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

Grace McQuade

Father’s Day Story Time

Saturday, June 16, 11 a.m.

Kids can join this special Father’s Day story time with a book celebrating all that is great about dads, “With My Daddy: A Book of Love and Family.” Activities to follow.

Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd. in Manhasset and 91 Old Country Road in Carle Place
Info: 516-365-6723 (Manhasset), 516-741-9850 (Carle Place) or barnesandnoble.com

Cinema on the Bay

Saturday, June 16, 8:30 p.m. (ongoing through Aug. 11)

Cinema on the Bay, a favorite summertime tradition in Port Washington, kicks off on this evening with a sunset screening of “Wonder Woman” and a lineup of upcoming films that includes “Wonder” on July 7, “Ghostbusters” on July 21, and “Sing” on Aug. 11 — all brought to the community for free by the Town of North Hempstead.  

Where: Sunset Park along Manhasset Bay in Port Washington
Info: 516-767-9151 or northhempstead.com

Father’s Day at Adventureland Park

Sunday, June 17, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Dads ride for free on Father’s Day at Adventureland Park, Long Island’s amusement park since 1962 that has something for everyone — thrill rides, family rides, kiddie rides, and water rides.  And as of the first day of summer on June 21, the park will be open every day of the week (see website for daily hours). Get your season passes now!

Where: Adventureland Park, 2245 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale
Info: 631-694-6868 or adventureland.us

The Wiggles!

Sunday, June 17, 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.

The world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, which formed in Sydney, Australia in 1991, presents their Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle Tour! 

Where: NYCB Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-247-5211 or thetheatreatwestbury.com

Children’s Nature Film Festival:  Animal Adventures

Tuesday, June 19 through Saturday, June 23, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. 

The Children’s Nature Film Festival launches with “Puffin Adventures” on June 19, “All About Amphibians” on June 20, “Eyewitness: Mammal” on June 21, “City of Bees” on June 22, and “All About Plant Pollination” on June 23.

Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 516-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com

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