Top Things to Do with Kids in Suffolk this May

Looking for fun and free/low-cost things to do with kids in Suffolk County, Long Island this May? Check out our top picks, including the Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair, Imagination Movers on tour, and Mother's Day events.

May 6

Imagine That!

The Imagination Movers, a group of four dads-turned-rockstars who have their own musical-comedy show on Disney Junior, will perform dance-friendly tunes from their new CD/DVD Rock-o-Matic during a tour stop at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. Be ready for an eclectic pop mix of songs about everything from healthy snacks to conquering bedtime fears.

May 6

Illusion Tactics

Lyn Dillies uses the power of illusion and persuasion with an added dose of charisma to capture her audience’s imagination in Magic of Lyn at the Staller Center for the Arts in Stony Brook.

May 8-13

Shout Out for Mom

Suffolk County has a soft spot for mothers (and grandmothers)—it’s easy to see with all the great Mother’s Day events happening this month. Free admission, tasty treats, and a little karaoke will help mom feel the love on her special day. Check out the full roundup of events here.

Opens May 16

A Play with Nine Lives

The Tony Award-winning play Cats may have left Broadway 12 years ago, but not to fear. You can still catch the Jellical Cats at the Gateway Playhouse as they display their talents and good deeds while singing such familiar Andrew Lloyd Webber tunes as “Memory.”

May 19-20

Haircuts on the Farm

We often take for granted that our wool sweaters and socks come from the coats of such four-legged friends as sheep, llamas, alpacas, and rabbits. Show your appreciation for their generosity at the Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair, where you can observe shearing, wool-dying, spinning, and sheepherding demonstrations and attend workshops throughout the day.