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2 Thursday
 
FROM MY HOMETOWN. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org  8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 3 – 5. Circa 1980, three soul singers pack their bags and leave their hometowns. We meet them, named for their Rhythm & Blues producing hometowns: “Philly,” “Memphis” and “Detroit.” Each seeks escape from poverty, leaving behind family and a hometown sweetheart.

TREEHOUSE SHAKERS PRESENTS “HATCHED.” Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 11 am. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Join us for this special sneak peek of an exciting play in development by our friends at the Treehouse Shakers. “Hatched” tells the story of baby animals in a barnyard through a combination of dance and storytelling. Be ready to meet chicks, calves, kittens, lambs and much more. This show is made for our youngest visitors.

4 Saturday

ALL THAT JAZZ. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 3 pm. Ages 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission. Also on Feb. 18. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the life of one of the jazz greats, Louis Armstrong. Join us for a fun time as we listen to beautiful jazz music, learn how to scat and make a craft trumpet for your very own jazz solo.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE: THE BEST OF THE BEATLES. WMHO’s Educational and Cultural Center, Stony Brook Village Center, Stony Brook. 631-689-5888. www.wmho.org 7 pm. Adults. Fee: $75/person. Enjoy a romantic evening of dinner and dancing with singer, songwriter and musician Ed Ryan. From “Love Me Do” to “The Long and Winding Road,” enjoy all of your Beatles favorites. Advance reservations required.

CYCLE FOR SURVIVAL. Equinox Roslyn, 90 Northern Blvd., Roslyn. 646-227-2762. Call for ages. Fee: $1000 per team. 8 am – 5 pm. Presented by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. A nationwide indoor team cycling event that funds research into rare cancers. Teams register to ride for a 4-hour shift, with a maximum of 8 riders per bike. Teams may register multiple bikes. The event also features complimentary yoga classes, massage therapy and children’s activities.

FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS. Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-8000. www.lisciencecenter.org 11 am – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: $5/person. Also on Feb. 11.  Join us for some science-related crafts and activities as we design, explore and create in a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Make bubbles, solve the pizza mystery, see what glows in the dark, talk and listen with our whisper tube, change your look with our concave and convex mirrors and more.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

MITCH KAHN CELEBRATES VALENTINE’S DAY. Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-354-5280. www.elmontlibrary.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Come and enjoy this delightfully entertaining homage to the ups and downs of that silly little thing called love through the romantic songs of Cole Porter, Jacques Brel, Kurt Weill, Andrew Lloyd Webber, the Gershwins, Rodgers & Hart, Ned Jones, Hoagy Carmichael, George David Weiss, Neil Sedaka, Billy Joel and more.

NATURE’S BOUNTY ART-TRIUM GALLERY OPENING RECEPTION. 25 Melville Park Rd., Melville. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org  info@huntingtonarts.org 1 – 2:30 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Artists participating: Tonito Valderrama, Andrea M. Gordon, EuhJung Park, Denis Ponsot and Susan Silkowitz. Gallery open through Apr. 30, 2012. 

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Feb. 5, 11, 12, 18 – 20, 22, 24 – 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.
 
SHOW US YOUR LEGOS®. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 11 am – 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Museum admission, plus $5 per family materials fee. Young LEGO artists are encouraged to bring their plastic brick constructions to the museum for ‘show and tell’ at tables supplied by the museum. The day’s activities include gallery tours and hands-on art making.

TRACKING WINTER WILDLIFE. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Members, $15; non-members, $21. Join us as we walk the trails of Alley Pond Park looking for clues of winter wildlife. Students will make their very own animal track to take home at the end of the class. Call for reservations.

5 Sunday

EDDIE & THE STARLITES LIVE. Elmont Library Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-354-5280. www.elmontlibrary.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Spend a lovely afternoon listening to the love songs of past and present as Eddie & the Starlites revisit the romantic era of rhythm and blues, featuring an incredible variety of songs.

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

MEET THE ARTIST – DANIELLE O’ MALLEY.  Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 3 pm. Ages 5 and up. Fee: Free with museum admission. What does a happy neighborhood need? Come meet artist Danielle O’Malley as you decide what structures, people, animals and trees you would like in your neighborhood. Help build a tiny neighborhood installation using cardboard boxes and other fun materials. After the workshop, visit Danielle’s exhibit in the KaleidoZone gallery. 

OCEAN SCIENCE SUNDAY: LOVE IN THE SEA. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 2:30 pm. Ages 5 – 12. Fee: Free with paid admission. Discover unusual ways sea creatures find their valentines in the ocean, from seahorses to stickleback fish. Try your own hand at helping pair up animals and create your own seahorse pillow. RSVP.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Also on Feb. 25, Mar. 4, 10, 17, 18, 24. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

6 Monday

MOMMY & BABY YOGA. Parent/Child Education Classroom, South Nassau Communities Hospital, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Floor, Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 1 – 2:15 pm. Mothers & babies. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 13. Call for more information.

MONDAY MINNOWS. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 1:30 pm (45 min.). For preschoolers & parents. Fee: $5 parent/child pair; $3 addl sibling. Also on Mar. 5, 19. Join us for fun storytime, hands-on activities, and crafts about the ocean, nature, and seasonal themes. Different theme every week. RSVP.

OCEAN SCIENCE SUNDAY: LOVE IN THE SEA. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 2:30 pm. Ages 5 – 12. Fee: Free with paid admission. Discover unusual ways sea creatures find their valentines in the ocean, from seahorses to stickleback fish. Try your own hand at helping pair up animals and create your own seahorse pillow. RSVP.

PRENATAL YOGA. Parent/Child Education Classroom, South Nassau Communities Hospital, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Floor, Baldwin.  516-377-5310. 11:30 am – 12:45 pm. Expectant mothers. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 13. Call for more information.

PREPARATION FOR BREASTFEEDING. Parent/Child Education Classroom, South Nassau Communities Hospital, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Floor, Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Expectant mothers. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 25. Call for more information.

7 Tuesday

TOP TEN STRATEGIES FOR PARENTING CHILDREN WITH ADHD. ADHD Parent Coaching, PTS Coaching, Seaford Middle School, 3940 Sunset Ave., Seaford. 516-802-0593. www.PTScoaching.com Cindy@PTScoaching.com 7:30 – 9 pm. Adults. Fee: Free. This presentation will cover the essential tools parents must know to help their children not just survive, but actually thrive. Learn about the best supports you really need, the facts about ADHD beyond the diagnosis and how to best prepare yourselves for the journey ahead.

8 Wednesday

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 15, 22, 29. An educational program of four weekly sessions for expectant couples. This series covers the labor and delivery process, relaxation, conditioning exercises, breathing techniques, Cesarean section and baby care. This program prepares you for all aspects of your birthing experience. For more information or to register, please call 516-377-5310.

9 Thursday

CALM AND CONNECTED: PARENTING CHILDREN WITH ADHD. ADHD Parent Coaching, PTS Coaching, 100 Manetto Hill Rd., Ste. 205 C, Plainview. 516-802-0593. www.PTScoaching.com Cindy@PTScoaching.com 7 – 9 pm. Adults. Fee: $650/person; $275/spouse. Also on Feb. 16, Mar. 1, 8, 15, 22, Apr. 5. Separate Tues. morning sessions also available. Parenting kids with ADHD can be tough. During this seven session workshop you will develop the techniques necessary to help reduce challenging behaviors, homework stress and school struggles. Registration required.

MATERNITY ORIENTATION. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Conference Room A, 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside. 516-377-5310. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. For expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 16, 23. Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. Information about the hospital, a slide presentation and a tour of the Maternity Unit are included. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

10 Friday

CHOCOVINO: A CHOCOLATE + WINE PAIRING DINNER. 431 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-9200, ext. H2O (426). www.longislandaquarium.com 8 pm. Couples. Fee: $150/couple; $250 for “Sweetheart Sleepover Package.” Chocolate + Wine = one sensational tasting experience. So, what better way to spend Valentine’s Day weekend than sipping on wine, giving into sweets and enjoying a five-course dinner? Awaken your senses and indulge in a fun, new way to enjoy all of your favorite pleasures. The “Sweetheart Sleepover Package” includes: 2 ChocoVino tickets, 1 night at Hyatt Place East End, Continental breakfast, complimentary overnight parking and access to indoor swimming pool/fitness center. Reservations required.

KIDS NIGHT IN – PARENTS NIGHT OUT. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com 6:30 – 9 pm. Call for ages. Fee: $30 for the 1st child; 20 percent off for siblings. Parents: Plan your Date Night. Kids: Wear your jammies and create beautiful Valentine’s Day Cookies, play games, make crafts and more. Pizza, snacks, drinks and dessert included.

LOTS OF LOVE SUN CATCHERS. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 2:30 – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 14 – 17, 28 – 29. Add a little love and sunshine to your home this winter as you create a special heart-filled decoration. Brighten your window during the frosty winter days or give it as a gift to someone special.

INFANT-CHILD CPR  South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 10 pm. Adults. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 11. This course provides instruction in basic pediatric life support for the infant and child. Class content includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the obstructed airway (choking) and safety tips. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

11 Saturday

5TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST JAZZ ON THE VINE CONCERT SERIES. Various locations. 631-727-0900. www.liwinterfest.com  www.eastendarts.org  Various times. Fee: $15; includes one glass of wine. From Feb. 11 to Mar. 18, the East End of Long Island will be alive and in full swing with more than 60 live jazz performances, featuring Grammy-nominated artists. Dozens of cultural attractions and special offers on hotel and B&B getaway packages, restaurants and winery tours will be available. Visit www.liwinterfest.com for full schedule, locations and age restrictions.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Feb. 18, 23 (1 pm), 25, Mar. 3, 10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, JR. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 East Main St., Patchogue. 631-207-1313. 11 am and 3 pm. All ages. Fee: $14 – $20. This tale “as old as time itself” is filled with spectacular costumes and sets. Performed by Ovations Dance Repertory Company.

CHOCOLATE MAKING. Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank. 631-852-4600. 10:30 – 11:30 am. Ages 4 and up. Fee: $8/person. Make and sample your own yummy chocolate treats. Registration is required. 

DEBBIE AND FRIENDS PRESENTS “STORY SONGS.”  Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $4 with museum admission; $8 theater only. Debbie and Friends are back by popular demand to present a fun concert for the whole family. You’ll become the Big Bad Wolf and blow the house down and Jack climbing the bean stalk. Fix Rosie’s wrong rhymes, test your skills with the “Simon Sez Song” and share a special moment with your loved ones.

FAMILY SCIENCE SATURDAYS. Long Island Science Center, 11 West Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-8000. www.lisciencecenter.org 11 am – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: $5/person. Join us for some science-related crafts and activities as we design, explore and create in a fun and educational experience for the whole family. Make bubbles, solve the pizza mystery, see what glows in the dark, talk and listen with our whisper tube, change your look with our concave and convex mirrors and more.

INFANT-CHILD CPR. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand, 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 10 am – 1 pm and 2 – 5 pm. Adults. Fee: Call for fee. This course provides instruction in basic pediatric life support for the infant and child. Class content includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the obstructed airway (choking) and safety tips. Call 516-377-5310.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

LIGHTHOUSES ARE FOR LOVERS. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 4 – 6 pm. Adults. Fee: $40/couple. Meet in the new Lens Building. Come enjoy the sunset with your special someone. Climb the tower and enjoy light refreshments served at sunset on the terrace. Reservations suggested. A free flower and chocolates will be given to couples with reservations.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Feb. 12, 18, 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

REACH FOR THE STARS. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 7 – 9 pm. Adults and children ages 7 – 12. Fee: Adult member, $10; adult non-member, $12; children ages 7 – 12, $7 (includes handout information packet). Also on Mar. 10. Understand and appreciate the mystery and beauty of the universe with astronomer Mark Freilich. There will be an indoor lecture on basic astronomy and an outdoor viewing with a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Dress warm.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Feb. 12, 18 – 20, 22, 24 – 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SNOWFEST. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 1:30 – 2:45 pm. Ages 18 mos. – 36 mos. Fee: Members, $10; non-members, $16. Bring your little one and join us for a day of fun in the “snow.” Even if there is no snow outside, we will have our own pretend snow inside. Make your own silly snowperson.  This program includes games, songs, a snack, a craft, live animals and a nature walk (weather permitting). Please note: No non-participating siblings except for infants in infant seats. Limited to 8 parent/child pairs.
 
WINTER QUEST. Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, 350 Yaphank Ave., Yaphank. 631-852-4600. 12:30 – 3:30 pm. All ages. Fee: $7/person; free, children ages 3 and under. Bundle up and head over to the Suffolk County Farm for a winter wonderland and outdoor adventures. Build a natural shelter, enjoy a scavenger hunt using GPS units and warm up by a bonfire with refreshments and stories. Registration is required. 

CHILDREN’S VALENTINE’S DAY PET PORTRAIT WORKSHOPS. Just Dogs! Gourmet Barkery, 3 Hewitt Square, East Northport. 631-651-9292. www.justdogsgourmetny.com 10:30 – 11:30 am and 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. Ages 6 – 11. Fee: Suggested donation of $5 for Little Shelter in Huntington. We are teaming up with children’s author/illustrator and pet portrait artist Beth Weiner Lipson to present a special interactive children’s art workshop. Beth will share the creative process, read one of her children’s books and have special Valentine’s pictures for the kids to color and take home. Space is limited and reservations are required.

12 Sunday

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 19, 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

FANCY NANCY. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com Call for time. For girls of all ages. Fee: $40 for each child/adult pair. Experience a 2-hour party that includes a Fancy Nancy book reading, a tea party, Valentine’s craft and oodles of surprises. Space is limited. The fanciest Mother/Daughter or Grandmother/Granddaughter will win a special prize. Registration deadline is Feb. 3.

THE CULTURE OF CHOCOLATE. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 3 pm. Ages 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission. The word chocolate is said to be derived from the Mayan word for a popular drink, xocoatl. This was made with cacao beans, water and different spices. Come discover the historic source of the world’s enjoyment of chocolate as we learn more about the Mayans by listening to stories of their culture and tasting variations of ancient recipes. Ingredients: corn, dairy and spices.

13 Monday

PARENT-CHILD EDUCATION CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Avenue, 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. Prenatal Yoga, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm; Mommy & Baby Yoga, 1 – 2:15 pm. For moms and their newborns. Fee: Call for fee. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

14 Tuesday

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 10:30 am – noon. For moms and their newborns. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 28. All mothers and their infants are welcome to attend this informal meeting. Mothers will be able to exchange ideas and share concerns. Led by a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

PENGUIN PAJAMA PIZZA PARTY FOR VALENTINE’S DAY. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418, Ext. 16. 5 – 9 pm. Ages 5 – 9. Fee: Members, $25; others, $30; 15 percent sibling discount. Bring pajamas & a pillow for a fun kids’ evening. Learn about penguins, enjoy pizza, games and arts & crafts. Then watch Happy Feet. RSVP by Feb. 7.

15 Wednesday

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 22, 29. An educational program of four weekly sessions for expectant couples. This series covers the labor and delivery process, relaxation, conditioning exercises, breathing techniques, Cesarean section and baby care. This program prepares you for all aspects of your birthing experience. For more information or to register, please call 516-377-5310.

16 Thursday
 
11TH ANNUAL GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON. American Heart Association, Crest Hollow Country Club, 8325 Jericho Tpke., Woodbury. 516-450-9123. www.heart.org/longislandnygoredluncheon 9 am – 2 pm. All ages. Call for fees. Hear survivor stories, learn how heart disease affects a family and how you can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.

MATERNITY ORIENTATION. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Conference Room A, 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside. 516-377-5310. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. For expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 23. Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. Information about the hospital, a slide presentation and a tour of the Maternity Unit are included. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

NO KIDDING, ME TOO! The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 7 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Joe Pantoliano (The Sopranos, Memento, The Matrix) makes his documentary directorial debut with “No Kidding, Me Too!!” as part of his fight against the stigma and shame of mental/brain disease. Event includes a talk back with John Pantoliano.

RAISING A THINKING CHILD. Adelphi University Institute for Parenting, Adelphi University, 1 South Ave., Garden City. 516-877-3016. www.adelphi.edu/parentinginstitute/parentprograms/ Eight-week program plus three monthly booster sessions, 5:30 – 7:30 pm once a week. Parents with children ages 3 – 5. Fee: Call for fee. Does your child struggle with temper tantrums, impatience, interrupting, not listening, whining, difficulty making friends and other everyday problems? This program will help you guide your young child to resolve everyday conflicts and get along better with others. Advance registration is required.

18 Saturday

ALL THAT JAZZ. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 3 pm. Ages 5 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring the life of one of the jazz greats, Louis Armstrong. Join us for a fun time as we listen to beautiful jazz music, learn how to scat and make a craft trumpet for your very own jazz solo.

ANIMAL CARE TRAINEE.  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 10 am – noon. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Members, $15; non-members, $21. Also on Mar. 4. Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program teaches children about the interesting job of an animal caretaker. Children will have hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APEC’s animals. Snack and animal care trainee certificate included.

ANIMAL DETECTIVES.  Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Ages 3 – 5. Fee: Members, $15; non-members, $21. Whose footprints are those in the snow? Be an animal detective and discover how some of our resident animals survive the cold winter and learn how to identify them by different clues. Program includes a story, craft, detective game, nature walk (weather permitting), live animals and a snack. Please note: Participants must be toilet trained.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Feb. 23 (1 pm), 25, Mar. 3, 10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

BIRTHDAY IN A BAG DRIVE. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org All ages. In honor of our 10th “Birthday on the Block,” we’re partnering with Long Island Cares, Inc. — The Harry Chapin Food Bank, to help gather birthday party items for families in need. Suggestions: candles, cake mix and frosting, party hats, goodie bags and party favors, balloons, gift wrap, disposable cake pans and paper goods. Be sure to put all the items in a fun birthday bag. We’ll be collecting the items from Feb.18 – 26 in the Outer Lobby.

EVENING TOWER TOUR. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 5 pm. (sunset, 5:30 pm) All ages. Fee: $20/person. Experience the sunset from a new perspective. View the night sky from the top of the lighthouse. Reservations required. 

FULL-DAY PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 9 am – 5 pm. Expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. This class is an alternative to our four-week Prepared Childbirth Course. The class is open to all couples who require a condensed class due to time constraints. For more information or to register, please call 516-377-5310.

GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.nps.gov/fiis 10 am – noon, Fire Island Lighthouse; 11 am – 1 pm, Wilderness Visitor Center, Smithpoint. All ages. Fee: Free. Help us contribute to this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count, an annual bird tally conducted across the U.S. and Canada. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.
 
LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Feb. 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Feb. 19 – 20, 22, 24 – 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Feb. 22 (1 pm), 25, Mar. 3. Mirror, mirror on the wall, we all know Snow White is the fairest of them all. Join Snow White and the seven dwarfs on her adventure and happily ever after with the prince.

THE SOUTH SHORE SYMPHONY. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Mar. 31. Featuring Jeffrey Biegel on piano. The South Shore Symphony, which celebrated its 27th season in 2011, is an associate of the Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts, based in Rockville Centre.

19 Sunday

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 26, Mar. 4, 11, 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

GEORGE WILL BE BACK. Pagan-Fletcher Restoration, 143 Hendrickson Ave., Valley Stream. 516-825-7157; 516-872-4159. 1 – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Not since the Battle of Long Island has there been so much excitement. Visit the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration and see a genuine piece of Washington memorabilia. Valley Stream Historical Society members will be dressed in colonial costumes.

WONDERSPARK PUPPETS PRESENTS “LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD.” Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $6 with museum admission; $10 theater only. Also on Feb. 20. Appearing for the first time at LICM, WonderSpark Puppets infuses fun and whimsy into all their performances. Join them for a fun show based on a familiar childhood fairy tale.

20 Monday

CELEBRATE PRESIDENT’S WEEK AT THE FIRE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com Call for times. All ages. Fee: Reduced Tower Tour fees for children under 12 years old (must be 42 inches tall to climb). Also on Feb. 21 – 24. Special activity stations and scavenger hunt for children.

DELIGHTING IN DE KOONING. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 11 am, 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $3 with museum admission. Also on Feb. 21 – 24. Come learn about abstract art and what inspired the famous artist Willem de Kooning. Get inspired by nature and Long Island’s great light as we fill our studio with painting and music. Mix your own paint palette to capture the feelings of the winter season. If you wish, leave your piece with us for inclusion in our 2012 spring exhibit.

ENGINEERING DAY. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens. 718-699-0005. www.nysci.org Call for times. All ages. Fee: Free with NYSCI admission. Celebrate National Engineers Week with hands-on activities that explore engineering.

FEBRUARY AT THE HATCHERY. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor. 516-692-6768. 10:30 am – 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 21 - 24. Fun, hands-on learning stations will be available each day: Trash to Treasures; Wildlife in Winter; Slippery, Slimy Science; Ice Cream & Snowmen; Water Wonders.

KZAM FARMINGDALE OPEN PLAY. KZAM, 85 Sea Ln., Farmingdale. 631-393-0801. www.KZAMLI.com. Call for times, ages and fee. KZAM — the next generation party center — is excited to offer some limited Open Play times during the school break. Open Play is by RSVP only and times will be posted on our website one week in advance. Space is limited so sign up now.

LEND A HELPING HAND BAKING WORKSHOPS WITH LILCHEFS.COM. The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, 267-07 76th Ave., New Hyde Park. 516-338-0552. www.lilchefs.com Paula@LilChefs.com 10 am – noon or noon – 2  pm. Ages 6 – 16. Fee: $10/child ingredients donation. Come crack some eggs, sift some flour and mix up some patriotic treats for the families staying at The Ronald McDonald House of Long Island. Volunteer bakers will feel proud to whip up some delicious desserts that will put a smile on the faces of children undergoing medical treatments. Space is limited. Advance payment and registration required.

PRESIDENT’S DAY: FLUBBER FILM N’ FUN. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. Noon and 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with paid admission. Learn about sources of goo from the ocean, and have some stretchy fun by creating your own slime batch. Enjoy a showing of Disney’s film Flubber (rated PG), with free movie snacks. RSVP.

SCHOOL BREAK WEEK. Huntington Historical Society, 209 Main St., Huntington. 631 427-7045,
Ext. 404 or 401. www.huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org  Call for times, ages, fees. Also on Feb. 21 – 24. Children and parent programs being offered during school break week: Victorian Watercolor Painting; Kid’s Quilting Class; Tea Time with Dolly & Me. Individual adults are welcomed to attend certain programs.

SIBLING CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Albert Conference Room, 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside. 516-377-5310. 4:30 – 5:45 pm. Adults and children ages 3 and up. Fee: Call for fee. A fun, enjoyable group program to help prepare big brothers and sisters-to-be for their new siblings to be delivered at South Nassau or elsewhere. Class participation is encouraged. Fun activities, discussion and tour of the newborn nursery are included. Open to children from 3 years of age and up.

SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PORTALS TO THE PAST WINTER BREAK CAMP. 211 Middle Country Rd., Smithtown. 631-265-6768. www.smithtownhistorical.org/events/summer_programs education@smithtownhistorical.org Ages 6 – 12. Half-days. Fees: $25 daily. Also on Feb. 21 – 24. History-related hands-on activities and crafts. Contact: Elizabeth Jenks.

TIN FOR TEN. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 – 4 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 21 – 24. The traditional 10th anniversary gift is tin or aluminum. Help LICM celebrate our 10th year on Museum Row by helping us build the ultimate tin trophy. Add to the artwork as we build a collaborative sculpture using an exciting array of tin, aluminum and other shiny materials.

VICTORIAN TEA PARTY. Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station. 631-427-5240, ext.113. www.waltwhitman.org 2 pm. Ages 5 – 8. Fee: $8/child. This fun and informative program includes role-playing while teaching social skills, self-esteem and confidence. Children learn dining manners for their snack of iced tea or apple juice and sandwich or munchkins. Participants also practice table setting, telephone manners and introductions.
 
21 Tuesday

BARI KORAL FAMILY ROCK BAND CD LAUNCH PARTY. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $8 with museum admission; $12 theater only. Also on Feb. 22. Bari and the band are back with a new collection of refreshingly simple pop-rock songs for kids and parents. Dance, clap and sing as you hear all the new songs and maybe a couple of oldies. Each family will leave with a copy of the new CD, “Anna and the Cupcakes,” and a delicious cupcake from The Cupcake Corner.

OCEAN EXPLORERS CAMP. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418, Ext. 16. 10 am – 12:30 pm (ages 4 – 6); 2:30 – 5 pm (ages 6 – 9). Fee: Members, $22/day ($80, 4 days); others, $27/day ($95, 4 days), 15 percent sibling discount. Join our popular camp for an under-the-sea adventure. Discover a different ocean topic every day. Snacks served. RSVP.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100.  www.theatrethree.com 11 am. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Feb. 22 – 25, Mar. 3, 4 (3 pm), 10, 17. Three independent pigs, plus two lost mice, plus one rappin’ wolf equals a fun-filled version of the famous story. Told completely in song and verse, The Three Little Pigs is a new look at the pigs and their plight. This original music focuses on issues of race relations and the homeless. 

22 Wednesday

FAMILIES MAKING ART TOGETHER. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 11 am – 2 pm. School-aged children. Fee: Museum admission, plus $5 per family materials fee. Also on Feb. 23, 24. The winter school vacation week features hands-on art making for children and their adult companions. Inspired by the colors and subjects of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work, museum docents will be in the galleries to assist young visitors to develop their own creative responses to what they are seeing in the galleries.

MAKE A CORNHUSK FIGURE. Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station. 631-427-5240, Ext. 113. www.waltwhitman.org 2 pm. Ages 9 – 11. Fee: $8/child. Wherever corn was grown as a crop, children in both Native American and Colonial American families used husks to fashion dolls. With a knowledgeable interpreter, learn the legend of the cornhusk figure and fashion your very own. Pre-registration is required.

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 29. An educational program of four weekly sessions for expectant couples. This series covers the labor and delivery process, relaxation, conditioning exercises, breathing techniques, Cesarean section and baby care. This program prepares you for all aspects of your birthing experience. For more information or to register, please call 516-377-5310.

SCHOOLS OUT – JOIN US OVER FEBRUARY VACATION. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com Call for times and ages. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 23, 24. Various classes offered: Jewelry Design; Science/Math; Minute-to-Win-It; Make & Create Bar; Design Time (felting); Pastry Chef and more.

23 Thursday

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Feb. 25, Mar. 3, 10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

FAMILIES MAKING ART TOGETHER. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 11 am – 2 pm. School-aged children. Fee: Museum admission, plus $5 per family materials fee. Also on Feb. 24. The winter school vacation week features hands-on art making for children and their adult companions. Inspired by the colors and subjects of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work, museum docents will be in the galleries to assist young visitors to develop their own creative responses to what they are seeing in the galleries.

MAKE AN ELECTRIC CURRENT. Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station. 631-427-5240, Ext. 113. www.waltwhitman.org 2 pm. Ages 9 – 11. Fee: $15/child (includes all materials). When Walt Whitman was born in 1819, his Long Island farmhouse did not have electricity. Fast forward to the 21st century. Our program will teach kids about the electricity we rely on today by making electric circuits of their own. Pre-registration is required.  

MATERNITY ORIENTATION. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Conference Room A, 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside. 516-377-5310. 7:30 – 8:30 pm. For expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. Couples registered to deliver at South Nassau are invited to attend this informative program. Information about the hospital, a slide presentation and a tour of the Maternity Unit are included. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.
MOMS CLUB OF WESTERN BROOKHAVEN. VFW Hall, 55 Lake Shore Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma. 631-764-1863. www.brookhavenmomsclub.webs.com mvpmomsclub@yahoo.com 10 am. For stay-at-home moms and for moms who work part-time. Fee: Call for fee. We get together for playgroups, field trips and more on the last Thursday of every month. Serving Centereach, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Feb. 25, 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

SCHOOLS OUT – JOIN US OVER FEBRUARY VACATION. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com Call for times and ages. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 24. Various classes offered: Jewelry Design; Science/Math; Minute-to-Win-It; Make & Create Bar; Design Time (felting); Pastry Chef and more.

TALL STORIES PRESENTS “TWINKLE TWONKLE.” Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $6 with museum admission; $10 theater only. Also on Feb. 24, 25. Stella loves the stars and every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. Her little brother Ryan loves nursery rhymes and one night he wishes on a star and disappears through her telescope. Come along on their exciting adventure into space.

24 Friday

BROOKLYN RIDER: BROOKLYN, GYPSY, BEETHOVEN. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Take a journey of sounds, textures and emotions with this creative 21st century ensemble. The string quartet Brooklyn Rider combines a wildly eclectic repertoire with a gripping performance style.

FAMILIES MAKING ART TOGETHER. Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 11 am – 2 pm. School-aged children. Fee: Museum admission, plus $5 per family materials fee. The winter school vacation week features hands-on art making for children and their adult companions. Inspired by the colors and subjects of Louis Comfort Tiffany’s work, museum docents will be in the galleries to assist young visitors to develop their own creative responses to what they are seeing in the galleries.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Feb. 25– 26, Mar. 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SCHOOLS OUT – JOIN US OVER FEBRUARY VACATION. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com Call for times and ages. Fee: Call for fee. Various classes offered: Jewelry Design; Science/Math; Minute-to-Win-It; Make & Create Bar; Design Time (felting); Pastry Chef and more.

SLEEPOVER WITH THE SHARKS 431 East Main St., Riverhead. 631-208-9200, Ext. H2O (426). www.longislandaquarium.com 6 pm – 7 am. All ages; recommended for school-age children. Fee: Aquarium members, $40; non-members, $60; children 2 and under free. This unforgettable overnight sleepover is the ultimate shark-lover’s experience. The event includes hands-on activities, a visit to the food-prep area to learn how we care for and feed our sharks and rays, an aquarium version of Jeopardy, bedtime in the underwater viewing area and a continental breakfast. Reservations required.

TALL STORIES PRESENTS “TWINKLE TWONKLE.” Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $6 with museum admission; $10 theater only. Also on Feb. 25. Stella loves the stars and every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. Her little brother Ryan loves nursery rhymes and one night he wishes on a star and disappears through her telescope. Come along on their exciting adventure into space.

25 Saturday

A FONDNESS FOR FRUIT. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 2:30 – 4:30 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than to make a delicious fruit ensemble for your loved one? Fruits like oranges, apples, grapefruits and lemons are full of vitamins that help keep your heart healthy and fit. Then follow Cupid’s lead and try throwing some arrows. Program ingredients: fruit and yogurt. 

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 3, 10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

BERNIE WILLIAMS. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. A classically trained guitarist, Bernie Williams plays and composes music with influences that include jazz, classical, pop, Brazilian and Latin sounds.

HEARTSAVER PEDIATRIC FIRST AID AND CPR COURSE. PM Pediatrics, 1 Hollow Ln., Ste. 301, Lake Success. 914-777-5437. www.pmpediatrics.com drichy@pmpediatrics.com 9 am – 4 pm. Adults. Fee: $60. HeartSaver Pediatric First Aid and CPR will teach you the skills needed to perform adult, child and infant CPR and relief of choking in adults and infants.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

PARENT-CHILD EDUCATION CLASSES AND SUPPORT GROUPS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. Preparation for Breastfeeding, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm; Breastfeeding and Working, 1 – 3 pm. Adults. Fee: Call for fee. For more information and to make reservations, call 516-377-5310.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Also on Mar. 4, 10, 17, 18, 24. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 3. Mirror, mirror on the wall, we all know Snow White is the fairest of them all. Join Snow White and the seven dwarfs on her adventure and happily ever after with the prince.

SOOTHING NATURAL FACIALS. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 10:30 am – noon. Ages 7 – 12. Fee: Members, $18; non-members, $24. Enjoy the skin rejuvenating benefits of nature. With tranquil music and lavender scented candles, children will combine natural products such as honey, cucumbers, crushed almonds and egg whites to cleanse and soften their skin. Please wear comfortable clothes. A healthy snack and materials included. Call for reservations.

TALL STORIES PRESENTS “TWINKLE TWONKLE.” Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 1 and 3 pm. Ages 3 and up. Fee: $6 with museum admission; $10 theater only. Stella loves the stars and every evening she gazes at them through her telescope. Her little brother Ryan loves nursery rhymes and one night he wishes on a star and disappears through her telescope. Come along on their exciting adventure into space.

26 Sunday

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Mar. 4, 11, 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

WAFFLE DAY. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 – 11 am. All ages. Fee: Members, $5; non-members, $17 (includes price of admission). Also on Mar. 25. CMEE will be bringing the fantastical sights of the big-top to you on the last Sunday of every month. Children will mix and add the batter, wait a few minutes and watch Belgian waffles come out in amazing circus shapes. 

27 Monday

BABY CARE CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Adults. Fee: Call for fee. This two-hour class is for those interested in learning about the newborn. Appearance, behavior and basic care will be discussed. For more information and to make reservations, call 516-377-5310.

GUEST ARTIST IN RESIDENCE AT MILI. Music Institute of Long Island (MILI), 90 Plandome Rd., Manhasset. 516-627-7052. www.milimusic.com Call for times. Open to the public. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Feb. 28 – Mar. 3. Violinist Susan Blumberg, 1st Violin in the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, offers master classes, coaching, lectures (including practice and orchestral techniques), private lessons and more. Call for additional details and to participate.

KINDERGARTEN PREP. bubble by jdella, 15 East Main St., Babylon Village. 631-587-0050. www.bubblelearning.com  bubblelearning@gmail.com 3 – 3:45 pm. Ages 3 – 5. Fee: Call for fee. Also on Tuesdays through June 12. The perfect opportunity to help prepare your little one for kindergarten. Reading & Math kindergarten PREP. Each class is designed in a structured format for young children to thrive through hands-on lessons, experiences and more.

ZUMBA. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 3:45 – 4:45 pm. Grades 1 – 4. Fee: $10/child; $15/child with adult. Join licensed instructor Beth Lauren Levine for a simplified Zumba-style dance class that provides exercise with an emphasis on fun. In a non-competitive and non-judgmental atmosphere, parents can find a way to get their kids active while spending quality time together.

28 Tuesday

BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 10:30 am – noon. For moms and their newborns. Fee: Call for fee. All mothers and their infants are welcome to attend this informal meeting. Mothers will be able to exchange ideas and share concerns. Led by a board certified lactation consultant. For more information, or to register for classes, please call 516-377-5310.

LOTS OF LOVE SUN CATCHERS. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. www.licm.org 2:30 – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Feb. 29. Add a little love and sunshine to your home this winter as you create a special heart-filled decoration. Brighten your window during the frosty winter days or give it as a gift to someone special.

29 Wednesday

PREPARED CHILDBIRTH CLASS. South Nassau Communities Hospital, Parent/Child Education Classroom, 2277 Grand Ave., 2nd Fl., Baldwin. 516-377-5310. 7 – 9 pm. Expectant couples. Fee: Call for fee. An educational program of four weekly sessions for expectant couples. This series covers the labor and delivery process, relaxation, conditioning exercises, breathing techniques, Cesarean section and baby care. This program prepares you for all aspects of your birthing experience. For more information or to register, please call 516-377-5310.

3 Saturday

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

CAMP FUN FEST. Broadway Mall, 358 B. Broadway Mall, Hicksville. 631-673-4082. www.liparentonline.com 11 am – 4 pm. All family members. Fee: Free. It’s never too early to start planning for the 2012 camp season. Meet local camp directors and enjoy fun activities at Long Island Parent magazine’s 2012 Camp Fun Fest. Here’s your chance to interview local camp directors and get your summer registration done early, while also letting your kids enjoy face painting, games, science experiments and more. Be sure to check our site at www.liparentonline.com for updated information.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

OLIVER. Theatre by the Bay, Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside. 718-428-6363. www.theatrebythebayny.com Sats. at 8:30 pm; Suns. at 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $20; seniors, $18; children under 13, $18. Also on Mar. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 25. Oliver has a cast of 50, including 30 children from Queens and Long Island. The kids will reach out to the community with a “Food Glorious Food” drive during the show. The cast will also perform at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, entertaining children who are unable to get to the theater themselves.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Mar. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Mar. 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Mirror, mirror on the wall, we all know Snow White is the fairest of them all. Join Snow White and the seven dwarfs on her adventure and happily ever after with the prince.

THE SNOWY DAY. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Ages 3 – 5. Fee: Members, $15; non-members, $21. Join us as we read Ezra Jack Keats classic The Snowy Day. We will have “fake” snow inside if nature is not cooperating outside. Class includes story time, a snack, a craft and time with our animals, including a nature walk if weather permits. Please note: Participants must be toilet trained.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100.  www.theatrethree.com 11 am. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 4 (3 pm), 10, 17. Three independent pigs, plus two lost mice, plus one rappin’ wolf equals a fun-filled version of the famous story. Told completely in song and verse, The Three Little Pigs is a new look at the pigs and their plight. This original music focuses on issues of race relations and the homeless. 

CHILDREN’S PROGRAM OF IRISH DANCERS. Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site & Interpretive Center, 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd., Huntington Station. 631-427-5240, ext.113. www.waltwhitman.org 1 pm (doors open at 12:30 pm). All ages. Fee: $8/child; two chaperones, free. Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance. The award-winning dancers will teach children some Irish dance steps. Hear the fascinating history of the dances and costumes. After the show, participants may also wish to have their face painted by Miss Sue or take a guided tour of the Walt Whitman Birthplace.

4 Sunday

ANIMAL CARE TRAINEE. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 10 am – noon. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Members, $15; non-members, $21. Would you like to help us care for APEC’s animals? This program teaches children about the interesting job of an animal caretaker. Children will have hands-on experience in feeding, brushing, cleaning and learning all about the needs of APEC’s animals. Snack and animal care trainee certificate included.

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Mar. 11, 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm. docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

OCEAN SCIENCE SUNDAY: SUBMARINES. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 2:30 pm. Ages 5 – 12. Fee: Free with paid admission. In honor of National Submarine Day in March, enter the world of submarines and find out the science behind how they work and how their design has changed over history. Create your own periscope to take home. RSVP.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Also on Mar. 10, 17, 18, 24. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100.  www.theatrethree.com 3 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 10, 17. Three independent pigs, plus two lost mice, plus one rappin’ wolf equals a fun-filled version of the famous story. Told completely in song and verse, The Three Little Pigs is a new look at the pigs and their plight. This original music focuses on issues of race relations and the homeless. 

FRIEDBERG JCC COMMUNITY PURIM CARNIVAL. Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside. 516-766-4341; 516-634-4173. www.friedbergjcc.org  mhallerman@friedbergjcc.org 11 am – 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Delicious food, exciting rides, carnival booths. Come in costume. Event is being held in partnership with Oceanside Jewish Center and Temple Avodah.

5 Monday

JOHN PIZZARELLI AND FRIENDS. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. World renowned jazz guitarist and singer invites Steven Pasquale and Jessica Molaskey for an electrifying evening.

MONDAY MINNOWS. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 1:30 pm (45 min.). For preschoolers & parents. Fee: $5 parent/child pair; $3 addl sibling. Also on Mar. 19. Join us for fun storytime, hands-on activities, and crafts about the ocean, nature, and seasonal themes. Different theme every week. RSVP.

8 Thursday

WAKING SLEEPING BEAUTY. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 7 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. “Waking Sleeping Beauty” is no fairy tale. It’s the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits — “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and more — over a 10-year period. Part of the Documentary and Film series.

9 Friday

MY LIFE WITH MEN...AND OTHER ANIMALS. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. Call for fee and ages. Also on Mar. 10. My Life with Men...and Other Animals offers a rollicking crash course in love, seduction, death and olive oil. Maria Cassi, a versatile and classically trained actress, stars in this uniquely witty musical experience using talents which critics have likened to legendary clowns as Jerry Lewis, Jacques Tati and Charlie Chaplin.

10 Saturday
 
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. An enchanting tale as old as time about how the love of one beautiful young girl helps to transform a hard-hearted monster back into a handsome prince.

CHILDREN’S NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 10:30 am – noon. Ages 6 – 11. Fee: Members, $54; non-members, $66. Also on Mar. 17. Children will be introduced to the basics of composition and the rules of nature photography while using disposable cameras. During the first class, they will practice their newly acquired skills, taking photographs during a nature walk on APEC’s trails. During the second class, children will create frames to mount their favorite pictures. Film developing and all materials included. 

JUNIOR RANGER NIGHT SKY PROGRAM. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 6 pm. Ages 8 – 12. Fee: Free. Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer. Learn all about the Moon, Solar System and Star Constellations. NPS Ranger led program. Reservations required.

KALEIDOSCOPE, THE TEACHING ARTISTS ENSEMBLE OF THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Orchestra, adults $25; children, $15; mezzanine, adults $15; children, $9. Explore the whole range of chamber music in the most famous series of children’s concerts in the world. Come early for Kidzone Live! — pre-concert activities that prepare kids for a great concert.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

LIGHT KEEPERS BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 9 am. All ages. Fee: $20/person. Follow one of our present day Lighthouse Keepers on his rounds. Learn how lighthouse Keepers in the 1860’s to 2012 maintained the light. Includes a tour of the new Lens Building. Reservations required. Limit 12 people.

OLIVER. Theatre by the Bay, Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside. 718-428-6363. www.theatrebythebayny.com Sats. at 8:30 pm; Suns. at 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $20; seniors, $18; children under 13, $18. Also on Mar. 11, 17, 18, 25. Oliver has a cast of 50, including 30 children from Queens and Long Island. The kids will reach out to the community with a “Food Glorious Food” drive during the show. The cast will also perform at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, entertaining children who are unable to get to the theater themselves.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Mar. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

REACH FOR THE STARS. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 7:30 – 9:30 pm. Adults and children ages 7 – 12. Fee: Adult member, $10; adult non-member, $12; children ages 7 – 12, $7 (includes handout information packet). Understand and appreciate the mystery and beauty of the universe with astronomer Mark Freilich. There will be an indoor lecture on basic astronomy and an outdoor viewing with a professional telescope. Participants are welcome to bring their own telescopes. Dress warm.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Mar. 11, 17, 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Also on Mar. 17, 18, 24. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100.  www.theatrethree.com 11 am. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 17. Three independent pigs, plus two lost mice, plus one rappin’ wolf equals a fun-filled version of the famous story. Told completely in song and verse, The Three Little Pigs is a new look at the pigs and their plight. This original music focuses on issues of race relations and the homeless. 

WOMEN’S HISTORY SUNDAY FOR GIRLS AND GIRL SCOUTS. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418, Ext. 16. 2 – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: $8/child; members, $4; come in Girl Scout uniform and get 2-for-1 kid’s admission. Enjoy hands-on history for National Women’s History Month. Touch artifacts, go on a special Her-story Scavenger Hunt and more.

11 Sunday

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Mar. 18. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

IMAGINOCEAN. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 1 and 4 pm. All ages. Fee: Orchestra, adults $25; children, $15; mezzanine, adults $15; children, $9. Tony Award nominee John Tartaglia has produced his own show, ImaginOcean. A one-of-a-kind, live black-light puppet show, John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean is a magical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are three best friends who just happen to be fish, and they’re about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. The performance will be followed by a puppetry workshop.

12 Monday

39TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON DYSLEXIA & RELATED LEARNING DISABILITIES. NYU Kimmel Center, 60 Washington Square South, New York City. 212-691-1930. www.everyonereading.org/conference 9 am – 5  pm. For adults with kids of learning disabilities. Fee: One-day price: $200 when you register before Feb. 12; $325 after Feb. 12. Two-day price: $325 before Feb. 12; $375 after Feb. 12. Student discount available. Also on Mar. 13. Everyone Reading invites you to attend. Learn new strategies from noted experts in the field and experience the latest in teaching resources, technologies, schools and programs.

16 Friday

PIANO MASTER CLASS WITH DR. KAREN BELUSO. Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) at Steinway Used Piano Gallery, 505 Route 110, Melville. 516-627-7052. www.milimusic.com Call for times. Open to the public. Fee: Call for fee.

17 Saturday

EARLY MORNING TOWER TOUR. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 6:30 am (sunrise, 7:02 am). All ages. Fee: $25/person. Come enjoy the scenery from the top of the tower as the sun rises. Tour includes a “light” breakfast and souvenir mug. Reservations required.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

OLIVER. Theatre by the Bay, Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside. 718-428-6363. www.theatrebythebayny.com Sats. at 8:30 pm; Suns. at 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $20; seniors, $18; children under 13, $18. Also on Mar. 18, 25. Oliver has a cast of 50, including 30 children from Queens and Long Island. The kids will reach out to the community with a “Food Glorious Food” drive during the show. The cast will also perform at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, entertaining children who are unable to get to the theater themselves.

PETER PAN & WENDY. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 24, 31. You’ll be flying high as you watch the adventures of Peter Pan as he saves Wendy from the villainous Captain Hook and his pirate crew.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Mar. 18, 24, 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

RAPUNZEL. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 24, 31, Apr. 7, 10 (1 pm). Let down your hair and join Rapunzel, her prince and the evil witch for an afternoon of hair raising hijinx.
 
SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Mar. 18, 24, 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Also on Mar. 18, 24. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

THE THREE LITTLE PIGS. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100.  www.theatrethree.com 11 am. All ages. Fee: $10. Three independent pigs, plus two lost mice, plus one rappin’ wolf equals a fun-filled version of the famous story. Told completely in song and verse, The Three Little Pigs is a new look at the pigs and their plight. This original music focuses on issues of race relations and the homeless. 

18 Sunday

DIRTY SOCK FUNTIME BAND. Great Neck North Middle School, 77 Polo Rd., Great Neck. 516-441-4045. 2 pm. Ages 4 – 10. Fee: Adults, $8; children, $5. Cash only. Tickets go on sale one hour prior to show. Known as the highest energy kids’ rock band ever to break out of New York City, and voted “Best Kids’ Band” by Time Out NY Kids, this show is an interactive spectacle involving music, dancing and comedy. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE MUSEUM. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 516-484-9337. www.nassaumuseum.org 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family.

THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS – LIVE! THE CLIMATE CHALLENGE. Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Colden Auditorium, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., City University of New York Queens College, Flushing. 718-793-8080. www.kupferbergcenter.org 3 pm. Ages 5 – 8. Fee: $12 – $18. The Magic School Bus’s Ms. Frizzle and her students are putting on a play about global warming. They need some cold, hard facts and the Friz and her reptilian sidekick, Liz, know just where to find them. So hop on the Magic School Bus at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts for a whirlwind tour from the Arctic to the equator.

19 Monday

MONDAY MINNOWS. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 631-367-3418. 1:30 pm (45 min.). For preschoolers & parents. Fee: $5 parent/child pair; $3 addl sibling. Join us for fun storytime, hands-on activities, and crafts about the ocean, nature, and seasonal themes. Different theme every week. RSVP.

20 Tuesday

EVENING TOWER TOUR. The Fire Island Lighthouse Preservation Society, 4640 Captree Island, Captree Island. 631-661-4876. www.fireislandlighthouse.com 6:15 pm (sunset, 7:05 pm). All ages. Fee: $20/person. Celebrate the beginning of spring, the Vernal Equinox. View the night sky from the top of the Lighthouse. Reservations required.

21 Wednesday

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Also on Mar. 22 – 26. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

22 Thursday

NY SHORT FILM CONCERT. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org  8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. The show covers it all: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Documentary and Experimental. The program features films that have won Academy Awards or “Best of Show” honors from such festivals as Sundance, Chicago International, Aspen Shorts, The Berlin Film Fest, Melbourne and South by Southwest.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Also on Mar. 23 – 26. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

23 Friday

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Also on Mar. 24 – 26. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

24 Saturday

APEC CRIES WOLF. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 3 pm. Ages 7 and up. Fee: $10/person. APEC is proud to welcome the Wolf Conservation Center and their Arctic Gray Wolf, Atka. Experience an awe-inspiring, up-close encounter with this marvelous predator. Learn the real truth about wolves, their misunderstood lives and their perilous history. 

APEC SQUARE DANCE. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 7 – 9 pm. Adults and children ages 7 – 12. Fee: Adult member, $12; adult non-member, $15; children ages 7 – 12, $8. Join us for a fun evening of dancing with Square Dance Caller Jim Emory. Learn to Do-Si-Do, Promenade and Swing-Your-Partner. Beginners are welcome. Partners are not required. Children must be with a paying adult. Pre-registration required. 

ETHEL. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 516-678-5000, Ext. 7715. www.madisontheatreny.org 8 pm. All ages. Fee: Call for fee. Acclaimed as America’s premier post classical string quartet, ETHEL invigorates contemporary concert music with refreshing exuberance, fierce intensity, imaginative programming and exceptional artistry.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

PETER PAN & WENDY. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 31. You’ll be flying high as you watch the adventures of Peter Pan as he saves Wendy from the villainous Captain Hook and his pirate crew.

PINKALICIOUS. John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport. 631-261-2900. 11 am. All ages. Fee: $15. Also on Mar. 25. Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe — a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out a way to get out of this predicament.

RAPUNZEL. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Mar. 31, Apr. 7, 10 (1 pm). Let down your hair and join Rapunzel, her prince and the evil witch for an afternoon of hair raising hijinx.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Also on Mar. 25 – 26. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Also on Mar. 25, 31. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

SEAL HIKE IN MONTAUK. Montauk Point State Park (parking at Lighthouse), 2000 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. 631-668-5000. 11 am. All ages. Fee: Adults, $5; ages 7 – 18, $3; ages under 6, free. Dress appropriately for cold weather and wear comfortable shoes. We’ll be outdoors approximately 2 – 3 hours. Space is limited.

25 Sunday

OLIVER. Theatre by the Bay, Bay Terrace Jewish Center, 13-00 209th St., Bayside. 718-428-6363. www.theatrebythebayny.com Sats. at 8:30 pm; Suns. at 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $20; seniors, $18; children under 13, $18. Oliver has a cast of 50, including 30 children from Queens and Long Island. The kids will reach out to the community with a “Food Glorious Food” drive during the show. The cast will also perform at St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital in Bayside, entertaining children who are unable to get to the theater themselves.

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Also on Mar. 26. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

TALONS. Alley Pond Environmental Center, 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston. 718-229-4000. www.alleypond.com 2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10/person. Exciting, interactive and educational program using live hawks, falcons and owls. Participate in the exhilarating free flight demonstration so that you can better appreciate the birds’ flying styles, and understand how and why birds hunt various prey species and survive in their harsh and ever changing environment.

THAR SHE BLOWS: AN AFTERNOON OF ART & MUSIC. Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor. 2 – 3:30 pm. Fee: Free with paid admission. For families. Discover the artistic side of being at sea. Watch a scrimshander at work carving scrimshaw, enjoy nautical tunes, and watch an artist squeeze a ship into the bottle. RSVP.

WAFFLE DAY. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 – 11 am. All ages. Fee: Members, $5; non-members, $17 (includes price of admission). CMEE will be bringing the fantastical sights of the big-top to you on the last Sunday of every month. Children will mix and add the batter, wait a few minutes and watch Belgian waffles come out in amazing circus shapes.

26 Monday

RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS® PRESENTS DRAGONS. Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Nassau Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. www.ringling.com Various times. All ages. Fee: Ticket prices range from $20 – $150. Ringling Bros. Presents DRAGONS is a once in a millennium event that honors The Year of the Dragon. Children of all ages will bear witness to one phenomenal circus act after another, from Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers and the frenzied Globe of Steel. Check out www.liparentonline.com to enter to win free tickets.

29 Thursday

MOMS CLUB OF WESTERN BROOKHAVEN. VFW Hall, 55 Lake Shore Rd., Lake Ronkonkoma.
631-764-1863. www.brookhavenmomsclub.webs.com mvpmomsclub@yahoo.com 10 am. For stay-at-home moms and for moms who work part-time. Fee: Call for fee. We get together for playgroups, field trips and more on the last Thursday of every month. Serving Centereach, Hauppauge, Holbrook, Holtsville, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Nesconset, Port Jefferson and Ronkonkoma.

30 Friday

GOT TALENT? LONG ISLAND. Dix Hills Performing Arts Center, Five Towns College, 305 N. Service Rd., Dix Hills. 631-271-8423. www.huntingtonarts.org  info@huntingtonarts.org All ages. Fee: Students, $15; adults reserved, $30 – $45; at the door, $40. Long Island’s exciting variety show competition is back for 2012. Who will shine in the spotlight this year?

LONG ISLAND SPRING HOME SHOW. Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale. 888-560-3976. 11 am – 10 pm. All ages. Fee: Free admission. Also on Mar. 31 – Apr. 1. Presented by American Consumer Shows. Designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating their homes.

31 Saturday

ANIMATION. New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Queens. 718-699-0005. www.nysci.org Call for times. Ages 4 and up. Fee: Free with NYSCI admission. Explore the process of animation surrounded by colorful, larger-than-life graphics of popular cartoon characters. Through Sept. 2.

LEGO CLUB. Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE), 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton. 631-537-8250. 10 am – noon. Ages 7 – 9. Fee: Call for fee. Join us every Saturday for Lego Club at CMEE. Your child can construct works of art using the thousands of Legos at The Museum.

PETER PAN & WENDY. Broadhollow at Elmont, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. 516-775-4420. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. You’ll be flying high as you watch the adventures of Peter Pan as he saves Wendy from the villainous Captain Hook and his pirate crew.

RAPUNZEL. Broadhollow’s BayWay Arts Center, 265 East Main St., East Islip. 631-581-2700. www.broadhollow.org  2 pm. All ages. Fee: $10. Also on Apr. 7, 10 (1 pm). Let down your hair and join Rapunzel, her prince and the evil witch for an afternoon of hair raising hijinx.

SEAL CRUISE.  Captain Lou’s Fleet, 28A Woodcleft, Freeport. 631-369-9840. Boarding time, 12:30 pm; sailing departures, 1 pm. All ages. Fee: Adults, $24; seniors (65+), $21; ages 3 – 12, $19; ages under 3, free. Join the Riverhead Foundation as we sail to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.