April Break
Activities
Saturday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 18 at various dates/times
Explore 100 years of aviation with 75 air and space craft in eight exhibit galleries, take in a giant dome film or planetarium show, play your favorite classic games in the Retro Video Game Exhibit, take a spin on the historic Nunley’s Carousel, and participate in over a week’s worth of activities that include The Current Night Sky—Live Astronomy Programs (April 8-18, 12 p.m.), a 90th Anniversary of Charles Lindbergh’s Transatlantic Flight Celebration (April 9-18, 12-4 p.m.), Hands-On Science Zone (April 11-13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Astronomy & Space Day (April 13, 12-4 p.m.).
Where: The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City Info: 516-572-4111 or cradleofaviation.org
Waterwheels at Work
Saturday, April 8 through Friday, April 14, 1-5 p.m.
From the skies to the seas, head on out to Long Island’s favorite maritime, family maker space where kids will use simple machines to design and construct a working waterwheel!
Where: The Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson / Info: 631-331-3277 or maritimeexplorium.org
Family Art Making—Spring Break for Art
Tuesday, April 11 through Thursday, April 13, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
If artistic activities suit your fancy, families can enjoy the school break together with three days of art making and gallery tours inspired by the Halston designs currently on exhibit at the museum. A different project will be offered every day! For children of all ages and their families. Museum admission plus $10 per family materials fee. Reservations not needed.
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor Info: 516-484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Spring Outdoor
Activities
Tuesday, April 11 through Saturday, April 15 at various dates/times
If you prefer to be outside, Garvies Point Museum and Preserve will also be hosting a week-long series of events, including a Beginner’s Bird Watching Walk (April 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.), a Spring Nature Walk (April 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and a Dinosaur Day (April 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.), along with many other craft activities and films.
Where: Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove Info: 516-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com
Olive and Pearl
Thursday, April 13 and Friday, April 14 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
End the week with a production of “Olive & Pearl,” specifically created by the dance and theater company, Treehouse Shakers, for young children ages 2-5. It is the story of a young girl, Olive, who is lovingly being raised by her Granny. The show is intimate; audiences sit within Olive and Pearl’s home, which is made out of a dome of soft felts, crocheted squares, and colorful fabrics. Throughout their day, Granny builds fires, warms tea, makes meals and has a comforting lap with safe arms to rock Olive to sleep. The characters play fairy house, go on an imaginary journey to the moon and learn the jig. Tickets: $9.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
