As the weather gets warmer, it's a great time to get out for some outdoor activities.
There’s a cultural Indian Dance at Adelphi, and the first day of family fishing for the season is over at Belmont State Park. You can walk the woods to see what the warm weather is bringing, or head over to Botanic Garden to learn about birds.
Want to do something indoors? The Long Island Children’s Museum is a great place for a weekend afternoon.
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1. Yah-Oh Weh: Thunderbird American Indian Dancers
Where/When: Adelphi University of Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City, 516-877-4000, http://aupac.adelphi.edu., Saturday April 9 @ 3 p.m.
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Why Go: In a celebration for Earth Day, Yah-oh-Weh, meaning “It is Good” in Hopi, is a performance of culture and the joy of human expression with drums, songs, dance and native costumes from the people of Alaska, the Northwest Coast, the Southwest and Northeast. The audience can see the Hoop dance and the interactive Feather Dance, a traditional expression of thanksgiving.
Pricing: $15, $12.
2. Spring Family Freshwater Fishing Festival
Where/When: Belmont Lake State Park, exit 38 - Southern State Parkway, follow signs to park. North Babylon, 631-321-3510, http://ifishnewyork.org, Saturday, April 9, @ 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Why Go: Bring the family to a fun filled Spring Family Fishing festival. Activities include open fishing, fishing instruction, fly casting demonstrations and more. NYSDEC also stocks Belmont Lake with over 1,000 trout for the event. Children’s activities also include: inflatable slide, environmental exhibits, and “Spring Fling” casting contest.
Pricing: $8 parking fee; free with Empire Passport.
3. Family Nature Adventures: Spring into Spring
Where/When: Bailey Arboretum, Bayville Road and Feeks Lane, Lattingtown, Ny 516-571-8020, http://baileyarboretum.org. Sunday April 10 @ 2- 3 p.m.
Why Go: As the weather gets warmer, come see what is happening in the woods.
Pricing: Free, but donations are accepted.
4. Art Exhibit: Swirls, Waves and Puzzles
Where/When: , 11 Davis Ave., East Garden City, 516-224-5800, http://licm.org. Occurs every day through May 8, 2011.
Why Go: Come see an exhibit that explores the connections between abstract paintings from artist Alli Berman’s, with interactive puzzle art. Open to children with an adult during museum hours.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
5. Children’s Workshop: What Do You Know about Birds?
Where/When: Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Rd., Albertson, NY , 516-484-2208, http://clarkbotanic.org., Saturday April 9 @ 10-11:30 a.m.
Why Go: Children ages 7-11 can do hands on activities and a tour of the Garden
Price: $25.00
