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DEC. FAMILY EVENTS Dates and Times are subject to change. Please call event venue before attending.

11/19 - 12/30 - A Christmas Carol – Check website for times – Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. More info and to purchase tickets 631.928.9100 or www.theatrethree.com 11/25 - 12/30 – Barnaby Saves Christmas - Check website for times – Theatre Three, 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson, NY 11777. More info and to purchase tickets 631.928.9100 or www.theatrethree.com Until 12/16 - Fall Learn and Play Parent/Toddler Workshop - Suffolk County Farm & Education Ctr, 950 Yaphank Ave, Yaphank, NY 11980. Ages 16 mon to 4 yrs, check website for times and class topics - More info www.ccesuffolk.org

12/1-12/23 – Holiday Light Show – 5pm – GirlScouts of Suffolk County at Smith Point County Park, 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY 11967.

Adm $20 at the gate by credit card only. Ore Info www.gssc.us/holiday-light-show 12/1 – Ladies’ Night Holiday Shopping Psychic Event – 5pm – 9pm - Darlings & Divas of Amityville, 65 Merrick Rd. Amityville NY 11701. Free Event.

More Information 631.608.4710 or www.darlingsanddivas.com 12/2 – Holiday Tree Lighting – 5:30pm-7:30pm - Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park, 440 Montauk Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769. Free. More Info 631.581.1002 or nysparks.com 12/2 - Holiday Tree Lighting – 6:30pm – Orient Beach State Park, 40000 Main Road (Rte 25), Orient, NY 11957. More info 631.323.2440 or nysparks.com 12/2 – Let’s Draw! - 6pm – 8pm – Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780. Exploring form, line and marks for Ages 10 – 14.

Four Fridays for $104. More info 631.862.6575 or www.stacarts.org 12/2 – Countdown ‘til Christmas Painting Event – 7pm – 9:30pm – Pinot’s Palette, 61 West Main Street, Bay Shore, NY. For all ages. More Info www.pinotspalette.com or 631.446.4777 12/3 – Christmas Craft Fair – 9am – 4pm – Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 Pond Path, East Setauket, NY 11733. More Information www.messiahny.com 12/3,17 – Santa is Coming! – 10am – 12pm - Wood Kingdom West, 111 Milbar Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735. RSVP Req & payment at booking. $16 per Child. More Information www.woodkingdomwest.com or 631.845.3804 12/3 – Fire & Ice Candles – 10am-11:30am & 2pm -3pm – Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, 581 W. Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787. Use hot wax & cold ice, create a unique candle. RSVP Req. $4 Adults (18+), $3 Ages 3-17, Under 3 Free. Info 631.265.1054 or nysparks.com 12/3 - Moosletoe - 12pm, 2:30pm & 5pm – The Gateway Playhouse, 215 South Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713. For more information and to buy tickets 631.286.1133or thegateway.org 12/3 – Heritage Country Christmas Fair – 3pm – 7pm – Smithtown Historical Society, 239 Middle Country Rd, Smithtown, NY 11787. Adm $3 Children, $5 Adults. More Info smithtownhistorical.org or 631.265.6768 12/3 – Santa’s Visit and Tree Lighting – 3pm-5pm -3pm Santa at the Windmill & 5pm Tree Lighting at Long Wharf, Sag Harbor, NY 11963. More info sagharborchamber.com 12/3 – Belmont Lake Holiday Tree Lighting – 4:15pm - Belmont Lake State Park, 625 Belmont Avenue, West Babylon, NY 11704. Free. More Info 631.669.1000 or www.nysparks.com 12/3 – Christmas Tree Lighting – 4:30pm – Veterans Plaza, 1 Church Street, Kings Park, NY 11754. Free. More info kingsparkli.com 12/3 – Christmas Tree Lighting – 4:30pm – Deepwells Farm County Park, 2 Taylor Lane, St. James, NY 11780. Free. More Info stjameschamber.org 12/3 – Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:30pm - Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Rte 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. $6 adults; $4 ages 3-12; $4 people over 65; Age 2 & Under FREE. More Info 516.692.6788 or cshfishhatchery.org 12/4,11 – Holidays in the Harbor – 2:30pm - The Whaling Museum and Education Ctr, 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724. Learn about whale oil, olive oil, see oil lamps, and create your own menorah. For kids & adults! More Info www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or 631.367.3418 12/4 - Meet and Photo Opportunity with Santa -3-5pm – Call for details – Fun 4 All – 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station. NY 11776 – 631-331-9000 – www.fun4allpark.com 12/10 – Breakfast with Santa by The Kings Park Marching Band – 9am – 12pm - Kings Park High School, 200 Route 25A, Kings Park, NY 11754. $10 pp, 5 and under Free. All proceeds to the Marching Band. More information 631.433.7499 12/10 - Sensitive Safari Morning- 9am-10am -The Safari Adventure,1074 Pulaski St, Riverhead, NY 11901. This is a sensory friendly time providing a quieter and supportive environment. More Info 631.727.4386 or www.thesafariadventure.com 12/10 – Holiday Wreath - 9:30am-11:30 & 1:30pm -3:30 - Caleb Smith State Park Pres, 581 W. Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787. Use greenery to create a wreath. RSVP Req. $4 Adults (18+), $3 Ages 3-17, Under 3 Free unless participating. Info 631.265.1054 or nysparks.com 12/10&11 – The Nutcracker Suite – 1pm, 7pm; Sun 1pm, 6pm - Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY. Tickets start at $15.00. Call the box office at 631-207-1313 or Ovations at 631-218-0315 for more information and tickets.

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12/10&11 – The Nutcracker performed by The NYDS Ballet - 7pm; Sun 3pm - Kings Park High School, 200 Route 25A, Kings Park, NY 11754. For Tickets: www.thenydancersstudio.com or 516.489.8795 12/11 – Santa Brunch – 10am, 12pm, 2pm – LI Aquarium, Sea Star Ballroom, 431 E. Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901. RSVP Req. Children 3-12: $26.95, Adults: $44.95, Children 2 & Under: FREE. More Info www.longislandaquarium.com or 631.208.9200 ext 426 12/11 – Kid’s Winter Paint Night – 5pm – 6:30pm - Key To My Art, 10 West Oak St Amityville NY 11301. Ages 5 and up – DROP OFF ONLY, $25.

RSVP Req. https://occ.sn/r2a1qs3x. More Information 631.608.9048 or www.keytomyart.com 12/15 – 1/1 – Holiday Spectacular on Ice – Check Website for Times - Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main St, Patchogue, NY. Student Rush Price $35 (with Student ID), Kids 5 – 9 years old HALF OFF! Information and to purchase tickets 631.286.1133 or thegateway.org 12/16 - Kids Movie Night - 6:30pm - 9:30pm - Plasterkraze- 1013 Middle Country Rd. Selden NY 11784 - craft, pizza, drinks, & movie- Ages 3 & upFor info call 631-689-5231 or visit www.plasterkraze.com 12/16-19 – Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker – Fri 7pm; Sat 2pm & 7pm; Sun 1pm & 6pm; Mon 7pm – Staller Center for the Arts, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794. $40 for adults, $34 children and seniors. Tickets on sale (631) 632-ARTS and www.nutcrackerballet.com.

12/17 - Ice Candles - 10am-11:30am - Connetquot River State Park, Sunrise Hwy & NY 27, Islip Terrace, NY 11752. Use hot wax & cold ice to create a unique candle. RSVP Req. $4 Adults (18+), $3 Ages 3-17, Under 3 Free unless participating. Info 631.581.1005 or nysparks.com 12/17 - Meet and Photo Opportunity with Santa -4-5pm – Call for details – Fun 4 All – 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 – 631-331-9000 – www.fun4allpark.com 12/18 – Menorah Lighting Ceremony – 11am - Veterans Plaza, 1 Church Street, Kings Park, NY 11754. Free. More info kingsparkli.com 12/24 – 1/1/17 – Menorah Lighting – 5:30pm; 12/30 4pm - Triangle at Lake Avenue and Moriches Road and Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780. More Info stjameschamber.org 12/26 -12/30 – Winter Camp – 9am-1pm, 1pm – 4pm or 9am-4pm – Bounce U of Smithtown, 62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset, NY 11767. Half day or full day options. Call 631.265.5867 for details. More Info www.bounceu.com/nesconset-ny/ 12/26 – 12/30 – Holiday Camp – 10am – 1pm – Kidnastics, 23 Frowein Road, Suite 2, Center Moriches, NY 11934. A fun-filled Camp with Art, Crafts, Games, Gym and Music. More Info 631.874.6990 or www.kidslovekidnastics.com or 631.874.6990 12/26 – 12/30 and 1/2/17 - Holiday Break Open Play – 10am -11:45an and 12pm - 1:45pm. $12 bounce, $15 bounce and zip. RSVP 631-752-2324 - www.BouncersAndSlydos.com 12/26 - 12/31 – Winter Break Special - Opens at 11 am - . Plasterkraze, 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden, NY 11784. Receive a free plaster ornament with every party piece purchase. Limit 1 pp. For info call 631-689-5231 or www.plasterkraze.com 12/27 - 12/29 - Winter Glamour Diva Camp - 10am-1pm - Darlings & Divas of Amityville, 65 Merrick Rd. Amityville NY 11701. Tues - PJ Movie Day, Wed - Paint N Play Day, Thurs – New Years Makeover Day. Camp is $45 each day (or all 3 days $115). RSVP Req. Call 631.608.4710 or Eventbrite.com. Info www.darlingsanddivas.com 12/29 – Star Warz Returns – 1pm - The Whaling Museum and Education Ctr, 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724. Navigate a special scavenger hunt, create Jabba slime and themed crafts and meet Darth Vader. More Info www.cshwhalingmuseum.org or 631.367.3418 12/30 - Tween Night - call for time - Plasterkraze - 1013 Middle Country Rd. Selden NY 11784- craft, pizza, drinks, snacks, music, dancing & games!

- For info call 631-689-5231 or visit www.plasterkraze.com 12/30 - New Year’s Eve-Eve Party – 2pm-4pm & 5pm-7pm - Darlings & Divas of Amityville, 65 Merrick Rd. Amityville NY 11701. $29.99 per child.

Reserve req, space is limited. More Info 631-608-4710 or www.darlingsanddivas.com 12/31 – New Year’s Countdown at Noon – 10:45am-12:45pm – Bounce U of Smithtown, 62 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset, NY 11767. Bounce, celebrate and enjoy lunch. Call 631.265.5867 for details. More info www.bounceu.com/nesconset-ny/ 12/31 – New Year’s Bash for Kids! – 11am - The Whaling Museum and Education Ctr, 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, New York 11724. Count down to 12 (noon!) with festive crafts and hot chocolate. Ages 3-6. More Info www.cshwhalingmuseum.org/ or 631.367.3418 12/31- Noon Year’s Eve- 11am-1pm- Seriously Spoiled - 240 E. Main St. Patchogue Village & 707 Old Country Rd, Dix Hills & 75-24 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village- Mini Mani, Glitter Makeover, Pizza, Sparkling Pink Lemonade, Giveaways & Discounts- $34.95pp - Info call 631-569-2012 Patchogue, 631-923-2300 Dix Hills, 718-326-4300 Middle Village or www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com

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12/31 – Fishes & Wishes – New Year’s Eve Party – 6:30pm – 11pm - LI Aquarium & Exhibition Ctr, 431 E. Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901. Children 3-12: $60, Adults (13+): $99, Children 2 & Under: FREE. Reserve req 631.208.9200,ext.426. More info www.longislandaquarium.com 1/8/17 – It’s a New Year Paint Night! – 5pm – 6:30pm - Key To My Art, 10 West Oak St, Amityville NY 11301.

For ages 7 – 14 & is a drop off event. $25 incl canvas, all supplies, instruction & a goody bag. More info 631.608.9048 or www.keytomyart.com

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12/10 - Meet and Photo Opportunity with Santa -3-4pm – Call for details – Fun 4 All – 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 – 631-331-9000 – www.fun4allpark.com

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OPEN PLAY & WALK-IN, PARENTS NIGHT OUT, ETC.

Open Play & Walk-in Activites: Bouncers N Slydos- Toddler Time Open Play Mon., Wed. & Fri. - 10am-12pm or 12pm-2pm- Ages 5 & under – Enjoy Bouncing Fun in our more than 11,000 sqft indoor inflatable center. Call for reservation. 1835 New Highway, Farmingdale - 631-752-2324 www.BouncersAndSlydos.com

BounceU of Smithtown – Open Bounce for ages 18 months – 12 years, call for times or check website calendar - 62 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset – 631-265-5867 - www.bounceu.com/nesconset-ny/ C&B Archery – Open Tues. – Thur 12PM-9PM, Fri 12PM-7PM, Sat 12PM – 6PM, Sun 12PM – 4PM Come visit our top-quality facility and experience the comfort of practicing and learning archery in over 9000 sqft of range space – 11 Commercial St., Hicksville – 516-933-2697 – www.cbarchery.net Chocolate Works- Open 7 days a week, walk in anytime to create your own chocolate or candy masterpiece, appropriate for all ages.

Call ahead on weekends. 631-486-8888 or Visit http://commack.chocolateworks.com for our special activity calendar - 6401 Jericho Tpke, Commack Darlings & Divas – Daily Play Dates for ages 3-13 available by appointment – 65 Merrick Rd., Amityville – 631-608-4710 – www.DarlingsAndDivas.com Fun 4 All – Open Play Everyday, 10am-8pm – All ages – Swirling slides, tall towers, a 5-tier trampoline, tree house, sprawling tunnels, preschool play areas, Inflatable bouncers & slides, indoor moon room, Carousel Cafe, & more! - 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station - 631-331-9000 - www.fun4allpark.com Island Raceway – Off-Road RC Racing Tuesday &Friday 7pm, Sunday 12PM – 1015 N. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst – 516-306-3254 or 631-592-1844 – www.islandraceway.com Kangaroo Kids – Open play in our Indoor Inflatable Fun Center – Ages 2-12 – Must Call to schedule – 1015 Grand Blvd, Deer Park – 631-871-8762 - www.KangarooKidsParty.com KZAM in Farmingdale - Open Play on Various days, call or check website for schedule – Kids will have a ton of fun in our Grand Play Arena, our enormous structure filled with thousands of foam balls that Blast, Shoot and Cascad Down! - 85 Sea Lane, Farmingdale 631-393-0801 - www.KZAMLI.com Long Island Aquarium - Open daily 10am-5pm. This FINtastic destination features an all-living coral reef, 120,000-gallon shark tank, sea lion shows, African Penguins, lavish indoor gardens of Butterflies, Bugs & Birds & More! 431 E. Main St, Riverhead 631.208.9200, ext. 426 - www.LongIslandAquarium.com PlasterKraze- Open every day at 11am- Walk-in painters welcome, many crafts to choose from and will be dried and ready to take home in minutes - 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden – 631-689-5231 - www.Plasterkraze.com The Sandbox Playspace – Open Play – Monday – Saturday – Call for hours - Enjoy handcrafted toys made of natural materials to nourish little senses and inspire imaginative, unplugged play experience - 51 Gibson Ave, Huntington -631-421-1600 www.sandboxplayspace.net Safari Adventures- Open Play, all day, everyday! Huge inflatables, interactive projector games, new arcade games, a newly added hands on area, and a newly added sensory calming spa, large cafe with organic, all natural, and gluten free options. - 1074 Pulaski Street, Riverhead, NY 11901 – 631-727-4386 - www.TheSafariAdventure.com Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sat. 10AM – 6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt, – 240 East Main St., Pachogue Village – 631-569-2012 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com Suffolk Equestrian Academy –Trail Rides start with a basic techniques lesson, then head out to the beautiful trails with your private trail guide. Offered every day except Monday. All skill levels. Must call to book. 188 Bellport Ave, Medford. 631-348-1948 or 631-806-4867 www.suffolkequestrian.com The Gateway Playhouse Children’s Theatre – Various productions every month. Check website for schedule - Box Office: (631) 286-1133 - www.TheGateway.org The Tiny Artist – Walk-in art & craft activity. Schedule varies, call for info. 516-799-6930, 129 New York Ave, Massapequa www.thetinyartist.com Wood Kingdom- Open Play Mon-Fri – 10am – 4pm - Call for weekends – Bouncers, Climb & Slide Playsets, Parents Lounge with free WiFi. Free refreshments: juice, cookies, Tea & Coffee - 111 Milbar Boulevard, Farmingdale- 631-845-3804 – www.WoodKingdomwest.com

parents night out: PlasterKraze- Parents Night Out –The first Friday of the month is adult plaster craft painting night. Painting is easy,fun, inexpensive and requires no artistic ability. Must call to reserve your place. 631-689-5231- 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden – www.Plasterkraze.com The Tiny Artist – TTA Sip & Paint Ladies Night Out. Paint, make friends & have fun. 21 & up. For dates, group bookings & info call 516-799-6930 - 129 New York Ave. Massapequa - www.thetinyartist.com - Please call or email to be added to events email list info@thetinyartist.com

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