More snow and time spent indoors this week is all the more reason to get up and out. Learn about maple sugaring at Hoyt Farm in Commack or see the classic tale, The Wizard of Oz, come to life on stage in Bellmore. Families can also celebrate Chinese New Year in Roslyn or a puppet show in Sag Harbor.

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Welcome March this weekend by enjoying a bit of the great outdoors or stay inside with some princesses for breakfast or a tea party. There's also several crafting projects on tap this weekend, as well as maple sugaring demonstrations at a Suffolk farm.

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When did planning a kid's birthday party become so stress inducing? Every year, parents feel a certain amount of pressure to find the perfect birthday party place for their child's celebration. After all, you probably don't want to have it at the same venue as last year--or at the same place his friends have already had their parties.

Luckily, there are party places popping up all over Long Island. If you're looking for someplace fresh to host your child's birthday this year, check out these six locations. Whether it's new in town or just new to you, these places offer a variety of birthday fun. From fashion and princesses to painting pottery and sports, we've got you covered. 

And for more birthday party ideas, view our Long Island Party Guide.

Don't let the freezing cold temperatures keep your family indoors all weekend. Simply bundle up and complete the winter break with a fun-filled family weekend. Some of your options this weekend include taking in some live theater in Smithtown or Bellmore or learning about maple sugaring at Benner's or Hoyt Farms. You can also take your little engineer to see a free model train exhibit at Broadway Mall or your budding artist to Guild Hall in East Hampton for an open kids art studio.

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One of the best places to let kids show off their creativity is in the kitchen. And if you happen to have a future Top Chef on your hands, you can celebrate his or her love of cooking and baking with a birthday party at one of these Long Island locations. From tossing dough for a personal pizza to piping icing on fresh-out-of-the-oven cookies, these party places can teach your little one (and pals) some valuable kitchen skills, while also giving them something super yummy to enjoy during the party or at home.

And for more birthday party ideas, check out our Long Island Party Guide.

Let love in this Valentine's Day weekend! Celebrate with the family with a craft, outdoor exploration or party. Later on, drop the kids off at a parents' night out event. Live performances of Little Bo Peep, The Snow Queen, Little Mermaid Jr. and Shrek the Musical are also underway at various theaters across Long Island.

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Parents are always looking for new and creative ways to celebrate their child's birthday. And if you have a little one who loves animals, you're in luck. From creepy and crawly to furry and cute, animals encounter parties are a great way to give kids some hands-on, interactive birthday fun. Long Island happens to be home to several portable party businesses that bring the pets to you. Need more birthday ideas? Be sure to check out our Long Island Party Guide.