St. Patrick's Day Events and Free Parades for Kids on Long Island

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Glen Cove celebrates its Irish heritage on March 17. Photo courtesy of the Glen Cove Hibernians

From Rockville Centre to Montauk, from the first weekend of March till the last, Main Streets across the Island come alive with pipers, parade marchers, traditional food, music, dance, and more. Huntington itself swells with visitors on the second Sunday of March when one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day gatherings in New York State kicks off in the village downtown. That Huntington parade is dwarfed perhaps only by New York’s City’s celebration, which this year is Tuesday, March 17.

Visiting CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's Private Bahamas Isle, with Kids

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​Cruise to Perfect Day CocoCay, a private Bahamas island. Photo courtesy of the Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean recently debuted a massive renovation (and renaming) of its private CocoCay Bahamas island. The brand-new "Perfect Day at CocoCay" Caribbean destination now offers three beach areas, a stunning freshwater pool, a helium balloon ride — and what's billed as the water park with the tallest slide in North America. New dining areas, more water sports, zip lines, and additional updates were added to the refresh.

I was invited on the Royal Caribbean cruise out of Fort Lauderdale to see the 125-acre upgrades, including brand-new "floating" cabanas that debuted in January 2020. Read on for what to do at Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas, how to get there, and what it might cost your family.

Find more resorts, cruises, and things to do in our Bahamas Family Travel Guide.

March GoList: Best Things To Do with LA and OC Kids This Month

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Our picks for March are in! It's a busy month, with St. Patrick's Day, Purim, the arrival of spring, and migrating whales and swallows; no wonder there's an hour to switch off at the end of the month. Even the wonderful Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum returns mid-March. Now is your chance to plan ahead for these annual favorites picked from the many activities on our March daily events calendar, and snag tickets in advance.

Click through to the full listings, and you can automatically add them to your personal calendar. And if you don't already receive our newsletters with ideas for weekend events, camps, and more, you might want to subscribe--before spring break sneaks up on you!

Daniel Tiger, Baby Shark, and More Kids' Shows in and Near Westchester this Spring

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Treehouse Shakers presents The Boy Who Grew Flowers at Purchase College on Sunday, March 22. Photo courtesy of the theater

Westchester and the Hudson Valley will play host to a considerable number of family-friendly performances over the next couple months, from page-to-stage musicals to circus acts, from marionette theater to musical concerts. Several shows will feature popular kids' characters, including Daniel Tiger, Scooby-Doo, Baby Shark, Judy Moody, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar—and we know how excited kids can get to see these "friends" come to life onstage. 

We think parents will enjoy many of these, too!

Read on and click through to get the scoop. Some shows sell out well in advance, and we don’t want you to miss out! Also, purchasing tickets early allows for choice seats that allow little ones the best view. 

For more fun events, be sure to check our events calendar or sign up for our free newsletter!

Best Summer Camps in Brooklyn

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BHMS opens the doors in late June to welcome campers to A Montessori Summer. Photo courtesy of the camp

So, you're looking for a new summer camp and, naturally, you want the best for your child. "Best" is, of course, a relative term. Without putting too fine a point on it, "best" could describe the one that best fits your financial picture. Or has great counselors. Or culminates in a rock concert. Or gives kids lots of water time. Maybe when you close your eyes and think "Best Summer Camp," you envision one where your child is spirited away for a day of fun on a little cloud, while you sleep in (that's my idea of best, anyway, and I am still looking). Believe it or not, our list of the best Brooklyn summer camps includes picks for almost all of those scenarios.

While "best" is a bit subjective, Brooklyn has tons of excellent options when it comes to summer fun. So, think of this as a little tasting platter. Excellent options in a sea of delicious dishes. Check our Directory for many more and be sure to visit our Summer Camp Guide for other top picks.

Read on for the big reveal. Here are 21 Brooklyn summer camps that just might provide the best fit for your family.

March GoList: Best Things To Do With Houston Kids This Month

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Now that "winter" is over, we can jump into one of our favorite times of year - spring! It's hard to pick just one favorite thing to do in March, so here are a few - the 2020 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicks off with another great musical lineup and tons to do for the whole family, The Rink at Discovery Green opens as Houston's coolest spot to roller skate, and of course, this month we have much-needed spring break. 

This month enjoy a free flick at the park in The Woodlands, the 10th Annual Houston Palestinian Festival with cultural food, music, and fun, and a chance to see your favorite animated pups at Paw Patrol Live! And before you know it, summer will be here, so get ahead of the game by browsing the best summer camps Houston has to offer, from science to outdoor fun.

Read on for more fun things to do this month with the kids.

Special Needs Summer Camps in New Jersey

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At Harbor Haven in West Orange, kids ages 3-15 can participate in sports, performing arts, nature activities, and more.

Summer camp is something every child should have the opportunity to experience! We've rounded up a list of special needs summer camps in New Jersey where children can take part in a variety of traditional summer camp activities, including sports, swimming, and arts and crafts, along with therapeutic activities, social skills training, and more.

You can find more New Jersey summer camps in our Camp Guide and Full Directory of Listings. 

Little Eyes Can Spy at International Spy Museum DC

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Your covert mission begins with an undercover identity at the Spy Museum.

Hidden in plain sight, appropriately enough, in L’Enfant Plaza is the newly reconstituted International Spy Museum DC. And what adventures little eyes can spy at this tween and teen showplace.

The International Spy Museum is, in fact, a museum dedicated to espionage. The Spy Museum houses the largest collection of spy-related relics ever put on display, and its collection tripled in size shortly before its 2019 relocation to L’Enfant Plaza, near DC's Smithsonian museums.

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