Cooler weather is coming this weekend, so we’ve included both indoor and outdoor things to do with the kids.
1. Silly Cap Noisemaker
Where/When: Plainview-Old Bethpage Library, 999 Old Country Road, Plainview, 516-433-4645, Saturday Sept. 17 @ 11 a.m.
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Why Go: Children ages 3-5 with an attending adult can create a noise maker using a paint stick and an assortment of bottle caps.
Pricing: Free
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2. Sesame Street Live presents: Elmo Makes Music
Where/When Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, 800-745-3000, nassaucoliseum.com., Friday @ 7 p.m., Saturday @10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. & 5:30 p.m., Sunday @ 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Why Go: Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher, arrives on Sesame Street only to discover that her instruments are missing. Jenny's new Muppet friends quickly come to the rescue and discover 'instruments' they never knew existed...rubber duckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars. Elmo and friends teach children that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together. Hear songs such as “You should Be Dancing and “The Alphabet Song.”
Pricing: $18.50, $28.50, $43.50$58.50, $103.50
3. Alice in Wonderland’s Unbirthday Tea Party
Where/When: The Garden City Hotel, 45 Seventh St., Garden City, 516-747-3000, Gardencityhotel.com, Saturday Sept. 17 @ 2-5 p.m.
Why Go: Guests of all ages may journey down the rabbit hole, meet and greet with Alice, hear a reading from the Lewis Carroll classic and enjoy “delights” from the pastry chef. Costumes are welcome, reserve.
Pricing: $39, under 2 free
4. Kidsfest
Where/When: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road., Old Westbury, 516-333-0048, Sunday, Sept. 18 @ 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Why Go: A day of fun and educational activities featuring music, a petting zoo, chalk art, take home bulb planting, and more. Begin with a garden tour at 1 p.m.
Pricing: $10; Seniors: $8; Kids 7-17: $5; Kids 6 and under: Free
5. Messy Afternoons
Where/When: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, LICM.org, Saturday and Sunday, September 17 & 18 @ 3:30-5 p.m.
Why Go: You’ll be up to your elbows in goop, shaving cream and play-doh, for children ages 18 months to age 4.
Pricing: Free with museum admission
