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Get Out: Weekend Guide to Syosset, May 6-8

Here are some fun ideas for the weekend.

We' ve got Mother’s Day weekend coming up and we’ve come up with some ideas where Mom can enjoy the day and ideas for kids to help with the celebrating. Happy Mother’s Day to all.

1. Mother’s Day Floral Bouquet Workshop

Where/When: Old Westbury Gardens, 71 Old Westbury Rd., Old Westbury, 516-333-0048, www.oldwestburygardens.org, Friday May 6 @ 4 p.m.

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Why Go: Children get to work alongside a floral designer to create an arrangement for mom or grandma or a special lady in their life. Register.

Pricing: $10.00.

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2. Flowers In Bloom

Where/When: , 11 Davis Ave., East Garden City, NY 516-224-5800, www.licm.com, Tuesday May 3 through May 27, @ 2:30 – 4 p.m.

Why Go: All ages welcome to participate in creating a basket of blooming flowers using cut paper and other materials. Perfect for mothers’ day gifts, meets in the lobby

Pricing: Free with museum admission.

3.  Mother’s Day Brunch

Where/When: 61 New Hyde Park Rd., Garden City NY, 516-328-2253, thecupcakecornergc.com., Sunday May 8 @ 11 am- 1 p.m.

Why Go: Children ages 2-9 can enjoy crafts, refreshments and a gift for each mom. Reserve.

Pricing: $29.95 adults, $12.95 Children.

4. Ocean Science Sunday: Mother’s Day in the Sea

Where/When: Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, 631-367-3418, cshwalingmuseum.org., Sunday May 8 @ 2 p.m.

Why Go: Children can learn about the unusual mom creatures found in the sea and design a picture frame made of shells, ages 5-12.

Pricing: $8.00.

5. Mother’s Day at the Museum

Where/When:  2 Prime Ave, at Route 25a, Huntington NY, 631-351-3250, heckscher.org, Sunday May 8, @ 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Why Go: Mothers and grandmothers are invited to visit the museum for free on their special day.

Pricing: Free for mothers and grandmothers.

6.  Mother’s Day Concert

Where/When: Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, Coe Hall, 516-922-8682, Sunday May 8 @ 2:30 p.m.

Why Go: Take mom to see a free concert of western classical music in the cloister garden.

Pricing: $8, parking, admission free.

7. Chelsea Mansion Renaissance Faire

Where/When: Muttontown Preserve, Muttontown Lane, East Norwich, 914-664-2733, May 7 & 8, May 14 & 15, @11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Why Go:  Each day there will be a Maypole dance, martial demonstrations and swordplay, fashion shows, period crafts, children’s games and a unique marketplace.

Pricing:  Adults $7.00, children $4.00 (4-12) under 4 free.

8. Art Show: Patricia Brown

Where/When: 225 S. Oyster Bay Rd., Syosset, 516-921-7161 ext. 228, daily through May 28 during library hours.

Why Go: See an art show by the jewelry artist.

Pricing: Free.

9. Bon Jovi in Concert

Where/When: Nassau Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke., Uniondale, 516-794-9300, Nassaucoliseum.com., Friday May 6 @ 7:30 p.m.

Why Go: Bon Jovi performs live.

Pricing: Prices range from $19.50, $29.50, $49.50, $59.50, $95, $155.

10. Nassau County Craft and Gift Show

Where/When: , Hempstead Turnpike and Stewart Ave., East Meadow, 516-442-6000, info@nassaucountycraftshows.com. Saturday April 7 and Sunday April 8 @ 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Why Go:  Browse the many venors offering a variety of goods that are created by local craftsmen and artists.

Pricing:  Entrance fee free.

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