The I Love Chocolate Fest
Saturday, Nov. 4 and Sunday, Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Chocolate Fest features over 100 exhibits, including 50 chocolate exhibitors with free samples, chocolate-themed shopping and crafts, a Chocolate Fest scavenger hunt, and more fun for the whole family. Adults $12; children 5-12 years and seniors $8; children under 4 are free.
Where: Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage Info: 516-572-8401 or obvrnassau.com
Mouse on the Move
Saturday, Nov. 4, Sunday, Nov. 5, and Tuesday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 2-3 p.m.
Created especially for young audience members, this interactive performance follows two adventurous mice as they explore the world beyond their little mousehole. For children in pre-kindergarten to grade 1.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City | Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
Aesop’s Fables
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2-3 p.m.
Aesop’s delightful fables of wit and wisdom, including “The Stag at the Pool,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” “The Fox and the Grapes,” “The Wind and the Sun,” and “The Lion and the Mouse,” come to life through the large and colorful puppets of nationally-acclaimed puppeteer and storyteller, Jim West. Recommended for children in grades K through 4.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre | Info: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org
Brett Band Concert for Kids
Sunday, Nov. 5 at 11 a.m.
Dance, sing and clap along to Brett’s original kids’ songs and classics. Come for the music, stay for a room full of bubbles. $30 per family.
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills
Info: 516-484-1545 or sjjcc.org
Author Amy Giles at Book Revue
Thursday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m.
Huntington local Amy Giles will speak about and sign her debut YA novel, “Now Is Everything,” a stirring story told in alternating “then” and “now” chapters about what one girl is willing to do to protect her past, present, and future.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington
Info: 631-271-1442 • bookrevue.com
