Kids Korner: Nov. 28 to Dec. 5, 2024
PROGRAMS
Pinecone Pals
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a family program, Pinecone Pals, on Dec. 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Collect pine cones in the park and then create fun pine cone animal crafts to take home! $4 per person. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Meet Your Winter Neighbors
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park will host a Tiny Tots class, Meet Your Winter Neighbors, on Dec. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 can enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts with a parent or caregiver. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
First Steps in Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Dec 6 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344
Children’s Holiday Party
Celebrate St. James will hold its annual Children’s Holiday Party at the St. James Community Cultural Center, 176 Second St.. St. James on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy story time, decorate cookies, take part in a sing-along, snap a picture with Santa and take home a special goodie bag to remember the day. Tickets are $20 (child & adult). $10 each additional child or adult. To register, call 631-984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
Tender Years Treasury
The Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center, 420 Middle Country Road. Smithtown will host its annual Tender Years Treasury on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in Grades K-5 can shop for handmade gifts, all modestly priced at $5 and under, with a chaperone. Extra little shoppers may shop with parents and older siblings after 12:30 p.m. The event also features cookie decorating, face painting, and a gift wrapping station. Free admission. 631-360-7644
FILM
‘The Polar Express’
Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce presents All Aboard the Polar Express! at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20 per person includes a screening of The Polar Express, popcorn, water, a cookie and hot cocoa. To reserve your ticket, visit www.pjstchamber.com. 631-821-1313
‘Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure’
Cinema Art Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure on Dec. 1 at noon. Bill and Ted, who have spent so much time forming their rock band that they’re flunking history. Luckily, a guardian angel from the future has come to them with a most bodacious solution: a time-traversing phone booth to take them into the past to learn about the world from some of history’s most influential personalities. Their journey through time turns out to be a blast but will they learn enough to pass their class? Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’
Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page B23.
‘Frosty’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
