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

Grace McQuade

Emily Brown and the Thing

Friday, Feb. 8, 12 p.m.

Parents and children the world over recognize the many excuses a child can give to keep the light on and a parent in the room at bedtime.  This story has a gentle message that there’s really no need to be scared of “things” in the night.

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

Valentine Paper-Making

Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children can make a unique and beautiful valentine out of recycled paper. Materials are included with the price of museum admission.

Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 516-571-8010 or garviespointmuseum.com

New York Tennis Expo

Saturday, Feb. 9, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New York Tennis Expo, the free and family-friendly event for all things tennis, includes: exhibits; guest speakers; on-court tennis activities; an Entertainment Zone with live music; a Kids’ Zone with a bouncy house, face-painting, and 10 and under tennis courts; a fashion show featuring the latest in tennis apparel; and pro player Ryan Harrison, who will sign autographs and take part in a meet & greet session.

Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum,
1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info & Tickets: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com

Children’s Workshop: Valentine’s Day Planting

Saturday, Feb. 9 and Sunday, Feb. 10, 1 to 3 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 during these two-hour windows.

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

Family Theatre Musical: ‘Cinderella’

Saturday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 10 at 12 p.m. (additional weekend performances through Feb. 19)

All the ingredients that have made this story a perennial favorite are here, including a zany Fairy Godmother, a trip to the Royal Ball and, of course, a glass slipper.  Reserved seating tickets: $12.

Where: The Showplace at the Bellmore Movies, 222 Pettit Ave., Bellmore Info & Tickets: 516-599-6870 or plazatheatrical.com

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