Kids Korner: Sept. 12 to 19, 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 Sept. 13 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
Bicycle Rodeo
Town of Brookhaven hosts a Bicycle Rodeo at Safety Town, 249 Buckley Road, Holbrook on Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. This event encourages children to learn how to safely ride their bikes on our roadways, while in a mock-roadway, kid-sized setting. Participants are required to bring their own helmets and bicycles; both will be inspected for safety. This event is by appointment only. Call 631-451-5335 to schedule your time slot.
Second Saturdays in the Studio
Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays in the Studio and Gallery on Sept. 14 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to join educators in the studio and participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by exhibitions on view. No registration is required. All supplies provided. Children under 16 must have an adult with them. The event is free with admission. 631-751-0066
Art in the Barn
Walt Whitman Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station continues its Art in the Barn series for children in Pre-K to 3rd Grade and their parent/guardian on Sept. 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your painting smock as you explore the color green! The group will paint, read the book Green and explore Vincent Van Gogh’s painting “Madame Roulin Rocking the Cradle.” $25 per child and guardian, $20 second child. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.waltwhitman.org.
Open Farm Days
Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket will hold Open Farm Days on Sept. 14 and 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Come play, come learn! $10 adults, $8 seniors and children. 631-689-8172
Crafternoon at the Library
Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket invites children ages 3 to 12 with a parent/caregiver to drop by for a Crafternoon on Sept. 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Make a masterpiece out of recycled materials. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected]
BNL Open House
Brookhaven National Laboratory, 2 Center St., Upton continues its Summer Open House series with Fascinating Physics on Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a Fantastic Forces show, tour the Superconducting Magnet Division and Tandem Van de Graaf facilities, meet BNL scientists and enjoy hands-on science activities in Berkner Hall. Free. No reservations required. www.bnl.gov
Story & Craft with Nana Carol
The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Sept. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
The Great Noisy Outdoors
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, The Great Noisy Outdoors, on Sept. 19 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors, and crafts. For children ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
FILM
‘School of Rock’
Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of School of Rock on Sept. 13; E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on Sept. 20; and Hocus Pocus on Oct. 18. Movies begin at dusk 8:30 p.m. Bring seating. 631-403-4846
THEATER
‘Rapunzel’
Up next at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport is 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.
‘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. Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight this Halloween-inspired musical for the entire family. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
