Mommy Poppins - Things to Do with Kids - Long Island

Preschool Craft: Leprechauns at the Merrick Library

Jaime Sumersille — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:20:51 +0000

Tuesday, March 14, 2023 - 10:30am to 11:30am

https://www.merricklibrary.org/events/

Cost:

Free

Head to the Merrick Library with your preschooler to make a leprechaun craft. Registration for Merrick cardholders begins March 1. All other cardholders register March 9.

For more FREE events happening in March, check out our monthly roundup.

Recommended Age:

2-5

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Merrick Library

2279 Merrick Ave.

11566 Merrick , NY

Phone: 516-377-1108

40° 39' 42.5124" N, 73° 33' 3.7404" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Arts

Free

Indoors

Admission Services

Menorah Lighting in Bellmore

Jaime Sumersille — Wed, 14 Nov 2029 23:29:14 +0000

Sunday, December 29, 2024 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

https://www.bellmorechamber.com/events/details/menorah-lighting-2822?calendarMon...

Cost:

Free

Join religious leaders from Congregation Beth Ohr in the heart of Bellmore village, who will lead participants in prayer as they light a 10-foot Hanukkah menorah.

This year's celebration includes singing traditional Hanukkah songs, led by students of the Hebrew and nursery schools, as well as Hanukkah giveaways compliments of the Chamber of Commerce of the Bellmores.

Recommended Age:

All ages

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Bellmore Village

Bedford Ave & Petitt Ave.

11710 Bellmore , NY

Phone: 516-679-1875

40° 40' 9.8688" N, 73° 31' 38.8956" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Free

Outdoor & Nature

Violet’s Victory - A Visit with Author Valerie Goldstein at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Jaime Sumersille — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:01:17 +0000

Saturday, January 10, 2026 - 1:00pm to 3:00pm

https://nassaumuseum.org/project/violets-victory/

Cost:

Child: $10. Adult: $20.

Join children’s author Valerie Goldstein at the Nassau County Museum of Art for a special storytime! Dive into Violet’s Victory! and follow Violet, a determined young girl with lavender hair, as she discovers her strength, perseverance, and the power of adaptive sports on her journey to achieve her dreams.

After the reading, meet Valerie for a book signing and enjoy a hands-on craft inspired by Violet’s story of creativity, courage, and confidence.

Recommended Age:

2-14

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Nassau County Museum of Art

1 Museum Drive The Manes Center Building

11576 Roslyn , NY

Phone: 516-484-9338

40° 48' 29.34" N, 73° 38' 35.6604" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Arts

Books & Stories

Indoors

STEM

Town of North Hempstead Movies in the Park

Jaime Sumersille — Fri, 15 May 2026 02:43:41 +0000

Repeats every 2 weeks until Tue Aug 19 2025.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 - 8:30pm

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 8:30pm

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - 8:30pm

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 8:30pm

https://www.northhempsteadny.gov/index.php

Cost:

Free

Bring your picnic dinner, lawn chairs, and enjoy these family-friendly films at various locations across the Town of North Hempstead.

2025 Movie Schedule:

Madagascar: Tuesday, July 1 at TIME TBD at Caemmerer Park, 165 Wentworth Avenue, Albertson
Moana 2: Tuesday, July 15 at TIME TBD. Manorhaven Beach Park, 158 Manorhaven Boulevard, Port Washington
Shrek: Tuesday, July 29 at TIME TBD. Fuschillo Park, Broadmoor Lane & Carle Road, Carle Place
Honey, I Shrunk The Kids: Tuesday, August 5 at 7 pm Clark Botanic Garden, 193 IU Willets Road, Albertson
Lilo & Stitch: Tuesday, August 19 at TIME TBD. Bunky Reid Park, Broadway & Urban Avenue, Westbury

Recommended Age:

All

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Clark Botanic Garden

193 I.U. Willets Rd.

11507 Albertson , NY

Phone: 516-869-6311

40° 46' 19.7256" N, 73° 38' 23.9748" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Films & Photography

Free

Outdoor & Nature

Flat Stanley at the Showplace at Bellmore Movies

Jaime Sumersille — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:00:39 +0000

Repeats every 4 weeks until Sun Mar 29 2026.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

https://sunrisetheatreli.com/25-26-childrens-calendar

Cost:

$17

Parents, get ready for a family adventure that’s literally off the wall! ✈️ Head to Bellmore Movies, courtesy of the Sunrise Theatre Company, for Flat Stanley: The Musical. When ordinary 10-year-old Stanley Lambchop wakes up completely flat, he embarks on a whirlwind, globe-trotting journey full of laughs, surprises, and unexpected heroics - from foiling a Louvre heist in Paris to surfing the waves in Hawaii.

About the show: Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old. He wants to travel the world, do something amazing, something no one's ever seen before. Careful what you wish for, Stanley! One night, the bulletin board on the wall above Stanley's bed comes loose and falls – right on top of Stanley! The next morning, Stanley Lambchop wakes up flat. Not just a little flat... really, REALLY flat! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley – the ultimate exchange student – scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond. And, whether he's thwarting a robbery at the Louvre Museum in Paris, or "hanging ten" off the coast of Hawaii, Stanley is closing in on his goal of being a three-dimensional boy once more.

Performances:

Sunday, March 15 at 12pm

Recommended Age:

2-11

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Showplace at Bellmore Movies

222 Pettit Avenue

11710 Bellmore , NY 40° 40' 9.9192" N, 73° 31' 44.0616" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Indoors

Theater & Dance

Admission Services

Seussical at the Showplace at Bellmore Movies

Jaime Sumersille — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 19:58:52 +0000

Repeats every 4 weeks until Sun Mar 29 2026.

Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

Sunday, March 29, 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm

https://sunrisetheatreli.com/25-26-childrens-calendar

Cost:

$17

Watch Horton the elephant juggle impossible challenges—from protecting tiny Whos to guarding a very tricky egg—all while staying true to his big-hearted, loyal self. The Sunrise Theatre Company delivers this tale of mischief with their messages about friendship and family.

About the show: The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge – not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.

Performances:

Sundays, March 1 and 29 at 12pm

Recommended Age:

2-11

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Showplace at Bellmore Movies

222 Pettit Avenue

11710 Bellmore , NY 40° 40' 9.9192" N, 73° 31' 44.0616" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Indoors

Theater & Dance

Admission Services

The Lightning Thief at Showplace at Bellmore Movies

Brianna.STCLI_179708 — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:59:17 +0000

Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

https://sunrisetheatreli.com/25-26-childrens-calendar

Cost:

$16.78

If your kids flew through the Percy Jackson books - or are currently obsessed with Greek mythology - this one’s a total win. Head to Bellmore Movies, to catch this on stage adaptation, courtesy of the Sunrise Theatre Company.

About the show:

As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can't control, a destiny he doesn't want, and a mythology textbook's worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus's master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him.

Recommended Age:

2-10

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Showplace at Bellmore Movies

222 Pettit Avenue

11710 Bellmore , NY

Phone: 516-218-2782

40° 40' 9.9192" N, 73° 31' 44.0616" W

New York

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Activity Category:

Indoors

Theater & Dance

Admission Services

Winter Movie Sing-Along Series at Smithtown Performing Arts Center

Jaime Sumersille — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:53:45 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sun Mar 01 2026.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Various times

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Various times

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 7, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 8, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 14, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 15, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 21, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 22, 2026 Various times

Saturday, February 28, 2026 Various times

Sunday, March 1, 2026 Various times

https://smithtownpac.org/winter-movie-sing-along-series-2026/

Cost:

$11.50 per person

Parents, get ready to trade “Just one more screen time minute…” for “Let’s sing it again!” The Winter Movie Sing-Along Series at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center turns favorite animated films into joyful, interactive experiences your whole crew will love.

From Disney’s Frozen and Frozen II to Tangled and The Princess and the Frog, each weekend features big-screen classics with lyrics on screen, characters, costume contests, prizes, and plenty of family fun.

NOTE: Groups of 8 or more for just $8 per person with the code MOVIEGROUP. All children age 2+ require a ticket for entry.

Recommended Age:

All

Age:

Smithtown Performing Arts Center

2 East Main Street

11787 Smithtown , NY

Phone: 631-724-3700

40° 51' 17.4852" N, 73° 11' 38.76" W

New York

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Films & Photography

Indoors

Music

Shows & Concerts

Admission Services

Legally Blonde The Musical at CM Performing Arts Center

Jaime Sumersille — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:44:03 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sun Feb 01 2026. Also includes Wed Jan 21 2026, Fri Jan 30 2026.

Saturday, January 17, 2026 Various times

Sunday, January 18, 2026 Various times

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Various times

Saturday, January 24, 2026 Various times

Sunday, January 25, 2026 Various times

Friday, January 30, 2026 Various times

Saturday, January 31, 2026 Various times

Sunday, February 1, 2026 Various times

https://www.cmpac.com/shows/legallyblonde/

Cost:

$31+

Head to the CM Performing Arts Center for Legally Blonde The Musical, a high-energy, laugh-out-loud show packed with catchy songs, fierce dance numbers, and plenty of pink-powered fun.

About the show: A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances – this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal! Elle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there, she struggles with peers, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends, though, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world. Rated PG-13 Run Time: Approx. 2 Hours and 35 Minutes (Including a 15 Minute Intermission)

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CM Performing Arts

931 Montauk Hwy

11769 Oakdale , NY

Phone: 631-737-1964

40° 44' 18.96" N, 73° 7' 10.8444" W

New York

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Indoors

Shows & Concerts

Theater & Dance

Admission Services

Finding Nemo, Jr.: The Musical at The Argyle Theatre

Jaime Sumersille — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:40:13 +0000

Repeats every week every Sunday and every Saturday until Sun Aug 30 2026.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, July 12, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, July 18, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, July 19, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, July 25, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, July 26, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, August 1, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, August 2, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, August 8, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, August 9, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, August 15, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 10:30am

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10:30am

Sunday, August 30, 2026 - 10:30am

https://www.argyletheatre.com/disneysfindingnemojr

Cost:

$29

Swim on over to The Argyle Theatre for Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr., a perfectly kid-friendly, 60-minute musical that’s big on heart and underwater adventure.

2026 Performances: Weekends July 11 - August 30

Disney’s Finding Nemo JR. is a 60-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo, with new music by award-winning songwriting team Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

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The Argyle Theatre at Babylon Village