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Grab & Go Kids Planner
Great places to take the kids for the week of Feb. 23 to March1.
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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.
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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.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
This week we’re giving you a few extra events since it’s the break week from school. Here are three movie/bowling events, a movie at the library, a class at Michael’s, events at Long Island Children’s Museum, a Super Silly Circus from Town of Oyster Bay and a Pump It Up event -- pick and choose from this week’s array of events.
School Recess Activity Movie Specials at Massapequa Bowl
Where/When: , 4235 Merrick Road, Massapequa - Feb. 24 (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) and Feb. 26 (The Toothfairy), 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Why Go: Go bowling, watch a family movie, and have pizza & soda all for one price
Pricing: $9.99 per child
The Knack Family Event at Michael's - My First Science Kit Demo
Where/When: Michael's, 5500 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Why Go: Learn to think like a scientist, while having fun. For ages 3 and up.
Pricing: Free.
Cyberchase Fun at Long Island Children’s Museum
Where/When: , 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, February 23, 24 and 25, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Why Go: Put on your thinking caps! Have some fun as you experiment with different activities that explore the fun behind patterns and problem solving. For all ages.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
The Cyberchase Challenge at Long Island Children's Museum
Where/When: , 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, Feb. 27, 1 p.m.
Why Go: Join Digit from PBS' Cyberchase, as you solve fun and creative math problems to save Motherboard from The Hacker's virus. Children will learn algebra and geometry in the exciting interactive game show challenge, followed by an episode of Cyberchase on the big screen. Meet Digit and take a picture with him. Tickets are limited and can be obtained at the LICM Box Office on a first come, first serve basis. For ages 3 and up.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
Super Silly Circus at Locust Valley Library
Where/When: Locust Valley Library, 170 Buckram Rd, Locust Valley, Feb. 26, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Kids will have fun at this Children's Magical Music & More program, through the Town of Oyster Bay Department of Community & Youth Services. TV personality and children's entertainer Mark Stolzenberg will perform a potpourri of hilarious traditional and experimental circus clown routines and skills. Audiences will be mesmerized by this delightful and unique performance that includes music, mime, acrobatics, and audience participation. For children 4 years of age and older.
Pricing: Free.
Open Pop-In Playtime at Pump It Up/Plainview
Where/When: , 135 Dupont St, Plainview, Feb. 25, 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Why Go: Let the kids have fun jumping in bouncers and playing on inflatable slides.
Pricing: $14.95 at the door for the first child, $12.95 for each additional child. Pay in advance or book online and save $2 per child.
