Long Island Weekend Family Events May 21-23

What a great combination of theater, nature and community this weekend. Indoors and out, there’s a perfect event for everyone!

Little Red Riding Hood
Saturday, May 22^nd, 11AM
Theater Three –Children’s Theater
412 Main Street
Port Jefferson
A modern version of the classic Grimm Fairy Tale. Little Red Riding Hood is en route to visit grandma with Girl Scout Cookies when she encounters the Big Bad Wolf… Tickets are $8. Call 631.928.9100 for more information

Endangered Species Day
Saturday, May 22^nd, 1PM – 4PM
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
2225 Washington Avenue
Seaford
Become a citizen scientist. Learn about at risk species and how ordinary, everyday actions can help protect endangered animals. Make a nature craft for an additional $2. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for children. Call 516.571.7433

Rainbows in Nature
Saturday, May 22^nd, 1PM – 2:30PM
Sweetbirar Nature Center
62 Eckernkamp Drive
Smithtown
Spring has arrived and summer is quickly approaching. Nature is at it’s best as you stroll the grounds at Sweetbriar. Search for all the colors of the rainbow – flowers, plants, butterflies and animals. Create a collage from the colors seen. The cost is $6, $5 for members. Call 631.979.6344 for additional information.

Spring Craft and Fine Art Fair
Saturday, May 22^nd, 11AM – 6PM, Sunday May 23^rd, 10AM – 6PM
Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive
Roslyn Harbor
Join in the fun on the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art. See how Alpacas are shorn and how glass is blown as well as see craft demonstrations throughout the day. Local artists will be on hand with their selected artwork. Admission is $7 for adults, free for children 12 and under. Call (516) 484-9337 for further details.

Healthcare Appreciation Weekend
Saturday, May 22^nd and Sunday, May 23^rd, 1PM – 4PM
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
Meet community healthcare providers and celebrate contributions by nurses and doctors. Special activities will be located in the Inner Lobby. You can get your blood pressure measured and speak to real nurses. Free with museum admission.

Scientist for a Day
Sunday, May 23^rd, 11AM – 4PM
Long Island Science Center
11 West Main Street
Riverhead
Want to be a chemist? Perhaps a physicist? Join in the fun by doing experiments and activities and observing your results. Call 631.208.8000 for further details.