Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
Rockefeller Center
Festivities begin at 6pm and the lighting
of the tree takes place at 8:55pm

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive
(516) 571-8010
Families watch a film about magical puffins,
a threatened species of birds. You will discover
why these animals are endangered and what can
be done to help in their preservation.
$3 adults, $2 ages 5-12
2pm & 3pm

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave.
(718) 265-3474
FREE admission 3pm to 6pm
(last entry 45 minutes before closing

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
(516) 333-0048
View holiday horticultural decorations and antique
clothing and toys on display, make arts and crafts,
have the kids tell Santa their holiday wishes, and
shop in the gift shop for unique presents.
Hot cider and cookies will be served.
$8, $5 seniors and children 2-12
10am

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Rd.
(516) 922-8676
Actress/Singer/Writer/Director Ann Alford portrays
Queen Elizabeth in a live, interactive interpretation
as she roams Coe Hall throughtout the day. Families
can view Cate Blanchett's actual costumes that she
wore as Queen Elizabeth I from the movie,"Elizabeth:
The Golden Age."
$6 parking fee
11:30am-3:30pm

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Nassau County Museum of Art
11 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9338
Docent-led famly walk through the exhibition
& art activities
1pm FREE with museum admission
$10 $4 children, $2 parking

Triangle Park
Railroad Ave. and Beech St.
(516) 409-9000
Celebrate the lighting of the Menorah and Christmas
Tree. Santa and Mrs. Claus will hand out free holiday
gifts and goodies to children. Families can also enjoy
performances by students of Wantagh High School
and local dance studios. Free refreshments will be served.
3pm all ages
FREE

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids learn how candles are used in holiday celebrations
all over the world as multicultural symbols of light
and life to diverse groups of people. Kids will discover
candle-making techniques.
$3 with $10 admission
3pm

Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
45 Manetto Hill Rd.
(516) 822-3535 x306
Enjoy an interactive musical celebration of the
Festival of Lights that's fun for the whole family,
featuring Holiday sing-a-long, candle-lighting and
refreshments.
$10 all ages 4:30pm

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Rexcorp
625 Rexcorp Plaza
(516) 506-6000
Families celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting
5pm FREE

Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
45 Manetto Hill Rd.
(516) 822-3535 x342
Celebrate Chanukah with a family holiday workshop
of spinning dreidels, singing songs, cooking and
eating delicious latkes.
pre-school & younger, adult
6:30pm $20

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
(516) 333-0048
View holiday horticultural decorations and antique
clothing and toys on display, make arts and crafts,
have the kids tell Santa their holiday wishes, and
shop in the gift shop for unique presents.
Hot cider and cookies will be served.
$8, $5 seniors and children 2-12
10am

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave.
(718) 265-3474
FREE admission 3pm to 6pm
(last entry 45 minutes before closing

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Rd.
(516) 922-8676
Gates open at 5:30pm
Guests can view the first floor of Coe Hall's
interior including an Elizabethan Banquet with Cate
Blanchett's Queen Elizabeth Costumes from the movie
"Elizabeth: The Golden Age". Visit the poinsettia display
in the main greenhouse and a visit from Santa.
Tree lighting: 6pm
Admission is FREE
parking fee $6

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center
134 Cove Rd.
(516) 922-3200
Families can get a close look at owls with a live owl
presentation. Learn about the Eastern Screech and
Great Horned Owls, which are common on Long Island.
After the presentation, venture outside to listen for their calls.
7pm $10 pre-register

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Rd.
(516) 922-8676
Kids learn about the history of Santa Claus in a special
holiday storytime. Master storyteller Jonathon Kruk tells
the secret of how a dour old bishop on a horse became
jolly old Santa Claus.
12pm & 2pm
$6 parking fee

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
(516) 333-0048
View holiday horticultural decorations and antique
clothing and toys on display, make arts and crafts,
have the kids tell Santa their holiday wishes, and
shop in the gift shop for unique presents.
Hot cider and cookies will be served.
$8, $5 seniors and children 2-12
10am

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Rd.
(516) 922-8676
Actress/Singer/Writer/Director Ann Alford portrays
Queen Elizabeth in a live, interactive interpretation
as she roams Coe Hall throughtout the day. Families
can view Cate Blanchett's actual costumes that she
wore as Queen Elizabeth I from the movie,"Elizabeth:
The Golden Age."
$6 parking fee
11:30am-3:30pm

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Nassau County Museum of Art
11 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9338
Docent-led famly walk through the exhibition
& art activities
1pm FREE with museum admission
$10 $4 children, $2 parking

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
C.W. Post Campus
720 Northern Blvd.
(516) 299-3100
PBS' Mr. Steve performs a special holiday edition of his
toe-tapping, hand-clapping, foot-stamping show.
2pm $20, $30

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Broadway Mall
Route 106/107
(516) 939-0679
A great opportunity to take your holiday pictures
with your pets and Santa at the mall.
6pm-9pm

Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury
960 Brush Hollow Rd.
(516) 334-0800
This classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge and three ghosts
of Christmas past, present and future comes to the stage
in this holiday theatrical production for families.
11am prices vary-click here for tickets

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Science Museum of Long Island
1526 North Plandome Rd.
(516) 627-9400 ext 10
after-school 6 week workshop for grades 5 & up
Please call for price
4pm-5pm

Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd.
(516) 333-0048
View holiday horticultural decorations and antique
clothing and toys on display, make arts and crafts,
have the kids tell Santa their holiday wishes, and
shop in the gift shop for unique presents.
Hot cider and cookies will be served.
$8, $5 seniors and children 2-12
10am

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive
(516) 571-8010
This hands-on craft program allows kids to make
their own Native American crafts.
12pm $3 adults, $2 ages 5-12

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and Coe Hall
1395 Planting Fields Road
(516) 922-8676
Kids ages2-7 sing along to favorite songs, interact in
skits and perform like rock stars in this high energy,
cabaret-style puppet show performance for families.
1pm $6 parking fee

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd.
(516) 572-8400
Families can enjoy this historic living history village
and experience a 19th century Long Island Christmas
by candlelight. Popular 19th Century music and
entertainment will be highlighted. Magic Lantern shows
will also be held each night and a Holiday Brass Quartet
and other musical acts will perform popular songs of the
season.
5pm $10 adults, $7 kids ages 5-12 and seniors
under 5 are FREE

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids celebrate the winter by creating winter sparkle
decorations made of foam, glitter and a bit of
imagination.
2:30pm $10 admission

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

New York Aquarium
602 Surf Ave.
(718) 265-3474
FREE admission 3pm to 6pm
(last entry 45 minutes before closing

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Celebrate the holiday weekend with an interactive
concert of original songs by this live children's musical
band. The show includes colorful costumes and props.
1pm & 3pm
$4 with $10 admission, $8 theater only

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Nassau County Museum of Art
11 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9338
Docent-led famly walk through the exhibition
& art activities
1pm FREE with museum admission
$10 $4 children, $2 parking

Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd.
(516) 572-8400
Families can enjoy this historic living history village
and experience a 19th century Long Island Christmas
by candlelight. Popular 19th Century music and
entertainment will be highlighted. Magic Lantern shows
will also be held each night and a Holiday Brass Quartet
and other musical acts will perform popular songs of the
season.
5pm $10 adults, $7 kids ages 5-12 and seniors
under 5 are FREE

Science Museum of Long Island
1526 North Plandome Rd.
(516) 627-9400
Kids can meet and greet live animals, focusing on
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds. Bring bagged
lunch for half-hour break. Pre-registration required.
10am call for pricing

Temple Beth-El of Bellmore
1373 Bellmore Rd.
(516) 783-8401
Families can play bingo together and enjoy snacks
like pizza, ice cream, and soda. Reservations
for birthday party bingo will also be taken.
11:30am doors open, 12pm bingo begins
$5

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive
(516) 571-8010
Kids take this arts and crafts workshop and learn
stringing, knotting, and other basic techniques of beading
with Friends of Garvies Point Museum.
12pm $3 adults, $2 ages 5-12 plus $10materials fee

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6

Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Kids make their own colorful pinatas, used for hundreds
of years to celebrate special occasions, like birthday
parties, holidays and festivals.
1pm $3 with $10 admission

Old Bethpage Village Restoration
1303 Round Swamp Rd.
(516) 572-8400
Families can enjoy this historic living history village
and experience a 19th century Long Island Christmas
by candlelight. Popular 19th Century music and
entertainment will be highlighted. Magic Lantern shows
will also be held each night and a Holiday Brass Quartet
and other musical acts will perform popular songs of the
season.
5pm $10 adults, $7 kids ages 5-12 and seniors
under 5 are FREE

Science Museum of Long Island
1526 North Plandome Rd.
(516) 627-9400
Kids explore earth science by examining rock samples,
making crystals, simulating landslides and erupting
volcanoes. Learn about the changing Earth and prepare
to get dirty. Bring bagged lunch for half-hour break.
Pre-registration required.
10am call for pricing

Louie Miranda and the El Louie Show
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Ave.
(516) 224-5800
Celebrate the New Year with a kid-centered New Year's
party in the tradition of Times Square. Enjoy fun activities,
a ball drop, musical dance party, musical concert by
Louie Miranda and his band at 1:30pm and a countdown
at 4pm to ring in 2010.
Ages 3 & up
12pm $10 admission

Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr.
(516) 484-9337
an exhibition of a doll house based on the Cynthia Von
Buhler's new book, which features an enchanted
upstairs/downstairs world.
$5 adults, $4 seniors, students & children 4-12

Bayville Adventure Park
8 Bayville Rd.
(516) 624-7433
Enjoy an animated holiday light show that tells the story
of the pirates' first Christmas, roast marshmallows over the
fire, go on a train ride around the skating rink, meet Santa
in his toy factory funhouse & more.
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
$12 day price, $15 night price (does not include holiday
light show) skating $6