Grades 3-6 Ignite the love of coding by learning to create animations and computer games using Scratch, MIT’s beginner-friendly programming language. Taught by Port Washington AP Computer Science students for kids with no prior programming experience. Register October 5. For information about Young Coders of Port Washington, visit youngcoderspw.com. **Priority is given to first-time participants.
playspaceFREEPort Washington Public Library · Port Washington
Recommended for ages 18 months to 5 years Enjoy open play time with your child. Admittance is first-come, first-served. For Port Washington residents only.
artFREEPort Washington Public Library · Port Washington
For children in Kindergarten to 3rd grade. Come and paint a mini-pumpkin for Halloween! Registration begins on September 28th.
artFREEPort Washington Public Library · Port Washington
The Great Give Back is a community service initiative created by the Suffolk County Public Library Directors Association and the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, in conjunction with the Nassau Library System. The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide library patrons throughout New York with opportunities to participate in meaningful, service-oriented experiences. This year PWPL will be partnering with the National Kidney Foundation. The National Kidney Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of everyone effected by kidney disease. Patrons are invited to visit the library on Saturday, October 17, to write notes of encouragement for individuals receiving dialysis treatment. Materials will be available at all services desks. Please return completed cards to a librarian.
storytimeFREEPort Washington Public Library · Port Washington
For children in Kindergarten to 2nd grade. Creative Readers is an arts and literacy inclusion program where children use theater, art, movement, and music to bring books to life. Facilitated by Program Director Elise May. Professional behavior support will be at all sessions. For program information and high school volunteer opportunities please email creativereaders@optimum.net or visit the Creative Readers page at pwpl.org/children/childrens-programs/cr/. Limited capacity. Application to register required. Application opens September 14.
danceFrom $175Berest Dance Center · Port Washington
Toddler dance class with an adult: musical games, toys, nursery rhymes and children's songs providing a framework of movement for ages 18 months–3 years. 5-week session; start date dependent on meeting required minimum.
danceFrom $75Parent Resource Center · Port Washington
Baby-wearing dance class for newborns to 1 year. Held at the Parent Resource Center in partnership with Berest Dance Center, this multi-week series is priced at $75 per class.
outdoorFrom $125The Cooking Lab · Port Washington
Night Fish Tacos at The Cooking Lab is an outdoor cooking session focused on preparing fish tacos from scratch. Participants work through the recipe in a hands-on format at the venue.
cookingFrom $100The Cooking Lab · Port Washington
Parent/Child Spooky Halloween Treats at The Cooking Lab pairs participants to craft themed confections. The session focuses on festive, hands-on cooking techniques.