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Annie is at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Photo by James Gorman
Annie is at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center. Photo by James Gorman
1/8/20 - By Jaime Sumersille

Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big will be heading to the Nassau Coliseum for seven shows this weekend.

Kids can don their thinking caps and investigate the worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in a weekend of hands-on activities and demonstrations by STEM professionals at the Long Island Children's Museum.

Learn all about the descendants of dinosaurs, and how understanding this connection helps us understand how dinosaurs may have lived at the Center for Science, Teaching & Learning.

Check out inexpensive family fun with our list of free things to do this month. Don’t forget to check our January GoList and events calendar for more inspiration.

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Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big

Uniondale
Disney On Ice Presents Dream Big will be heading to NYCB Live this January for 7 shows! READ MORE

Annie at Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts

Smithtown
Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. READ MORE
Join Emerge for a family fly yoga session on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Emerge Yoga & Fitness
Join Emerge for a family fly yoga session on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Emerge Yoga & Fitness

Things to Do on Long Island Saturday, January 11

Birds and Dinos at the Center for Science Teaching & Learning

Rockville Centre
Everyone wishes they could go back in time to see a real dinosaur in action, but did you know their ancestors fly among us today? READ MORE

Sugar Painting at the Westhampton Library

Westhampton — FREE
Learn to mix your own paint with sugar. READ MORE

SOLD OUT - Anti-Gravity Yoga at Emerge Yoga & Wellness

Massapequa
*This event has sold out* Emerge instructors lead age-appropriate anti-gravity yoga classes. Kids have fun engaging in these workshops that let them feel as if they are flying and floating, all while having fun in a lighthearted class. READ MORE

Splish Splash, Animal Baths at LICM

Garden City
Head to the Yellow Studio to learn what goes into caring for the Long Island Children's Museum's animals. READ MORE
Meet the Illustrator at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum
Meet the Illustrator at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum

Things to Do on Long Island Sunday, January 12

Freeport Model Train Show and Exhibition

Freeport
Train hobbyists will find a little bit of everything train related at the Freeport Model Train Show and Exhibition. READ MORE

Meet the Illustrator at the Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
Meet exhibiting author and illustrator Aram Kim, for a read aloud, drawing demonstration and picture book signing. READ MORE

Secret Life of Seals at the Fire Island Lighthouse

Fire Island
Head to the Fire Island National Seashore Wilderness Visitors Center located next to Smith Point County Park for a presentation about the "secret life" of seals in the waters off Fire Island. READ MORE

The Patchogue Doll Fanciers Club Show & Sale

Hauppague
Hundreds of antique to modern dolls including Barbie, Shirley Temple and Madame Alexander dolls along with stuffed animals will be on display and available for purchase. READ MORE

Winter Run Series at Long Island State Parks

East Islip
The Winter Run Series returns to Long Island state parks at 11am on Sundays in January. A 5K, or 3.1-mile, race is planned at each state park. After each race, runners are offered free hot chocolate, granola bars, juice, fruit, bagels, or doughnuts. READ MORE

LOL Paint Event - Paint Sugar (Angel)

Amityville — FREE
They do not use stencils or draw the image for your child - they learn to draw and paint it by themself!  READ MORE

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