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Children enjoy the Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park in Elwood. Photo by Kyle Barr

As a community service and in-light of the expected heat wave, the Town of Huntington will be allowing Huntington residents to use the Manor Field Park and Elwood Spray Parks free of charge during the duration of heat wave (6/22 – 6/26).  Proof of residency is required.  Elwood and Manor Field Spray Parks will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m during this period.

“For some of our residents, staying cool during these frequent summer heat waves can be a challenge,” said Huntington Supervisor Ed Smyth.  “Offering the spray parks to our residents with children is the best kind of community service – convenient, safe, fun and for now, free.”

Spray Parks will return to regular hours with a required Town Recreation Card on Thursday, June 26.  (If weather permits, may be extended).

In anticipation of the forecasted heat wave, the Town of Huntington will also put the following services and schedules in place:

Cooling center:  The Town of Huntington Flanagan Senior Center will be open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m.

Beaches – Town Residents ONLY: Gold Star Battalion, Crab Meadow, West Neck, Hobart, and Centerport Beaches will be open with stationed lifeguards until 8 p.m.  Beach Permits required.  Residents can visit www.tohbeachpermit.com to obtain a virtual beach permit.

Dix Hills Pool: The Dix Hills Pool will also be free to residents during the heat wave –

(Saturday, June 21 – Wednesday, June 25) – The following community hours will apply:

  • Saturday (6/21): 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday (6/22):  11:00 AM– 8:00 PM
  • Monday (6/23):  12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday (6/24):  12:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday (6/24):  12:30 PM – 8:00 PM

For more information, call 631-351-3000.

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Catch the final performance of 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' at Theatre Three on June 21. Photo by Peter Lanscombe/Theatre Three Productions, Inc.
PROGRAMS

First Steps Into Nature 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on June 20 and June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Bicycle Rodeo

Town of Brookhaven’s Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsvile will host a Bicycle Rodeo on June 21 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting and given feedback on their own bicycle-handling abilities Bring a helmet and bicycle; both will be inspected for safety. Free but by appointment only. Call 631-451-5335.

Princess Tea Party

Calling all little Princes and Princesses! Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a magical morning of fun at a Princess Tea Party with Snow White on June 21 at Griswolds Cafe from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This royal event includes craft time, tea time with cookies from Curtain Call Confections, and a meet and greet with Snow White. Tickets are $12 per child. For more information or to order, call 631-928-9100.

Clay Pot Making

The Reboli Center for Art and History, 64 Main St., Stony Brook presents a Clay Pot Making workshop for children in grades 3 to 5 on June 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will discover the joy of pottery and working with clay and create their very own clay pots to take home. $45 per child includes all materials. To register, call 631-751-7707.

Catfish Scavenger Hunt

In honor of National Catfish Day, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Catfish Scavenger Hunt June 22 to June 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discover the truth about catfish in this fact vs. fiction adventure. Included with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Feeling Crabby

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Feeling Crabby, on June 26 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent or caregiver will enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hysterical musical retelling of the wonderful story Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs from May 31 to June 21. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 12 to Aug. 17. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Tickets are $26.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘The Fantasmix’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theater with The Fantasmix: A Superhero Journey Begins! from July 11 to July 26 with a sensory friendly performance on July 13 at 11 a.m. Come help the world’s newest superheroes — Lightning and Bolt — as they embark on an epic journey to save our planet — and all its water! The electrifying brother-and-sister duo discovers that together, they have what it takes to save the world. Tickets are $15. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from July 19 to Aug. 24. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Follow all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Sonic the Hedgehog 3’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Sonic the Hedgehog 3 on June 22 at noon. Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails are back for their most epic adventure yet. The team reunite to face a new formidable foe, Shadow, a mysterious hedgehog with powers unlike anything they’ve ever seen. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. Students delivered their projects to the elementary schools in early June. Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. Students delivered their projects to the elementary schools in early June. Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. Students delivered their projects to the elementary schools in early June. Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. Students delivered their projects to the elementary schools in early June. Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District
Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. Students delivered their projects to the elementary schools in early June. Photo courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District

Cold Spring Harbor Junior High School eighth graders have dedicated the 2024-25 school year to a “Year of Service” through a series of impactful STEAM projects. These initiatives have focused on giving back to the community and honoring the legacy of teachers and local organizations.

The year kicked off with the Pizza Box Project, where students designed pizza box covers in art classes and shopping bags in technology classes for a fundraising event. The unveiling took place at D’Raimo’s Pizzeria in Huntington on Jan. 22, with all proceeds benefiting victims of the California wildfires.

Eighth grade students also created and painted Adirondack chairs for local businesses and organizations, including the CSH Deli, Anne Brower Nursery School, the Cold Spring Harbor Public Library and Holiday House. In another special partnership, art classes collaborated with Step Ahead Prosthetics to paint 3D prosthetic devices designed to fit American Girl dolls. This initiative promotes inclusivity and celebrates children who are amputees.

Seventh grade STEAM students extended the spirit of service by working with Goosehill, Lloyd Harbor, and West Side Schools to identify classroom needs and design creative projects for donation. Each student group paid tribute to their favorite elementary teachers by replicating favorite classroom activities and learning games. Notable projects included a custom Jenga game for Ms. Wetzyl featuring science facts, as well as puzzles, board games, pop-up books, tic-tac-toe sets, waste baskets, bookshelves, bookends, pencil holders and pillows. Additionally, every child at Goosehill received a personalized, initialed baseball cap.

On June 2, junior high students personally delivered these thoughtful creations during a field trip to the elementary schools. The experience was met with heartfelt gratitude and joy from teachers and students alike, demonstrating the power of collaboration and community spirit.

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Pictured above from left to right is Councilwoman Jane Bonner, Anders Dalberg, Nicholas Comito, Aidan Elder, and Jeremy Westerlund. Photo courtesy of Councilwoman Bonner's office

Councilwoman Jane Bonner proudly joined families, friends, and community members on May 31 to honor four outstanding young men who achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. The ceremony celebrated the accomplishments of Anders Dalberg, Nicholas Comito, Aidan Elder, and Jeremy Westerlund, each of whom completed a service project that significantly improved a local community space.

Councilwoman Bonner presented each Eagle Scout with an official proclamation from the Town of Brookhaven, recognizing their leadership, dedication, and lasting contributions to the community.

“The Eagle Scout rank represents the highest level of achievement in Scouting, and these young men have truly earned it through their incredible service and commitment,” said Councilwoman Bonner. “They have made meaningful improvements in our community, and we are so proud to recognize them for their achievements.”

Anders Dalberg contributed his skills and hard work to enhance the facilities at the Warrior Ranch Foundation, an organization dedicated to the healing and well-being of veterans, first responders, and rescued horses. Anders fabricated and installed fly traps to protect the horses, built sturdy frames for hanging tarps to provide shade, and installed swing boom arms to aid in training sessions for the horses—all efforts that will help the foundation continue its important mission.

Nicholas Comito focused his project on improving the Greenway Trail in Port Jefferson – Setauket, a popular local path used by residents for walking, biking, and running. Nicholas installed reflectors along the full 3-mile trail and at all intersections to improve visibility and safety. He also poured two concrete pads in front of benches to provide easier access for individuals using wheelchairs and cleaned up trash along the trail to help preserve its natural beauty.

Aidan Elder chose to serve St. Anthony of Padua Church CYO Fields in Rocky Point, where he designed and built a new information kiosk to help visitors navigate the space. In addition, he installed new handicap parking signs to improve accessibility, refreshed and replanted old planter boxes, and restored two statues on the property—bringing renewed life and charm to the grounds.

Jeremy Westerlund completed his project at Trinity Lutheran Church, where he created a more inclusive and engaging outdoor space for the church’s nursery school. Jeremy designed and built a handicap-accessible picnic area, constructing two ADA-compliant picnic tables along with two standard ones. He also built a colorful and interactive music wall for the playground, enriching the play experience for young children of all abilities.

Councilwoman Bonner emphasized the value of encouraging leadership and community involvement in young people, and praised the scouts for their initiative and service.

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Photo courtesy of Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum and Education Center, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor seeks enthusiastic and helpful Museum Program Assistants age 13+ for their family programs and events. If you love helping with crafts and working with kids, the museum would love to hear from you. Have fun, make a difference, and give back to the community!
Volunteers will:
-Assist with  preparing crafts and activities
-Work with families and children to complete crafts
-Assist with summer camp at the museum
-Contribute to collections research and care
-Help out with museum maintenance
-Receive community service credit for your time
CURRENT MUSEUM PROGRAM ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITIES:

  • July & August – Tuesday – Sunday | 10:30AM – 1:30PM & 1:30 – 4:30PM
  • August Summer Camp – Week of August 18 – 22 | 9:00AM – 2:00PM – work full camp week
  • August Summer Camp – Week of August 25 – 29 | 9:00AM – 2:00PM  – work full camp week
  • Sea Glass Festival – July 20 from 9:00AM – 5:30PM (full & half day shifts will be available)

For more information and to apply, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/volunteer.

 

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Smile Farms ribbon cutting event at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital on 6/9/25.

In an effort to address food insecurity on Long Island, Catholic Health and Smile Farms, Inc. have expanded their existing partnership, with monetary support from the Proskauer, by introducing a third cooperative food garden at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown. The announcement was kicked off with a ribbon cutting on June 9. Members of the Smithtown Rotary Club were also on hand to install a Peace Pole on the hospital property.

Members of the Smithtown Rotary with the Peace Pole on June 9.

Created to support mental health, the Smile Farms garden, which consists of seven flower beds, will be tended by youth volunteers from the Smile Farms Club at Saint Anthony’s High School in Huntington, as well as volunteers from the Smithtown Youth Bureau and Horizon’s Counseling and Education Center. One of the seven flower beds will also be tended by St. Catherine of Siena Hospital employees. 

Aligning with Catholic Health’s mission in addressing food insecurity, produce from the Smile Farms garden will be donated to local parishes and shelters.

“We are extremely grateful for the meaningful partnership with Smile Farms, Proskauer and all of our community partners,” said St. Catherine of Siena Hospital President Christopher Nelson. “The Smile Farms garden gives volunteers the opportunity to give back to their community, to nuture the garden to life, while also fostering teamwork. For our youth volunteers, as well as our hospital staff, it is a meaningful endeavor to know that the fresh produce that will be grown at St. Catherine’s, will be donated to local parishes in our surrounding communities.”

The first Catholic Heath/Smile Farms garden opened in 2023 at Catholic Health’s Mercy Hospital Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinic in Garden City, followed by a second, larger Mercy Hospital garden in 2024. The produce has been shared with food-insecure individuals at Mercy Hospital’s Family Center, an outpatient clinic for women and children.

“Our collaboration with Catholic Health is special and unique as it affords our Smile Farmers the opportunity to give to others while concurrently giving to themselves. The mental health benefits of gardening are well documented, including decreased anxiety, stress, and depression, and increased creativity, productivity, attention, memory, and self-esteem. We welcome and empower people with all abilities, skills, and experience for a day in the garden to engage with nature and each other. We are grateful to Catholic Health and Proskauer, for helping us serve the community while empowering people with disabilities,” said Smile Farms Managing Director Steve McDermott.

Catholic Health’s multifaceted food insecurity initiative currently offers emergency food “to-go” bags distributed in Catholic Health’s six emergency departments and throughout. Individuals who receive the bags are also provided with direct referrals to community-based organizations to identify resources, such as the Federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance program (SNAP) for regular access to healthy foods.  

For more information about Catholic Health’s behavioral health services, visit https://www.chsli.org/behavioral-health

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By Heidi Sutton

It’s easy for families to fall into a routine when it comes to celebrating Father’s Day. Certainly dinner, cards and gift-giving is traditional, but there are additional ways to provide Dad with the day he deserves. Here are some fun ways to spend the holiday on Long Island. See more calendar events on page B22.

Father’s Day at the LIM

Take Dad on a historic adventure exploring the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook on Sunday, June 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Visit their latest exhibition, The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art, the state of the art Carriage Museum, and enjoy the beautiful grounds dotted with art installations, gardens and historic buildings. Free admission for fathers and grandfathers all day! 631-751-0066

Open Weekend at Benner’s Farm

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket celebrates Father’s Day weekend on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. See sheep, goats, and chickens, ride the Big Swing and see the new babies born this spring. Live music on Saturday. Admission is $12 adults, $10 seniors and children. 631-689-8172

Father’s Day at the TVHS

Dads get free admission to the Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, Setauket on Sunday, June 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Visit the SPIES! exhibit with hands-on activities including writing with invisible ink and decoding spy letters, explore the new history art gallery, and check out the beautiful new gardens by ReWild Long Island on the grounds. 631-751-3730

Father’s Day at the Whaling Museum

Treat Dad to a special day at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor with free admission with a paid ticket on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Plus, kids can enjoy a weekend of self-serve Father’s Day ​crafts — a perfect heartfelt gift! 631-367-3418

Father’s Day at The Hatchery

Celebrate Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring the largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fishes and amphibians. Free admission for Dads when accompanied by their children. 516-692-6768

Father’s Day Festival

Harbes Family Farm, 715 Sound Ave., Mattituck will hold their annual Father’s Day Festival on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15. Dads get half-price admission to the Barnyard Adventure, an eight-acre family friendly experience which includes a musical hayride, Sports Zone, farm animals, play areas, live music and more. 631-482-7641

Mattituck Strawberry Festival

Dads get free entry with a paid child admission at the 70th annual Mattituck Lions Club Strawberry Festival, 1105 North Road, Mattituck on Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Highlights include strawberry shortcake, strawberries dipped in chocolate, live music, over 100 arts and craft vendors, carnival rides, food and fireworks (weather permitting). www.mattituckstrawberryfestival.com

Long Island Fun Fest at SCCC

Suffolk County Community College, 478 Wicks Road, Brentwood hosts the Long Island Fun Fest on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15 from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. featuring rides, games, carnival food, dinosaur experience, circus, BMX stunt show, and petting zoo. $5 admission includes shows, extra fee for rides. www.longislandfunfest.com

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Bindi Irwin with her new children's book. Photo from Facebook

By Melissa Arnold

Throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, conservationist Steve Irwin was a fixture on our televisions, and with good reason. His depth of knowledge, passion for wildlife, and iconic Aussie accent (“Crikey!”) made him easy to love. His tragic death during a 2006 documentary filming led to international mourning, and it’s hard to think of anyone else who has made such a longstanding difference for animals or the planet.

Irwin’s love for the natural world was in his DNA: his father was a reptile expert and his mother a wildlife rehabilitator. Today, both of his children are carrying on the family mission: daughter Bindi and son Robert Irwin are still living and working at the Australia Zoo founded by their grandparents in 1970, doing television appearances and using their individual talents to promote wildlife conservation.

Now 26, Bindi Irwin recently published a picture book for kids, You Are A Wildlife Warrior!: Saving Animals and the Planet, co-authored with Smita Prasadam-Halls [Random House Children’s Books]. Inspired by her childhood and her own young daughter, 4-year-old Grace, Bindi gives readers a peek inside life at the zoo with skillful rhymes. 

Using simple language, Bindi explains that the world is full of animals that need our support and respect, and that there are things everyone can do to help the cause. Scientists learn about animals; zookeepers and veterinarians care for them; and all of us can work together to protect the environment and the world we share.

The book’s real magic is in the illustrations by Ramona Kaulitzki. Each page features several different kinds of animals with brilliant accuracy and adorable expressions. Bindi and Grace walk through the zoo together, checking in on the parrots, giraffes, rhinos, zebras, koalas, kangaroos and many others on their rounds. The lush nature scenes and all the little details will easily transport the imagination to Australia. Adult readers can help kids learn more about the animals with interesting facts found in the margins — even this writer picked up some new trivia.

Bindi includes two letters to readers in the front and back of the book. The first focuses on her desire to include children in conservation efforts, especially after seeing the wonder and joy Grace feels around animals. 

The ending letter is for a general audience and reflects on her childhood with her dad, including several sweet pictures from her early years. She also shares more about the various animal welfare projects her family has launched around the world.

All told, You Are A Wildlife Warrior! is a fantastic introduction to the Irwin family for a new generation. Ideally, they’ll see the pictures of Bindi and Grace helping animals and feel inspired to help out in their own way. As Bindi writes in the closing letter, it doesn’t take much to get started:

“You don’t have to be a conservationist to have compassion for the living beings we share the earth with. The littlest of things can make a big difference for our planet: Invest in a reusable water bottle, recycle, plant a tree, start an insect or bird garden in your backyard, turn off the tap when you brush your teeth, volunteer at a wildlife organization in your area, take part in a beach or park cleanup day, never purchase products made from wild animals,” Bindi writes. “Believe in your strength to make a huge impact, and never underestimate the power of a kind gesture. That kindness can change the world.

You Are A Wildlife Warrior! by Bindi Irwin is available at Barnes and Noble and on Amazon. For more about the Irwin family, visit www.wildlifewarrors.org.au. 

 

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JUST KEEP SWIMMING Catch a screening of 'Finding Nemo' with Dad at the Cinema Arts Centre on June 15.
PROGRAMS

First Steps Into Nature 

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on June 13, June 20 and June 27 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Art Explorers Club

Start your weekend with art! The Heckscher Museum, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington presents Art Explorer’s Club: Underwater Treasures for ages 5 to 10 on June 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Students will explore the ocean through a sea-inspired book, using it as a springboard for creativity. They will design and sculpt their own sea creature, bringing it to life with paint and personalized accessories. To further enrich the experience, students will also write a short story featuring their unique creation. $5 per family. Register at www.heckscher.org.

Summer Splash Workshop

Celebrate St. James Cultural Arts Center, 176 2nd Street, St. James presents a Summer Splash children’s art workshop on June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children ages 5 to 12 will use various art techniques including drawing, painting, collage and printmaking to craft their very own one-of-a-kind summer-themed masterpiece. $40 per child includes all materials. To register, visit www.celebratestjamesorg. 631-984-0201

Father’s Day Painting Workshop

The Atelier at Flowerfield, 2 Flowerfield, Suite 6 & 9, St. James presents an in-studio Father’s Day workshop for children ages 6 to 12 on June 14 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn how to paint an awesome monster truck painting for Dad or that special Dad in your life with step-by-step instruction from Miss Linda. $55 per child includes an 11″ by 14″ canvas and all art supplies. To register, visit theatelieratflowerfield.org. 631-250-9009.

Second Saturdays at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays in the Studio series on June 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are welcome to join educators in the LIM studio and participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by the Triumph of Nature exhibition and decorate a small flower pot. Take home seeds to watch botanical beauty bloom from the outside and within. No registration required. Included with museum admission. 631-751-0066

Crafternoon at the Library

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket will host a Crafternoon for children ages 3 to 12 (with their grown-up) on June 14. Stop in anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to create a work of art with recycled materials. No registration required. Bring a friend! 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 June 16 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Sidewalk Chalk Mosaics

Join the Walt Whitman Birthplace Museum, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station for a Sidewalk Chalk Mosaics workshop on June 18 from 11 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 5 will explore different materials and techniques while having fun $15 per child. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org. 631-427-5240

Fish Scavenger Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold a Fish Scavenger Hunt on June 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about fish that live in New York as you explore the hatchery and solve the riddles. Included with admission of $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768

Shake, Rattle and Roll

In honor of Juneteenth, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Shake, Rattle and Roll on June 19. Drop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to  explore how West African music influenced American sailors’ work songs at sea. Create your own sistrum, a traditional instrument using shells! Admission fee plus $10 per particIpant. 631-367-3418

THEATER

‘Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs’

Join Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson for a hysterical musical retelling of the wonderful story Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs from May 31 to June 21. Come on down for this daffy tale with a Queen, a Witch, a Princess with skin as white as snow, and seven crazy dwarfs that are guaranteed to keep you laughing from start to finish. Tickets are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com

‘The Little Mermaid Jr’

Ready for an under the sea adventure? Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown presents Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. from July 12 to Aug. 17. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she’ll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. Tickets are $26.50. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Madagascar: A Musical Adventure from July 19 to Aug. 24. Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto your stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime.  Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, Madagascar – A Musical Adventure follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin’ friends as they escape from their home in New York’s Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘The Fantasmix’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theater with The Fantasmix: A Superhero Journey Begins! from July 11 to July 26 with a sensory friendly performance on July 13 at 11 a.m. Come help the world’s newest superheroes — Lightning and Bolt — as they embark on an epic journey to save our planet — and all its water! The electrifying brother-and-sister duo discovers that together, they have what it takes to save the world. Tickets are $15. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

FILM

‘Finding Nemo’

As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington will screen Finding Nemo on Father’s Day, June 15 at noon. An adventurous young clownfish is unexpectedly taken from his Great Barrier Reef home to a dentist’s office aquarium. It’s up to his worrisome father Marlin and his friendly but forgetful regal blue tang fish Dory to bring Nemo home —meeting vegetarian sharks, surfer dude turtles, hypnotic jellyfish, hungry seagulls, and more along the way. Rated G. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org. 

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Family ride offerings at FunFest include "The Wheel," the largest Ferris wheel on Long Island at a towering 110 feet tall and with 24 spacious gondola cars, each with a 6-person capacity to accommodate the whole family.
Long Island’s largest fair, Long Island FunFest, returns to Suffolk County Community College, 485 Wicks Road in Brentwood from June 12 to June 22 with Fireworks by Grucci both Saturday nights, family entertainment, exciting midway rides for all ages (including the largest Ferris wheel on Long Island at 110 feet tall), and favorite fair food for every appetite.

Free with admission:

  • Circus Murcia (The Globe of Death motorcycle act, high-wire and aerial performers, jugglers, clowns & more)
  • Big Bee Transforming Robot Car
  • BMX Freestyle Stunt Show
  • The Dinosaur Experience
  • Sandlofer Family Petting Zoo

Fair admission: $5 (free for kids under 36″ tall with a paying adult). Parking is free. Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $42 on site ($40 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., June 12 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.

Ride tickets are also available at FunFest. Online pre-sale special: $45/50 tickets + 1 free ride. (Rides take multiple tickets each.) The online deal is not valid on Thursday Carload Nights, when unlimited rides and admission are $62 per vehicle ($60 cash) for all legally seat-belted occupants.

Fair hours:5-11 pm weekdays and 3-11 pm Saturday – Sunday. Take Exit 53S off the Long Island Expressway and use the Wicks Road campus entrance. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21+.

More information: 866-666-3247 or Long Island FunFest

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