Kids Korner: Nov. 14 to 21, 2024
PROGRAMS
Thankful Thursdays
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport continues its Thankful Thursdays series on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m. Join them for a FREE family-friendly planetarium show, Earth, Moon & Sun, and then look through a telescope at stars, planets, and more (weather permitting). For ages 7 and up. To receive your complimentary tickets, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org.
First Steps in Nature
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Nov. 15 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
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 Nov. 17 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
Pickle Party!
Join the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor for a Pickle Party on Nov. 17 at noon or 2 p.m. Discover what’s on the menu on a whaleship — including pickles! Taste pickle samples, decorate a jar, and make your own pickles to take home. Start your holidays early as you make a Weihnachtsgurke, a traditional German pickle ornament. Admission fee + $10 participant. To register, visit www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Nov. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
World Fisheries Day
Celebrate World Fisheries Day at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. Come learn about the trout they raise with hatchery tours on Nov. 21 and 22 at 3:30 p.m. and Nov. 23 and 24 at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. along with egg taking demonstrations on Nov. 23 and 24 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 children ages 3 to 12. 516-692-6768
FILM
‘The Polar Express’
Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce presents All Aboard the Polar Express! at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Nov. 14, 15, 21, 22, Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20 per person includes a screening of The Polar Express, popcorn, water, a cookie and hot cocoa. To reserve your ticket, visit www.pjstchamber.com. 631-821-1313
‘The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie’
Cinema Art Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a 20th anniversary screening of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie on Nov. 17 at noon. There’s trouble bubbling up in Bikini Bottom, King Neptune’s crown is missing, and Mr. Krabs has been accused of stealing it! Together with his best pal Patrick, SpongeBob sets out to treacherous Shell City to reclaim Neptune’s crown and clear his boss’s name. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
THEATER
‘Barnaby Saves Christmas’
Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28 with a sensory friendly performance on Nov. 24. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
‘Frosty’
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from mean old Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home, get Frosty to the North Pole, and make this holiday season a Winter Wonderland for one and all! Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com
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