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

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Sesame Street Live

Friday, Sept. 20 through Sunday, Sept. 22
Your favorite Sesame Street friends are back in “Sesame Street Live! Make Your Magic!” When magician extraordinaire Justin visits the neighborhood to put on a magic show, Elmo wants to join in. But there’s one problem: Elmo doesn’t know how to do magic, so he teams up with Justin, Abby, and friends to practice his trick while discovering the magical moments in everyday life.
Where: NYCB Live Home of the Nassau Coliseum,
1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale
Info & Tickets: 516-231-4848 or www.nycblive.com.

For The Kids Carnival

Friday, Sept. 20 to Sunday, Sept. 22
For the Kids Foundation will be holding their 2019 Carnival from Friday,
September 20th through Sunday, September 22nd, located at Timber Point Elementary School in East Islip.
This family friendly weekend-long fair will feature exciting carnival rides for all ages, plenty of delicious food and treats, carnival games & prizes, and much more.
Where: Timber Point Elementary School
200 Timber Point Rd, East Islip
Info: www.nycarnivals.com.

The Wizard of Oz

Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22
When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage.
Where: Argyle Theatre, 34 West Main Street, Babylon
Info & Tickets: 844-631-LIVE (5483) or
www.argyletheatre.com.

Picture This: The Art of
Children’s Books

Saturday, Sept. 21 to Jan. 15, 2020
A new exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art, this exhibit is Long Island’s first ever exhibition featuring the art of children’s books. The exhibition includes an illustration family festival, children’s art classes and adult art workshops.
Where: Nassau County Museum of Art,
One Museum Drive Roslyn Harbor
Info: (516) 484-9338 or www.nassaumuseum.org.

Kidsfest

Sunday, Sept. 22, 12 to 4 p.m.
A day of family fun with hands-on educational activities at OWG concluded by a 2:30PM concert with Latin Grammy Award winner, Mister G! Over 20 interactive activity tables including: 25’ inflatable rock climbing wall, Can You Dig It take home bulb planting, Conservation water wall, Crafts, giveaways and more!
Where: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury
Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

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