Kids Korner: October 3 to 10, 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 Oct. 4 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

Apple Workshop

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket presents an Apple Workshop for ages 4 to 8 on Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will learn about Johnny Appleseed, create a variety of apple goodies to take home and more. $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172.

Tails, Trails and Treats 

Celebrate Halloween at Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown with  Tales, Trails, and Treats on Oct. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. Kids can enjoy close encounters with animals, a ghostly garden, games, an enchanted trail and a special puppet presentation. For families with children ages 2 to 7 years old. $15 per child,  $5 adults. Rain date is Oct. 6. www.sweetbriarnc.org, 631-974-6344

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Oct. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Ukelele Workshop

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents an Intermediate Ukulele Workshop for students in grades 1 to 3 on Thursdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, and 21 from 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. Join local musician and early childhood educator Mr. Johnny for an intermediate class on the ukulele! Go beyond the basics and add more chords to expand your songbook, all in a joyful and encouraging environment. Fee is $175, $150 members. Please note: There will be an additional instrument fee of $50 for any child who does not already have a ukelele, which will cover the cost of a new instrument that is theirs to keep! To register, visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

THEATER

‘Rapunzel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale from Sept. 28 to Oct. 27. Rapunzel’s sixteenth birthday has come, meaning that she’ll be able to see the outside world for the first time, just as her “mother” promised. Scared to let her go, though, the witch reneges. Lucky for Rapunzel a young Prince happens across her tower. Before the Prince and Rapunzel have their inevitable “happily ever after,” though, they’re going to have to face the wrath of the witch and a few other hilarious obstacles. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theatre season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween from Oct. 5 to 19 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set-off on a quest with his newly found friends.  Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight this delightful musical for the entire family. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Halloween Princess Party

You’re invited to a special Halloween Princess Party at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown on Oct. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. Learn about Halloween traditions from different kingdoms and meet new friends. Costumes encouraged at this royal trick-or-treat! Tickets are $16. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org or call 1-800-595-4849.

FILM

‘Shaun the Sheep’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Shaun the Sheep on Oct. 6 at noon. All is well at Mossy Bottom Farm, except for the fact that the animals will do anything to get out of work. So, Shaun the sheep and his scheming friends devise a plan to put their master to sleep. However, the ruse backfires when the poor farmer finds himself transported to the big city, having lost his memory. Now, it’s up to Sean, Timmy the lamb, Shirley the ewe and the rest of the gang to travel to the metropolis and get him back, while not landing in even more trouble themselves. Tickets are $5 children, $13 adults. www.cinemaartscentre.org