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Weekend Round-Up of Long Island Kids Events: May 1st-2nd

4/28/10 - By Maria
There is no shortage of family-friendly events this first weekend of May. The month of May is known for children’s festivals and the Tulip Festival held every year at Heckscher Park is a perfect example. Additionally, there is a festival celebrating Asian culture that is being held throughout the village of Port Washington. For another cultural experience, there is the Northport Artwalk, held throughout Northport Village, both outdoors and in art galleries and other eclectic venues. Enjoy!

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Saturday, May 1st
 
KIDS' WORKSHOP AT HOME DEPOT 
5025 Jericho Turnpike, Commack, N.Y. 11725
(631) 462-5300  www.homedepot.com 
9 a.m. - 12 noon ongoing. 
Ages 5 - 12. 
FREE.
Kids Workshops are FREE "How-To-Workshops" designed for children ages 5-12 and offered between 9 a.m. and noon at all Home Depot stores. This is a hands-on workshop. 
 
 
THE JUNGLE BOOK 
Broadhollow Theatre Company, 700 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont, N.Y. 
(516)775-4420  
2 p.m. performance 
All ages. 
Tickets: $10
Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.
 
 
ASIAN FESTIVAL 
all along Main Street in Port Washington. 
232 Main Street, Port Washington, NY 11050-3262 
(516) 767-3017  www.landmarkonmainstreet.org
2 p.m. - 9 p.m.  All ages. 
FREE. 
Landmark on Main Street is proud to partner with the Port Washington Public Library for an Asian Festival for the whole community on both sides of Main Street.  Check website for details.
 
 
 
 
Sunday, May 2nd
 
SPRING TIME MOTHER'S DAY BOUTIQUE
at Tumbling Tunes, 240 Fort Salonga Road, Northport, N.Y. 11768 
(631) 697-0140
1:00 - 3:30 p.m.  Ages 6 and under. 
Open Play: $5 per child; $2 per sibling. 
Also, Wed., May 5th. 
Just in time for Mother's Day shopping, moms from the North Shore Mamas group will be showcasing their talents and selling their wares.  While the moms shop, the staff of Tumbling Tunes will monitor the children while they play during this Open Play Time. 
 
 
 
2010 NORTHPORT ARTWALK 
taking place throughout Northport Village
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. 
For families.  FREE. 
The Northport Chamber of Commerce, together with the Northport Arts Coalition, are the hosts of this self-guided tour of artwork displayed for sale at the many galleries, studios, and eclectic venues on Northport's Main Street.  There will also be ongoing events, such as live musical performances and free refreshments.
 
 
Heckscher Park, Huntington.
11 am – 4 pm. All ages. Fee: Free.
This free, family-oriented, floral celebration is held annually within the natural beauty of historic Heckscher Park, enhanced by thousands of tulips planted in beds throughout the Park. Councilman Mark Cuthbertson, the founder of the festival, and Astoria Federal Savings, the chief sponsor of the festival, are looking forward to an even bigger community-driven event this year. In addition to the abundant bright tulips which serve as the festival's main attraction, there will be activity booths for children, live entertainment and a children's parade.