Cinema for Kids! “The Wizard of Oz” Interactive Experience
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m.
You’re off to see the wizard! The Cinema Arts Centre invites all local munchkins to follow the yellow brick road to enjoy the movie masterpiece, “The Wizard of Oz.” After a screening of the classic film, there will be a special post-screening extravaganza — the Fantastic Funhouse — where 30 lucky kids will go “over the rainbow” and explore an interactive, immersive Munchkinland complete with characters from the movie, including Dorothy, the Scarecrow, and even the Wicked Witch of the West.
Where: Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington
Info & Tickets: 631-423-7611 or cinemaartscentre.org
Santa Claus is Heading to… and then the 2017 Trollstice Winter Express Trolley is Departing from… Port Washington!
Saturday, Dec. 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m. (visit Santa) and 2 to 7 p.m. (trolley ride)
Head on over to Dolphin Bookshop, where Santa will read a story and hear what’s on every child’s wish list. Then the second annual Trollstice Winter Express: A Celebration of Light and Spirit will depart from the Port Washington Town Dock, taking families on a magically-animated, storytelling journey through the woods of the Gold Coast before disembarking in the beautiful forests of Troll Village at the Science Museum of Long Island, 1526 North Plandome Road in Plandome.
Where: The Dolphin Bookshop, 299 Main St., Port Washington / Info.: 516-767-2650 or thedolphinbookshop.com
Port Washington Town Dock, 347 Main St. near Shore Road in Port Washington / Info & Tickets: 631-241-5952 or eventbrite.com/e/trollstice-winter-express-a-celebration-of-light-and-spirit-tickets
Madison Theatre Annual Christmas Celebration
Saturday, Dec. 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m.
Come share in a holiday journey through favorite pastimes of the merriest season. An annual family tradition featuring Broadway performers, this Christmas spectacular will have you singing along to your favorite Christmas tunes.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org
Cirque Musica Holiday Presents BELIEVE
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m.
Cirque Musica Holiday Presents BELIEVE is a fun-filled family event featuring the cast of Cirque Musica together with all-time favorite holiday songs performed by a live orchestra, as well as a visual experience where audiences will journey into a world of high-flying adventure with amazing acrobats, aerialists, hilarious hijinks and holiday cheer, too!
Where: NYCB Live, Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info & Tickets: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com
Town of North Hempstead Winter Wonderland Train & Light Display
Sunday, Dec. 17 through Thursday, Dec. 21 (check website for daily hours)
Enjoy this year’s Winter Wonderland celebration that will include an outdoor steam locomotive, an indoor garden railway, a holiday light display in the garden, family-friendly activities, storytelling, arts and crafts, stargazing through a telescope, a visit from Santa Claus, and much more.
Where: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Albertson
Info: 516-869-6311 or clarkbotanic.org
