Kids Korner: Jan. 16 to 23, 2025
PROGRAMS
First Steps in Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Jan. 17 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
Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington on Jan. 18 from noon to 5 p.m. Learn about Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Vietnamese culture at this free family event for all ages with live dance performances at 12:45 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. and live martial arts demonstrations at 3:45 p.m. Free. 631-380-3230. www.heckscher.org
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Jan. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Reptile Scavenger Hunt
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Fact vs. Fiction All About Reptiles scavenger hunt on Jan. 20. Drop in between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to explore the hatchery and learn all about reptiles. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768, www.cshfishhatchery.org.
Patterns in Nature
As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Patterns in Nature on Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. Children ages 2 to 5 will enjoy an indoor activity, craft, story and then head outside (weather permitting) to feed 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 with a sensory friendly performance on Jan. 26. 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.
FILM
‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’
Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on Jan. 19 at noon. After a gentle alien becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy named Elliott who introduces “E.T.” to his brother and his little sister, and the children decide to keep its existence a secret. Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.or
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