With the warmer weather descending upon us and St. Patrick's Day being celebrated across Long Island, it's the perfect opportunity to break free from the snow boots and down jackets and bask in the sunshine. Of course, if you're still waiting for the mercury to rise a bit more, there are plenty of indoor activities for the whole family as well, such as a LEGO sculpture event at the Heckscher Museum of Art or Incredible Kid Day at the Long Island Children's Museum. 

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Spring is (almost) in the air, but while the temperatures continue to rise and plummet, here are some indoor safe bets for fun. There's plenty of local theater to keep your family engaged and entertained, such as Nobody Loves a Dragon and the timeless tale, The Wizard of Oz in Lindenhurst or Bellmore). Open houses also begin this weekend for several summer camp programs across the island.

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If  the thought of throwing another bouncy house birthday party during the winter has you feeling dizzy, check out our list of out-of-the box birthday party places. From candy making to getting close to nature (yes, even in the winter), we have ideas that will excite, delight and intrigue. Of course, we've also also rounded up the usual birthday bash locales in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, too! And be sure to check out our Long Island Birthday Party Guide.