If you have not already figured out your plans for the weekend here is some local fun we suggest checking out. We also have some fun ideas if you decide to stay in this weekend and just relax at home.
Free Event:
Barnes and Noble Weekly Storytime
Begins at 11am at your local participating Barnes & Noble store.
“This is our regular weekly Storytime featuring one of our own booksellers reading aloud old and new favorite picture books. Come join us in the children’s department…all ages welcome!”
Local Weekend Events (with entrance fees):
Storytime Under the Stars
Sunday, January 12 at 6:00 pm
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
“Join us for a special evening of storytelling and stargazing in the Reichert Planetarium. All children are invited to wear their comfiest pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal.
A live narrator at the front of the theater will bring selected picture books to life, with pages projected onto the Planetarium dome so families can enjoy the illustrations and follow along. Between stories, an astronomy educator will explore seasonal constellations visible from here on Long Island.”
Admission fee: $8 per person | $6 for members. Get your tickets
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Monsters & Mermaids Exhibit at The Whaling Museum & Education Center
When you visit the museum during regular business hours you can enjoy self-serve crafts and activities inspired by their new exhibit , Monsters & Mermaids.
The museum always has wonderful events throughout the year!
Check out their calendar… HERE
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Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto
Coming to Long Island January 9-12, 2025 at the UBS Arena in Elmont
Read more and get your tickets about this must-see family show.
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Planetarium Shows at the Cradle of Aviation
We love visiting the museum and enjoying a planetarium show or two at the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City.
“Our immersive full-dome planetarium with newly upgraded pure laser projectors is one of the largest and most powerful virtual reality experiences in the world!“
See shows and times on their website
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Game On Retro Arcade
“We are thrilled to bring you all the revival of the arcade! We are an authentic arcade that feels like its straight of the 80’s and 90’s! over 100 games to play all set to free play! $15 for all day free play! All Machines run original hardware with original CRT monitors for a true arcade experience!”
Located at: Smith Haven Mall and Riverhead Tanger Outlets
Check out their website
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Exciting Upcoming Event next week:
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live coming to the Nassau Coliseum
It’s the birthday party of the year for the most famous Monster Truck of all time – BIGFOOT!
Come celebrate this renowned car crusher and all your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks when they descend upon Nassau Coliseum for three turbo charged shows on January 18 and 19.
Read more and get your tickets to this action packed family show.
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Looking for some fun ideas for some indoor fun?
Crepe Paper Hallway Obstacle Course
Make an Indoor Kids Obstacle Course in your hallway with Mission Impossible Music playing in the background to add to the “experience.”
Create your own Marble Run
“This STEM activity is all about trial and error. Get those cardboard tubes out of the recycle bin and with some creative thinking and painter’s tape see if you can create a successful marble run in your home.”
MAKE PLAY SNOW WITH TWO INGREDIENTS!
Want to build a snowman? See how two common household items can make a mixture that feels like “snow”.
We hope you and your family have a great weekend!
