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Weekend Round-Up of Long Island Family Events April 17th-18th

4/15/10 - By Maria
Earth Day isn’t officially until April 22nd, but there is no shortage of events going on this weekend to commemorate the occasion. Additionally, there is a family fun day taking place at Hofstra University to celebrate the Irish culture. There is also an opportunity for children to view the pages of their favorite storybooks projected onto the dome of a planetarium. Enjoy!

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Saturday, April 17th
  
Smith Haven Mall, Center Court  313 Smith Haven Mall
Lake Grove, N.Y.  (631) 724-8096 
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Ages 3 - 10
$5 Membership fee for the year for a child to join the Kidgits Club and participate in monthly activities at the mall. 
Fun Earth Day activities include: Plant your own herb; Pitch-In recycle game; Eco-Friendly Arts & Crafts; Giveaways. 
 
  
232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050  (516) 767-6444 
http://www.landmarkonmainstreet.org/season_2009-children.html 
2 p.m. show  For ages 3 and up.  Individual Performance $18; $15 for Friends of Landmark. 
When Baby Bird emerges from her shell, she expects to be greeted by her mother's song – but mother is not there. With the help of Dog, Cat, and Hen, Baby Bird sets out in search of her Mom in this musical adventure based on P.D. Eastman’s whimsical and well-loved picture book.
 
  
3 Old Country Road, Qougue, N.Y. 11959  (631) 653-4771 
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
For all ages.  FREE. 
Come and celebrate nature and our lovely planet at the Refuge during this all day affair! The day will include guided nature walks, live animal presentations, crafts for children, environmental exhibitors, and self-guided kayaking and canoeing on Old Ice Pond. This celebration is offered by Quogue Wildlife Refuge and Eastern Long Island Audubon Society. 
 
 
Hofstra University, Hempstead. 516-463-6582. 
www.hofstra.edu/Community/Fest 
12:30 - 5 pm. All ages. $10 per family.
Irish Family Fun Day gives local students and families a chance to learn more about and celebrate Irish culture.  Children will learn about Irish arts and crafts, Gaelic sports, traditional music, step dancing, and the Irish language.  Children will share what they have learned during an ice cream and cookies social.
  
 
Sunday, April 18th
 
 
Long Island Children's Museum 11 Davis Avenue,
Garden City, N.Y. 11530 (516) 224-5800 
 http://www.licm.org/events.php
Noon - 4 p.m.  For all ages.  Free with museum admission. 
LICM celebrates Earth Day with fun activities that remind us to keep our planet and environment healthy.  The children will learn different ways to keep the earth clean as they create crafts from recyclables.
 
  
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown, N.Y. 11787 
(631) 979-6344 
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.  For families.  $5/person for members; $6 for non-members. 
Celebrate Earth Day by learning the top 10 things you can do to be a good neighbor to L.I. wildlife.  Discover the beauty of Sweetbriar in the spring as you amble through our preserve, listening for bird songs and other signs of spring.
 
 
Vanderbilt Museum, 180 Little Neck Rd., Centerport. 631-854-5579. 
 http://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/home.php?section=events#ournightout
6 pm. All ages. Fee: $7 per person; $5 for members.
Reservations are strongly recommended as these programs are popular. The pages of your favorite bedtime storybooks are projected onto the dome of the planetarium under starry skies.