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With November's chilly air comes the beginning of the holiday spirit and outdoor activities for people who love winter. From outdoor birdwatching to upscale cocktail parties and musical events, there's plenty to do on Long Island this month.
Through November 30
Sunset Wagon Rides at the Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank. Stop at their pumpkin field to look for one to take home. After the ride join us for warm, mulled cider and snacks. Suitable for all ages. $8 per person. You must register in advance. More information at
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County or call (631) 852-4600.
Through January 3, 2010
The MiniArtMuseum for Children presents
But Who Will Bell The Cats?, an exhibition based on Cynthia von Buhler's new book. The MiniArtMuseum is located in its own building on the grounds of the Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Road) in Roslyn Harbor. The museum is open 12 pm-4:30 pm Tuesday through Sunday (admission to just the children’s museum is $5 adults, $4 seniors, students and children ages 4-12).
Sundays - November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
Family Sunday at the Museum. Each Sunday, the Nassau County Museum of Art offers a 1 p.m. docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition, and beginning at 1:30 p.m., supervised art activities for the whole family. Family Sunday at the Museum is free with museum admission. The Nassau County Museum of Art is located at One Museum Drive (just off Northern Boulevard, Route 25A, two traffic lights west of Glen Cove Rd.) in Roslyn Harbor. Admission to the main building is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors (62+) and $4 for students and children ages 4-12. These prices include admission to the MiniArtMuseum for Children.Sunday, November 1
The American Chamber Ensemble will present Musaic I, a concert featuring Schumann's Fairy Tales for clarient, viola and piano, Mendelssohn's Trio for violin, cello and piano and more. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at the Monroe Lecture Center Theater of Hofstra University, California Avenue, Hempstead. Tickets at the Hofstra University Box Office. $15 per person, $12 for 65 and over, and non-Hofstra students. One free ticket with current Hofstra Card. For ticket information, please call (516) 463-6644.Sunday, November 1
Mercy Haven's 24th Annual
Fall Cocktail Party at the
Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore, 601 West Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call (631) 277-8300.
Tuesday, November 3
At 11 a.m.,
Book Revue, Long Island's largest independent bookstore, invites you and your young one to a
FREE Toddler Time with Play Hooray, a fun-filled music and movement program that will get your family singing, dancing and playing together.
Book Revue is located at 313 New York Avenue in Huntington. For more information, call (631)271-1442.
Thursday, November 5 through January 31, 2010
Come to the art exhibit, "The Haitian-American Experience" featuring the works of Long Island artists of Haitian descent. The exhibit is FREE and open to the public. African American Museum, 110 N. Franklin St. Hempstead NY (516) 572-0730. Museum hours: Wednesday through Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday, November 6
LaughNYC presents a night of comedy with three top comedians at 8 p.m. at Trio's restaurant at the
Holbrook Country Club, 700 Patchogue-Holbrook Road, Holbrook. $10 per person plus two drink minimum. Reservations are recommended. For more information, please call (631) 585-4433.
Friday, November 6
Kwanzaa Workshop, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Brentwood Library, 34 Second Avenue, Brentwood. Norman Daniels, Coordinator of Multicultural Affairs at Suffolk Community College, will give a brief overview of the traditions of this African-American holiday. He will discuss the symbols of Kwanzaa, how to plan your celebration, and tell you where to obtain the materials necessary to start this family tradition. Free program. For more information and to register: (631) 273-7883 or visit
Brentwood Library.
