LICM’s 15th Birthday Party. Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City. 516-224-5800. 12 am – 5 pm. All ages. Fee: Free with museum admission. Also on Nov. 23. Join us for a very special weekend filled with music, games, crafts and a sweet treat. We’re asking for gifts of art supplies and children’s books. We plan to regift. We’ll be sending our “birthday presents” to the Children’s Room at the Dept. of Social Services.
THE AL E. GATOR SHOW. Community room of the South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Rd., Huntington. 516-549-5411. 2 pm. All ages. Fee: Free. “The Al E. Gator Show” is a variety show featuring the inimitable Al E. Gator as the host of various acts performed by marionettes, including the Roaming Gnomes, who do acrobatics on a see-saw, Rocket the Roller Skater, the Puppet Chorus and more.
A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson. 631-928-9100. www.theatrethree.com. 10:30 am and 8 pm. Ages 5 and up. Fee: Adults, $21 – $28; ages 5 – 17, $14. Also on Nov. 15 – Dec. 27. Adapted for the stage by Jeffrey E. Sanzel. You’ll be haunted by three spirits . . . ” So intones the ghost of Jacob Marley, launching the miser Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey that teaches him the true meaning of Christmas, past, present and future.
THE MAGIC OF LYN. Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts, 71 E. Main St., Patchogue. 631-207-1313. www.PatchogueTheatre.com. 3 pm. All ages. Fee: $14. Deemed America’s Premier female Illusionist by the Society of American Magicians, Lyn Dillies is taking the magic world by storm. With her stunning array of astounding illusions, Lyn’s talent ignites each show with energy and excitement. Lyn is a Parent’s Choice Award winner.
Friday 5th - Holiday Boat Parade of Lights. Freeport. 7pm. Boat Rides for All. Contest for best decorated boats & backyards. Fee: kids under ten: $3, adults: $5.
Sunday 7th - Kids Eat FREE at Participating Restaurants. Freeport. 2 - 5pm.