Local Events

• 16 Saturday

  • POP GO THE WIGGLES. Nassau Veterans Coliseum, 1255 Hempstead Tpke, Uniondale. 516-888-9000. www.ticketmaster.com. 1:30 & 5 pm. All ages. Fee: $19 – $40. Also on Aug. 17. Audience participation features include: Having fun with your favorite wiggly pal as they sing and dance through the audience, Yelling “Wake up, Jeff!” whenever the loveable Purple Wiggle falls asleep onstage and much more.

  • YOUNG WORLD. Bloomingdale’s, Roos-evelt Field. www.bloomingdales.com. 12 pm – 3 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. Also on Aug. 23, 30, Sept. 6, 13. Celebrate the opening of our new Young World department. This Saturday only, the first 50 customers to spend $200 or more in Young World will receive a gift bag of goodies. One per customer, while supplies last.

  • LONG ISLAND BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. Tanner Park, Kerrigan Rd, near the Great South Bay, Copiague. Noon to 8 pm. www.babylonarts.com. 631-587-3696. Fee: $10 adults; under 12 free. Now in its sixth year, the family-friendly festival will include workshop tents, plenty of opportunities for jamming,

• 17 Sunday

  • THE CHILDREN’S ART CARNIVAL. The Art Barge, Napeague Meadow Rd., Amagansett. 631-267-3172. www.theartbarge.com. Times vary. Call for age ranges and fees. Fee: $25/day/person; $100/5 day session/person. Also on Aug. 18 – 13, Mon. – Fri. A motivational studio workshop. Materials and snacks are provided. Call for more information.