Center for Science at Tanglewood Preserve, Rockville Centre, is a 17-acre preserve complete with ponds, nature trails, and a fishing pier. Run by the Center for Science Teaching and Learning, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to science education, the Center for Science offers an array of activities for children and adults year round. Exhibits, children¹s programs, birthday parties, adult education courses, and more. For more information, call 764-0045.
Echo Park Pool Complex, West Hempstead, is a great place for year-round fun, with indoor and outdoor pools. A special lap swimming period is held Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 7-10 a.m. For more information, call 483-7400.
EISENHOWER PARK, East Meadow, is a great place to bring the family on a sunny day or play some golf. For more information, call 572-0200; golf ticket office, 572-0327.
GRANT PARK, Hewlett, has activities for kids of all ages. There are children¹s playgrounds, tennis courts and a skating rink. For more information, call 571-7821.
lido golf Course, Lido beach; Merrick Road park and Golf course, Merrick; North Woodmere Park (9 Hole), North Woodmere, offer year-round golf. For more information, call Lido Golf Course at 889-8181, Merrick Road Golf Course at 868-4650 or North Woodmere Park at 571-7814.
Norman J. Levy Park and preserve, Merrick, offers an array of wildlife, kayak launch, jogging and walking trails, fishing pier, and more, on 50 acres of a former landfill site. Park rangers are on hand for guided tours. For information, call 804-2000.
Exhibits and more...
the american spirit: Paintings by mort Kunstler spans the beginnings of America through the first encouters with Native Americans through the Space Age. The works in this exhibit reflect the major project that has engaged the nation¹s leading historical artist throughout his career. Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
art faculty exhibition is an annual showcase of works by Molloy College¹s art faculty. The exhibit includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, and installations. The artists on view include, Miriam Bloom, Hwa Caruso, Laura Christian, Mia Clarke, Jamie Lyn Davis, S. Jean DeMaria, BettyAnn Derbentli, Don Hazlitt, Ron Morosan, Cristina Pugliese, Kathy Reba, Thomas Samman, and Yolande Trincere. Through Oct. 27. Molloy College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre. 678-5000 ext. 6549.
battle of the dinosaurs features life-like robotic dinosaurs, an authentic dig site, and hands-on activities. With live reptiles, presented by Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums and the Center for Science Teaching and Learning. Through Nov. 4. Open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8 adults, $6 children. Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington.
764-0045 or 571-7901 or www. CSTL.org.
fall foliage in all its splendor can be seen at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park. Visit the seasonal display of Chrysanthemums in and around the Main Greenhouse, as well as the resident collections of orchids, bromeliads, begonias, cacti and succulents, ferns and tropical plants. See peak fall foliage through early November. 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay. 922-9200 or www.plantingfields.org
Halloween Costume Ball for Charity is an enchanting evening in Sands Point Preserve¹s newly renovated castle, Friday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. The First Annual Halloween Costume Ball benefit the Big Apple Animal Foundation and The Cody Center at Stony Brook University. Enjoy raffles, fine cuisine, and the opportunity to meet and mingle with business leaders and celebrities. Come in a creative costume, sip elegant wine and be entertained by ghosts and ghouls. $300. Sands Point Preserve, Port Washington. For information or tickets, call Steven Spitz at (631) 436-5550 or Dawn Strain of DJS Events at (516) 719-7100 or www.halloweenballforcharity.com.
Joe Fig is an exhibit of the Long Island native¹s diorama-like reconstruction sculptures of famous artists' studios. A star of the Chelsea gallery scene, Fig is best known for his take on 50s artists such as Pollock and deKooning. Through Nov. 5. Nassau County Museum of Art, Contemporary Gallery, 1 Museum Dr., Roslyn Harbor. 484-9338.
Theater and music
breaking up is hard to do, Dirty Dancing meets Forever Plaid in the new musical featuring songs by Neil Sedaka, Thursday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m.; Saturday, Oct. 28, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. $22. Cultural Arts Playhouse, 714 Old Bethpage Rd., Old Bethpage. 694-3330 or Culturalartsplayhouse.com.
brighton beach memoirs, Part one of Neil Simon¹s autobiographical trilogy, ending this weekend, Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 26-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. $16 Thursday, $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Main Stage Theatre, 296 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674.
The Baby Dance, Drama about a woman adopting a child, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. $18. BroadHollow Theatre Company, Studio Theatre, 141 S. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. (631) 581-2700.
Bo Didley and Friends, With Alvin Youngblood and Ruthie Foster, Friday, Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m. $45, $35, $25; $42, $32, $22 seniors. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville.
299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
I'll Be Back Before Midnight, Classic thriller about a couple who rent a remote cabin from an odd farmer, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 9 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. $18 Friday and Sunday, $22 Saturday. Arena Players Second Stage Theatre, 294 Rte. 109, East Farmingdale. 293-0674 or www.ArenaPlayers.org.
The king And I, The Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic, presented by Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m. $20, $16 Guild members and seniors, $12 students. South Side Middle School, Hillside Ave., Rockville Centre. 696-3610.
kiss of the spider woman, Kander & Ebb¹s 1933 musical about two unlikely cell mates in a corrupt Latin American prison, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27-28, 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400.
Alone Togther, Comedy about empty nesters whose children return to the flock, Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. $15, $13 seniors. Lantern Theatre, Brookside School, 1260 Meadowbrook Rd., North Merrick. 221-4485.
Kirov orchestra, With guest artist pianist Alexander Toradze, Saturday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. Program includes Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 and Shostakovich¹s Symphony No. 8. $110, $80, $50; $107, $77, $47 seniors. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, C.W. Post Campus, Rte. 25A, Brookville. 299-3100 or www.tillescenter.org.
M0zart Sings!, The Bronx Opera Company performs, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m. $18, $16 seniors/students.Hofstra University, Monroe Lecture Center Theater, South Campus, Hempstead. 463-6644.
Bob Weir & Ratdog, In concert, Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 8 p.m. $40. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
The pink Floyd Experience, Performed in the half round, Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m. $41. North Fork Theatre at Westbury, 960 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury. (631) 888-9000.
Family
Aladdin, The beloved tale, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. The Stage, 2222 Hewlett Ave., Merrick. 868-6400
Family Rock Show, Acclaimed singer/songwriter and Little Stars co-founder Bari Koral debuts her new kid-friendly rock band, Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21- 22, 1:30 p.m. Hear fun originals and cover songs that are sure to keep kids and grownups swaying and singing along. Long Island Children¹s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Stars, Stripes & Skates, Figure skating extravaganza featuring Olympic and World Champion performers, and junior skaters, benefiting The Heritage Foundation of 9/11, Sunday, Oct. 22, 3 p.m. Nassau Coliseum, East Meadow. (631) 888-9000 or (212) 481-8484.
