Grab & Go Kids Planner: Celebrate Elmo's Birthday, Make Maple Syrup, or Get Gaming

With winter break in full swing, check out these events and more in our events calendar perfect for kids, 'tweens and teens.

Where/When: Borders Books, Saturday, Feb. 26 at 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: Kids ages 3 to 6 can attend a "birthday party" for Elmo's third birthday. Note: This is not a costume character event.
Price: Free

Where/When: , Saturday, Feb. 25 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Why Go: Collect the sap, boil it down, smell the fire, feel its warmth, and taste the syrup at the end of the day. All phases of maple sugaring will be demonstrated, along with maple sugar candy.
Price: $6 adults, $5 children and seniors

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Where/When: Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Why Go: Conducted by the Cornell Cooperative Extension, teens will learn responsibility for caring for young ones while babysitting.
Price: Free, registration is required

Where/When: Stony Brook University (West Campus - Sports Complex Lobby), Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Why Go: SBU offers summer camps for all ages and interests, whether it's acting, art, medicine, sports and more. Kids and parents can meet camp staff, ask questions, and sign up for camp.
Price: Free

Where/When: Theatre Three, Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 at 11:00 a.m.
Why Go: Join Chuckie, Tommy, and Angelica at Theatre Three and turn a typical afternoon into an adventure of the imagination.
Price: up to $10

Where/When: Saturday, Feb. 25 & Sunday, Feb. 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Why Go: Head down to and enjoy brunch, while kids 12 and under eat for $6.00 and can play video games in the Kids Zone, which includes Wii games like Medal of Honor, Mario, Transformers, Madden Football, Star Wars and more.
Price: Menu starting at $8, children's breakfast (12 and under) $6