What To Do: With the Kids May

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Here’s 18 What To Dos: With the Kids for May. Let’s make a long story short: marine life cruises, Lighscapes, A Very Hairy Fairy Tale, biking, fishing, Doctor Kaboom, dinosaurs, sheep, Miss Nelson is Missing, first carnival siting of the season, Pinkster Day, Fun Run, Spring Fling, Trans Ams, baby animals and farms, farms, farms!

May

Marine Life Cruises at The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk: The Norwalk Aquarium’s new 63 foot research vessel is North America’s first to run on hybrid-electric power. The vessel runs silently on electric power for their 2½-hour “study cruises” on the Long Island Sound. Built in Mamaroneck, the vessel doubles the aquarium’s cruise capacity and cuts diesel consumption by 75%. They offer their Marine Life Study Cruises at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays in May, June, September and October and daily in July and August. (10 N. Water St., Norwalk, CT; www.maritimeaquarium.org)

LIGHTSCAPES: This springtime garden fantasy from the creators of the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze is a nighttime display of sculpture, light, sound and special effects. Recycled elements are eco-friendly building blocks for intergalactic flora and woodland creatures. Otherworldly mushrooms, floating fairies, butterflies, a massive praying mantis, a super-size birdhouse, and a dino-sized egg are among the state of the art illuminations you’ll find set against the natural landscape and specimen trees of Van Cortland Manor. Squiggle through an enormous caterpillar and walk through a giant garden maze. Fri-Sun, 5/1-31: timed walk-throughs: 8, 8:30, 9, 9:30, 10pm. (Van Cortland Manor, 525 S Riverside, Croton-on-Hudson; www.hudsonvalley.org)

Rapunzel! Rapunzel! A Very Hairy Fairy Tale: This new musical by Janet Yates Vogt and Mark Friedman offers updated and humorous twists to this Grimm fairy tale that adults can enjoy along with their kids. Including, the evil enchantress Lady Za Za (expect contemporary jokes) and the handsome Sir Roderick who travels with his hairdressing sidekick Edgar as they search for true love and a perfect head of hair. Will they find everything they are looking for in Princess Rapunzel? (I think you know.) With a dragon who has lost his poof, a neurotic gypsy woman and more. Sat, 5/2: 2pm. (Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown; www.tarrytownmusichall.org)

Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway: Sponsored by Con Edison and the Friends of Westchester County Parks, a six and a half mile stretch of the Bronx River Parkway is closed for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, scooters and strollers. Park your car at the County Center lot for $5 and bike from there to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. Round trip 13.1 miles. Sun, 5/3, 10, 17 & 31, 6/7, 14, 21 & 28, 9/13, 20 & 27L 10am-2pm.

Bedford Fishing Derby: The Bedford Recreation Department’s 15th annual Fishing Derby at Lake Marie is open to kids to age 15. Bring your own fishing rod. Volunteers will help young anglers bait hooks and provide fishing tips. Prizes are awarded throughout the day. Pre-register at the Bedford Hills recreation office by Fri, 5/1. Sun, 5/3: 12-3pm. (Lake Marie, Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd., Bedford Hill; www.bedfordny.info)

Miss Nelson is Missing: A light hearted musical about the misbehaved kids in Room 207 and their teacher, Miss Nelson, the sweetest teacher in the world. The kids learn to appreciate their teacher when they meet Miss Viola Swamp, the substitute teacher from hell. Sat, 5/9: 11am & 1:30pm. (Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Ln, Mamaroneck; www.emelin.org)

New! Mothers Day Weekend Garden Party at NYBG: Live music, games, picnicking, and more Kids_NYBG_mothersday-picnic on Daffodil Hill at the New York Botanical Garden. Hit the links on their mini-golf putting greens, play croquet, badminton, bean bag, giant chess and hula hoop. There’s a bubble show, square dancing lessons, a dance performance on the Conservatory Lawn, music for kids and adults from The Fuzzy Lemons, The Banjo Rascals and The Birds and The Beats. Dine on a special Mothers Day brunch from Stephen Starr Events, the Casa Azul Taco Truck, an outdoor grill, the Hudson Garden Grill or the Pine Tree Café. Or bring your own picnic. Beer and wine available. Sat-Sun, 5/9-10: 10am-6pm. Check schedule for special events. (New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd., Bronx; www.nybg.org)

Little Shop Of Horrors, Byram Hills School Theatre: The Byram Hills School Theatre presents Little Shop Of Horrors, the quirky musical from Alan Menken and Howard Ashman Events_HoraceGreeleytheatre_littleshop based on the 1960 Roger Corman film about a florist who raises a plant that feeds on human flesh. The 1982 musical ran off Broadway for five years, was made into a motion picture in 1986 and produced on Broadway in 2003. Its early rock and doo-wop songs include “Skidrow Downtown,” “Somewhere That’s Green,” and “Suddenly Seymour is standing beside you, You don’t need no make-up, No need to pretend …”. Thurs-Fri, 5/14-15: 7pm & Sat, 5/16: 2pm. (Byram hills High School, 12 Tripp Lane, Armonk; buy tickets here)

Doktor Kaboom! An interactive one-man science variety show from actor/comedian David Epley. Doktor Kaboom! takes his audience on an educational tour of the modern scientific method, using humor to demonstrate spectacular applications of the physical sciences. Thurs, 5/14: 10am & 12:15pm. (Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, CT; www.ridgefieldplayhouse.org)

Learn to Ride Bike Program, Bedford Recreation: This program from Bike New York, a Bicycle Education Program teaches kids how to ride a bicycle and shows parents effective methods for teaching their kids at home. The Bedford Police will be on hand to provide safety tips and bike registration. Bring your own bike and helmet. For boys and girls of all ages. Sat, 5/9: 10am-12pm. (Bedford Hills Memorial Park, Haines Rd, Bedford Hills; www.bedfordny.gov)

Sheep Shearing & Farmers Market at Muscoot Farm: Every Mother’s Day Muscoot Farm shears its adult sheep and the public is invited to watch them get their spring haircut. Mother’s Day also marks the opening of the Muscoot Farmers Market. The market is open every Sunday through October. See our guide to Farmer’s Markets. Sun, 5/10. 10am-3pm. Sheep shearing 12-3pm. (Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

40th St. Patrick’s School Carnival: One of the state’s biggest grossing carnivals, this event raises money for educational ministries of the parish. With full-scale carnival rides and games for kids and teens, food, cotton candy and a big-prize raffle worth Armonk Lions Club Fol de Rol $25,000. Tues-Sun: 5/12-17. (483 Old Post Road, Bedford; stpatricks.org)

Spring on the Farm Festival at Stamford Museum & Nature Center: Featuring spring’s baby animals, sheep shearing, yarn demonstrations, llama trekking, face painting, crafts, music, a plant and herb sale, hayrides and the Dinotopia museum exhibit. Plus food trucks like Cowabunga, LobsterCraft, The Local Meatball, Melt Mobile, Mister Softy and more. Sat-Sun, 5/16-17: 11am-3pm. (Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford; www.stamfordmuseum.org)

Pinkster Day at Philipsburg Manor: Philipsburg Manor’s Pinkster Day recreates this 17th century African- Pinkster Day Philipsburg Manor American spring celebration with a colonial-style festival of music, dance and food. Including presentations of drumming, traditional dance and African folktales. Phillipsburg Manor is the only living museum dedicated to the history of slavery in the northern colonies. Sun, 5/17: 10am-5pm. (Philipsburg Manor, 381 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow; www.hudsonvalley.org)

New Castle 10K Road Race and Fun Run: Annual 10K race and fun run for kids from the New Castle Recreation Department. Registration form and additional race information will be available in early April. Refreshments and awards ceremony in Town Hall following race. Sun, 5/17: 8:10am. Onsite registration 6:45-8am. (Town Hall, 200 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua; www.mynewcastle.org)

Spring Fling at Temple Shaaray Tefila: This event is open to the community, FREE of charge, and great fun for kids of all ages. The Spring Fling features lots of great outdoor activities, including bounce castles, inflatable obstacle course, bungee run, and gaga courts. There will be face painting, a balloon artist, life-size games, giant bubbles, a DJ, the ice cream truck, and more. Sun, 5/17: 10:30am-1pm. (Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.shaaraytefila.org)

Meet the Baby Animals at Muscoot Farm: Get up close and personal with Muscoot Farm’s new arrivals. Like this Dorset Meet the Baby Animals Muscoot Farm lamb. Visit their Farmers Market when you are three. Sun, 5/24: 12-3pm. (Muscoot Farm, Rt. 100, Somers; www.muscootfarm.org)

Lime Rock Park Memorial Day Season Opener: Stock car racing at its best featuring the Trans Am Series and the Royals Car Show! On Friday and Saturday the Trans Am Series features big, bad and fast Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers in the return of the Pony Wars. On Sunday, the Royals Car Show draws 200-400 vehicles from rare sports cars to muscle cars from the 60s and 70s. Fri-Sun, 5/22-4: check schedule. (60 White Hollow Rd., Lakeville CT: www.limerock.com)

Hilltop Hanover Farm Memorial Day Farm Fest: Spend a day on the farm. Take a farm tour, meet their Dutch Belted Cows, and learn about sustainable agriculture. There will be children’s games, local vendors and a farm stand for shopping. Their hiking trails will also be open for families who want to get out even farther into nature. Mon, 5/25: 10am-4pm. (Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights; http://www.hilltophanoverfarm.org)