Kids Korner: Nov. 7 to 14, 2024
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 Nov. 8 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
Kids Night Out
Port Jefferson Village Center, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents Kids’ Night Out on Nov. 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Parents can go out on a date while your kids have a fun-filled evening playing active games, crafts and more. Pizza will be served. Fee is $25 residents, $35 non-residents. To register, call 631-802-2160.
Art in the Barn
Walt Whitman Birthplace, Huntington Station continues its Art in Barn series on Nov. 9 at 11:30 a.m. Discover Claude Monet’s Autumn Haystacks. Bring a smock and prepare to paint! For children in Pre K through 3rd grade with parent/guardian. $25 child and guardian, $20 second child. Register at www.waltwhitman.org.
Pies & Parades
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents Pies & Parades on Nov. 9 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Why is Macy’s logo a nautical star? Because the store was founded by a whaler! Celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and discover the surprising origins of other Thanksgiving traditions, from food to football. Craft a delicious smelling “potpourri pie” to adorn your own holiday table! Admission fee + $10 participant; $5 members. 631-367-3418
Second Saturdays at the Studio
Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays at the Studio series on Nov. 9. Families are invited to drop in from 12:30 to 4 p.m. to join educators in the studio to create your own piece inspired by the art in the museum’s “Fire Island” exhibition. No registration is required. All supplies are provided. Children under 16 must have an adult with them. Free with admission to the museum. 631-751-0066
Crafternoon at the Library
Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket hosts a Crafternoon for ages 3 to 12 with a parent/caregiver on Nov. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Make a masterpiece out of recycled materials to take home. No registration required. 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 Nov. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Nature and Nutrition
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Nature and Nutrition, on Nov. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 with a parent/caregiver will enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. $4 per person. Register on www.eventbrite.com.
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
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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