The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Wish Is A Dream Princess Concert

Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Children can see their favorite princesses at an enchanted performance of “A Dream is a Wish: Princess Concert.” Here they will sing along to all of their favorite Disney songs—from “Let It Go,” “A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and “Part of That World,” to “A Whole New World,” “How Far I’ll Go,” “I See The Light” and many more.
Where: The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre | Info: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org

Outdoor Activities at Westbury Gardens

Kids and Family
Program: Garden Outdoor Activities and Games 

Saturday, April 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Kids will enjoy the return of warm weather with their family and friends as they participate in self-guided activities, including letterboxing, an intriguing treasure hunt-style outdoor amusement, as well as a variety of lawn games.  Equipment will provided. Instruction books will be available for pick-up at the map stand. Fun for all ages.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

The Wonderful Things You'll Be

Story Time: “The
Wonderful Things You’ll Be”

Saturday, April 29 at 11 a.m.
From brave and bold to creative and clever, this rhythmic rhyme expresses all the loving things that parents think of when they look at their children. With beautiful, and sometimes humorous illustrations, “The Wonderful Things You Will Be” is a book grown-ups will love reading over and over to kids. Activities will follow the story time.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place
Info: 516-741-9850 or barnesandnoble.com

Babes in Toyland

Ted Sperling and MasterVoices’ “Babes in Toyland” Starring Kelli O’Hara and Bill Irwin

Saturday, April 29 at 7 p.m.
Tilles Center is hosting a magical night for children and adults alike. The evening begins with a party in the Goldsmith Atrium, which will be transformed into a veritable toyland for the occasion complete with live entertainment and activities for kids.  The celebration will be followed by Victor Herbert’s classic, “Babes in Toyland,” a musical that weaves together characters from Mother Goose nursery rhymes, creating a spectacular story that includes the beloved songs, “Toyland” and “Go to Sleep.” For ages 8 and up.   
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org

Arbor Day Family Festival

Arbor Day Family Festival

Saturday, April 29 and Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (rain or shine)
The 2017 Arbor Day Family Festival features live music by the crowd favorite, Peat Moss and the Fertilizers, a kid’s tree climb by Wonderland Tree Care, a petting zoo, face painting, caricaturists, plant clinics, tree plantings with Smokey the Bear, and free, self-guided visits of Coe Hall.  The festival is a collaborative effort between Planting Fields Foundation and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Cost: $20 per car.
Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info: (516)922-8678 or plantingfields.org

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