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Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents First Steps Into Nature for children ages 2 to 5 on Oct. 9, Oct. 16 and Oct. 23 at 9:30 a.m. Little ones will learn about nature through hands-on interaction, music, crafts, stories, play and more. $20 per child per class. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket presents an Apple Workshop for ages 4 to 8 on Oct. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will learn all about Johnny Appleseed’s wonderful fruit and leave with a variety of apple goodies. $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172 or visit www.bennersfarm.com.

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket presents Leaf Buddies on Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to noon. Children ages 3 to 11 are invited to turn scrapbook paper into smiling fall friends. Open to all. 631-941-4080

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown presents its popular Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Enjoy eerie animal presentations, a ghostly graveyard, creepy games, scary music, and spooky night trails. Best for ghouls ages 7 and up. $20 per person. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Oct. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008