Community Corner
Grab & Go Kids Planner for Week of Feb. 9
Swirls, sweets and the giant screen — pick and choose from this week's array of events.
Glad you clicked on our new Grab & Go Kids Planner!
We've assembled a weekly calendar of kid-friendly activities and new places to try out with children.
Each week, we'll give you the info on the five best family activities or events for the week.
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You're time-pressed enough, so we're happy to do the research and find the best things to do and places to go, both locally and within reasonable striking distance.
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FAMILY BEST BETS OF THE WEEK
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Where/When: Long Island Children’s Museum: Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Why Go: In addition to the many exhibits and events at the Long Island Children’s Museum, KaleidoZone – Swirls, Waves and Puzzles features the interactive art of Alli Berman. Kids will be delighted with the fully interactive games.
Pricing: The exhibit is free with museum admission ($10 for adults and children over 1 year old, $9 seniors, free to museum members and children under one-year-old).
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Where/When: The General Store is open Monday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Why Go: This store is packed full of colorful candy and toys with a retro vibe. A trip to Bobb Howard’s is a fun and inexpensive way to celebrate little achievements from the little ones.
Pricing: A range of prices starting at five cents.
• EXPERIENCE THE GIANT SCREEN AT CRADLE OF AVIATION
Where/When: Dome Theater: Wednesday through Friday with various shows 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why Go: Playing this week: Legends of Flight, Sharks and Grand Canyon
Pricing: $10, Adults; $8, Child/Seniors
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Where/When: , school room #12 on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Why Go: Mommy and Me classes offer a great social, learning experience for Moms with little ones.
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Where/When: , Fridays, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Why Go: Iceland hosts Teen Night with a DJ, and the price is right.
Pricing: Admission is $7.
Look for the kids’ planner each Wednesday, and help us build the planner with your own suggestions and tips — just add them to the comment box. Even if you disagree with our picks, let us know. We want to hear from you!
