Long Island Kids' Activities December 27-28: Frozen Fest, The Stacey Peasley Band, Live Theater & More

12/24/14 - By Jaime Sumersille

With nearly two weeks of holiday break to fill, we'd thought we'd help you out with some activity planning. From live shows and music to model trains and crafts and more, we've got you covered.

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Let's Celebrate the New Year - Port Jefferson. At the Maritime Explorium, museum-goers can explore the principles of geometry and design a Times Square ball. Through Jan. 4. Cost: $5/person.

Holiday Model Train Exhibit - Babylon. This model train tells a visual story about the Babylon Trolley system that used to carry passengers from Amityville to Babylon Village. It is 240-sq. ft. large. Through Jan. 4. Cost: Free

The Wizard of Oz - Smithtown. Live performance at Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Runs through Jan. 25, 2015. Cost: Adults/$35, Children under 12/$20.

Peter Pan - Oakdale. At CM Performing Arts Center. Live performance. Runs through Jan. 4, 2015. Cost: $20-27.

The Snow Queen - East Islip. A frozen adventure of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale. Live theater. Cost: $10/ticket.

Mary Poppins - East Islip. Live performance of the classic tale. Also on Dec. 27, 28. Cost: $22 for adults, $20 for seniors (over 65), $18 for students, and $15 for children 12 and under in advance. All tickets are $27 at the door.

Holiday Lights Spectacular - Wantagh. At Jones Beach, see the new and expanded holiday village with more than 150 animated scenes, hot beverages, snacks and a s'mores pit. Through Jan. 2, 2015. Exceptions listed. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Cost: $25/car on Fri-Sun. $20/car Mon-Thurs.

Bayville Winter Wonderland - Bayville. Runs through Jan. 4, 2015. Santa's Toy Factory Funhouse, Captain Bay's Yo Ho Holiday Light Show, Bayville Holiday Express Train Ride, A Magical Meeting with Santa Arctic Ice Skating Adventure, Bradley Bay's Rock Climbing, Holiday Character Meet and Greet, Holiday Arts and Crafts and Holiday Story Telling. An arcade, indoor rock climbing and the Beaches and Cream Soda Shop. Miniature golf and Ropes Course - weather permitting. Cost: $21/per person.

Saturday, December 27

The Stacey Peasley Band Presents" Lucky Day" - Garden City. At the Long Island Children's Museum. Live music performance. Cost: $5 with museum admission, $10/ theater only.

Winter Wonderland at the Whaling Museum - Cold Spring Harbor. Every Saturday in December from 1pm-4pm, The Whaling Museum and Education Center of CSH museum is turned into a “Frozen”-themed winter wonderland. Our exhibits and workshops are dazzling with sparkles and snowflakes. Enjoy self-serve snow-tastic crafts for all ages and a winter-themed scavenger hunt. All free with paid admission. Cost: Free w/ museum admission.

Puppet Show - East Hampton. See what happens in this puppet show at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre. Cost: $12/kids, $8/under age 3, $10/parents and grandparents.

Story Time Saturday - Setauket. At Gallery North, kids can enjoy a book reading and holiday craft. Cost: Free.

Science Saturday at the Long Island Science Center – Riverhead. Enjoy a day at the Long Island Science Center. Cost: $5/person.

Sunday, December 28

Frozen Fest at the Whaling Museum - Cold Spring Harbor. Let it go for a Frozen-themed party at the Whaling Museum and Education Center. Cost: Adults $6, Children $10

Open Studio: Snowman Collage - Sayville. At Mini Monet, drop in for these handmade gifts and crafts. Cost: $15/child.

Drop & Shop - Wantagh. Drop the kids off to play at Kidville while you run errands. $75/includes lunch.

The Muppets Take Manhattan - Huntington. Kids ages 12 and under can view this movie for free at the Cinema Arts Centre. Cost: $6/members, $11/publc.

Magic Carpet Show - East Meadow. At Tricky Business, prepare to be amazed with music magic and more. Cost: $5/child.

Harlem Globetrotters - Uniondale. Action basketball dribbling and trick show. Two shows at 2 and 7pm. Cost: $17-$185.

Main photo: The Stacey Peasley Band