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3/28/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Swing into spring and tackle the self-guided climbing and ziplining adventures during Adventure Park at Long Island's season opener. Plus, visitors to the Long Island Children's Museum can engage their curiosity through hands-on activities during STEM weekend. 

Meanwhile, the Staller Center Outreach Ensemble brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life in a symphonic fairy tale on stage this weekend.

Read on for all our top picks for things to do on Long Island this weekend.

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Lindenhurst St. Patrick's Day Parade

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Saturday, March 29
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STEM Weekend at the Long Island Children's Museum

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Saturday, March 29 - Sunday, March 30
During this STEM weekend, visitors to the Long Island Children's Museum can partake in a weekend dedicated to curiosity and innovation through hands-on STEM activities.  READ MORE

Bilingual Mandarin Class at Once Upon a Sundae

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Sunday, March 30
Once Upon a Sundae hosts this bilingual Mandarin class for kiddos and a parent, complete with theme-related cognitive activities, arts, crafts, story times, sing-a-longs and more.  READ MORE

Brunch with the Easter Bunny at Plattduetsche Park

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Sunday, March 30
Enjoy brunch with the Easter Bunny at Plattduetsche Park. The event includes character visits, face painting, a spring treat, and a photo.  READ MORE

Peter and the Wolf at the Staller Center for the Arts

Stony Brook
Sunday, March 30
The Staller Center Outreach Ensemble brings Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf to life in a symphonic fairy tale with a narrator guiding the audience through a whimsical journey while the outreach orchestra paints vivid scenes with sound. READ MORE

Stories in Stone: Celebrating Women's History at The Whaling Museum

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Sunday, March 30
Join The Whaling Museum for a picturesque early spring walking tour through St. John’s Memorial Cemetery. Get acquainted with some of St. John's Cemetery's permanent residents as they focus on Women’s History this month. READ MORE

Mini-Marine Biologist Workshops at the Sport Fishing Education Center

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Sunday, March 30
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Paint & Lunch with the Easter Bunny

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Sunday, March 30
Kids will paint a bunny box to hold chocolate and jelly beans while enjoying pizza and snapping photos with the Easter Bunny during this fun event hosted by Made By Me. READ MORE

Water Cycle Stories & Experiments at SoFo

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The first rains in March are a welcome sign that spring is starting and the natural world is waking from winter. But why does it rain? Join the South Fork Natural History Museum for fun stories and simple experiments to explore the water cycle that we all depend on. READ MORE

Flower & Garden Show at Hicks Nurseries

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Closing Weekend
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. Escape the chill of winter and step into spring as you discover eight unique gardens in full bloom. READ MORE

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Jaime Sumersille
Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.
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