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

Grace McQuade

Father’s Day Story Time: “When Dads Don’t Grow Up”

Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m.
Just in time for Father’s Day, this playful book follows four father-child pairs as they spend happy, silly times together, popping bubble wrap, watching cartoons and taking part in shopping cart races. These dads may look like grown-ups on the outside, but underneath they’re really kids at heart.  Activities will follow the story time.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place
Info: 516-741-9850 or barnesandnoble.com

Father’s Day Flight
Saturday, June 17, 1-5 p.m.
Little ones can have fun with their dads, constructing and testing hoopsters and gliders at Long Island’s fun, family maker space.   

Where: The Maritime Explorium, 101 East Broadway, Port Jefferson  Info: 631-331-3277 or maritimeexplorium.org

The Coolest Pop

Sunday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
Children ages 3 and up can stop by the museum’s pop-up station to make a cheery Father’s Day card for their dads.  They will paint a popsicle shape in bright colors to make a “treat” greeting for their cool pops.  This is a free, drop-in program — stop by anytime between 2 and 4 p.m. The craft takes approximately ten minutes to complete.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City  Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

Bow Tie Cinemas
Summer
Kids Series 2017

Tuesday, June 20 and Wednesday, June 21 at 10 a.m. (same time every Tuesday and Wednesday through August 16)
This free summer film series for kids is back with a fun lineup of movies for children of all ages: “Hotel Transylvania” (6/20 & 21), “The Angry Birds Movie” (6/27 & 28), “The Peanuts Movie” (7/5-Wed. only), “Storks: Find Your Flock” (7/11 & 12), “Ice Age: Collision Course” (7/18 & 19), “Trolls” (7/25 & 26), “Kung Fu Panda 3” (8/1 & 2), “Hotel Transylvania 2” (8/8 & 9), and “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” (8/15 & 16).
Where: Bow Tie Cinemas at 989 Hempstead Turnpike in Franklin Square and 116 Main Street in Port Washington
Info: bowtiecinemas.com

Find A Flower Fairy

Thursday, June 22 and Friday, June 23, 4-6:30 p.m.
Young children are invited to follow clues to discover the fairy world that magically appears in the gardens at midsummer. The event also features music and storytelling with Johnny Cuomo. Space is limited so registration is required for these 45-minute sessions. $12 general public/$10 members.
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

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