Heart String Art
Saturday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m.
Parents and guardians can take their children to any Long Island Home Depot to take part in this art project. As the kids work on creating this symbol of Valentine’s Day, they’ll be developing hands-on skills by sanding, nailing, painting and more. All participating kids must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. Upon completion of the workshop, kids will get to keep their finished craft, receive a free certificate of achievement, a workshop apron and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Where: Home Depot:
2000 Hempstead Tpke., East Meadow, NY 11554
111 Jericho Tpke., Syosset, NY 11791
86 Jericho Tpke., Jericho, NY 11753
172 Fulton Ave., Hempstead, NY 11550
Info:
516-542-9200
516-364-4677
516-997-9595
516-565-3700
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m.
Mineola Memorial Library will have several activities on hand for kids who stop by at the Children’s Room. There will be a scavenger hunt for a small prize and craft-making. Additionally, kids can take a look at a guessing jar and write down how many of an item is inside, with the kid who has the closest pick receiving a jar full of chocolate.
Where: Mineola Memorial Library, 195 Marcellus Rd., Mineola, NY 11501
Info: 516-746-8488 or longisland.kidsoutandabout.com
Valentine’s Day Friends Card Exchange
Sunday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.
Sensory Beans’ annual Valentine’s Day card exchange is coming approaching. Kids should bring Valentine’s Day cards to the event as part of a Valentine’s Day celebration. There will be snacks, drinks, open play and activities like Valentine’s themed slime making. A recipient list for the cards will be emailed a week before the event. Registration is $25 per child and reservations are required for the event.
Where: Sensory Beans, 3309 Merrick Rd., Wantagh, NY 11793
Info: 516-308-1462, sensorybeans427@gmail.com or sensorybeans.org
Actor’s Garage: Lion King Jr.
Sunday, Feb. 2, 2 p.m.
Kids can watch as their peers put on a play of the Lion King Jr. The children performing in the play will be between the ages of five and nine. Tickets for the event are on sale for $12 per person.
Where: The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City, NY 11530
Info: 516-224-5800 or eventbrite.com
Drop-In Free Play
Tuesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.
The Patchogue-Medford Library will be holding three hours of free play for kids. The children who participate must be at least two years of age. There will be several toys on hand for the kids to play with. No registration will be required for this event. The free play will be taking place in Meeting Rooms A and B.
Where: Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 East Main St., Patchogue, NY 11772
Info: 631-654-4700, reference@pmlib.org or pmlib.libnet.info
