Do you know what you are doing this weekend? We have some fun suggestions that we recommend checking out this three day Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. I also hear there is a good chance for snow on Sunday into Monday so we have a couple of ideas for you to do at home, as well.
Free Events:
Bagels & Books Local Author Fair
Saturday, January 25th
at MCPL – Centereach from 10:00am – 1:00pm
“Enjoy bagels, readings and conversations with great authors. More than 75 adult, children’s and teen authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Visit authors with your Local Author Passport for a chance to win a basket of books! Books will be available for purchase and autographing. “
This program is FREE and open to all.
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Barnes and Noble Weekly Storytime
Begins at 11am at your local participating Barnes & Noble store on Saturday morning.
“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):
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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LICM new exhibit: MOON TO MARS
“Long Island Children’s Museum explorers will design and fly their own rocket, hover high above another planet in our Orion Spacecraft, experience what it feels like to walk in a reduced gravity environment and navigate the new terrain in the Lunar Rover. The Moon to Mars exhibit features six immersive areas, tailored to specific types of play, including physical, social, inquisitive and creative.”
Read more about this new exhibit
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Make a Giant Spin Art at Casa de Spin
MONDAY, JANUARY 20TH-NO SCHOOL!
MAKE A GIANT SPINART PAINTING!
Visit CasaDeSpin.com, click the Calendar Tab, then click on a session for details and/or to register.
Pre-Registration is Required.
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Looking to do something fun at home?
How about making Fresh Snow Ice Cream?
Mixing Fresh Snow and a few more ingredients you can make a tasty treat!
Make yours –> see how here
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Do a fun science activity with your kids and make your own lava lamp using household items.
See how —> here
We hope you and your family have a great weekend!
