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Willy Wonka returns to the big screen

Your golden ticket to adventure awaits! Enter a world of pure imagination when Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies and Warner Bros. Entertainment bring the beloved film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971), back to the big screen in select cinemas nationwide for a special two-day event on Sunday, Aug. 15 and Wednesday, Aug. 18 in celebration of the film’s 50th anniversary. When eccentric candy man Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) promises a lifetime supply of sweets and a Photo from Fathom Events tour of his chocolate factory to five lucky kids, penniless Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) seeks the priceless golden ticket that will make him a winner. Thanks to his Grandpa Joe (Jack Albertson), Charlie gets the prize of his dreams! But a far more wonderful surprise than Charlie ever imagined awaits him.

In a land of chocolate waterfalls, giant lollipops, edible flowers and, of course, Oompa Loompas, it's nonstop, mouth-watering fun in this timeless fantasy. Plus, enjoy exclusive insights from Turner Classic Movies host Ben Mankiewicz that will serve as your Golden Ticket to learn more about this magical film.

In our neck of the woods, screenings will be held at Island 16 Cinema De Lux in Holtsville on Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. and on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.; and AMC Stony Brook 17 in Stony Brook on Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. and on Aug. 18 at 7 p.m. To order tickets in advance, please visit www.fathomevents.com.

KIDS KORNER Programs

Storytime with Nana Carol Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington hosts Storytime with Nana Carol every Thursday (new day) including Aug. 12 and 19 at 11 a.m. Storytime is free to attend and open to any young reader who would like to hear a story. No need to sign up, just drop by to join! For more information, call 271-1442. Drop In & Create at the Heckscher The Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington invites children ages 5 to 10 to stop by the museum on Aug. 12 to take part in their Drop In & Create program from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Create fun works of art in a variety of materials inspired by artwork in the Museum’s Collection! Held outside on the Museum Terrace, this program is weather-permitting. Rain date is the following day. Families are invited to come into the Museum following the program at 11:30 am to explore the galleries! Fee is $10 per child, adults free, payable at the door. No registration necessary. Call 380-3230 or visit www.heckscher.org. Family Scavenger Hunt Frank Melville Memorial Park, 1 Old Field Road, Setauket hosts its annual Family Scavenger Hunt on Aug. 17 at 11 a.m. How well do you know the park? Prizes for the first three winners. Meet at the Red Barn. Free. For more info, call 689-6146. Funky Town Playground in concert The Village of Port Jefferson will present a children’s concert by Funkytown Playground at Harborfront Park, 101-A East Broadway, Port Jefferson on Aug. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Come sing, dance, jump and jam! Free. Bring seating. For more info, call 473-4724. Pirate Quest Drop in at the Whaling Museum, 301 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor Tuesdays to Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. through Aug. 22 for a Pirate Quest. This drop-in program offers pirate fun where you can use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. For ages 5 and up. Fee is $10 per participant plus admission fee to the museum. Call 367-3418.

Theater

'The Adventures of Peter Rabbit' Children’s theatre at Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues with a perennial favorite, The Adventures of Peter Rabbit — an original musical based on the characters created by Beatrix Potter, on Saturdays at 11 a.m. through Aug. 14. Peter, Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-Tail, Benjamin Bunny, Mrs. Rabbit and the McGregors come to life in this Theatre Three tradition. All seats are $10. To order, call 928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com. 'Moana Jr.' The Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts will present outdoor performances of Disney's Moana Jr. on the grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society, 239 E. Main St., Smithtown through Aug. 14. Join Moana and the legendary demigod Maui as they embark on an epic journey of self discovery, as they both learn to harness the power that lies within. Featuring all the beloved songs from the film, the adventures of Moana come to life live on stage. Tickets are $18 per person. To order, call 724-3700 or visit www. smithtownpac.org. 'The Little Mermaid Jr.' The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Disney's The Little Mermaid Jr. through Aug. 22. In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking. All seats are $20. To order, call 261-2900 or visit www.engemantheater.com.

Catch a free screening of Trolls World Tour at Heritage Park in Mt. Sinai on Aug. 13.

Film

'Trolls World Tour' Heritage Park, 633 Mount Sinai-Coram Road, Mount Sinai continues its Movies in the Moonlight series with a screening of Trolls World Tour on Aug. 13. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy a family event in the park watching a movie on a large screen. Refreshments will be available at The Shack concession stand. Call 509-0882 or visit www.msheritagetrust.org for more info.