March is finally here, we have made it through the grueling gray days of February and spring is fast approaching. Mark your calendars, Spring will formally arrive at 5:58 pm on Wednesday, March 20th. This year you can start celebrating spring on Long Island in the early days of March. With Easter being nearly a month later this year we are in for four weekends of St. Patrick’s Day parades and events followed immediately by Spring and Easter celebrations. A late Easter also means Egg hunts and bunny sightings will likely be much warmer than last year!
Here is our list of March's family entertainment options in Suffolk county. Click links below for event details, reservations and tickets:
St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations - Various locations
All month
Across Long Island locals celebrate Irish heritage in grand style.
Ring of Fire and Miles of Tiles — Port Jefferson
Through March 24
These two new Long Island Explorium exhibits are designed to inspire childhood math fluency.
Trout Unlimited Fishing Clinic & Suncatchers — Oakdale
Saturday, March 10
Trout Unlimited 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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.
Suncatchers 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Discover interesting facts about the sun and why we cannot live without it. Then you will create a unique craft that will capture rays from the sun and transform them into many brilliant colors to brighten up your home. Please call Caleb Smith State Park Preserve for more information and reservations. (631) 265 – 1054
The Three Little Kittens — Port Jefferson
Saturdays, March 2, 9, 16, 23; Sundays, March 3 (sensory sensitive), March 17
These three kittens may have to find their mittens—but what they really want is to be a singing trio. Teaming up with a show business hound (Barker Doggone), Lucy, Ricky and Ethel embark on an adventure with the well-meaning penguin Waddles Greenway to thwart a rascally rabbit Harry Hoppit. Together they learn that friendship is the greatest bond and that dreams really can come true.
Into the Woods In Concert — Patchogue
Friday, March 8- Saturday, March 9
Patchogue Theatre's Broadway Series invites you to immerse yourself in the beautiful music of Stephen Sondheim with this Tony Award-winning musical "in concert" experience, directed by Grammy & Emmy Award-winner John McDaniel! Backed by a 15 piece orchestra, Into The Woods "In Concert" takes you on a journey through the popular tales of the brothers Grimm
Treasure That Trash — Stony Brook
Saturday, March 9-Saturday, March 30
Many artists from across Long Island will participate with their intricate masterpieces cultivated from a desire to preserve the environment while nurturing their passion for art. Works are created from common items such as recycled materials, beach trash, paint, wood, and more. (631) 689-5888
Historic House Tours — Connetquot State Park, Oakdale
Sunday, March 17
Step back in time as you tour the Main House of the South Side Sportsmen’s Club. A docent will discuss the history of the tavern and the high society Sportsmen’s Club which shaped Connetquot River State Park Preserve into what it is today. Reservations are suggested: (631) 581 -1072
Should the weather not yet be warm enough for you to play outside, check out our picks for indoor activities.
