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

Grace McQuade

Valentine’s Day
Storytime

Saturday, Feb. 11 at 11 a.m.
Join this week’s storytime and activities in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  The books that will be read are The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story and Valentine’s Day is Cool.  Don’t miss out!
Where: Barnes and Noble,
1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
Info: 516-365-6723 or www.barnesandnoble.com

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Celebrate
Valentine’s Day with Heartfelt
Messages

Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 1 to 5 p.m.
Design and create your own nautical message in a bottle at the Maritime Explorium, Long Island’s Family Maker Space!  Every week, they feature hands-on interactive investigation for young thinkers and makers, plus colorful nautical exhibits.    

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

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Be Mine Ball

Saturday, Feb. 11, 6-9 p.m.
Get REDy to party at the Long Island Children’s Museum’s newest holiday family event.  Join the Be Mine Ball to celebrate Valentine’s Day with fun for the whole family!  Gather up those you love, dress in red, get your face painted, dance the night away, and make some LOVE-ly craft projects to take home for someone special in your life.  Fee: $11 per person, $9 LICM members.
Where: The Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

United Skates

Valentine’s Day Skating Party

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with United Skates of America, Inc., the party place that knows how much kids love to roller skate.  Wear a red shirt or pants and receive admission for just $1.
Where: United Skates of America, Inc.,
1276 Hicksville Rd., Seaford
Info: 516-795-5474 or www.unitedskates.com

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