As apart of our daily Top 10, LongIsland.com will now be featuring a monthly Upcoming Kids Events article featuring ten upcoming events and activities geared towards children and family fun. This week's events include many crafting events, educational programs on food decorating, the world of bugs, and putting together your very own books through special techniques. Also check out Ballet Long Island's Princess Tea Party or learn about telling the truth with the Flexitoon Puppet's "Hamlin."
WHO/WHAT: Drop In Playground
INFO: Kids will create a variety of crafts. Advanced registration is not required.
DATE & TIME: April 19, 10:30am-12:30pm
PRICE: FREE
WHERE: West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109, West Babylon – (631) 669-5445
WHO/WHAT: Silk Flower Arrangement: Ice Cream Sundae
INFO: Kids will have a great time learning how to create ice cream sundaes out of silk flowers.
DATE & TIME: April 19, 7pm-8:30pm
PRICE: $3
WHERE: West Babylon Public Library
211 Route 109, West Babylon – (631) 669-5445
WHO/WHAT: Phineas & Ferb Live!
INFO: Disney’s Phineas & Ferb perform live at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on their Best LIVE Tour Ever! Tour.
DATE & TIME: April 19-20, check website for times
PRICE: $35-$75
WHERE: Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale – (516) 794-9300
WHO/WHAT: Good Bug/Bad Bug
INFO: Follow your seasoned entomologist, Bernard F. Wendell Jr. from Arrow Exterminating, Inc. as he leads you on an entertaining and educational expedition through the world of bugs. Find out what makes a bug good or bad, helpful or dangerous. Explore the fascinating world of various insects including Subterranean Termites, Carpenter Ants, Black Widow Spiders and more. Tickets are limited and can be obtained at the LICM Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. All ages.
DATE & TIME: April 20, 12:30pm
PRICE: Free with museum admission ($11)
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City – (516) 224-5800
WHO/WHAT: Playdough Playtime
INFO: Who doesn’t love to play with Playdough! We will have plenty for everyone to roll with rolling pins, cut with cookie cutters, and mash with machines. For ages 3-12
DATE & TIME: April 20, 4pm-4:45pm
PRICE: FREE
WHERE: John Jermain Memorial Library
34 West Water Street, Sag Harbor – (631) 725-0049
WHO/WHAT: Flowering Cupcakes Class
INFO: Who doesn't love cupcakes and flowers? You and your child will learn how to make your cupcakes look like a bouquet of spring flowers! And yes, you get to take them home in your own bakery box. Snack and beverage is included. Reserve your spot today,
DATE & TIME: April 28, 11:30am-1pm
PRICE: $30
WHERE: The Decorated Dessert
449 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage – (516) 939-0079
WHO/WHAT: Princess Tea Party
INFO: Ballet Long Island presents Tea Party with the Princesses. Performing live on stage Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid and more. Bring your camera to take your own photos with the characters. After the performance join the Princesses and their friends for a Tea Party.
DATE & TIME: April 28, 1pm-2:30pm
PRICE: $18
WHERE: Ballet Long Island
1863 Pond Road, Ronkonkoma – (631) 737-1964
WHO/WHAT: Flexitoon Puppets’ “Hamlin”
INFO: T the Flexitoon Puppets perform their new adaption of Hamlin, the classic ‘telling- the-truth” tale about the Pied Piper of Hamlin. The story is told with comedy and positive messages by a colorful troupe of puppets, marionettes, scenery, shadows and special effects. This is perfect entertainment for the whole family.
DATE & TIME: May 5, 11:30am & 2pm
PRICE: $10-$20
WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor – (631) 379-7665
WHO/WHAT: Kids Night Out: Build A Book
INFO: A fun night of making art with friends at the Mills Pond House. Explore, create, laugh and have a fantastic Friday night out. Student will learn the basics of bookmaking by learning two folding techniques for accordion books and origami books. Feel free to bring some of your favorite books or
illustrations for inspiration or to share with the group!
DATE & TIME: May 11, 6pm-9pm
PRICE: $20
WHERE: Mills Pond House
660 Route 25A, St. James – (631) 862-6575
WHO/WHAT: 24th Annual Mayfair Family Fun Day!
INFO: This family friendly event is geared towards children 6 and under, featuring pony rides, big bouncers, games, crafts, delicious food and baked goods, face painting and so much more to enjoy!
DATE & TIME: May 19, 10am-3pm
PRICE: $25 per child
WHERE: Playgroups School
52 Old Post Road, East Setauket – (631) 751-9843 / (917) 623-7369