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Get Out! New Hyde Park Weekend Planner for April 22-24
Australian puppets, Earth Day and Tully Park -- pick and choose from this weekend's variety of events.
It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-work-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new bars/restaurants/shops to explore.
Where/When: LICM; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Why Go: The Australia based Terrapin Puppet Theater performs “Boats”, the story of two life-long friends and sailors who met through a bizarre set of circumstances involving a chicken, a deserted island and a sombrero.
Pricing: The cost is $4 with museum admission ($ 3 for LICM members), and $8 for the theater only. Museum admission: $10. Seniors over 65: $9. Members: free. Children under one-years-old: free.
Where/When: ; Saturday 10 a.m.
Why Go: In recognition of Earth Day, volunteer to help clean up New Hyde Park.
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Where/When: ; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Why Go: Spend a few hours learning drivers safety and earn a reduction in your car insurance rate.
Pricing: $38 per person.
Where/When: ; open daily, dawn to dusk.
Why Go: Celebrate the warm weather and let the kids be kids at the playground.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: ; Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Why Go: There's a sculpture park with more than 50 works of art, walking trails and gardens.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for children (members free).
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