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Grab and Go April 21-24

Kids spring break planner

With Spring break half way over, there is still lots to do before the kids have to head back to school. If they want to spend some time outside, there’s an earth day adventure on Friday, or a Spring/Easter egg hunt on Saturday. There’s a concert for the tweens with Greyson Chance or go see the newly released animated film, “Rio.” The Mid Island Y is offering a variety of programs for kids this week.

1.      Earth Day Adventure

Where/When: Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, 516-922-3200, Friday, April 22 @ 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

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Why Go: Children ages 7 and up can explore the museum hiking trails and discover why beaches are the earth’s most interesting habitat, and have a picnic.

Pricing: $50.00

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2.      Greyson Chance and Cody Simpson in Concert

Where/When: NYCB Theatre at Westbury,  960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, NY  516-334-0800, Thursday April 21 @ 7 p.m.

Why Go:  Greyson Chance, a 13 year old American pop rock singer who’s Youtube video of Lady Gaga got 38 million views and led to his appearance on the “Ellen” show, is on a national tour with Australian teen singer Cody Simpson.

Pricing: $19.50, $29.50

3. “Rio

Where/When: Broadway Multiplex Cinema, 995 Broadway Mall, Hicksville, NY, Thursday, April 22, @ 12:30, 2:55, 5:10, 7:30

Why Go: See the children’s animated action adventure about Blu a domesticated Macaw bird taking a walk on the wild side.

Pricing: Child and seniors $7.75, adults $10.75

4.      Spring Egg Hunt

Where/When: Cold spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold spring Harbor, 516-692-6768, http://cshfh.org.,

Why Go: Bring a basket for this Easter/Spring Egg Hunt and see how many eggs you can find hidden around the hatchery

Pricing $4.00 ages 3-12, $6.00 adults

5.      Teen Center: Bounce U

Where/When: Mid-Island Y JCC, 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, 516-822-3535, http://miyjcc.org., Thursday April 21 @ 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Why Go: Camp games, art projects. Wear sneakers.

Pricing: $60.00

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