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Adventureland opens its outdoor amusements for the season on Saturday, March 23, 2024. Photo courtesy of Adventureland
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2/25/24 - By Jaime Sumersille

From St. Patrick's Day to Easter, family fun springs to life on Long Island in March.

Kick off spring with a sweet maple sugaring event at the Suffolk County Farm or try your Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society. The Greatest Show on Earth comes back to town with high flying acts and dare-devilish stunts. Embark on a Japanese storytelling journey at the Landmark on Main Street. with masks, mimes, and music. 

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

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Maple Sugaring at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - CANCELED

Yaphank
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Note: this event has been canceled  Learn about the process of making syrup by helping drill and tap the maple trees and hanging buckets to collect the sap. Everyone can watch how the sugaring process happens.  READ MORE

Art Dash 2024 at the Patchogue Family YMCA

Patchogue – FREE
Sunday, March 3, 2024
Pick out your Art Dash t-shirt and run over to the Patchogue Family YMCA for some fun. READ MORE

The Bunny Express in Port Jefferson Station

Port Jefferson Station
Starts Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Hop aboard this stationary Easter Bunny train experience in Port Jefferson Station where guests view a showing of the movie "HOP" before enjoying a surprise visit from the Easter Bunny. READ MORE

Flower & Garden Show at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury – FREE
Opens Thursday, March 7, 2024
Spring is in the air and in full bloom at Hicks Nurseries. Experience the first taste of spring through the power of storytelling using the beauty of nature as the author.  READ MORE

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents The Greatest Show on Earth at UBS Arena

Elmont
Friday-Sunday, March 8-10, 2024
Marvel at 75 performers from around the world as they perform aerial stunts, high flying trapeze acts, daredevil BMX moves, dance, music comedy and more at The Greatest Show on Earth at UBS Arena.   READ MORE

Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society

Smithtown
Saturday, March 9, 2024
Celebrate Irish heritage with a day on Rockwell Farm, hosted by the Smithtown Historical Society. Walk through the petting zoo, enjoy Irish step dancing performances, traditional peat fires, face painting, children’s crafts and games, and more farm fun. READ MORE

Barbie's 65th Birthday and International Women's Day at The Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, March 9, 2024
The Cradle of Aviation hosts a special celebration honoring Barbie's 65th Birthday and International Women's Day with STEM-forward activities, crafts and even a photo opp with Barbie and Ken. READ MORE

Mini-Marine Biologist at the Sport Fishing Education Center - WAIT LIST

Babylon
Sunday, March 10, 2024: Cool Crustaceans
Kids can see what it's like to be a mini marine biologist at the Sport Fishing Education Center in Babylon during a series of science activities. READ MORE

St. James Model Railroad Club Winter Open House

St. James
Sunday, March 10, 2024
The St. James Model Railroad Club hosts its annual holiday open house. Its model train display includes steam, freight, and passenger trains in a scenic, imaginative setting.  READ MORE

Easter Parade at Argyle Lake

Babylon Village – FREE
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Join Babylon Village Mayor Mary and the Easter Bunny for this parade around picturesque Argyle Lake. Wear your Easter hat or bonnet. READ MORE

Japanese Storytelling at The Landmark on Main

Port Washington – FREE
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Kuniko uses traditional Japanese music, handcrafted masks, and a touch of magic and Origami to create an artistic balance of illusion and reality that creates cross-cultural communication and understanding. Learn more as these tales unravel on The Landmark on Main stage. READ MORE

Luck of the Pirates at The Whaling Museum

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Sail the Seven Seas and discover swashbuckling stories of Irish Pirates of yore at The Whaling Museum. READ MORE

St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Fun Run in Riverhead

Jamesport
Saturday, March 16, 2024
Walk, run, or jig your way up S. Jamesport Avenue for this year's Leprechaun Fun Run throughout the Town of Riverhead. Then join in afterwards for celebratory bagpipes and bagels. READ MORE

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery's Easter Egg Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor
Weekends from Saturday, March 16-Saturday, March 30, 2024
Bring on the seasonal egg hunts! Kids are given 20 minutes to collect colorful eggs on the lawn outside the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. READ MORE

Leprechaun Trap Engineering at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Saturday, March 16, 2024
This magical morning at the Long Island Explorium offers a blend of fun, creativity, and learning. READ MORE

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt at Valley Stream State Park

Valley Stream
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Join us this St. Patrick's Day as we search Valley Stream State Park for all things lucky at Valley Stream State Park. READ MORE

Holi T-Shirts at Connetquot River State Park Preserve - SOLD OUT

Oakdale
Friday, March 22, 2024
Note: this event has sold out. Celebrate Holi, The Festival of Colors, at Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Mark the beginning of spring by creating colorful works of art on T-shirts to take home.  READ MORE

Egg Drop Challenge at the Science Museum of Long Island

Plandome
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Design and construct a contraption to protect your egg from a 20-foot drop at the Science Museum of Long Island. READ MORE

Easter Duck Egg Hunt at Big Duck Ranch

Riverhead – FREE
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Celebrate the arrival of spring with the 11th Annual Easter Duck Egg Hunt at Big Duck Ranch in Flanders, complete with a visit from Mother Goose.  READ MORE

Alice in Wonderland at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, March 23, 2024
Alice takes a tumble down an enchanted rabbit hole to an off-kilter world of mock turtles, dancing flora, punctual rabbits, and mad tea parties.  Watch this tale unfold on the Engeman Theater stage.  READ MORE

Adventureland Opening Weekend 2024

Farmingdale
Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
The longest-running amusement park on Long Island, Adventureland, opens for the 2024 season March 23-24, boasting two new rides for amusement park patrons. READ MORE

White Post Animal Farm of Melville 2024 Season Opener

Melville
Saturday & Sunday, March 23 & 24, 2024
White Post Animal Farm of Melville opens for the 2024 season March 23-24 and the animals are eager to welcome visitors. READ MORE

Purim in Outer Space at Chabad of Merrick-Bellmore-Wantagh

Merrick
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Celebrate Purim at an outer space themed celebration at Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Merrick. READ MORE

Easter Egg-Stravaganza at Molloy University

Rockville Centre – FREE
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Molloy University transforms the public square lawn into an Easter eggstravaganza for children and families on March 24. READ MORE

Easter Celebration at Olde Towne Gardens of Setauket

East Setauket
Saturday, March 30, 2024
At this Easter celebration at Olde Towne Gardens, enjoy activities for kids, crafts a scavanger hunt and more.  READ MORE

Port Jefferson Chamber Easter Parade and Egg Hunt

Port Jefferson – FREE
Sunday, March 31, 2024
The Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Easter parade and egg hunt on Easter Sunday. All are welcome to wear their Easter best and march. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
Sport Fishing Education Center and Aquaculture Facility
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
John w. Engeman Theater at Northport
Chabad Center for Jewish Life