2021 GUIDE TO GARDEN CITY • Friday, November 12, 2021
91
What to do: Fun Stuff in and around GC BY GARY SIMEONE Looking for fun things to do with the kids this weekend? Try one of the following great ideas
Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Dr, Roslyn www.nassaumuseum.org The museum offers a lot of activities to choose from, including seeing the new exhibitions, and taking part in family and virtually scheduled programs. There are also many different types of classes available, including art-activities-onthe-go, Music at the Museum, and the Outdoor Adventures: Sculpture Search and Land Art Activity. Virtual programs are also available including Touring the NCMA Sculpture Garden and a variety of painting and drawing classes. Days/Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00 A.M-4:45 P.M. (closed Monday) (Visitors over the age of two are asked to wear face coverings even if vaccinated.)
Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd Garden City www.cradleofavaiation. org The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an aerospace museum located in Garden City, to commemorate Long Island’s part in the history of aviation. It is located on land once part of Mitchel Air Force Base which, together with nearby Roosevelt Field and other airfields on the Hempstead Plains, was the site of many historic flights. There are many things to do at the Museum, including checking out over 75 air and spacecraft exhibits, a retro video game exhibit, with over 50 playable classical arcade games and gazing at the stars in the state-of-the-art all digital system planetarium. Days/Hours: Thursday - Sunday 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (visitors over the age of two are asked to wear face coverings even if vaccinated.)
Clark Botanic Garden 193 I U Willets Rd, Albertson clarkbotanic.org Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre living museum and edu-
cational facility. We are dedicated to understanding and appreciating the world’s plant life through horticulture, education and research. Collections at the garden include native spring wildflowers, conifers, roses, perennials, daylilies, wetland plants, rock garden plants, herbs, butterfly plants, medicinal plants and over a dozen collections of particular plant families. Take in all the natural beauty at the Pollinator and Rain Gardens, or if you choose not to visit just yet, you can take a virtual tour with Educational Director, Glenn Aldrige. Days/Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M.
Garden City Public Library 60 7th St Garden City www.gardencitypl.org It’s not just all about books at the Garden City Public Library. There are a lot of great upcoming programs for people of all ages including, Holiday Bauble Ornaments for Community Service, where people can earn community service by painting Holiday Bauble ornaments for the Library’s Teens and Tweens Departments tree ornament, and Crafts for Grades K-2 and Teens and Tweens Dungeons & Dragons fantasy roleplaying games. Days/Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30 A.M. 9:00 P.M. Friday-Saturday 9:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Sunday 1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Wowmoms World Long Island 328 E Jericho Tpke Mineola www.wowmomsworld.com WowMoms has brought everything the modern parent needs together under one roof. WowMoms World is a fun, beautiful, safe environment for relaxation, healthy living, and activities for the whole family. They offer a variety of programs for adults and the little ones, including fitness classes, a modern and safe play area, one-on-one swimming instruction in a heated pool, a state-of-the-art salon and spa and a parent and kid-friendly cafeteria, which offers a variety of organic and healthy options. WowMoms also holds children’s birthday parties, which are health oriented, educational and always fun. Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
