St. Patricks Day Fun, Circus Walks, Minerals and more in Long Island this weekend March 12th-14th.

3/11/10 - By jennifer

St. Patrick’s Day may be next week, but it’s looking like the luck of the Irish is all around this weekend. Sprinkle in some arts and music, theater performances and what a well-rounded cultural weekend ahead! And just when you thought you had seen everything, go catch some elephants walking down the street. Seriously! Check out eight of the great events happening in and around your neck of the woods this weekend.

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St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 13th, 11AM-12:30PM
Suffolk County Farm
350 Yaphank Avenue
Yaphank
Fun for all ages! Join in the merriment of St. Patrick’s Day and spend it with your friends on the farm. Children will go on a hunt and partake in a wagon ride and refreshments. The cost is $6. Please call (631) 852-4600 for further information.

 

Pinch Pot O’Gold
Saturday, March 13th, 3PM
Long Island Children's Museum
LICM Theater
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
Children five and older will listen to myths and legends of Ireland. They will also fashion their very own pinch pot that can be filled with treasure. The fee is $3 in addition to museum admission ($2 for members). Call (516) 224-5800 for additional details

 

Celtic Fun with Darlene Graham
Saturday, March 13th & Sunday, March 14th, 1:30PM
Long Island Children's Museum
LICM Theater
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
Nothing says it’s St. Patrick’s Day like feeling the beat of Irish tunes. Enjoy traditional Irish music in a kid friendly show where children 3 and up are free to join in the fun! Tickets are $4 in addition to museum admission ($3 for members) or $8 for the show alone. Call (516) 224-5800 for more information.

 

Mineral Madness: How to Identify Minerals Using your Five Senses
Saturday, March 13th, 1:30
Garvies Point Museum
50 Barry Drive
Glen Cove
Become a mineral detective by utilizing simple tests and observations. There will also be a film that presents the physical and chemical differences of minerals. The showing is at 3PM. Children under 5 are free, $3 for adults, $2 for children 5-12. For additional details, call (516) 571-8010.

 

Winnie the Pooh: Music and Art
Saturday, March 13th, 10AM and 12:30PM
Mills Pond House
660 Route 25A
St. James
Children will create Pooh inspired art projects. A musical rendition of favorite Pooh Bear tales will follow. The Millwood Woodwind Quintet will show the children how to tap the rhythm as they tell the story in song. The cost is $10 per person. Call (631) 862-6575 for more information.

 

Irish Song, Dance and Craft
Sunday, March 14th, 3PM
Stony Brook Village Center
Main Street
Stony Brook
Join in some singing, crafting and eating! Singer and entertainer Ed Ryan as well as the Mulvihill-Lynch School of Irish Dance will put you in a festive spirit! Make a reservation by calling (631) 689-5888. The cost is $13 for adults and $10 for children under 10, which includes materials for activity and craft.

 

Darwin
Sunday, March 14th, 3PM
Main Stage
Staller Center for the Arts
SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook
Looking for something a little more unusual? Bring your children 7 and older to see Darwin the Dinosaur as he searches for the meaning of love in a light show meets puppet theater production. The price is $12. Call (631) 632-ARTS for more information

 

Circus Animal Walk
Monday, March 15th, 6PM-9PM
Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue
Garden City
The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus is coming to town! The LICM has a front row seat as the circus animals make the trek from the circus train to the Nassau Coliseum. There are special hours and circus events, including having your face painted and making edible circus trains. The fee is $8 or $6 for members. Call (516) 224-5802 for additional details.