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We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children. Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
This week we have art museum fun, a friendship building and anti-bullying workshop, a family concert night, back to school crafts and storytime. Check it all out below:
Summer Days at the Nassau County Museum of Art
Where/When: Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn; Friday, Aug. 19 and Saturday, Aug. 20 at 12 p.m.
Why Go: Every day from Tuesday through Saturday this summer, the Nassau County Museum of Art offers an exciting afternoon craft. For children between the ages of 4 and 10, this is a great way to let the kids be a little creative. This “drop-in” program is open to all and no reservations are required.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
Friendship Adventure with Ronald McDonald: Grades K-4
Where/When: Wantagh Public Library; Friday, Aug. 19 from 2 to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Families are invited to come and see this informative show in anti-bullying, cooperation and friendship. Dr. Michele Borba will lead this fun and active play presentation, which is geared towards families with children in kindergarten through fourth grade
Pricing: Free. Call the Wantagh Library at (516) 221-1200 for additional information.
Concert/Family Movie Night
Where/When: Newbridge Road Park in Bellmore; Friday, Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Why Go: Grab the whole family and head down to Newbridge Road Park for an evening filled with family fun. “Killer Joe & the Lido Soul Revue” will be hitting the stage for a concert at 6:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., the family movie “Furry Vengeance” will be playing for all to enjoy.
Pack a blanket and get ready to partake in this exciting outdoor event.
Pricing: Free.
Storytime for Children
Where/When: Bellmore Memorial Library; Saturday, Aug. 20 at 11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Enrich your little one with this fun storytime for kids! Meant for those between the ages of three and four, the children will have a chance to listen to a delightful story and interact with peers their age.
Pricing: Free, but registration is required. Please call (516) 785-2990.
Back to School Craft: Collaborative Painting Event
Where/When: Michaels in Levittown, Sunday, Aug. 21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Get the little ones back into a creative mode just in time for school! Those who are ages three and up can make their very own personal masterpiece – something that they will definitely cherish. The perfect way to spend a hot August Sunday afternoon with the whole family.
Pricing: While supplies last.
