Let your kids flex their creative muscles at one (or more!) of these arts and crafts activities in Nassau in May, including learning to knit or crochet in East Meadow, family days at Nassau County Museum of Art, and learning about Mexican folk art in Garden City.
Second Saturdays at the HUM: Imagine It!
WHEN: May 9, 1:30-2:30pm
WHERE: Hofstra University Museum, 112 Hofstra University, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
AGES: 5-8
WHAT: Attendees explore the idea of contrasts in art, and try their hand at creating their own work of opposites. Registration requested.
WANT TO GO? $5 per child in advance; $7 per child at the door. 516-463-5672. hofstra.edu/museum.
Little Makers Workshops
WHEN: Sundays (except May 3) at 10:30am
WHERE: New York Hall of Science, 47-01 111th St., Corona, Queens
AGES: 2-8
WHAT: Kids get hands-on with a themed project each week. May 10: Sew Fun. May 17: Animal Inventions. May 24: Rockets. May 31: Sun Catchers.
WANT TO GO? $8 per family, plus admission: $15; $12 seniors, children ages 2-17, and students with ID. 718-699-0005. nysci.org.
Loving Hands Crocheting and Knitting
WHEN: May 5-26, Tuesdays, 2:30-4:30pm
WHERE: East Meadow Library, 1886 Front St., East Meadow
AGES: 9 and older
WHAT: Both experienced and beginner knitters and crocheters are welcome.
WANT TO GO? FREE. 516-794-2570. eastmeadow.info.
Butterfly Buddies
WHEN: May 5-29 (except May 7), Tuesday-Friday, 2:30-4pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: Create your own colorful butterfly buddy.
WANT TO GO? Free with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors ages 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Messy Afternoons
WHEN: May 2-31, weekends from 3:30-5pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 18 months to 4 years
WHAT: The afternoon will offer a variety of sensory activities.
WANT TO GO? Free with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors ages 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Family Sunday at the Museum
WHEN: May 3-31, Sundays at 1pm
WHERE: Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor
AGES: All
WHAT: A docent-led family walk-through of the current exhibition and supervised art activities for the family.
WANT TO GO? $10; $8 seniors; $4 children. $2 weekend parking fee. 516-484-9338. nassaumuseum.org.
Mexican Metal Folk Art
WHEN: May 31, 2pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Create your own piece of metal folk art inspired by Mexican culture.
WANT TO GO? $3 with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors ages 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
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Events and Classes to Keep Kids Active
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Fun and Educational Activities
Kid-Friendly Theater Performances
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