Around the Town: July 17, 2009
Written by Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Friday, 17 July 2009 00:00
Children’s Summer Festival
With the arrival of the warm summer months comes the opportunity for parents to spend more time having fun with their kids. One great way to spend quality time as a family is by attending one of the town’s Children’s Summer Festival shows together.
In July, three exciting shows are traveling to our town parks. All three shows are free and suitable for all ages. At “Erik’s Reptile Edventure” children have the opportunity to learn about the importance of science and nature. The show offers a fun-filled educational experience that encourages kids to learn about reptiles, amphibians and bugs. For those who are looking for a good laugh and spellbinding magic, “The Magic & Comedy of Jim McClenahan” is sure to please. Finally, children will enjoy “The Tell Tale Storytellers,” which will entertain audiences with their singing and storytelling.
The Tell Tale Storytellers
| July 17 | 11 a.m. | Forest City Community Park, Wantagh |
| July 20 | 11 a.m. | Rath Park, Franklin Square |
| 1:30 p.m. | Oceanside Park, Oceanside | |
| July 21 | 11 a.m. | Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore |
| 1:30 p.m. | Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, Levittown | |
| July 22 | 11 a.m. | Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence |
| 1:30 p.m. | Shell Creek Park, Barnum Island | |
| July 23 | 11 a.m. | Uniondale Avenue Park, Uniondale |
| 1:30 p.m. | Echo Park, West Hempstead | |
| July 24 | 11 a.m. | Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont |
| 1:30 p.m. | Azalea Road Park, Levittown |
Jim McClenahan
| July 27 | 10:30 a.m. | Rock Hall Museum, Lawrence |
| 1:30 p.m. | Harold Walker Memorial Park, Lakeview | |
| July 28 | 10:30 a.m. | Smith Street Park, Uniondale |
| 1:30 p.m. | Baldwin Park, Baldwin Harbor | |
| July 29 | 10:30 a.m. | Seamans Neck Park, Seaford |
| 1:30 p.m. | Echo Park, West Hempstead | |
| July 30 | 10:30 a.m. | Elmont Road Park, Elmont |
| 1:30 p.m. | Rath Park, Franklin Square | |
| July 31 | 10:30 a.m. | Hendrickson Avenue Park, Elmont |
| 1:30 p.m. | Levittown Veterans Memorial Park, Levittown |
Erik’s Reptile Adventure
| Aug. 3 | 11 a.m. | Coes Neck Park, Baldwin |
| 1:30 p.m. | Hewlett Point Park, Bay Park | |
| Aug. 4 | 11 a.m. | Cedar Street Park, Uniondale |
| 1:30 p.m. | Veterans Park, East Meadow | |
| Aug. 5 | 11 a.m. | Levittown Hall, Hicksville |
| 1:30 p.m. | Newbridge Road Park, Bellmore | |
| Aug. 6 | 11 a.m. | Averill Boulevard Park, Elmont |
| 1:30 p.m. | Roosevelt Pool, Roosevelt | |
| Aug. 7 | 11 a.m. | Shell Creek Park, Barnum Island |
| 1:30 p.m. | Terrace Gardens Park, Inwood |
All three shows are free to the public and do not have arranged seating, so we suggest that you arrive early and bring lawn chairs or beach blankets.
For more information about the Children’s Summer Festival, do not hesitate to call us at 292-9000, ext. 480 or visit our website at www.toh.li. I hope that you and your children will take advantage of this great program and come spend a day at the park with us.
