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

Grace McQuade

The Color Run Love Tour in New York

Saturday, June 1, start line window open at 9 a.m.

Let your love shine at the happiest run under the sun. The Color Run Love Tour returns to Citi Field for the sixth year in a row. People of all ages will have the opportunity to run, skip or dance their way through the ballpark. Join the celebration of what we love about ourselves, each other, and the planet we all share.

Where: Citi Field, 123-01 Roosevelt Ave., Flushing Meadows
Info & Tickets: 718-565-4360 or thecolorrun.com

Kids Workshop: Putting Green

Saturday, June 1, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Exercise mental strength with a game of tabletop golf. In this hands-on workshop, you and your child can discuss the mindset, jargon and strategy of the sport as you build a putting green to master your hole-in-one.

Where: Home Depot locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including the Westbury, Elmont, Syosset and Huntington stores
Info: Call your local store or go to homedepot.com

Reptile & Amphibian Appreciation Day

Saturday, June 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Little ones can see live exotic reptiles and amphibians presented by the Long Island Herpetological Society, as well as the Hatchery’s own native reptiles and amphibians on display.

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

Story Book Stroll: ‘Susie and Her Shadow’ by Enid Blyton

Saturday, June 1, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Children ages 3-5 can listen to this classic tale as they stroll the gardens and later create a unique take-home craft. Free with museum admission.

Where: Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: 516-333-0048 or oldwestburygardens.org

Story Time & Craft: ‘Tyler & Lucy are the Best of Friends’

Sunday, June 2, 11:30 a.m.

Based on their real-life relationship, this sweet story captures the growing bond between Tyler and his dog Lucy. Children can join this story time with author Alicia Arso-DiStefano.

Where: The Dolphin Bookshop
299 Main Street, Port Washington
Info: 516-767-2650 or thedolphinbookshop.com

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