Weekend

Holiday Traditions
“Candlelight” Evenings
The holiday season is celebrated in the style of bygone days, in what has become a grand Long Island holiday tradition, Enjoy 19th century music and entertainment, in the ambiance of flickering candlelight, with addition of a crafts fair. Tour the candlelit homes and hear stories of Christmases past, retold each night, along with musical entertainment, traditional American dancers, a bonfire and refreshments.
Saturday through Wednesday, Dec. 26-30, 5-9:30 p.m. $10 adult, $7 children and seniors. Old Bethpage Village Restoration, Round Swamp Rd., Old Westbury. (516) 572-8400.

On Stage
Annie
The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in BroadHollow Theatre’s production of one of the world’s best-loved musicals. With such musical numbers as “Hard Knock Life”, “Little Girls,” “Easy Street,” and, of course, “Tomorrow,” this show is a sure-fire crowd pleaser, and an ideal show to introduce children to the magic of live theater.
Saturday, Dec. 26, 4 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 27, 2:30 p.m. $28, $25 seniors, $18 students, $14 12 and under. BroadHollow Theatre, 700 Hempstead Tpke., Elmont. (516) 775-4420 or www.broadhollow.org.

Family Fun
The Silly Dilly Band
Get your groove on with the Silly Dilly Band. The highly entertaining band performs high energy, interactive music for the entire family. Their show includes many original songs that promise to have everyone on their feet while the band leads them along on an exciting journey. With colorful costumes, props and music filled with beautiful harmonies and exciting lyrics, it’s a performance that will put a smile on everyone’s face.
Sunday, Dec. 27, 1 and 3 p.m. For ages 3 and up. $4 with museum admission ($3 members ), $8 theater only. Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City.
(516) 224-5800 or www.licm.org.