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Meet Nebula the Barn Owl at Sweetbriar Nature Center on Sept. 10. Photo from Sweetbriar
PROGRAMS

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Sept. 9. Call 631-754-1180 for more info.

Late Summer Lantern Walk

Join Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park for a Late Summer Lantern Walk on Sept. 9 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Have you ever wanted to explore the park after dark? Now is your chance! Join park staff for a night-themed walk, with the ambiance of lanterns! With any luck, you might be able to observe some of the park’s nocturnal animal residents during this family program. $4 per person. Reservations taken on www.eventbrite.com.

Dragon Safari

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a family program, Dragon Safari on Sept. 10 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Discover the dragonfly’s beautiful colors, lifecycle, and fascinating behaviors. $4 per person. Advance registration required by calling 631-265-1054.

Owl Prowl Sunday

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for an Owl Prowl on Sept. 10 from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. Meet and learn about some of the Center’s resident owls and then embark on a walk into the darkness to enjoy the night and call some owls. Meet behind the main house and check in. Wear bug spray and bring a flashlight just in case. Open to families with children ages 5y and up. $15 per person. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Avenue Huntington hosts A Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4 (sometimes older siblings join as well). 631-482-5008

Fruits & Veggies

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program, Fruits & Veggies, on Sept. 14 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with a short walk, story time, animal visitors and crafts. For children ages 3 to 5. $4 per child. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

FILM

‘The Sandlot’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of The Sandlot on Sept. 10 at noon. It’s the beginning of a magical summer of baseball, wild adventures, first kisses, and fearsome confrontations with the dreaded Beast and its owner who live behind the left field fence in this hilarious and warmhearted comedy. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

THEATER

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Children’s theater continues at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport with The Wizard of Oz from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who can send her home. Dorothy learns just how magical friendship can be and how wonderful it can feel to go home again. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark, from Oct. 7 to 21 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 8. 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. All tickets are $12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

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Catch a screening of 'Hook' at the Cinema Arts Centre on Sept. 3. Photo from CAC
PROGRAMS

Build-A-Boat

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Aug. 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a Build-a-Boat workshop where adults and kids can design and build a unique vessel using a variety of wooden materials and a bit of imagination. Go home with your creation! No registration required. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Sept. 2 and Sept. 9. Call 631-754-1180 for more info.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Avenue Huntington hosts A Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 10:30 a.m. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4 (sometimes older siblings join as well). 631-482-5008

Skull Scavenger Hunt

In anticipation of Halloween, the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor presents a Skull Scavenger Hunt from Sept. 7 to Oct. 22. Hunt for papier-mache skulls around the museum in this seasonal, spooky scavenger hunt. Find them all and win a prize! Free with admission. Members free. No registration needed. 631-367-3418.

FILM

‘Hook’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Hook on Sept. 3 at noon. When Captain James Hook kidnaps his children, an adult Peter Pan must return to Neverland and reclaim his youthful spirit in order to challenge his old enemy. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

THEATER

‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents A Kooky Spooky Halloween, a merry musical about a ghost who’s afraid of the dark, from Oct. 7 to 21 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 8. 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. All tickets are $12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

‘The Wizard of Oz’

Children’s theater continues at the John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport with The Wizard of Oz from Sept. 23 to Oct. 29. After a tornado whisks her away to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy Gale teams up with a Scarecrow, a Tin Woodsman, and a Cowardly Lion to find the mighty Wizard of Oz who can send her home. Dorothy learns just how magical friendship can be and how wonderful it can feel to go home again. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

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BIBBIDI-BOBBIDI-BOO! Meet Cinderella's fairy godmother at the Engeman Theater this weekend. Photo from Engeman Theater
PROGRAMS

Build-A-Boat

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Aug. 24 and 31 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a Build-a-Boat workshop where adults and kids can design and build a unique vessel using a variety of wooden materials and a bit of imagination. Go home with your creation! No registration required. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Aug. 26 and Sept. 2. Call 631-754-1180 for more info.

Bat Safari

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown will host a Bat Safari on Aug. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Enter the mysterious world of these fascinating and misunderstood creatures during this family program. Recommended for children ages 7 and up. $4 per person. Call 631-265-1054 for reservations.

Storytime Under the Stars 

The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents Storytime Under the Stars in the Charles and Helen Reichert Planetarium on Sunday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Sponsored by Bank of America, Storytime evenings feature a live narrator at the front of the theater who reads from selected picture books, with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along. Between stories, an astronomy educator explores seasonal constellations visible from here on Long Island. All children are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal. The admission fee is $8 per person and $6 for members. To reserve your spot, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org or pay at the door. For more information, call 631-864-5532.

Moon Myths & Facts

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Kings Park hosts a Tiny Tots program, Moon, Myths & Facts, on Aug. 31 from 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy short walks, story time, animal visitors and crafts. For children ages 3to 5. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com. 631-269-4333

FILM

‘DC League of Superpets’

Join St. Johnland Nursing Center for a free community outdoor movie night screening of DC League of Superpets at St. Joseph’s Parish parking lot, 59 Church St., Kings Park  on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. Admission is free (suggested donation $10 per car) and space is limited. Movie snacks and drinks will be sold. Sponsored by TD Bank.

‘Labyrinth’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Labyrinth on Aug. 27 at noon. Teenager Sarah, stuck babysitting her baby brother, angrily wishes that goblins from her favorite book “The Labyrinth” will come take him away. When her wish comes true, Sarah must head into the Labyrinth herself to save him. Directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, Labyrinth is a stirring fairy tale and wonder of puppetry. Starring David Bowie, the fantastic, musical adventure helped define a generation. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

THEATER

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

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IT'S PUSS ... IN BOOTS! Catch an outdoor screening of 'Puss In Boots: The Last Wish' at Deepwells Farm County Park on Aug. 17.
PROGRAMS

Bubble Buddies

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with Bubble Buddies on Aug. 18 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Meet the largest-sized bubble-blowers in the world! Find out about how humpback whales work together as a crew to catch food using teamwork, as well as bubble nets. Touch whale baleen from the museum’s collection, and decorate your own bubble wand and jar of bubbles to take home. No registration needed. For ages 5 and up. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Aug. 19 and 26 and Sept. 2. Call 631-754-1180 for more info.

Superheroes of the Sky

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents Superheroes of the Sky on Aug. 19 from 11 a.m. to noon. Take a walking tour with Jim while he feeds the Center’s Birds of Prey and tells you about their incredible adaptations that help them survive in the wild. You’ll be seeing and learning about bald eagles, turkey vultures, owls, hawks and many more. $10 per adult / $5 per child. To register visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Candy Twisted Balloons

Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts The Candy Twisted Balloon Show, a combination of comedy, crazy magic, and audience participation, at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.  You won’t want to miss the grand finale when Candy climbs inside the biggest balloon you have ever seen! Free. No reservations required. 631-269-4333

Family Scavenger Hunt

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its 2023 Family Summer Program series on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m. with its annual Family Scavenger Hunt. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Free. No registration necessary. 631-689-6146

Museum Together!

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport presents Museum Together!, a new program for families, on Aug. 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Hall of Fishes marine museum. Join a museum educator for a tour of William K. Vanderbilt II’s collection of marine life and make a creative project together. $10 per person. To register, visit www.vanderbiltmuseum.org. 

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird, Yertle the Turtle and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

FILM

‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’

St. James Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James for a screening of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish on Aug. 17 at dusk. Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll when he learns that he has burnt through eight of his nine lives. Come early and have a picnic on the grounds! Bring seating. 631-584-8510

‘Sing’

The Northport-East Northport Drug and Alcohol Task Force will host a free Family Movie Night screening of Sing at Northport Village Park on Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Bring seating. The first 50 attendees will receive a free lawn blanket. For more info, call 516-361-6540.

‘The Iron Giant’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of The Iron Giant on Aug. 20 at noon. Nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes hears stories of a UFO that crashed into the sea and finds a huge, metal-eating robot with an insatiable curiosity and equally insatiable appetite. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘DC League of Superpets’

Join St. Johnland Nursing Center for a free community outdoor movie night screening of DC League of Superpets at St. Joseph’s Parish parking lot, 59 Church St., Kings Park  on Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. Admission is free (suggested donation $10 per car) and space is limited. Movie snacks and drinks will be sold. Sponsored by TD Bank.

ONGOING

Throwback Thursdays: Build-A-Boat

Drop by the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor on Thursday afternoons in August from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. for a Build-a-Boat workshop where adults and kids can design and build a unique vessel using a variety of wooden materials and a bit of imagination. Go home with your creation! No registration is needed. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

Lollipop Train. Photo from Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association
PROGRAMS

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the original Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Aug. 12, 19 and 26 and Sept. 2. Call 631-754-1180 for more info.

Tie Yourself in a Knot

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with Tie Yourself in a Knot on Aug. 11 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Sailors’ knots have been holding things together for thousands of years! Master one to create a sea-inspired friendship bracelet or keychain to take home, and find out how kids around the world are working to protect our oceans. No registration needed. Best for ages 8 and up. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

History of Balloons Show

Come to Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Aug. 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for a night of laughing, joking, and balloon sculpting with Nick the Balloonatic. Crazy hats, animals, and your favorite characters will come out of his hands with amazing speed. For families with children in 6th grade and younger. Free. No registration required. 631-941-4080

Intro To Fishing

Children ages 7 to 15 are invited to join the staff at Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown for some fishing fun on Willow Pond on Aug. 12 from 10:30 am. to noon. $4 per child. Advance reservations required by calling 631-265-1054.

Star Wars Day

Families with children in 6th grader and younger are invited to stop by Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on Aug. 12 between 2 and 4 p.m. for Star Wars Day in the children’s library with carnival games and a craft, all with a Star Wars twist along with a visit from guests from a galaxy far, far, away! Star Wars or space-themed costume encouraged, but not necessary. Open to all. 631-941-4080

Magic of Amore Magic Show

Wildwood State Park, 790 Hulse Landing Road, Wading River hosts a Magic of Amore magic show on Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. Colorful handkerchiefs turn to magic canes and objects materialize out of thin air. Bring your chair or blanket and get ready for an amazing show! 631-929-4314

Kids for Kids Concert

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its 2023 Family Summer Program series on Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. with an interactive kids concert by LIYD  Music Club. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Free. 631-689-6146

Puppet Extravaganza Show

Village of Port Jefferson concludes its summer children’s show series with a Puppet Extravaganza Show on the Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. Bring seating. Free. 631-473-4724

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite themAll seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘Alice’s Most Decidedly Unusual Adventures in Wonderland’ 

Children’s theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with Alice’s Most Decidedly Unusual Adventures in Wonderland from Aug. 4 to 12.  Talking flowers and tea in hats! It’s a rainy day at Camp Carroll Woods when our very modern heroine ventures down the rabbit hole. Join Alice as she encounters the outrageous citizens of Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and many more. All seats are $12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. FILM

‘The Muppet Movie’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of The Muppet Movie on Aug. 13 at noon. Follow Kermit as he embarks on a cross-country journey to fulfill his dreams of making it big in Hollywood. Along the way, he encounters a hilarious and star-studded cast of characters, including the diva extraordinaire, Miss Piggy, the comedic genius, Fozzie Bear, and the enigmatic daredevil, Gonzo. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org

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TEA, ANYONE? It's almost time for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Theatre Three. 'Alice's Most Decidedly Unusual Adventures in Wonderland' opens on Aug. 4. Photo courtesy of Theatre Three
PROGRAMS

DIDI Maxx Dance Party

Do your children love to dance? Village of Port Jefferson will host a Dance Party with DIDI Maxx on the Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. Bring seating. Free. 631-473-4724

Pokémon Parade

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with a Pokémon Parade on Aug. 4 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Discover how whales, sharks, and other animals inspired some of your favorite Pokemon. Learn how to play a unique version of this card game, using animal facts to gain points. Then, design and create your very own pocket monster and exclusive card to go with it. For ages 6 and up. Admission fee + $10. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418.

Lollipop Train Rides

Did you know? Greenlawn-Centerport Historical Association’s John Gardiner Farm, 900 Park Ave., Greenlawn offers rides on the Lollipop Train every Saturday in the summer from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. including Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26. Call 631-754-1180 for more info. 

Jester Jim Show

As part of the Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment series, Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park presents an afternoon with Jester Jim on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. filled with juggling, magic, audience participation, beat boxing, balancing and tons of comedy. Free.  631-269-4333

Backyard Wildlife

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its 2023 Family Summer Program series on Aug. 8 at 11 a.m. with a visit from ambassador wildlife from Sweetbriar Nature Center. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Free. 631-689-6146

Giant Game & Big Voice Day!

Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on the Library lawn for an afternoon of fun & games on Aug. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m. Try your hand at games such as Giant versions of Connect 4, Scrabble, and Checkers. Move and balance with Twister. Sing your heart out with karaoke. Or spin the prize wheel! Families with babies and children up to 6th grade welcome. No registration required. In the case of rain, the event will be moved indoors. 631-941-4080

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. But will they live happily ever after? All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ 

Children’s theater continues at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson with Alice’s Most Decidedly Unusual Adventures in Wonderland from Aug. 4 to 12.  Talking flowers and tea in hats! It’s a rainy day at Camp Carroll Woods when our very modern heroine ventures down the rabbit hole. Join Alice as she encounters the outrageous citizens of Wonderland: the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and many more. All seats are $12. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

Disney’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’

Sachem High School East, 177 Granny Road Farmingville hosts a production of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. performed by Productions Over the Rainbow’s Summer 2023 Triple Threat students on Aug. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at www.potr.org.

FILM

‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Honey I Shrunk the Kids on Aug. 6 at noon. Wayne Szalinski, a preoccupied inventor, just can’t seem to get his electromagnetic shrinking machine to work. But when it finally does, it has Wayne’s kids in its sights! With the now 1/4-inch-tall children swept into the trash, the real adventure begins. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

JIMINY CRICKETS! Catch a screening of 'Pinocchio' at the Cinema Arts Center on July 30.
PROGRAMS

Magic of Reading Magic Show

Village of Port Jefferson will host a Magic of Reading Magic Show on the Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 27 at 6 p.m. Bring seating. Free. 631-473-4724

Colonies of Coral

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with Colonies of Coral on July 28 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Discover what makes corals the ultimate teammates in nature! Explore how these tiny creatures cooperate together to build incredible structures that hundreds of sea animals call home. See coral from the Museum’s collection, and craft a beautiful coral creation of your own. No registration needed!​ Best for ages 6 and up. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

Growing Up Wild

Town of Brookhaven offers a summer program, Growing Up Wild, for ages 3 to 6 at Cedar Beach Nature Center, Harbor Road, Mt. Sinai on July 29 at 10 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Parents are invited to explore nature with their little ones through story time, live animals and an activity or craft. Free. Registration is required by emailing [email protected].

BNL Summer Sundays

Explore Brookhaven National Laboratory, 98 Rochester St., Upton on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet with scientists, visit world-class research facilities, enjoy live science shows, hands-on activities and more at the Lab’s Summer Sundays open house tours. Free. For a full schedule of events, visit www.bnl.gov.

Kids Crafts at the Park

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its 2023 Family Summer Program series on Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to noon. Children can make a fun craft with Julie. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Free. 631-689-6146

Ice Ice Baby

Holtsville Ecology Site & Animal Preserve, 249 Buckley Road, Holtsville presents a summer workshop for children entering 2nd grade to 6th grade titled Ice Ice Baby on Aug. 3 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Meet and learn about our cold-blooded friends including snakes, lizards and turtles. $10 per child. To register, call 631-451-5330.

Summer Drop-In Workshop

Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Summer Drop-In Workshop for kids ages 5 to 10 on Aug. 3 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions. Program will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park. Fee is $10 per child payable at the door. Parents are free. 631-380-3230

DIDI Maxx Dance Party

Do your children love to dance? Village of Port Jefferson will host a Dance Party with DIDI Maxx on the Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. Bring seating. Free. 631-473-4724

Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt

If you solemnly swear you are up to no good, three museums in Huntington invite wizards and muggles to celebrate Harry Potter’s July 31 birthday week!

Walt Whitman Birthplace: From July 27 to 30, find Quidditch brooms, the Mirror of Erised, earn Walt Whit’s Beans, and try a sorting hat. Bring in a Potter-themed poem for display! Children 15 and under free with adult admission.

The Whaling Museum & Education Center: From July 25 to Aug. 5 (closed Mondays), see the largest cauldron in Huntington! Search for Potter-themed haunted items & potion bottles. Decorate an owl mask. Free with admission to the museum. 

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum: From Aug 1 to 4, visit for a special scavenger hunt called “Mr. Vanderbilt’s Fantastic Creatures & How to Find Them!” Free with admission to the museum. 

FILM

‘Pinocchio’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Disney’s Pinocchio on July 30 at noon. Geppetto’s beloved puppet, Pinocchio, longs to become a real boy. With Jiminy Cricket as his guide, he embarks on a thrilling adventure. Pinocchio must be brave. loyal, and honest to make his greatest wish come true. Known for its groundbreaking achievements in animation and Academy Award-winning music, Pinocchio is one of the most influential animated films of all time. Rated G. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

The 6th annual Farmingville Flicks outdoor movie series returns to Local Church, 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville with Space Jam: A New Legacy on July 31, courtesy of the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and Sachem Public Library. All movies begin at dusk. Free. 631-317-1738

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears from July 7 to July 29. Join them for a delightful re-telling of the famous story as Goldilocks, a Campfire Bluebird Pioneer Scout Girl, joins up with the three nicest show-biz bears you’d ever hope to meet. Along with Granny Locks and Wolf Hunter, Forest Ranger, the crew foil the villainous plans of Billy de Goat Gruff. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. But will they live happily ever after? All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com. 

Disney’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’

Sachem High School East, 177 Granny Road Farmingville hosts a production of Disney’s High School Musical Jr. performed by their Summer 2023 Triple Threat students on Aug. 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 at www.potr.org.

BEST. DAY. EVER! Grab the kids and head over to Heritage Park in Mount Sinai for a screening of Tangled on July 21.
PROGRAMS

Summer Thursdays at the LIM

The Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook presents a free family show, Bash the Trash, on July 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic supper, enjoy the show and view the latest exhibits at the Art Museum. In the case of rain, concert will be held in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespie Room. 631-751-0066

Bubble Buddies

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with Bubble Buddies on July 21 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Meet the largest-sized bubble-blowers in the world! Find out about how humpback whales work together as a crew to catch food using teamwork, as well as bubble nets. Decorate your own bubble wand and jar of bubbles to take home. No registration needed!​ Best for ages 5 and up. Admission fee + $10. 631-367-3418.

The Jester Jim Show

Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on the Library lawn for show with Jester Jim on July 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Juggling, beatboxing and comedy! Who could ask for anything more? Families with babies and children up to 6th grade welcome. No registration required. 631-941-4080

Pop-Up Saturday event

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization continues its 2023 Pop-Up Saturdays series with a magic show by Amore and a visit by Last Chance Animal Rescue in the Stony Brook Village Center’s Inner Court, 97 Main St., Stony Brook on July 22 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free. 631-751-2244

Firefly Fun

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a family program, Firefly Fun, on July 22 from 7:30 to 9 p.m.  Light up the night by taking a firefly expedition with park staff. $4 per person. Call 631-265-1054 to make a reservation.

BNL Summer Sundays

Explore Brookhaven National Laboratory, 98 Rochester St., Upton on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet with scientists, visit world-class research facilities, enjoy live science shows, hands-on activities and more at the Lab’s Summer Sundays open house tours. Free. For a full schedule of events, visit www.bnl.gov.

Fiddler Crab Frenzy

Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park hosts a family program, Fiddler Crab Frenzy, on July 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Who makes all those little holes in the sand? Join park staff for a walk around the marsh as you learn about these little creatures. $4 per person. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

Summer Drop-In Workshop

Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Summer Drop-In Workshop for kids ages 5 to 10 on July 27  from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions. Program will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park. Fee is $10 per child payable at the door. Parents are free. 631-380-3230

Magic of Reading Magic Show

Village of Port Jefferson will host a Magic of Reading Magic Show on the Performance Stage at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on July 27 at 6 p.m. Bring seating. Free. 631-473-4724

FILM

‘Tangled’

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a free screening of Tangled on July 21 at 8:30 p.m. Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker. Bring seating. 631-403-4846

‘Bambi’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Disney’s Bambi on July 23 at noon. In the heart of the forest, Bambi takes his first wobbly steps and sets out to explore his new world with his friends: a lovable rabbit called Thumper and a bashful skunk named Flower. Guided by the wise Friend Owl, Bambi learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and life. With its awe-inspiring animation, this masterpiece has been loved for generations. Rated G. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Super Mario Bros Movie’

The 6th annual Farmingville Flicks outdoor movie series returns to Local Church, 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville with Super Mario Bros Movie on July 24; and Space Jam: A New Legacy on July 31, courtesy of the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and Sachem Public Library. All movies begin at dusk. Free. 631-317-1738

‘Vivo’

St. James Chamber of Commerce invites the community to Deepwells Farm County Park, 497 Route 25A, St. James for a free screening of Vivo on July 27 at dusk. Bring seating. 631-584-8510

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson presents Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears from July 7 to July 29. Join them for a delightful re-telling of the famous story as Goldilocks, a Campfire Bluebird Pioneer Scout Girl, joins up with the three nicest show-biz bears you’d ever hope to meet. Along with Granny Locks and Wolf Hunter, Forest Ranger, the crew foil the villainous plans of Billy de Goat Gruff. Don’t miss this hysterical musical melodrama about safety! All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. But will they live happily ever after? All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com

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A MAGICAL JOURNEY OF IMAGINATION Join the Cinema Arts Centre for a screening of 'Fantasia' on July 16. Photo courtesy of CAC
PROGRAMS

Tie Yourself in a Knot

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor continues Friday Summer Fun Workshops with Tie Yourself in a Knot on July 14 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Sailors’ knots have been holding things together for thousands of years! Master one to create a sea-inspired friendship bracelet or keychain to take home or share with a pal, and find out how kids around the world are working to protect our oceans. No registration needed!​Best for ages 8 and up. Admission fee + $10. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418.

Let’s Make Music with Miss Anne

Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on the Library lawn for an interactive music performance with Anne O’Rourke on the library lawn on July 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Families with babies and children up to 6th grade welcome. No registration required. 631-941-4080

Candy Twisted Balloons

Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts The Candy Twisted Balloon Show at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow Parkway, Kings Park on July 15 at 2 p.m. The show is a combination of comedy, crazy magic, and audience participation. You won’t want to miss the grand finale when Candy climbs inside the biggest balloon you have ever seen! Free. 631-269-4333

BNL Summer Sundays

Explore Brookhaven National Laboratory, 98 Rochester St., Upton on July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet with scientists, visit world-class research facilities, enjoy live science shows, hands-on activities and more at the Lab’s Summer Sundays open house tours. Free. For a full schedule of events, visit www.bnl.gov.

Family Fun Day at the LIM

Join the Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook for a Family Fun Day on July 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. Kids and adults alike will enjoy the interactive “Marvels of Motion” show from Mad Science Long Island, demonstrating the physics behind our favorite sports, along with hands-on activities and self-guided tours of the galleries.  Free. 631-751-0066

Summer Drop-In Workshop

Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Summer Drop-In Workshop for kids ages 5 to 10 on July 20  from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection and exhibitions. Program will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park. Fee is $10 per child payable at the door. Parents are free. 631-380-3230

FILM

‘Fantasia’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Fantasia on July 16 at noon. Walt Disney’s timeless masterpiece is an extravaganza of sight and sound, blending stunning animated imagery set to classical music. Segments include “Ave Maria,” “The Nutcracker Suite,” “Night on Bald Mountain,” and “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Rated G. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Onward’

The 6th annual Farmingville Flicks outdoor movie series returns to Local Church, 1070 Portion Road, Farmingville with Onward on July 17; Super Mario Bros Movie on July 24; and Space Jam: A New Legacy on July 31, courtesy of the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and Sachem Public Library. All movies begin at dusk. 631-317-1738

‘E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial’

Middle Country Public Library, 101 Eastwood Blvd., Centereach invites the community to a screening of E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial on July 19 at 8:30 p.m. No registration required. Open to all. Rain date is July 20. 631-585-9393

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18.50 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org. See review on page B23. 

‘Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears’

Up next at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson is Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears from July 7 to July 29 with a sensory sensitive performance on July 9. Join them for a delightful re-telling of the famous story as Goldilocks, a Campfire Bluebird Pioneer Scout Girl, joins up with the three nicest show-biz bears you’d ever hope to meet. Along with Granny Locks and Wolf Hunter, Forest Ranger, the crew foil the villainous plans of Billy de Goat Gruff. Don’t miss this hysterical musical melodrama about safety! All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. See review on page 21.

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. But will they live happily ever after? All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

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THIS ONE IS JUST RIGHT 'Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears' opens this Friday at Theatre Three in Port Jefferson. Photo courtesy of Theatre Three
PROGRAMS

Pokemon Parade

The Whaling Museum, 301 Main St. Cold Spring Harbor kicks off its Friday Summer Fun Workshops with a Pokemon Parade on July 7 at noon and again at 2 p.m. Did you know many Pokemon are based on real-life marine creatures? Discover how whales, sharks, and other animals inspired some of your favorite Pokemon. Learn how to play a unique version of this card game, using animal facts to gain points. Then, design and create your very own pocket monster and exclusive card to go with it. Admission fee + $10. Register at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org. 631-367-3418.

What’s Doing the Blooming?

Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown hosts a family program, What’s Doing the Blooming?, on July 8 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Join the park staff in search of summer-blooming wildflowers. $4 per person. Call 631-265-1054 for reservations.

Pop-Up Saturday event

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization kicks off its 2023 Pop-Up Saturdays series with a visit from Uncle Tony’s Reptile Shack in the Stony Brook Village Center’s Inner Court, 97 Main St., Stony Brook on July 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Come meet snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more during this fun interactive and educational event. Free. 631-751-2244

Magic of Amore

Long Island State Parks Summer Entertainment hosts a Magic of Amore’s magic show at Sunken Meadow State Park, Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Kings Park on July 9 at 2 p.m. Colorful handkerchiefs turn to magic canes and objects materialize out of thin air in this amazing show that will astound you no matter your age! Free. Bring seating. 631-269-4333

All About Bees

Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket continues its 2023 Family Summer Program series on July 11 from 11 a.m. to noon. Learn how important and special bees are with the park’s beekeeper Matt Kenyon. Meet at Hap’s Red Barn. Free. 631-689-6146

Giant Game & Big Voice Day

Join Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket on the Library lawn for an afternoon of fun & games on July 12 from 4 to 6 pm. Try your hand at games such as Giant versions of Connect 4, Scrabble, and Checkers. Move and balance with Twister. Sing your heart out with karaoke. Or spin the prize wheel! Families with babies and children up to 6th grade welcome. No registration required. 631-941-4080

Summer Drop-In Workshop

Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington hosts a Summer Drop-In Workshop for kids ages 5 to 10 on July 13 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Learn about the artwork of Becky Suss on view in the Raise the Roof: The Home in Art exhibition and then create your own mini masterpieces collage as you explore different textures and styles of art! Program will be held both in the Museum and in Heckscher Park. Fee is $10 per child payable at the door. Parents are free. 631-380-3230

FILM

‘Luca’

Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai kicks off its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of Luca on July 7 at 8:30 p.m.  Presented by the North Shore Youth Council and Suffolk County Legislator Sarah Anker. Bring seating. 631-403-4846

‘Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure’

Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids! series with a screening of Pee-Wee’s Bog Adventure on July 9 at noon. Pee-wee Herman, an eccentric child-like man, loves his red bicycle and will not sell it to his envious neighbor, Francis. While Pee-wee visits his friend Dottie, the bike is stolen. Thinking his bike is at the Alamo, Pee-wee sets off on a manic cross-country odyssey to recover it. Rated PG. Tickets are $12, $5 children 12 and under. www.cinemaartscentre.org.

‘Sing 2’

As part of its Movies on the Harbor series at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson, the Village of Port Jefferson presents a screening of  Sing 2 on July 11 at dusk. Rain date is the next evening. 631-473-4724

THEATER

‘Seussical Jr.’

Smithtown Performing Arts Center presents an outdoor production of Seussical Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown from July 8 to Aug. 17. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, JoJo, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie La Bird and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in this fantastical musical extravaganza. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 800-595-4849 or visit www.smithtownpac.org.

‘Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears’

Up next at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson is Goldilocks & The Show Biz Bears from July 7 to July 29 with a sensory sensitive performance on July 9. Join them for a delightful re-telling of the famous story as Goldilocks, a Campfire Bluebird Pioneer Scout Girl, joins up with the three nicest show-biz bears you’d ever hope to meet. Along with Granny Locks and Wolf Hunter, Forest Ranger, the crew foil the villainous plans of Billy de Goat Gruff. Don’t miss this hysterical musical melodrama about safety! All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 

‘Cinderella’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Cinderella, the beloved tale of a young girl’s magical night at the Royal Ball where she meets and briefly loses her true Prince Charming, from July 22 to Aug. 27. Only his quest to find the perfect fit for the glass slipper left behind will reunite them. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.