Nearby things to do this week

Holiday poinsettia display at Coe Hall

The Main Greenhouse at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park will have a holiday poinsettia and cyclamen display through Jan. 4. The holiday display is available for viewing daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and is free with admission. The park is closed on Christmas Day. Info: (516) 922-8600.

Hanukkah Happening

The Sea Cliff Firehouse is hosting a Hanukkah Happening on Thursday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be holiday crafts and treats for all to enjoy.

Step outside for a winter owl prowl

Night owls are invited to hunt garden habitat for nocturnal neighbors, at Old Westbury Gardens, Saturday, Dec. 16, 4-5 p.m. A wildlife expert from Volunteers for Wildlife brings live owls for a meet and greet and later leads the outdoor search. Bring flashlights to guide your way. Following the walk participants are welcome to visit Westbury House, decorated for Christmas, for cider and cookies and to visit Santa. Registration is required. Info: (516) 333-0048 or www.oldwestburygardens.org.

Joyful spectacle

Enjoy some musical merriment in a joyous celebration of the season, at the Madison Theatre, on the Molloy College campus. An exuberant cast of musical theater stars and aspiring student performers share holiday favorites in a lively musical revue, “A Home for the Holidays,: Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17-18. Info: (516) 323-4444 or www.madisontheatreny.org.

Matthew’s Holiday Gift Card for Kids with Cancer

The Matthew Fetzer Foundation is collecting gift cards for children battling cancer. The drive officially runs from Nov. 4 through Dec. 24, but the organization collects all year round. Suggested gift cards include: Target, Walmart, Forever 21, iTunes, and Amazon. These stores will ship directly to children in local hospitals. Please mail gift cards to: The Matthew Fetzer Foundation, P.O. Box 1362, Bayville, N.Y. 11709. Info: (516) 695-5137.