Kids Korner: April 3 to 10, 2025
PROGRAMS
Mommy/Daddy and Me
Mt. Sinai Congregational Church, 233 North Country Rd., Mount Sinai is sponsoring a Mommy/Daddy and Me program for children ages 0 to 12 months on April 3, April 10, April 17 and April 25 at 10 a.m. Fee is $100 for the four sessions. Please contact Kevin at [email protected] or call 631-473-1582 to register.
First Steps Into Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 4 on April 4, April 11, April 18 and April 25 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
Egg Hunt at the Hatchery
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor will hold an Egg Hunt for children ages 0 to 6 on April 5, 6, 12,, 13, 17, 18 and 19 with 20 minute sessions scheduled throughout the day. Fee is $12 per participating child, $5 helper siblings ages 7 to 12, $7 adults, $6 seniors. Children must be accompanied by a parent. By reservation only at www.cshfishhatchery.org. Click here to register.
Doll Tea Party at the Museum
Northport Historical Society, 215 Main St., Northport hosts a Doll Tea Party on April 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kids will enjoy drinks and pastries, do fun crafts and activities, and get to see historical items from the collection related to tea. Dress up in your finest tea party attire for this exciting event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 5+. Tickets are $30 per child, $25 adults. RSVP at www.northporthistorical.org.
Little Artists Workshop
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station presents a Little Artists Workshop on April 5 at 11:30 a.m. Artist Robert Stenzel will guide students in making a shining creation at a dip dyed stained “glass” workshop. Use paper and watercolor to create your own unique dip-dyed window ornaments that will light up any room! For children in Pre-K through 4th grade. Cost is $20 per child. To register, visit www.waltwhitman.org.
All Kids Fair
Huntington Hilton, 598 Broad Hollow Road, Melville will host the 14th annual All Kids Fair on April 6 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with over 80 kid-centered exhibitors. Activities include bounce houses, petting zoo, music, face painting, balloon animals, puppies to cuddle, kid’s classes, arts and crafts and much more. Tickets purchased in advance are $5; $10 for children ages 2 and up and $5 for adults at the door. www.AllKidsFair.com/Tickets.
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on April 7 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Homeschool Hangout
Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket for a get-together designed for homeschooled children ages 5 to 12 on April 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Kids can relax, socialize, and build friendships in a welcoming environment. Enjoy casual hangout time before diving into creative group crafts, experiments and activities that connect fun & learning! Questions? Email [email protected]
Who’s Hatching?
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Who’s Hatching?, on April 10 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will enjoy short walks, stories, dances, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
FILM
‘Hop’
Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a screening of Hop at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on April 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15 and 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and April 12 at noon and again at 3 p.m. $20 per person includes popcorn , a cookie and a special visit from the Easter Bunny. To RSVP, call 631-821-1313 or visit www.pjstchamber.com.
‘School of Rock’
As part of its Cinema for Kids series, the Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington presents a screening of School of Rock on April 6 at noon. Fired from his band, and facing a mountain of debts and depression, Dewey impersonates his friend to get a job as a fourth-grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical’
John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid The Musical from March 22 to April 27. Read the books? Watched the movies? Now experience the musical! Middle school, ugh. It’s the worst. But Greg is determined not to be at the bottom of the popularity chart. He’ll leave that to his weird neighbor, Fregley. Or maybe Greg’s best friend, Rowley Jefferson. But it’s not going to be Greg…no way. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.
A Royal Princess Party
Tickets are now on sale for A Royal Princess Party: A Villainous Tale of Magic! at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts, 2 East Main St., Smithtown from April 12 to May 4. Just in time for Spring Break, the princesses return to the Royal Kingdom of Smithtown to get together and explore some magical artifacts. Special surprises and magical touches make this show a royal treat! Tickets are $17.50 per person. To order, call 1-800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.
‘The Adventures of Peter Rabbit’
Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson celebrates Spring Break with the return of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit from April 16 to May 10 with a sensory friendly performance on April 27 at 11 a.m. With the help of his sisters—Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail—and his cousin, Benjamin Bunny, Peter Rabbit learns the power of sharing and caring in this adorable musical. All seats are $10. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
