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March Events For the Entire Family

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Check out our list of the best family entertainment this month on Long Island

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Ring of Fire and Miles of Tiles: Port Jefferson

Now through 3/24

These two new Long Island Explorium exhibits are designed to inspire childhood math fluency.  

 

Trout Unlimited Fishing Clinic: Oakdale

Saturday, 3/2

In this traditional March event, kids 3 and older can learn to fly fish at Connetquot River State Park with the help of Trout Unlimited experts.

 

Migration Headaches: Bridgehampton

Saturday, 3/2

At this South Fork Natural History Museum presentation, kids learn about the dangers faced by water birds during migration.

 

The Three Little Kittens: Port Jefferson

Saturday, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23 & Sunday, 3/3, 3/17

These three kittens have indeed lost their mittens, but what they really want is to become a singing trio. 

 

The Chocolate Expo Celebrates Apollo 11: Garden City

Sunday, 3/3

The Cradle of Aviation Museum hosts a chocolate-themed tribute to the 50th anniversary of the lunar landing. More than 25 costumed Star Wars characters will be available for selfies and other picture-taking opportunities.

 

Into the Woods In Concert :Patchogue

Friday, 3/8 & Saturday, 3/9

Thrill to the tales of the Brothers Grimm as part of the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts' Broadway series. 

 

The Cat in the Hat: Bellmore

Saturday, 3/9 through Sunday, 3/10 & Saturday, 3/16 through Sunday, 3/17

Catch everyone’s favorite Dr. Seuss character and his friends and enjoy a character meet-and-greet after the show.

 

Treasure That Trash: Stony Brook

Saturday, 3/9 through Saturday, 3/30

Long Island artists join environmental patrons in an art-inspired celebration of the Earth. Works are created from common items such as recycled materials, beach trash, paint, wood, and more.

 

Hofstra University Irish Festival: Hempstead

Sunday, 3/10

Celebrate Irish culture with music, food, children’s games, vendors, and more.

 

Purim Carnival: Lawrence

Sunday, 3/17

Join Temple Israel of Lawrence as it celebrates the Jewish festival with games, face painting, an obstacle course, prizes, and more.

 

Historic House Tours: Oakdale

Sunday, 3/17

Step back in time wth a docent-led tour of the main house of the ritzy South Side Sportsmen's Club. 

 

The Wizard of Oz: Bellmore

Saturday, 3/23 through Sunday, 3/24; Saturday, 3/30 through Sunday, 3/31

Enjoy the time-honored stage classic and a character meet-and-greet after the show.

 

Piping Plover Volunteer Day: Jones Beach State Park

Saturday, 3/30

Join nature educators from the Theodore Roosevelt Nature Center as they help protect this vulnerable and endangered seabird.