Things to Do with Kids on Long Island this Weekend
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'Hansel and Gretel'
WHEN: Through March 21: see website for schedule
WHERE: Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson
AGES: All
WHAT: Go into the woods for an outrageous adventure with the world’s most famous brother and sister team.
WANT TO GO? $10. 631-928-9100. theatrethree.com.
Museum Overnight - Sleep Under the Planes!
WHEN: March 20-21, Friday, 7:30pm-Saturday, 8am
WHERE: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: Sleepover includes a night full of hands-on activities, a giant dome theater movie, snacks, and a light breakfast.
WANT TO GO? $50. 516-572-4111. https://cradleofaviation.org/.
Science Saturday Workshop: World Water Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 2-3pm
WHERE: Long Island Science Center, 40 Peconic Avenue, Riverhead
AGES: 5-17
WHAT: Learn about water conservation and what you can do to make a difference for International World Water Day.
WANT TO GO? $10 admission plus $5 workshop fee; free for members. 631-208-8000. lisciencecenter.org .
Plant a Pizza
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 1pm
WHERE: Westhampton Free Library, 7 Library Ave., Westhampton Beach
AGES: All
WHAT: Families are invited to plant their own basil, oregano, and tomatoes to take home to grow. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? FREE with Westhampton FREE Library Card . 631-288-3335. westhamptonlibrary.net.
Andy Sabin's Annual Spotted Salamander Search
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 8pm
WHERE: South Fork Natural History Museum, 377 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton
AGES: All
WHAT: Search for the Spotted Salamander, one of four native mole salamanders. Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? $10; $7.50 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger and members. 631-537-9735. sofo.org.
Super Hero Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 12:30-2:30pm
WHERE: Long Island Aquarium, 431 E. Main St., Riverhead
AGES: All
WHAT: Your little one will meet all of their favorite super heroes, plus enjoy an epic battle scene and enjoy a casual lunch followed by an ice cream bar.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids will jump at the chance to wear their favorite super hero costume!
WANT TO GO? $35.95; $31.95 children 3-12; $5 children younger than 2 . 631-208-9200. https://secure.longislandaquarium.com/chooseticket.aspx?id=25135&date=3/21/2020.
Puppetkabob / 'Dirty Gerts' + Workshop on World Puppetry Day
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, show: 11am; free workshop: 11:45am
WHERE: Goat on a Boat @ Bay Street, Bay and Main streets, Sag Harbor
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: "Dirty Gerts" is a groovy blend of pop culture, puppets, and colorful confetti, telling the tale of a girl who finds that the best way to fit in at school is to not actually fit at all.
WHY WE LOVE IT: The puppets and props are made entirely out of repurposed paper products!
WANT TO GO? $15-$18. 631-725-4193. goatonaboat.org.
FREE Storytime and Activities Featuring Pig the Tourist
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 11am
WHERE: Barnes and Noble: 842 Sunrise Highway, Bay Shore; 600 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove; 4000 E. Jericho Turnpike, East Northport
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Pig the Pug teaches us how to behave in a faraway place, followed by some fun activities.
WANT TO GO? barnesandnoble.com.
FREE 52nd Brentwood St. Patrick's Day Parade
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 1pm
WHERE: Clarke Street and Washington Avenue, Brentwood
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the 52nd Brentwood St. Patrick's Day Parade.
WANT TO GO? https://facebook.com/brentwoodnystpatricksdayparade/.
Russian National Ballet - Giselle
WHEN: Saturday, March 21, 8pm
WHERE: Staller Center Main Stage, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook
AGES: All
WHAT: Giselle portrays a young peasant girl who goes mad and dies of a broken heart and reappears as one of the supernatural spirits whose mission is to bewitch men to fall under their deadly spells.
WANT TO GO? $54. 631-632-2787. https://stallercenter.com/.
Egg Drop Challenge
WHEN: March 21-22, 10-11:30am
WHERE: Children's Museum of the East End, 376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton
AGES: All
WHAT: Can you create protective container that will keep an egg from breaking following by a 10-foot drop? Register online.
WANT TO GO? $20; $5 members. 631-537-8250. https://cmee.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1K00000FE0DgUAL.
FREE 30th Ronkonkoma St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2pm
WHERE: Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Portion Road, Ronkonkoma
AGES: All
WHAT: The Parade starts at the corner of Patchogue-Holbrook Road and Portion Road and continues from Portion Road to Ronkonkoma Avenue, South on Hawkins Avenue to Church Street, and ending at St. Joseph’s Church.
WANT TO GO? https://facebook.com/brentwoodnystpatricksdayparade/.
Sharks! For Mini-Marine Biologists
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 10am-12pm
WHERE: Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility, Ocean Parkway, Babylon
AGES: 3-8
WHAT: Touch shark jaws, eggs, teeth, and other artifacts as you learn some fun facts about sharks. Pre-registration required.
WANT TO GO? $27 per child (includes 1 adult, each addt'l adult $5). 631-239-1800 x1. http://ccesuffolk.org/marine/youth-education/sea-explorers-marine-camp/winter-spring-programs.
Third Winter Seal Walk
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 1:30pm
WHERE: South Fork Natural History Museum at Cupsogue Beach County Park, 975 Dune Road, Westhampton Beach
AGES: 5 and older
WHAT: Walk toward the ocean at Cupsogue Beach County Park, where at low tide you can expect to see some northern seals sunning themselves. Reservations required.
WANT TO GO? $10; $7.50 children ages 3-12; free for children ages 2 and younger and members. 631-537-9735. sofo.org.
FREE Welcome To Our Neighborhood: A Tribute To Mr. Rogers
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 2-3:30pm
WHERE: Patchogue-Medford Library, 54-60 E. Main St., Patchogue
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate Mr. Rogers’ birthday with simple crafts, a movie, green screen photos, Mr. Rogers trivia, prizes, and birthday cake!
WANT TO GO? 631-654-4700. pmlib.org.
Greek Heritage Day
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 1-3pm
WHERE: Ward Melville Heritage Organization's Educational & Cultural Center, 97P Main St., Stony Brook
AGES: All
WHAT: See traditional performances by St. John’s Hellenic Dancers of Blue Point and taste your favorite Greek foods like stuffed grape leaves, Greek meatballs, and Baklava.
WANT TO GO? $15; $12 children younger than 12 and seniors. 631-689-5888. stonybrookvillage.com/what-to-do-events/.
FREE The 58th Annual Montauk St. Patrick's Day Parade
WHEN: Sunday, March 22, 12pm
WHERE: Edgemere Road, Edgemere Road, Montauk
AGES: All
WHAT: The 58th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off from Edgemere Road, runs up Edgemere Road and then turns on to Main Street passed the reviewing stand on the green under the watchful eye of MC Rick White and finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Arrive early to get a good vantage point to see New York's second largest St. Patrick's Day Parade!
WANT TO GO? 631-668-1578. http://montaukfriendsoferin.org/.
Seatuck's Saturday Nature Explorers
WHEN: Saturdays, March 7-28, 1-2pm
WHERE: Suffolk County Environmental Center, 550 S. Bay Ave., Islip
AGES: All
WHAT: Here’s your family’s chance to get outside together and enjoy a nature fix after a long week. Register online.
WANT TO GO? $4; free for members. 631-581-6908. https://seatuck.org/.
Saturday Nature Explorers at the South Shore Nature Center
WHEN: Saturdays, March 7-28, 3-4pm
WHERE: South Shore Nature Center, 130 Bayview Ave., East Islip
AGES: All
WHAT: Join South Shore Nature Center for exciting and informative nature programs. Register online.
WANT TO GO? $4; free for members. 631-581-6908. https://seatuck.org/.
Open Studio For Families
WHEN: Saturdays, March 14-28, 11am-12:30pm
WHERE: Parrish Art Museum, 279 Montauk Highway, Water Mill
AGES: All
WHAT: Take a tour of the galleries and create art through hands-on activities.
WANT TO GO? $12; $9 seniors; free for children younger than 18, students with ID, and members. 631-283-2118. https://parrishart.org/.
The Travelin' Trunk Show
WHEN: Sundays, March 1-29, 11am
WHERE: ThinkBIG! Theater Arts, 42 S. Ocean Ave., Patchogue
AGES: Newborn to 5
WHAT: Each week, Miss Heather returns from a trip around the world with a new story to share!
WANT TO GO? $10 per child and adult; $5 additional adult. 631-307-4042.
The Travelin' Trunk Show
WHEN: Sundays, March 1-29, 11am
WHERE: ThinkBIG! Theater Arts, 42 S. Ocean Ave., Patchogue
AGES: Newborn to 5
WHAT: Each week, Miss Heather returns from a trip around the world with a new story to share!
WANT TO GO? $10 per child and adult; $5 additional adult. 631-307-4042. thinkbigtheaterarts.org.
Seatuck Family Nature Club
WHEN: March 8-29, see website for schedule
WHERE: South Shore Nature Center, 130 Bayview Ave., East Islip; Suffolk County Environmental Center, 550 South Bay Ave., Islip
AGES: All
WHAT: Programs will be geared around what’s happening in nature. Registration required.
WANT TO GO? $4; free for members. 631-581-6908. https://seatuck.org/.
101 Dalmatians
WHEN: March 7-April 4, see website for schedule
WHERE: BayWay Arts Center Children's Theatre, 265 East Main St., East Islip
AGES: All
WHAT: This stage adaptation of the animated classic is certain to charm and delight all audiences.
WANT TO GO? $13; $11 in advance. 631-581-2700. broadhollow.org/category/bayway-arts-center/bayway-childrens-theatre/.
Thomas and Friends™: Explore the Rails
WHEN: Through May 10: daily, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Long Island Children's Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: Newborn to 5
WHAT: Climb aboard a large model of Thomas the tank engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo, and maintain engines.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Kids engage in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) challenges in this exhibit, from a simple sorting and shape identification to more complex engineering obstacles.
WANT TO GO? $14; $13 seniors 65 and older; free for members. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
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