Kids Korner: Jan. 30 to Feb 6, 2025

PROGRAMS

Perler Palooza

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket invites children in Grades K to 6 (with parent/caregiver) to stop by on Jan. 31 between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. for Perler Palooza! Kids can grab a template or let their imaginations run wild to create a fuse bead project of their choice. No registration required. Open to all. Questions? Email [email protected].

Groundhog Day Craft

Celebrate Groundhog Day at Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Free Groundhog Day craft for kids with admission while supplies last. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768, www.cshfishhatchery.org

Suffolk County Camp Fair

Stony Brook University, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook hosts the Suffolk County Camp Fair in the Student Activity Center Ballroom on Feb. 1 from noon to 3 p.m. Meet representatives from over 70 summer day camps, overnight camps, specialty camps, adventure camps, academic camps and more. Experience sample games and activities from the camps for a taste of what summer camp is all about along with games, prizes, and activities for the kids, food and fun. Free. To pre-register (not required), visit www.eventbrite.com.

My Grown-Up and Me

Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington  & PJ Library present My Grown Up & Me, a program for ages 18 months to 4 years, on Feb. 2 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children and a parent or caregiver will enjoy a craft, snacks and storytime. $20 per child. For more info or to RSVP, email: [email protected]. 631-425-5835

Sunday Funday: Shadows & Surprises

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a fun groundhog adventure, Shadows & Surprises,  on Feb. 2 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Meet some of the Center’s animal friends and do some fun activities while learning all about groundhogs and their friends. $15 per child, $5 adults. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.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 Feb. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Lunar New Year Story, Stroll & Craft

Pre-school children (accompanied by an adult) can have Lunar New Year fun at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport on Feb. 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. In this program that celebrates the Year of the Snake, participants will stroll the collections, hear a story, and make a traditional, good luck decoration. $20 per child/$18 members.

Super Snakes

As part of its Pollywog Adventures series, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor presents Super Snakes on Feb. 5 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

Greet the Groundhog

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Greet the Groundhogs, on Feb. 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Enjoy a short walk, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. $4 per child. Reservations taken on www.eventbrite.com.

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].

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.

‘Beetlejuice Jr.’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Beetlejuice Jr. on Feb. 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. The talented Winter Class students bring the ghost-with-the-most to life. A wickedly fun musical adventure that promises laughter and mayhem. Tickets are $25. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

FILM

‘Space Jam’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Space Jam on Feb. 2 at noon. Captured by Bugs Bunny to foil a ghastly gang of space creatures, NBA superstar Michael Jordan must play the basketball game of his life to save the beloved cartoon heroes from a group of evil aliens who plan to kidnap the Loony Tunes for their intergalactic amusement park. Will Jordan beat the odds and get his Looney new pals out of a real jam? Rated PG. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 children. www.cinemaartscentre.or

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