Nearby things to do this week in Malverne, West Hempstead

Super snacks for the big game

Make some tasty snacks for the big game at the West Hempstead Public Library on Friday, Jan. 31, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Children can prepare for their own football pizza pockets for baking at home and create some salsa and queso dip for snacking at the library. All participants will go home with recipes. For grades six to 12. Info: (516) 481-6591.

3-D snowman cake

Prepare your own decorative cake designs at the Malverne Public Library on Friday, Jan. 31, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Baking Coach, each family will decorate one 3-D snowman cake together to take home. Registration is required and there is a $10 fee per family, not per person. For families with children from 4 years old to teens. Info: (516) 599-0750.

Groundhog Day with Malverne Mel

Visit Crossroads Farm at Grossman’s in Malverne for the village’s annual Groundhog Day with Malverne Mel, on Sunday, Feb. 2, at 7 a.m. As part of the village’s tradition, Malverne Mel will predict and early spring or six more weeks of winter. The Banjos Rascals will perform and a light breakfast will be served after the prognostication. Info: (516) 599-1200.

Paradise Garden Festival

Colors to brighten up the winter doldrums await at Planting Fields’ lively festival, Sunday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a touch of paradise in the winter garden, along with entertainment and activities for the kids, including story time. Visit the warm, colorful greenhouse filled with tropical plants, orchids, palm trees, and so much more. Info: (516) 922-8600 or www.plantingfields.org.

Shakespeare at the Madison Theatre

“The Tempest,” Shakespeare’s classic romantic tale of a romance, shipwrecks and redemption, is staged by Actors From The London Stage, at the Madison Theatre, on Friday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m., and Saturday, Feb. 1, at 2 and 7 p.m. Cofounded by actor Patrick Stewart, the five member AFTLS troupe performs the play as part of its week-long residency at Molloy College. Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.