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Grab and Go July 29-31

Kids weekend planner

We’ve come up with a variety of ideas to help  get the kids out this weekend to enjoy themselves as we reach the midpoint of Summer.

 1. The Amazing Nano Brothers Juggling Show

Where/When: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., East Garden City, 516-224-5800, LICM.org., Friday July 29 @ 2 p.m.

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Why Go:  This comedy show focuses on the mysteries of matter — including atoms,molecules and nanotechnology. Virtuoso jugglers Dan Foley and Joel Harris provide a comic and unforgettable introduction to science while juggling everything from baseball bats to potted plants. Ages 5 and up.

 Pricing: $4.00 plus museum admission

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 2. Teddy Bear Picnic

Where/When:  Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, 516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org.,  Saturday July 30 @ 1 -3 p.m.

Why Go: Spend an afternoon in the Cottage Garden with a furry friend you can bring (and an adult) with finger foods, crafts and games. Ages 3-6, register.

Priceing: $20

3. Huntington Summer Arts Festival: Mally Lewis & Lamp Chop

Where/When:  Heckscher Park, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, 631-271-8423, huntingtonarts.org, Friday July 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Why Go:  See Mally Lewis (daughter of the late Shari Lewis) perform  with   sock puppet Lamp chop.

4. The Jungle Book

Where/When:  Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport, 631-854-5562, www.vanderbiltmuseum.org,  weekends  @ 2 p.m. through August 28

Why Go:  See the classic tale performed live by the Arena Players Children’s Theater where children are invited to join in on the fun

Pricing: $10 adults, $8 children

5. Mermaid Tea Party

Where/When:  Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main Str., Cold Spring Harbor, 631-367-3418, cshwhalingmuseum.org., Sunday July 31 @ 5 p.m.

Why Go:  Children ages 4-9 get to be a mermaid for a day.  Decorate a tiara, play a mermaid game and drink mermaid tea. (which tastes like lemonade)  The event includes a showing of Disney’s  “The Little Mermaid”, reserve.

Pricing:  $8.

 

 

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