Long Island Weekend Events March 26-March 27: Salamander Search, Princess Tea Party, Bug Bonanza and More
Spring on Long Island is in full effect and we have some great activities and events for you here. Get ready to put on your dancing shoes, wear 3D glasses or spot salamanders! With festivals, concerts and tea parties all taking place, there is something for every member of the family to get out of the house and enjoy! Read on see what awesome events are going on this weekend on Long Island!
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Bari Koral Family Rock Band
Long Island Children’s Museum
Garden City
516-224-5800
Saturday, March 26 and Sunday March 27
2:00pm-3:00pm
$4 with museum admission
$3 LICM members
$ 8 theater show only
Ages: 3 and up
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to boogie with The Bari Koral Family Rock Band! Koral’s tunes of cards, farms, ducks and the catchy “A Day at the Beach” are sure to get your family grooving and moving! Dance and sing along with some of her biggest hits like “Backpack” or “Dad’s New Car”. Koral’s hits are sure to become fast family favorites!
Spotted Salamander Search: Family Nature Walk
South Fork Natural History Museum and Nature Center
Bridgehampton
631-537-9735
Saturday March 26
7:30pm
Free for members and children fewer than 2
$7 per adults
$5 per child (3-12 years of age)
Fees include admission to the museum on the day of the program.
Prepare to search for the Spotted Salamander in one of the museum's vernal ponds. One of four native mole salamanders, this salamander has a shiny black body and bright yellow spots! Bring your flashlight and wear boots as the grounds will be soggy. Reservations are required. Bring your family and experience searching for this amazing and rare salamander!
Adventureland
Farmingdale
631-694-6868
Park Opens: Saturday, March 26
12:00pm-5:00pm
Pay One Price of $22.99 or pay per ride $3-$5 dollars each
Entrance to the park is free, pay is only required for rides
Longing for the smells of corn dogs, cotton candy and the sounds for roller coasters and bumper cars? Well, look no further, Long Island’s largest and most popular Amusement Park Adventureland opens on March 26! Come out and enjoy this Amusement Park with fun for kids of all ages!
Princess Tea Party
Ballet Long Island
Ronkonkoma
631-737-1964
Saturday, March 26
1:00pm and 2:00pm
Tickets: $15 or 2 for $25
Ages 2 and up
Calling all royal princesses! Live on stage Cinderella, Snow White, the Little Mermaid and more come together to perform for a royal audience! After the performance, join the Princesses and their friends for a magical tea party.
Family Fun Day
Broadway Mall
Hicksville
516-681-4532
Saturday, March 26
11:00am-3:00pm
Admission: Free
Join Broadway Mall for their Family Fun Day! Featuring crafts, balloon twisting, games with Kiddie Computer World and a Circus Show by National Circus Project. Get your bounce on with the Bounce House with Bouncers and Slydos! Meet friendly and furry friends with the animals from Petland Parties.
Giggle, Giggle, Quack
Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Greenvale
516-299-3100
Sunday, March 27
2:00pm
Single Ticket Price $22 and $14
Recommended Ages: 3-9
Adapted from the book by Doreen Cronin, this hilariously engaging performance features Good Old Farmer Brown and his fun but troublesome farm animal, Duck. Famer Brown leaves specific instructions for duck while he is gone, but when the farmer is away, Duck and the farm animals will play! The result is madcap and musical mutiny! After you’ve had your funny bone tickled by the antics on the farm, come to the family workshop following the performance.
Seal Cruise Adventure
Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation
Riverhead
631-369-9840
Sunday, March 27
12:30pm
$25 for adults
$19 children 12 or younger
Tickets must be prepaid
Call for reservations
Set your eyes upon the sea for a seal cruise adventure! Enjoy a great day on the bay with the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research Preservation! Prepare to set sail from Freeport, Long Island aboard the Captain Lou Fleet for a 2 hour cruise. View seals playing throughout Hempstead Bay. A naturalist will be on board to discuss the behavior and biology of seals.
A heated cabin with refreshments will be available on board or you can pack your own lunch. Bring you cameras as you prepare to see these awesome sea critters here on Long Island!
Bug Bonanza!
Long Island Children’s Museum
Garden City
516-224-5800
Sunday March 27
1:00pm-4:30pm
Free with museum admission
Recommend for all ages
Join the Long Island Children’s Museum as they celebrate Bug Bonanza! Learn about the amazing lives of fascinating insects that help make up three quarters of all animals on the Earth. Discover the natural history of spiders, insects and other cool creepy creatures! Participate in activity challenges, create fun insect craft and become a true bug lover! Enjoy edible insect treats and learn how to make them for your friends!
Not Just for Kids: Mark Nizer in 3D
Staller Center for the Arts
Stonybrook
631-632-2787
Sunday, March 27
4:00pm
Ticket Price: $12
Recommend for all ages
Mark Nizer is not your typical entertainer. His invention of new juggling tricks and juggling techniques have set him apart in the world of juggling. Imagine, 4 lasers being juggled at 1000 rpms with spinning laser beams dancing about your head! All while viewing the performance wearing 3D glasses! Whether it’s juggling a burning propane tank and a 16 pound bowling ball you’ll never know what is possible until you see for yourself! Music, movement and comedy encompass this one of a kind performance.
Dan Zanes and Friends
Adelphi University Performing Arts Center
Garden City
516-877-4000
Saturday, March 26
11:00am
Ticket Price: $35
Enjoy the fun and fantastic sounds of Dan Zanes and Friends. Featured on the Disney channel, Dan Zanes and friends are known for their style of homemade family music. Dan Zanes and friends love to encourage children to have fun with music! With hits like “House Party Time” and “Water for the Elephants” it’s hard to tell who is having more fun, the parents or the kids!
