March for Every Child - October 4th

Friendly Children's Bee Programs

I'm not sure what all the buzz is about bees next week, but when I come across events that coincide with one another, I have to share them with you.  I'm going to try to interest my kids in these programs, but honestly I don't think it will go over well.  My two are afraid of flies and they don't sting.  But, knowledge is power, right?

Honey Hoopla at Long Island Children's Museum
Tuesday, August 28th: 12:30p - 4 p.m.

Bee-amazed at the Honey Hoopla at LICM! Did you know that honey bees have been around for millions of years and are an important part of the food chain? Meet local bee keeper Carl Flatow and learn about the natural history and fascinating world of bees. Discover the art of beekeeping, bee anatomy and all the important contributions bees make to the planet. Create fun bee crafts, participate in activity challenges and even enjoy tasty treats of
different types of honey! All ages. Free with museum admission.

Ally Pond Park
Thursday, August 28th
What's The Buzz?  Celebrate Hone Bees with APEC Educators
Busy, Busy, Honey Bees!
Time: 10a - 11:30a
Ages 4 - 10 (parent participation; child must be accompanied by a parent)
Cost: $10 - $16

Get ready to buzz around APEC learning all about honey bees!  Meet our bee keepr, make a bees wax candle, sample honey, plant "bee friendliny" seeds, play bee games, and enjoy Story Circle Time.  There will be photo opporotunities and surprises.  Pre-registration is required!  First 15 families to register will receive a copy of a honey bee book; additional families that register will also receive a small gift.

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Circus Walk @ Long Island Children's Museum

If you haven't heard, the circus of ALL circus' is in town beginning March 21st at Nassau Coliseum through March 26th.  Click here for show dates/times.  I've been to various circus that claim to the best show on Earth, but they're not.  The last circus the family and I attended was less than stellar.  To avoid offending anyone I will just say that the flying trapeze artist dropped one of the girls, the lion tamer was boring and left me asking, is that it?  The circus smelled.  We left before the second half started.  But I guarantee that you will not be bored at this circus.  Below is information on an event the Long Island Children's Museum is hosting this Monday.  Enjoy!

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Come join the Long Island Children’s Museum as the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus world-famous

elephants make their march to their temporary home at Nassau Coliseum. Get your face painted, make fun circus arts and crafts, juggle, stomp and play all over the museum.

At the end of the evening, the elephants (and maybe some other fun circus animals!) will walk right past the museum.

Tickets can be purchased at the LICM Box Office (Tuesday–Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) or by phone (516) 224-5802. Advanced ticketing recommended. (Limited capacity.)  All ages. Tickets: $8 ($6 for LICM members).

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Early Childhood Program @ Long Island Children's Museum

Music & Movement Program @ LICM - Garden City, NY

What a weekend it has been! Beginning last Friday, I took my youngest on a play date at the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City. Our weekly sitter was unavailable so I decided to engage his mind and body in other activities. We have a membership to the museum and receive a discounted entry fee to all of the special activities and events. Click here for a list of the museum's Early Childhood Programs. A bonus to having a membership, while we traveled to Boston last month, we got free admission to the Boston Children's Museum which was amazing! Check back for details on the Boston Museum in a later blog.

Tip:

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library (and most libraries) has initiated a Family Museum Pass Program where families in good standing are able to borrow a museum pass that allows them to visit the institution for free. This pilot program was made possible by a generous donation to the library by the Valley Stream Cultural Affairs Committee. Passes are available for the American Museum of Natural History, Children's Museum of Manhattan, Clark Botanic Garden, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garvies Point Preserve, Long Island Children's Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York Botanical Garden, Old Westbury Gardens, and Paley Center for Media. Ask at the Adult Reference Desk for further information and the availability of passes.