. 22, See website for schedule
WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Little Red Riding Hood learns a big lesson about safety in this modern musical telling.
WHY WE LOVE IT: It's a great intro to theatre for littlest ones!
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. theatrethree.com.
Thomas and Friends™: Explore the Rails
WHEN: Jan. 18- May 10, 10am-5pm on operating days
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
AGES: Newborn-5
WHAT: Climb aboard a large model of Thomas the tank engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo, and maintain engines.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids engage in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenges in this exhibit, from a simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors 65 and older; free for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
