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,
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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.