Santa’s Magic Key Story Time
Saturday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m.
In this unforgettable holiday story, a boy realizes on Christmas Eve that his new house does not have a chimney. With the post office closed and Santa coming by the end of the night, he has no way of telling Santa. But when the boy finds a mysterious key, he’ll soon discover just how this key will solve his problem. Activities to follow the story time.
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 barnesnandnoble.com
Family Fun Day at Sid Jacobson JCC
Monday, Dec. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Children and their families can enjoy a bagel breakfast, crafts, playtime, community service projects, holiday treats and an interactive journey into the Lion King jungle with Musical IQ!
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive in East Hills
Info.: 516-484-1545 ext. 166 or sjjcc.org
How the Earth Was Made Film Series
Tuesday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.
This special film series featuring how some of the most amazing places on the planet came to be will focus on the Grand Canyon on Dec. 26, the Hawaiian Islands on Dec. 27, the Earth’s Ice Ages on Dec. 28, the Ring of Fire on Dec. 29 and asteroids on Dec. 30.
Where: Garvies Point Museum & Preserve, 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
Info: 516-571-8010/11 or garviespointmuseum.com
“Mrs. Claus Saves the Day”
Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m.
Mrs. Claus has her hands full helping a youthful reindeer who possesses an unusual luminous red nose. Harassed mercilessly and excluded by his peers because of this trait, he manages to prove himself one Christmas Eve after Santa and Mrs. Claus catch sight of his nose and they ask him to lead his sleigh for the evening.
Where: Broadhollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont
Info & Tickets: 516-775-4420 or broadhollow.org
“A Charlie Brown Christmas” Live on Stage
Thursday, Dec. 28 at 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 29 at 2 and 6 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 30 at 11 a.m. and 2 and 6 p.m.
“A Charlie Brown Christmas,” the Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles Schulz, has warmed the hearts of millions of fans since it first aired on television over fifty years ago. Now the classic animated television special comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation featuring a classic score and favorite characters including Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the Peanuts gang as they mount a play, save a tree and uncover the true meaning of Christmas.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre
Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatre.org
