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.