The night sky in summer can be a glorious thing. Experience the wonders of the stars and constellations with visit to StarLab, an inflatable planetarium on loan to Long Island Children's Museum from The American Museum of Natural History. The traveling planetarium offers a state-of-the-art look at the wonders of the universe. It’s a great introduction to astronomy for the kids.
Now through Sunday, July 5, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. (except Saturday, July 4). For ages 7 and up. $3 with museum admission ($2 members). Long Island Children’s Museum, Museum Row, Garden City. 224-5800 or www.licm.org.
Nassau Fair
The long-standing tradition known as the Nassau Coliseum Fair ends this weekend with fun and games for all ages. Nassau Coliseum’s south parking lots are filled with entertainment, rides, food, and games. Enjoy over 40 rides and varied entertainment. This year, the fair welcomes the Hollywood Circus under the Big Top. High flying aerial performs will amaze, along with high wire, clown and animal acts, those Fearless Sanchez Brothers and the daring Motorcycle Globe of Death Riders. Also, see the Animal Park Adventure Menagerie, featuring exotic animals from around the globe, along with the crowd-pleasing Hollywood Pig Racers, and more.
Friday through Sunday, July 3-5. Open 6 p.m. Fridays; 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $8. Additional fees for rides, games and food. Nassau Coliseum, Hempstead. (631) 920-2961 or www.nassaufair.com.
Stars & Stripes Festival
The Village of East Rockaway wants everyone to get into the spirit of Independence Day at its 3rd Annual Stars & Stripes festival. Everyone will have a good time with entertainment, games and prizes. Local restaurants and eateries will provide food and refreshments. The celebration, of course, culminates in a fireworks display to end the evening with a bang.
Friday, July 3, 3-10 p.m. Main Street at the waterfront, East Rockaway. (516) 887-6300 or visit www.villageofeastrockaway.org.
