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

Grace McQuade

Big Apple Circus

Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 2 p.m. 

New York City’s beloved Big Apple Circus has created a special performance designed specifically for the NYCB Theatre at Westbury, featuring fan favorites and all-new acts ready to dazzle the audience.

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-247-5200 or thetheatreatwestbury.com

Spring Festival

Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (rain date: May 4)

The Spring Festival fundraiser includes fun for the whole family: kids’ fishing, food, music, a petting zoo and bounce house, games and more.  Admission: $7 general, $6 seniors, $5 children, free for members. 

Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor / Info: 516-692-6768 or cshfishhatchery.org

Arbor Day Festival

Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Arbor Day Festival will include caricaturists, live music, tree seedling giveaways, garden tours, a children’s tree climb, tree plantings, watercolor demonstrations, Smoky Bear and more.  $20 per vehicle. Tickets can be purchased on site with cash only.

Where: Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay
Info & Tickets: 516-922-8678 or plantingfields.org

Live Production: ‘The Sound of Music’

Sunday, April 28, 6 p.m.

The North Shore hills will be alive with this brand new production of “The Sound of Music.” The beloved musical story of Maria and the von Trapp family will once again thrill audiences with its award-winning score that includes the songs “My Favorite Things,” “D-Re-Mi,” “Edelweiss” and the title song.

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

‘Bee’ a Polinator: Celebrate Earth Day

Monday, April 22, 12 to 3:30 p.m.

The Bee a Pollinator program will feature bee talks and a tractor-drawn hayride in the farm’s apiary, beeswax candle-making, and a seed ball project to grow your own wildflowers and food for honey bees. Advance tickets: $10 child ($8 members); door tickets: $12 child.

Where: Queens County Farm Museum, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway,
Floral Park  | Info & Tickets: 718-347-3276 or queensfarm.org

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