Kids Korner: Sept. 26 to Oct. 3, 2024
PROGRAMS
Mythic Crafts
The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor will host Mythic Crafts during gallery hours, Thursdays to Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children can enjoy self-serve crafts in the workshop inspired by the museum’s new exhibit, Monsters & Mermaids! Free with admission. No registration required. 631-367-3418
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. 27 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
Story Time!
Miller Place Academy Free Library, 162 North Country Road, Miller Place hosts a story time on Saturdays including Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to noon. Come sit in what was once a one-room schoolhouse. For children ages 5 to 8. Free.
Exploring Native Plants
As part of its Learn & Create events, the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson presents Exploring Native Plants on Sept. 29 from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. Using leaves from the on-site native plant garden, you’ll create unique leaf rubbings and learn all about the crucial role native plants play in sustaining ecosystems, conserving water, and supporting wildlife. $5 per person plus admission fee of $6 children, $8 adults. 631-331-3277
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. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008
Teen Creator Comic Club
Calling the next-gen of content creators! The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a Teen Creator Comic Club on Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, and Nov. 6 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Students in grades 6 to 10 will learn about the art of creating comics by exploring concept, character development, setting, and storyline. This inclusive class is open to all levels and abilities. Fee is $225 per person, $200 members. To register, visit www.longislandmuseum.org.
Skeletons
Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents a Tiny Tots program, Skeletons, on Oct. 3 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 www.eventbrite.com.
Apple Workshop
Save the date! 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.
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.
