Kidnastics - Westhampton Free Library
February 13, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
The class is designed to help your child develop basic motor control, eye-hand-foot coordination and build self-confidence. Registration required.
A Pathway for Jewish Identity and Spirituality: the Book of Exodus in the Torah - Temple Sinai of Roslyn
February 14, 2012 - Roslyn Heights
The Book of Exodus tells the story of creation of the Jewish people. Join Rabbi David White for this lecture and discussion.
Children's Storytime - Barnes and Noble
February 14, 2012 - Lake Grove
Stories, songs and crafts featuring a different theme every week.
Storytime for Preschoolers - Barnes and Noble -- Bay Shore
February 14, 2012 - Bay Shore
Children ages 3-6 are offered a school-like setting where stories and activities are theme-related and age appropriate.
Storytime for Babies and Toddlers - Barnes and Noble - Bay Shore
February 14, 2012 - Bay Shore
This weekly storytime is geared towards babies and toddlers who learn to listen to short stories and sing familiar songs. All ages welcome. Adult guidance and participation is necessary.
ANIME MANGA CLUB - Westhampton Free Library
February 14, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
Discuss the latest news about Japanese Anime and Manga. Enjoy movies and activities and get a first look at what's new to library's collection. No registration required.
Weekly Storytime - Barnes & Noble Booksellers-Huntington Station
February 15, 2012 - Huntington Station
Make it a family tradition to discover a wonderful new book and develop a love for reading with your child.
Free Irish Classes-Mommy Daddy & Me - Gerry Tobin School of Irish
February 15, 2012 - Babylon
This Irish language immersion program teaches Irish Gaelic to families through games, stories and other interactive activities. Visit the website for more information.
Creating Extraordinary Mind and Body Wellness - The Family Wellness Center
February 15, 2012 - Plainview
Sign up for this lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin and learn about an extraordinarily gentle method that literally resolves all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your body and mind. Call for more information.
Children's Storytime - Barnes and Noble
February 16, 2012 - Lake Grove
Stories, songs and crafts featuring a different theme every week.
Dinner Talk - The Family Wellness Center- La Famiglia Restaurant
February 16, 2012 - Plainview
Attend this lecture and demonstration given by Dr. Michael Berlin and discover a life free of back and neck pain, herniated disks, sciatica and more. Learn why doctors, chiropractors, and therapists recommend this spinal rejuvenation therapy.
FREE Fridays at Guild Hall - Guild Hall
February 17, 2012 - East Hampton
Come check out the Student Art Festival, featuring the artwork of students from Bridgehampton to Montauk.
Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 17, 2012 - East Hampton
Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.
PJ Storytime - Westhampoton Free Library
February 17, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
Drop in for some stories to lull you off to a winter's night of sweet dreams. Wear your pajamas. No registration required.
Free Crafts for Kids - Lakeshore Learning Store
February 18, 2012 - New Hyde Park
Keep those little hands busy as they create craft projects every Saturday this month. Children ages 3 and up are welcome at all Lakeshore Learning locations. For more information, visit www.LakeshoreLearning.com/FreeCrafts4Kids.
Birthday in a Bag Drive - Long Island Children's Museum
February 18, 2012 - Garden City
Help create special memories for children whose parents have to struggle with the dilemma of food or having a birthday party. Gather new birthday party items for families in need. Be sure to put all the items in a fun birthday bag. Some suggestions include: candles, cake mix and frosting, party hats, goodie bags and party favors, gift wrap, balloons, and paper goods. Kid-friendly foods are welcomed as well. Long Island Cares, Inc. - The Harry Chapin Food Bank and LICM are sponsoring this event.
Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 18, 2012 - East Hampton
Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.
DIY Crafts for Kids - Guild Hall
February 18, 2012 - East Hampton
In conjunction with the Student Art Festival Part I, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts. Materials included.
GAME ON! - Westhampton Free Library
February 18, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
Come to the library after it closes to play your favorite computer/video games. No Registration Required.
Student Art Festival Part I, Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
February 19, 2012 - East Hampton
Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.
DIY Crafts for Kids - Guild Hall
February 19, 2012 - East Hampton
In conjunction with the Student Art Festival Part I, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts. Materials included.
Lego Club - Westhampoton Free Library
February 19, 2012 - Westhampton Beach
Explore your creativity and play with a gazillion Legos. No registration required.
COPE Bereavement Support Group - Elias Hicks Historical Home
February 20, 2012 - Jericho
COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child, holds monthly support group meetings for parents two Mondays per month. Please call for more information.
Student Art Festival Part I Grades K-8 - Guild Hall
Through February 26, 2012 - East Hampton
Part I of the Student Art Festival features work created by elementary and middle school students from Bridgehampton to Montauk. Throughout the exhibition, Guild Hall offers free do-it-yourself crafts on the weekends.
Art Exhibit: Butterfly loves Bull. Bull loves Butterfly. Believing the Unbelievable. - PACE Center
Through March 15, 2012 - Mineola
Queens-born artist Rosalie Orlando Hatch invites guests to step into the fantasy world of this spirited story, celebrating unbounded love between two unlikely creatures. The images in the book visualize their frolic in fanciful settings, encouraging readers, be they children or grown-ups, to continue on in their own silly, playful game of pretend, but with a message of love. Free artist reception Saturday, January 21, 2-4pm. The exhibit runs through March 15, 2012.
Stroller Strides - Long Beach Library
Through March 15, 2012 - Long Beach
Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information.
CREATE SOMETHING GREAT? RECYCLED SCULPTURE CONTEST - Portledge School
Through March 16, 2012 - Locust Valley
Students in pre-K through sixth grade are encouraged to build sculptures made out of recycled and/or reusable materials designed around the theme of nocturnal animals such as bats, fireflies, raccoons, owls, skunks, and tarantulas. Contest and registration information is available at www.portledge.org/createsomethinggreat.
Disappearing Landscape: The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum
Through March 18, 2012 - Hempstead
Pick up Great Art Caper materials while in the David Filderman Gallery to enjoy self-guided super-sleuthing. Search for the details in the works in the exhibit "The Disappearing Landscape: Selections from the Hofstra University Museum Collection" and use the clues to complete the story.The program runs through March 18, 2012.
Silly Saturday Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through March 21, 2012 - Westbury
Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information. Classes run through March 21, 2012.
Barbara Roux: Environments - Hofstra University Museum, Emily Lowe Gallery
Through April 05, 2012 - Hempstead
Barbara Roux's work focuses on the forest and cove where she lives on the north shore of Long Island. An artist and concervationist, she uses her daily interaction with natural habitats to inform her artistic work. This original exhibition includes drawings, photographs, poetry, and sculpture. The exhibit runs through April 5, 2012.
Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through January 01, 2013 - Westbury
Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Contact AdeleArkin@strollerstrides.net for more information.
Stroller Strides - The Source Mall
Through January 11, 2013 - Westbury
Fitness for moms, fun for baby. Workout with your little ones in tow, while they are entertained and having fun. Moms meet other moms, make strides in fitness, motherhood, and life. Your first class is FREE. Call to register. Classes run through January 11, 2013
Sculpture Mystery: The Great Art Caper - Hofstra University Museum
Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead
Uncover clues to help solve a mystery in the outdoor sculpture collection. Pick up your caper kit at Emily Lowe Gallery, have fun while discovering more about these works, and at the end of the caper return to Emily Lowe Gallery for a prize. For everyone ages 4-9 and their grown-up companions all year-round. The program runs through January 1, 2014.
Sculpture Exploration Backpack - Hofstra University Museum
Through January 01, 2014 - Hempstead
Kids and their grown up companions can stop in at the Hofstra University Museum's Emily Lowe Gallery, and pick up a backpack. At the end of your tour, return the backpack and each child will receive a small gift from the Museum. The program runs through January 1, 2014.
Check out these free and low-cost family and children's theater performances playing the week of February 13 in Nassau. See if your favorite play or musical will be in town and get all the details on the performance, or just browse the theater listings to find a fun new show that your family can go see together. In the warmer months, you may also find outdoor concerts and performances, including outdoor movies. Whether you live in Nassau or will just be visiting during the week of February 13, you'll find plenty of entertainment in the theaters. For more free and low-cost upcoming family and children's events in Nassau, go to our 
