Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Superhero Day, Cinderella, Tulip Festival, May Day May 2-3

4/29/15 - By Jaime Sumersille

This weekend is all about getting outside and enjoying the season. Celebrate spring at Benner's Farm's May Day Festival, or take in the beautiful blooms at the annual Tulip Festival in Huntington. If you've got a wannabe Superman or Wonder Woman at home, head over to the Whaling Museum's National Superhero Day Celebration! to meet fictional and real-life heroes, and make themed crafts.

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Cinderella - Northport. Live performance at The Engeman Theater. Runs through May 10. 

Shrek The Musical - Dix Hills. Live performance at Five Towns College.

Weekend Workshop - Sayville. Each weekend, a dedicated instructor at Mini Monet will lead your child in a craft/creation.

Magic Tree House Double Feature - Smithtown. A live performance of two Magic Tree House books. Through May 17.

Pirate School: The Science of Pirates - Garden City. At the Long Island Children's Museum, little mateys will enjoy a live show with music and magic.

Constructing Contraptions - Port Jefferson. Build your own catapult at The Maritime Explorium and test it for accuracy.

Roller Skating on the Harbor - Port Jefferson. Roller skate around the same rink that offered ice skating over the winter.

Messy Afternoons at LICM – Garden City. At the Long Island Children’s Museum, all weekend long.

Saturday, May 2

Feather Their Nest - East Setauket. At Benner' s Farm, children can help collect items for the Orioles to make nests.

Mommy & Me Painting - Bellmore. Children and their moms can paint a canvas, enjoy lunch and party games at As You Wish.

Let All The Children Play in May - East Meadow. Sports clinics, yoga, arts, clinics, activities, sensory tables, Legos, character meet & greets and more. Free.

Family Hike - Amagansett. Join the South Fork Natural History Museum for a three-mile family hike at Stony Hill Preserve.

National Superhero Day Celebration! - Cold Spring Harbor. At The Whaling Museum, make your own Ocean Hero craft, meet some superheroes, face painting, firefighters and police meetings.

The Littlest Pirate - Port Jefferson. Live theater production at Theatre Three.

Sunday, May 3

May Day Festival - East Setauket. At Benner's Farm, families can enjoy dancing, food and fun.

Meet Cinderella - Wantagh. Decorate a glass slipper keepsake photo, and get a sparkle blue mani, enchanting makeup and tattoo at Divas N Dolls. Bagels and drinks included.

Town of Huntington Tulip Festival - Huntington. The festival will have children’s activity booths, an art exhibit and live performances on the Chapin Rainbow stage, presented courtesy of the Huntington Arts Council. Free.

Family Sundays at the Museum - Roslyn. Families can attend a day of festivities and activities at the Nassau County Museum of Art.

Seatuck Family Nature Club - Islip. These programs will be geared around the current season and include topics such as seasonal birds, tremendous trees and signs of the season. Free

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Photo: Cast of Cinderella, The Engeman Theatre.