Empire State Fair
Friday, May 3, 6 p.m., Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m. (also the weekends of May 9-12 and 16-19)
The Empire State Fair returns May 3 through 19. Families will love the non-stop live entertainment, scrumptious food from around the country, exhibits, shopping and thrilling rides for all ages, including one of the largest Kiddie Lands on the east coast.
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
Touch-A-Truck & Family Health Fair
Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Presented by 106.1 WBLI and 102.3 WBAB, this free fair features one-of-a-kind vehicles and big trucks, including rigs, fire trucks, military vehicles and more, with exhibitors and vendors focused on the healthcare needs of Long Island families, as well as food trucks, moon bounces, costumed characters and fun activities for all.
Where: NYCB Live, Home of Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale
Info: 516-231-4848 or 800-745-3000 or nycblive.com
Story Time & Activities featuring ‘High Five’
Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kids can limber up their hands and learn how to high five with finesse by joining this story time that includes activities and a coupon from the Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4.
Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset
Info: 516-365-6723 or barnesandnoble.com
Super Family Sunday: Art on the Move with RADD Crossfit and Free Style Arts Association
Sunday, May 5, 1 to 4 p.m.
Free Style Arts Association will engage families with messy movable art on the museum’s grounds to flex their creative muscles. RADD Fitness of Glen Head will then get their bodies moving in activities designed for all ages and abilities. $15 materials fee for members ($20 for non-members), plus museum admission.
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
Info: 516-484-9337 or nassaumuseum.org
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live! King for a Day
Sunday, May 5, 2 p.m.
Based on the No. 1 PBS Kids TV series, “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!” has delighted live audiences across the country with its tigertastic fun while teaching valuable lessons of kindness, helping others, and being a friend for children ages 2 to 4.
Where: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Brookville / Info &Tickets: 516-299-3100 or tillescenter.org
