Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Dec 6 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344
Children's Holiday Party
Celebrate St. James will hold its annual Children's Holiday Party at the St. James Community Cultural Center, 176 Second St., St. James on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to noon. Enjoy story time, decorate cookies, take part in a sing-along, snap a picture with Santa and take home a special goodie bag to remember the day. Tickets are $20 (child & adult). $10 each additional child or adult. To register, call 631-984-0201 or visit www.celebratestjames.org.
Tender Years Treasury
The Eugene Cannataro Senior Citizens Center, 420 Middle Country Road. Smithtown will host its annual Tender Years Treasury on Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in Grades K-5 can shop for handmade gifts, all modestly priced at $5 and under, with a chaperone. Extra little shoppers may shop with parents and older siblings after 12:30 p.m. The event also features cookie decorating, face painting, and a gift wrapping station. Free admission. 631-360-7644
Santa's Workshop
Join the Miller Place-Mt Sinai Historical Society for Santa's Workshop at the William Miller House, 75 North Country Road, Miller Place on Dec. 7 and 8 from noon to 6 p.m. Children can do some holiday shopping (prices start at $1) and take a photo with Santa and Phantom Panther (fee).
My Grown Up and Me
Temple Beth El, 660 Park Ave., Huntington & PJ Library present My Grown Up & Me, a program for ages 18 months to 4 years, on Dec. 8 from 9:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Children and a parent or caregiver will enjoy a craft, snacks and storytime. $20 per child. For more info or to RSVP, email: [email protected]. 631-425-5835
Meet Mailman Mark
Children are invited to bring their pre-written letters for Santa to the old Miller Place Post Office at 75 North Country Road, Miller Place on Dec. 8 where Mailman Mark will bundle the letters for the North Pole from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each child will receive a letter from Santa delivered to their home before Christmas. Tickets are $12 each at www.mpmshistorical.org.
Book Talk and Signing Event
Next Chapter Bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington welcomes author Barbara Lynn Greif for a Book Talk and Signing event for her new children's book "SwimBee" on Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. 631-482-5008
'The Polar Express'
Port Jefferson Station-Terryville Chamber of Commerce presents All Aboard the Polar Express! at the Chamber Train Car, corner of Route 112 and Nesconset Highway, Port Jefferson Station on Dec. 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at noon, 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. $20 per person includes a screening of The Polar Express, popcorn, water, a cookie and hot cocoa. To reserve your ticket, visit www.pjstchamber.com. 631-821-1313
'The Muppet Christmas Carol'
Cinema Art Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of The Muppet Christmas Carol on Dec. 8 at noon. Join Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the hilarious Muppets in this merry, magical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale. Tickets are $13 adults, $5 kids. To order in advance, visit www.cinemaartscentre.org.
'Barnaby Saves Christmas'
Celebrate the holidays with Barnaby Saves Christmas at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28. Come join Santa, Barnaby, Franklynne and all of their friends for a wonderful holiday treat. As our littlest elf and his reindeer friend set off on their journey to save Christmas, they meet some new friends along the way and learn the true meaning of Christmas, Hanukkah, and the holiday season. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.
'Frosty'
The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport celebrates the return of Frosty from Nov. 23 to Dec. 29. Join Jenny and Frosty on their chilly adventures as they try to save the town of Chillsville from Ethel Pierpot and her evil machine that will melt all the snow. Jenny calls on her Mom, the mayor, and all of you to help her save her home and get Frosty to the North Pole. Tickets are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com