Here we are already- MLK weekend is upon us and many of us are
staring at a three day weekend. Will you be staycationers or are you heading
out of town? For those of you sticking around GC, here are a few ideas to get
your long weekend off to a good start.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday- Enjoy the Arcade Age at the
Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. Explore the short history of video
arcade games through exhibitry and game play. With three daily sessions
available (11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm) your 90 minute free play, timed-ticket
for the Arcade Age exhibit also includes full access to the Cradle of Aviation
galleries. For the 3:30pm session, arrive early to enjoy the galleries as they
close promptly at 5pm.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday- Hofstra University's Explorer
Family Backpacks continues. Enjoy beautiful works of art and create your own to
bring home. Ages 5-10. 10am-5pm. Cost: free. Hofstra University Museum,
Hempstead.
Saturday- Flying Model Contest at the Cradle of Aviation
Museum in Garden City- Free with museum admission, participants (grades 3-5
ONLY) will form teams of three and together build their model airplane. A
construction and aeronautics workshop, under the guidance of museum docents and
members of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics will offer
guidance and support to get the planes ready for the contest. Pre-Registration
is required. 9am-2pm
Sunday- Stop at Hicks for the Children's Workshop. This
weekend's participants will learn how to create a pinecone bird feeder. Cost:
$5. Ages 4-12. 11am-4pm. $5 + tax p/p. Jericho Tpke, Westbury
Sunday- Adelphi’s Photography Annual 2016 exhibit opens
today and runs until August 14th. This exhibit showcases a variety
of themes and motifs created by Adelphi University photography students.
AU Performing Arts Center Gallery, 9am-9pm.
Saturday- Adelphi University welcomes back world-renowned
concert pianist Philip Edward Fisher to the Westermann Stage of Concert Hall.
The centerpiece of this performance will be all four of Chopin’s beloved Ballades.
4pm. $30 adults. $25 seniors.
Monday- Looking for a drop off activity for the kids? Camp
Pump It Up at Pump It Up of Greatneck. $30 per session. AM session 9-12, PM
session 12-3pm. 516-466-7867. 225 Community Drive, Great Neck
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