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

Grace McQuade

Go, Dog. Go!
Friday, Feb. 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Go, Dog. Go! is a frolicking musical dog party that brings to life the adventures of P. D. Eastman’s book, a timeless beginner reading book edited by Dr. Seuss.

Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville
Info: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org

Teen Film Festival
Friday, Feb. 9, 5 to 8 p.m.

The festival will feature 10 to 15 short films created by talented teens ages 13 to 19 and selected by The Teen Council, a working group of teenagers who organize the MoMI Teen Film Fest.

Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Info: 718-777-6800 or movingimage.us

Kids Valentine Paper-Making
Saturday, Feb. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids can make a beautiful Valentine for a loved one using recycled paper and dried flowers. $5 per participant in addition to museum admission.

Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 631-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com

Children’s Workshop: Valentine’s Day Planting
Saturday, Feb. 10 and Sunday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kids are invited to decorate a clay pot and plant it with a beautiful flowering plant. Cost: $10 per child. Reservations are not required. Stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Info: 516-334-0066 or hicksnurseries.com

Teen/Tween Event: Sailor’s Valentine
Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4 to 5 p.m.

Whalers often brought home these special shell creations for loved ones back home. Teens/tweens can use this method to create a beautiful Valentine for someone special.  $12 per participant.

Where: Whaling Museum & Education Center, 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 631-367-3418 or cswhalingmuseum.org

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