12th Annual Irish Experience Festival - Hofstra University
March 14, 2010 - Hempstead

Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Festival, which features the pop-folk Irish band Celtic Cross, the female traditional Irish band Girsa, Micahel O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band, The Hirten Family Irish Dancers and more.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration - Ward Melville Heritage Organization Educational & Cultural Center
March 14, 2010 - Stony Brook

Families enjoy an afternoon of Irish entertainment, starring singer/songwriter, comedian Ed Ryan and dancers from the Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance in a St. Patrick's Day celebration. Kids can partipcate in craft activities and enjoy Irish tea and Irish soda bread. An Irish Soda Bread Competition will take place at 3pm. Families can shop for gifts at Irish Elegance with a $5 coupon with admission.

Trees! - Long Island Science Center
March 14, 2010 - Riverhead

Children celebrate the beauty of our oldest living plants! Learn how to determine the age of a tree and make a craft to take home.

Darwin - Staller Center for the Arts
March 14, 2010 - Stony Brook

Eletroluminescent crayon-like creatures light up the stage with the tale of Darwin the dinosaur, discovering the true meaning of love.

Family Sunday at the Museum - Nassau County Museum of Art
March 14, 2010 - Roslyn Harbor

Each Sunday, the museum offers a 1 pm docent-led family walk-through of the exhibition and, beginning at 1:30 pm, supervised art activities for the whole family. Special family guides of the main exhibition are available in the galleries.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites - Landmark on Main Street
March 14, 2010 - Port Washington

The magical stories of award-winning illustrator and author Eric Carle come to life on the stage with beautiful puppetry: The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Little Cloud and The Mixed-up Chameleon. Two theater performances are available.

Celtic Fun with Darlene Graham - Long Island Children's Museum
March 14, 2010 - Garden City

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day early with an exploration of traditional Irish music and culture with Darlene Graham, a children's musical artist who performs in this concert.

K.I.S.S. Center (Kids In Special Services) Winter/Spring Breakfast - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
March 14, 2010 - Plainview

The Mid-Island Y JCC's K.I.S.S. Center (Kids In Special Services) invites all returning families and new families to the annual Family Breakfast. Meet the staff and learn about wonderful programs and services for children and teens with special needs.

12th Annual Irish Experience Festival - Hofstra University
March 14, 2010 - Hempstead

Families celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this Irish Festival, which features the pop-folk Irish band Celtic Cross, the female traditional Irish band Girsa, Micahel O'Rourke and the Black Velvet Band, The Hirten Family Irish Dancers and more.

2010 Bayport-Blue Point St Patrick's Day Parade - Bayport/Blue Point Chamber of Commerce
March 14, 2010 - Bayport/Blue Point

An estimated 25,000 spectators are expected at this annual St. Patrick's Day parade.Families enjoy nearly a dozen Pipe bands, along with 60-70 other participating groups and free Irish food all day.

2010 Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade - Rocky Point Chamber of Commerce
March 14, 2010 - Miler Place, Rocky Point

An estimated 50,000 spectators are expected for this 60th annual St. Patrick's Day parade, along 25A in Miller Place, heading east three miles to Rocky Point.

76th Annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade - Huntington Ancient Order of the Hibernians
March 14, 2010 - Huntington

Celebrate the St. Patrick's Day holiday with the oldest and largest parade on Long Island, complete with over 25 marching bands. The parade will start start north of the train station, follow New York Avenue and turn west onto Main Street, ending at Saint Patrick's Church.

Grow a Beanstalk - Hicks Nurseries
March 14, 2010 - Westbury

Children under 12 are invited to plant a beanstalk during the nursery's flower show. They can it home and watch it grow. In May, place the plant outside and it will produce beans.

So You Think You CAN'T Dance? - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
Through March 15, 2010 - Plainview

This new 4-week dance class allows parents to dance with their mitzvah or sweet 16 child with confidence and style. For more info or to register, please call 516-822-3535 x317. Through March 15.

Shain Bard - Huntington Arts Gallery
Through March 15, 2010 - Huntington

The artist's luminous landscapes, created in oils, entice the viewer to share nature's journey with the artist and reach a meditative, spiritual place. Through March 15.

101 Dalmations - The Stage Theatre
Through March 20, 2010 - Merrick

This beloved Disney tale of the adventures of 101 Dalmations comes to life on stage in a live theatrical production for families. Through March 20.

Kids Afterschool Classes 'Cool Actors Stay True' - Bay Street Theatre
Through March 22, 2010 - Sag Harbor

This class lets kids explore Improv games, perform and unwittingly write their own scenes, like magic, out of thin air. This class features 5 sessions. Meets weekly through March 22.

Little Farmers - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through March 23, 2010 - Yaphank

Kids ages 3-5 explore the farm with a Cornell Cooperative Extension educator, enjoy a wagon ride, stories, songs, crafts, and meet and learn about animal friends. Mondays or Tuesdays through March 23.

Learn and Play - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through March 24, 2010 - Yaphank

Preschoolers and their parents can listen to a story, create a craft, visit with animals and go on wagon rides. For ages 24-60 months. Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays through March 24.

Kids Afterschool Classes 'The Production Lab' - Bay Street Theatre
Through March 24, 2010 - Sag Harbor

Kids get a chance to create, imagine and perform in a live multi-media production in this class. They'll create music, words and images using technology and share empowering stories, then perform in the final production on stage. Each child receives an edited DVD at the end of 5 sessions. Weekly through March 24.

Kids Afterschool Classes, 'Jam with Jim' - Bay Street Theatre
Through March 25, 2010 - Sag Harbor

In this 5-session class, Jim Turner will be using his unique trademark children's participatory rock concert JAM WITH JIM! to allow children to rock out. Kids will use playable instruments (harmonica, percussion and voice), and join together to create a spontaneous rock experience. Meets weekly through March 25.

Country Kids - Suffolk County Farm and Education Center
Through March 26, 2010 - Yaphank

Preschoolers, their siblings and parents can enjoy an afternoon together on the farm. They'll participate in crafts, listen to a story, visit with animals, enjoy a wagon ride and eat snacks. For ages 18 months-5 years.Registration limited to parents and two or more siblings. Thursdays or Fridays through March 26.

Kids Afterschool Classes, 'Musical Theater Class' - Bay Street Theatre
Through March 26, 2010 - Sag Harbor

In this 5-session class, kids will learn all aspects of creating and performing a show. Through theater games, improvisation and character creation, the children will write and star in their very own mini-musical. Meets weekly through March 26.

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The Amazing Invisible Dog - Long Island Children's Museum
Through March 26, 2010 - Garden City

Kids can meet in the Inner Lobby to build their own Invisible Dog trick. Laugh with your family and friends as you take your imaginary friend for a walk. March 2-26.

Pre-School Program, 'Bradley True And Friends Party' - Bay Street Theatre
Through March 26, 2010 - Sag Harbor

In this class, preschoolers learn all aspects of creating and performing a show. Through theater games, improvisation and character creation, the children will write and star in their very own mini-musical. This class features 5 sessions. February 26-March 26.

Peanut Gallery Preschool - Harbor Fields Library
Through March 27, 2010 - Greenlawn

Check out the art displays made by the preschoolers of Peanut Gallery Preschool.

Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibit - The African American Museum
Through March 31, 2010 - Hempstead

Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an exhibit of photographs, letters and other documents relating to the civil rights leader's life.The exhibit includes photos of Dr. King taken by Moneta Sleet, Jr., who was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1969 for his photograph of Coretta Scott King at her husband's funeral. Through March 31.

High Arts Show Case V - Huntington Arts Council
Through April 05, 2010 - Melville

View artwork on display from students from six high schools on Long Island- Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, South Huntington, Northport/East Northport, and Plainview/Old Bethpage, On March 4, meet the young sculptors, painters and photographers and enjoy a musical performance from Huntington and Plainview/Old Bethpage High Schools. Through April 5.

Seal Cruises - Captain Lou Fleet
Through April 11, 2010 - Freeport

Join the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation, which sails from January through April every weekendd aboard the Captain Lou Fleet. View winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay. Call or visit online for more information or to adopt a seal, sea turtle, whale, or dolphin. Weekends through April 11.

Arcadia/Suburbia: Architecture on Long Island, 1930-2010 - The Heckscher Museum of Art
Through April 11, 2010 - Huntington

This exhibit brings to light the impressive architectural history of Long Island, especially on the North Shore. It underscores the role Long Island played in the development of Modernist and Post-Modernist movements in the United States, and charts the region's development from a largely agrarian society and a significant leisure destination to a "mature" suburban culture. Children can experiment with their own architectural design. Huey wall text engages children and assists in understanding art and architecture. Through April 11.

New York Islanders - Nassau Coliseium
Through April 11, 2010 - Uniondale

The Islanders seek to reclaim the Stanley Cup. Visit the Islanders website for dates and tickets. Through April 11.

Children's Pleasures: American Celebrations of Childhood - Hofstra University-Emily Lowe Gallery
Through April 18, 2010 - Hempstead

This Exhibition provides an original focus on the evolving depictions of American Childhood pleasures and pastimes of the early 19th century to 2008. The paintings, drawings, works on paper and sculptures by renowned American artists portray children experiencing pleasures of family and friends, the world of make-believe, holiday celebrations, games and toys, outdoor play, music and dance, and childhood mischief. Through April 18.

KaleidoZone - Light, Wind and Meryl Taradash - Long Island Children's Museum
Through May 02, 2010 - Garden City

Families explore this exhibit, which features sculptor Meryl Taradash. Learn her process to create Wind Dancing, the sculpture located at the museum and see other works she has created. Through May 2.

Under the Big Top - Nassau County Museum of Art -- Ridder MiniArtMuseum for Children
Through May 24, 2010 - Roslyn Harbor

This exhibit features reproductions of circus art by Seurat, Léger, Prendergast, Toulouse-Lautrec, Picasso, Chagall and others, showcasing them alongside displays that will guide the museum's young visitors through explorations of circus skills, endangered animals and memory games using circus characters and activities. Through May 24.

Family Yoga - Mid-Island Y Jewish Community Center
Through June 06, 2010 - Plainview

Learn about the wonderful benefits of yoga with your family. It can lead you on a path toward a calm and balanced mind and a strong and flexible body. Offered on Sundays, March 7- June 6. Pre-registration required.

Under the Canopy of Heaven: Works by William Sidney Mount - The Long Island Museum
Through June 30, 2010 - Stony Brook

Families explore how Long Island's landscape provided the backgrounds for some of Mount's most well-known paintings. Through June 30.

Aquatic Adventures: Sea Lion Kiss - Atlantis Marine World
Through September 06, 2010 - Riverhead

Each weekend, kids can get an up-close encounter-a kiss and keepsake photo-with a sea lion named Java. Saturdays and Sundays through Memorial Day, then offered daily in the summer. For kids 8 and up. Kids under 8 must be accompanied by an adult (with the adults receiving the kiss).

Pre-School Open Enrollment - Suffolk Y JCC
Through September 08, 2010 - Commack

The Suffolk Y's Pre-school's spiral curriculum introduces 2-4-year-olds to math, science, history, linguistics and technology. Physical and social development is encouraged with swim, gym, music and tennis. Call for a tour. Through September 8.

America's Kitchens - The Long Island Museum
Through October 17, 2010 - Stony Brook

This new exhibition explores 200 years of evolution in the American kitchen, from open fires to microwave ovens. Through October 17 in the Art Museum.

Saturday Drop-Off Program and Sundays Family Fun Hours - Children's Maritime Museum at Port Jefferson
Through December 31, 2010 - Port Jefferson

Every Saturday, kids ages 3-10 enjoy hands-on science activities and complete a take-home science project while learning about Long Island's maritime history. On Sundays, familyi fun hours at the museum are from 1pm-5pm. Reservations suggested. Call Carole at 631-698-0767.

Stroller Strides - The Source Mall, Lido Beach Synagogue, Long Beach Library, Island Park Library, and other LI Locations
Through December 31, 2010 -

Moms meet for a great workout and good old fashion fun with their little ones in this fitness program for moms and babies. The first class is free. Meets at The Source Mall Mondays,Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays for Silly Saturdays, at 9:30am. ALso at the Lido Beach Synagogue on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:15am. Other locations include Island Park Library, Long Beach Library,The Green Acres Mall (Valley Stream) and Funstation (Lynbrook). Email adelearkin@strollerstrides.net or go to www.meetup.com/strollerstridesLI for the complete calendar.

New Carriage Galleries - The Long Island Museum
Through December 31, 2010 - Stony Brook

View elaborately decorated carriages in the European Vehicles Gallery and view a Gentleman's Coach House modeled after a 19th-century Gold Coast mansion carriage house.