Kids Korner: Feb. 6 to 13, 2025

PROGRAMS

Newspaper Village

Children ages 3 to 12 with a parent/caregiver are invited to stop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a Newspaper Village event on Feb. 6 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Use recycled newspaper to make a wintry scene. No registration required. Open to all. Questions? Email [email protected]

Valentine’s Day Workshop

Join the Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, St. James for a Valentine’s Day Workshop on Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to paint a Mitten & Heart-Shaped Snowball painting  step-by-step with Miss Linda. $55 per child includes 11×14 canvas and supplies. To register, visit www.theatelieratflowerfield.org. 631-250-9009

Scouting Anniversary

In honor of the Scouting Anniversary, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will give all Scouts BSA and Cub Scouts wearing their uniform with an accompanying adult a free guided tour of the hatchery on Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. with paid admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Birding by the Beach

Town of Brookhaven continues its Winter Nature Program series with Birding by the Beach on Feb. 8 at West Meadow Beach Pavilion in Stony Brook at 10 a.m. and Cedar Beach Nature Center at 2 p.m. Join staff in searching for overwintering birds and winter waterfowl. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Free but registration is required by emailing [email protected].

Super Bowl ‘Saturday’

Get excited for the big game! Children in Grades K through 6 (with parent/caregiver) are welcome to stop by Emma Clark Library, 120 main St., Setauket on Feb. 8 between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to enjoy football-themed festivities. Includes a raffle to win a special prize. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite team’s jersey or football-themed attire. No registration required. Bring a friend! Open to all. Questions? Email [email protected]

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Animal Tracks

As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Animal Tracks on Feb. 12 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an activity, craft, story and feeding the hungry trout. $20 fee includes admission for the day for one child and one adult. Pre-registration required at www.cshfishhatchery.org. 516-692-6768

THEATER

‘Frozen Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Frozen Jr. from Jan. 18 to Feb. 23. A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. Tickets are $25 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel’

Theatre Three, 423 Main St., Port Jefferson kicks off the new year with Hansel and Gretel from Jan. 25 to Feb. 8. Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother-and-sister team, Hansel and Gretel. A feeble father, a wicked stepmother, and a well-meaning if misguided witch add up to hilarious hijinx. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Frozen Jr’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport kicks off the new year with a production of Frozen Jr. from Jan. 25 to March 2. When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart! All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.