Calendar of Events

Zumba Fitness
Coastal Sports
Ditch the workout, join the party with a dynamic one-hour fitness program, Zumba Fitness.
Date: Every Mon and Tues
Admission Fees: $10/class
Special Instructions: Pay for 8 classes, get the 9th class free!

DITCH THE WORKOUT, JOIN THE PARTY!!!!

Zumba® fuses hypnotic latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long term nbenefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exhilarating hour of caloric-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life!  Taught by Certified Zumba Instructor, Ida Ferraro. Call to register - classes are forming now for Mondays at 945am and Tuesdays at noon and will start November 30 & December 1, 2009.

See our Parent Perks discount for classes!!

 

 

Open Play at Orly's Treehouse
Orly's Treehouse
Play in our playground anytime!
Date: Every day (Mar 1-Mar 31)
Admission Fees: $12/child, crawling siblings free

Open play at Orly's is so much fun - your kids will have a blast in our amazing indoor playground!  Open play is offered 7 days a week (Monday through Saturday 9am - 6pm, Sunday from 10am - 6pm).  Come meet our friend the Chipmunk every day at 1230pm in the playground with parachute fun!

 

Note: Every Thursday, the playground will be closed from 130 - 330pm for cleaning.

Oceanside Gymboree's Stay & Play Mondays
Gymboree Play & Music
Oceanside Gymboree's Stay & Play Mondays
Date: Every Mon (Jan 4-Apr 18) from 1:00pm to 5:45pm
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: $12 per child

Monday is Stay & Play. Drop in for an hour or stay the day. Reservations or membership not required.

Woodbury Gymboree's Stay & Play Mondays
Gymboree Play & Music
Woodbury Gymboree's Stay & Play Mondays
Date: Every Mon (Jan 4-Apr 18) from 9:30am to 2:00pm
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: $12 per child

Monday is Stay and Play! Drop in for an hour or stay the day! Bring your lunch or order in. Art projects available for purchase in our art studio. Reservations not required. Membership not required.

Open Play at Once Upon A Treetop
Once Upon A Treetop
Come with your friends and play in our little city!
Date: Every weekday (Mar 1-Mar 31)
Admission Fees: $12/walker, $6/crawler, adults & infants free

There is so much to do at Once Upon a Treetop, why stay home? Gather together a group of friends and come join us for some fun in our little city. Kids will have the opportunity to explore through interactive play and climb through our tree house play unit. Though kids MUST ALWAYS be supervised by a parent or adult, rest assured that there will be plenty of staff available to interact with kids and show them how to have fun safely and courteously.  Feel free to pack a lunch and stay awhile.  Snacks and beverages are available for purchase.

**Kids and adults must wear socks in our little city.  No shoes, sneakers, bare feet or strollers allowed into the play area.  We like to keep it clean and safe!

Open Play Hours:	Monday, Thursday & Friday 10am - 2pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Special Notes for March	FREE Story Time from 11 - 1130am during Open Play on Wednesdays, March 3, March 10 and March 24 Thursday, Marcy 18 change in Open Play hours noon - 2pm

 

Storytime
Borders Books
Date: Every Tues at 11:00am
Admission Fees: FREE!

The Amazing Invisible Dog
Long Island Children's Museum
Come one, come all to LICM's Inner Lobby to build your very own Invisible Dog trick.
Date: Every Tues, Wed, Th and Fri (Mar 2-Mar 26) from 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: Free with museum admission
Special Instructions: Performances at 1pm and 3pm

Come one, come all to LICM's Inner Lobby to build your very own Invisible Dog trick.  Laugh with your family and friends as your take your imaginary friend for a walk!

stART (story + art)
Long Island Children's Museum (LICM)
Join us for this combination story time/art class.
Date: Every Tues, Wed, Th and Fri (Mar 1-Mar 28) from 12:30pm to 1:00pm
Admission Fees: $3 with museum admission ($2 for LICM members)

Join us for this combination story time/art class.

Storytime
Barnes & Noble
Date: Every Tues at 10:00am
Admission Fees: FREE!

Storytime
Barnes & Noble
Date: Every Wed from 10:00am to 10:30am
Admission Fees: FREE!

Storytime
Barnes & Noble
Date: Every Wed at 10:00am
Admission Fees: FREE!

Music and Movement
Long Island Children's Museum (LICM)
Musical instruments and sing-along songs get our youngest visitors' bodies moving.
Date: Every Wed and Fri (Mar 1-Mar 28) from 11:30am to 12:00pm
Ages: 5 and under Admission Fees: $3 with museum admission ($2 for LICM members)

Musical instruments and sing-along songs get our youngest visitors' bodies moving.

Storytime
Borders Books
Date: Every Th at 11:00am
Admission Fees: FREE!

Local Author Offers Lessons in Stealth Parenting
Barnes & Noble
35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You, So I Will
Date: 03/04/2010 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Ages: All Ages Admission Fees: Free

Long Island author Ellen Pober Rittberg will speak and sign copies of her new book 35 Things Your Teen Won't Tell You, So I Will. The book, published by Turner Publishing Company, is a light-hearted, mini-manifesto of pragmatic parenting advice that teaches readers how to dig deep, survive and perhaps even crack the psyche of a hormonal, temperamental and ever-changing teen.

Storytime
Borders Books
Date: Every Fri at 11:00am
Admission Fees: FREE!

RENT
CM Performing Arts Center
See the Tony & Pulitzer Prize Award Winner on CM PAC's mainstage extended through April 3, 2010.
Date: Every Su, Fri and Sa (Mar 5-Apr 3)
Ages: All Admission Fees: $22/ticket (Ask about the special $16 student rate)

Johnathan Larson's groundbreaking Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award Winner reinvented musicals when it debuted on the stage in 1996.  An inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City's East Village, Rent tackles addiction, poverty, AIDS and most of all, love.  Performances have been extended weekends through April 3, 2010, with an additional performance on Wednesday, March 31 at 730pm.

 

Performances times are scheduled as follows:

 

Sunday	Wednesday	Friday	Saturday
		3/5 8pm	3/6 8pm
3/7 2pm		3/12 8pm	3/13 8pm
3/14 2pm		3/19 8pm &12mid	3/20 8pm
3/21 2pm		3/26 8pm &12mid
3/28 7pm	3/31 730pm		4/3 8pm

Plainview Gymboree's Friday Night is Family Night
Gymboree Play & Music
Family Night
Date: Every Fri (Jan 4-Apr 18) from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: 4 weeks $108, 15 weeks $375

Friday night is family meet up night at Plainview Gymboree. Join Mr. JC for an evening of exercise, music & fun! Playgym 5-5:45pm, Family Gym 5:45-6:30, Dinner option 6:30-6:45. Mixed ages, join for the month or the semester. Call or drop in for a complimentary preview.

After school sports class
Gymboree Play & Music
Sports class
Date: Every Fri (Jan 4-Apr 18) from 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: 3-5 years Admission Fees: 4 weeks $108, 15 weeks $375

Kids only! Join Mr. JC for some after-school fun & exercise. Learn about team building through fitness based activities. Join for the month or the semester.  Classes are every Friday through April 18.

Parent's Night Out
Gymboree Play & Music
Gymboree's Parent's Night Out
Date: Every Fri (Feb 26-Apr 30) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $30 members $35 non-members $5 siblings

Drop off your little ones for 3 hours of fun with our trained and caring staff while you enjoy a grownup night out. Select Fridays at all Long Island Gymborees during March & April. Call for details. Reservations required.

Playroom Playdates
The Mothers Center of the South Shore
Playroom Playdates
Date: Every Fri (Mar 5-Mar 12) from 10:00am to 11:30am
Ages: All Admission Fees: FREE!

Come to the playroom at the Center. Your little one will have the chance to play with other kids and you can have some adult conversations with the other moms.

What Now? Understanding & Navigating the Special Ed. System - II
Parenting Resource Network
Got Questions? Get Answers!
Date: 03/05/2010 from 10:00am to 11:30am
Ages: parents of young children Admission Fees: free

Is your child newly diagnosed as having special educational needs? Trying to figure out the meaning of the alphabet soup of terminology? Wondering how to transition from Nassau County's Early Intervention ( EI ) program to your school district's Committee on Pre-School Special Education ( CPSE )? This session will specifically address the legal and financial preparations crucial to safeguarding assets and benefits for your special needs child - government benefits and eligibility, establishing guardianship, estate planning and wills, special needs trusts and strategies for funding trusts. New participants welcome.

THE LITTLE MERMAID
Suffolk Community College
Date: 03/06/2010
Admission Fees: General Admission is $5.00
Special Instructions: SCCC students with current I.D. are entitled to one FREE ticket.

American Family Theatre's adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairy tale is the story of a little mermaid who longs to live in the world above. This production of THE LITTLE MERMAID is suitable for the entire family. For more information, please call the Van Nostrand Box Office at 631-851-6589.

Seal Cruises
Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation
Come See Where the Wild Things Swim
Date: Every Su and Sa (Jan 1-Apr 11) from 12:30pm to 3:15pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: Adults: $24.00, Seniors: (65+): $21.00, Children (3-12): $19.00, Under 3: Free

Join the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation as we sail aboard the Captain Lou Fleet to view winter harbor seal populations throughout Hempstead Bay.

Messy Afternoons
Long Island Children's Museum (LICM)
Enjoy activities everyone loves but no one likes to clean up after, except us!
Date: Every Su and Sa (Mar 1-Mar 31) from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Ages: 18 months to age 4. Admission Fees: Free with museum admission.

We'll be up to our elbows in goop, guts, shaving cream and play-doh today ... and we hope you'll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us!

Fit for a Cause
Golds Gym
Fitness Fund Raiser
Date: 03/06/2010 from 9:45am to 12:00pm
Admission Fees: $10 donation

Join Golds Gym in East Northport as we launch Body Attack, a new sports inspired, high energy cardio fitness program. This event is sponsored by the American Red Cross, and all proceeds go to Haiti. Don't miss out on a great workout for a great cause!

Kids Party for a Cure
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
The Kids Party for a Cure is held each year to benefit the Diabetes Research Institute.
Date: 03/07/2010 from 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: All

The Kids Party for a Cure is held each year to benefit the Diabetes Research  Institute. This unique Long Island charity event, designed to involve children  of all ages, is expected to attract more than 400 people.

This incredible event includes:

• All of Dave and Busters’ video and arcade games
• Inflatables
• Pool tables
• Bowling
• Raffles
• Silent auction
• Goody bags for the children
• Dinner for the whole family.

Family pass $275 and includes 2 adults and 2 children

Adult pass $100

Child pass $50 (children under 1 free)

Tot-Tastic
Suffolk Y JCC
A fun-filled FREE activity experience for you and your toddler
Date: 03/09/2010 from 10:30am to 12:00pm
Ages: toddlers and caregivers Admission Fees: free

5 Activities to stimulate and encourage your child's abilities. Tot-tumblers to promote balance and agility. Tot-Tossers to encourage hand-eye coordination. Tot-tistic to awaken your toddlers creative side. Tot-Tasty - because we get hungry too! and Tot-tune to encourage listening skills. all activities take place in one space to enable you to meet other toddler parents.

Culinary Club
Orly's Treehouse
Bring the kids to make yummy treats!
Date: 03/12/2010
Ages: All Admission Fees: $39/child - ask about sibling & VIP discounts
Special Instructions: Pre-registration required. Nontransferable & nonrefundable.

Bring the kids to make some Saint Patrick's Treats!

 

Schedule is as follows:

2 - 330pm - Mommy & Me for 2 - 3 year olds

4 - 6pm - drop off for 3 - 5 year olds

Free Tennis Class for Kids
Coastal Sports / Elftennis
Top Notch Tennis for Top Notch Kids
Date: 03/12/2010 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: 3 and up Admission Fees: Free

Free tennis class for kids features games, prizes, music and more. will have racquets kids can borrow. Come see the magic of tennis.

10th Annual Oceans of Hope Benefit
Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research & Preservation
To Help Save New York's Marine Life
Date: 03/13/2010 from 7:00pm to 11:59pm
Ages: 21+ Adults Admission Fees: $150 per person

Enjoy Dining, Cocktails, Dancing, and Silent Auction to benefit the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation, which rescues and rehabilitates marine mammals and sea turtles throughout New York State. Sponsorship and Donations also appreciated.

Waldorf School Open House
The Waldorf School of Garden City
Date: 03/13/2010 from 10:00am to 12:30pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: Free

The Waldorf School of Garden City is holding an open house for ages early childhood through grade 12.  For information please call the Office of Admissions.

St. Patrick's Parade of Greater Bay Shore
Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade Committee
Date: 03/13/2010 at 2:00pm

The Bay Shore Brightwaters St. Patrick's Parade Committee strives to make this parade one of the best on Long Island. Our organization raises funds purely to benefit the bands and groups that participate in the parade.
The St. Patrick's Parade of Greater Bay Shore, Inc is considered a public charity type 501(c) 3.  Donations are accepted.  The Parade steps off at Saxon Avenue and travels west on Main Street (Montauk Hwy) 1.6 miles to St. Patrick's Church and the reviewing stand.

The Magic of Lyn
Patchogue Theatre
Date: 03/13/2010 at 8:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $19 - $32

Deemed America's Premier female Illusionist by the Society of American Magicians, Lyn Dillies is taking the Magic world by storm with her stunning array of astounding illusions, Lyn's talent ignites each show with energy and excitement. Children of all ages will be mesmerized and enchanted by the spectacular magic of Lyn Dillies.

St James Gymboree's Bear Hunt
Gymboree Play & Music
St James Gymboree's Bear Hunt
Date: 03/13/2010 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $20 members $25 non members $5 siblings

Put on your favorite pajamas, grab a flashlight and help us find our bear! Join us as we hunt a bear in our gym, make a fun bear craft and finally relax with a snack and story. Reservations required. Call for details.

Fun for Funds
Early Childhood Learning Center at Temple Beth David
Great Drinks, Great Food & Great Company for a Great Cause
Date: 03/13/2010 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Admission Fees: $40 per person
Special Instructions: 3 hours open bar & continuous food

Join us as we raise funds for playground renovations and new classroom computers. Come down and meet the parents in the ECLC.

Celtic Fun with Darlene Graham
Long Island Children's Museum
Enjoy our LICM Theater exploration of Irish music with Darlene Graham.
Date: Every day (Mar 13-Mar 14) at 1:30pm
Ages: 3+ Admission Fees: $4 with Museum Admission ($3 for LICM Members), $8 Theater Only

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, pop into the LICM Theater for an exploration of traditional Irish music with Darlene Graham! Darlene is no stranger to the LICM stage; she has brought her popular child friendly music program "Stomp-it" to LICM a number of times. Now she's back to help us celebrate Irish culture. Feel free to bring your best singing voice and join in!

 

Pinch Pot O'Gold
Long Island Children's Museum
Date: 03/13/2010 at 3:00pm
Ages: 5 and up Admission Fees: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members), $8 for theater only.

Join us as we celebrate Irish folklore in time for St. Patrick's Day! Hear some of the famous myths and legends of Ireland, including those of leprechauns. Leprechauns are popular figures in Irish folktales; mischievous fairies believed to hide pots of treasure and gold, and able to grant wishes. Discover these stories and then craft your own pinch pots with an Irish twist, to fill with treasure of your own.

Dresses for Dreams
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Wantagh Fire Department
Date: Every day (Mar 13-Mar 14) from 10:00am to 4:00pm
Admission Fees: Free

COME JOIN US DURING OUR SPECTACULAR 2 DAY DREAM DRESS EVENT!  Dresses for Dreams has been around since 1994, and we pride ourselves on providing our guests with the best-quality products available to us. You can shop our 2 day event for the most beautiful wedding gowns and formal dresses for as little as $25.00. Our event is the only one of it's kind on Long Island!  We offer DESIGNER BRIDAL GOWNS & DRESSES in sizes 2-42. We also offer flower girl & communion dresses in sizes 2-14.These are NEW DRESS SAMPLES (NOT PREVIOUSLY OWNED). Bridal gowns, formal dresses and evening gowns, bridesmaid gowns, Prom dresses, Miss Quince Anos gowns, as well as flower girl and communion dresses.  We take enormous pride in providing our guests with products that will please even the fussiest woman! We hope that you'll find something at our event that you like. We look forward to seeing you!

 

Bayport-Blue Point Annual St Patrick's Day Parade
Bayport/Blue Point Chamber
Date: 03/14/2010 at 11:30am

Enjoy the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade from Snedecor Avenue to Blue Point Avenue along Montauk Highway

Crepe Making Demonstration
Really Good
Date: 03/14/2010 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Admission Fees: Admission is Free for the Crepe Demonstration

Really Good will be performing a crepe making demonstration. The crepes will be filled with Really Good fruit spreads, of course. There will be free samples of crepes and whole crepes available for purchase. Also that day, there will be a special price for Really Good fruit spreads.  Purchase one jar for $6, two or more jars for only $5 each, same deal as the craft shows.

St. Patrick's Day Parade - Huntington
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Date: 03/14/2010 at 2:00pm

Special Instructions: Get there early, viewing spots go quickly!

Parade will kick off just north of the Huntington Train Station along New York Avenue before turning west
onto Main Street ending at Saint Patrick's Church.  Come and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with the 75th Annual Huntington St. Patrick's Day Parade! The Grand Marshall will be Michael McCarthy, a second generation Grand Marshal; his father John McCarthy was the honorary Grand Marshal in the 1969 parade!

Miller Place/Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 03/14/2010 at 1:00pm

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day over a three mile parade route with the residents of Rocky Point, Sound Beach and Miller Place. The parade begins at 1pm on the intersection of Harrison Ave. and Rt. 25A in Miller Place and continues along Rt. 25A to Broadway in Rocky Point.

St. Patrick's Day Celebration
The Ward Melville Heritage Organization
Date: 03/14/2010 at 1:30pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, $10 for children under 10 (includes craft activity and all materials)

Don't miss this St. Patrick's Day Celebration!  Enjoy entertainer Ed Ryan, irish dance performances, a craft activity for children and irish soda bread competitions.  Call to make advance reservations (required). Irish soda bread and Irish tea will be served.

Gymboree Spring Fling
Gymboree Play & Music
Celebrate Spring with Gymboree's Spring Fling!
Date: 03/14/2010
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: $25 members $30 non members $5 siblings

Celebrate the start of Spring with playtime, pizza and planting. Inspire your little gardener with their first flower of the season. Call for details. Reservations required.

 

Sessions are scheduled as follows

3/14/10 4:15-5:45pm Oceanside

call 516-764-2659

 

3/18/10 11-12:30pm Plainview

call 516-822-2338,

 

3/31/10 5:30-7pm Westbury

call 516-542-6147

 

 

Party Planning Showcase
Enjoy a fun family day while planning your next big event
Date: 03/14/2010 from 11:30pm to 4:30pm
Admission Fees: Free with registration
Special Instructions: Register online at www.liort.org

Enjoy a fun family day while planning your next big event, whether it be a bar or bat mitzvah, sweet 16, corporate event or fundraiser.  Meet with photographers, party planners & decorators, florists, caterers, entertainment and more.

Circus Animal Walk
Long Island Children's Museum
Circus themed activities while watching the circus animals do their annual walk to the Coliseum!
Date: 03/15/2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $8 ($6 for LICM members)
Special Instructions: Advanced ticketing recommended (limited capacity)

Dress up as your favorite circus performer and come on down to the Children's Museum for a fun-filled night of circus-themed activities. Ringling clowns will be on hand to get the night started in true circus style. Get your face painted, make an edible circus animal train, your own Ring of Fire circus trick and an animal bracelet featuring elephants, giraffes and lions. Try your creative hand at decorating a circus derby and a PT Barnum flag in honor of the circus showman's 200th birthday. Wear them when we move outside to await the arrival of some very special guests. Who are we waiting for? Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus animals-elephants, horses and even a watusi!

Adoption Forum
Bi-County Nassau/Suffolk Adoption Exchange
Did you know that more than 1,200 children are currently looking for loving homes in Nassau and Suffolk Counties?
Date: 03/16/2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Adult Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Reserve seating by calling Denise Alba at 516.747.0563 or 646.335.2438

Did you know that more than 1,200 children are currently looking for loving homes in Nassau and Suffolk Counties? The Bi-County Nassau/Suffolk Adoption Exchange is hoping that families that have answered "yes" to the question, "Can our family welcome one more member?" will join them for an adoption forum, "Adoption through Foster Care - Dispelling the Myths."  The Adoption Forum will bring the public and agencies together to learn about and share ideas about the issues, challenges and rewards of adoption through the foster care system and the resources available for children and families and tackle the most common myths associated with foster children and the adoption process.  Experts will be on hand to offer first-person, front-line experience with families considering adoption.

Adults wishing to attend the Forum should call Denise Alba at (516) 747-0563 or 646-335-2438 to reserve seating. (Space is limited). Light refreshments will be served.

 

 

Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show
The Elija School for Children with Autism
Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show Benefiting The ELIJA School for Autism
Date: 03/16/2010 from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Admission Fees: $55 dollars per person or $500 for group of 10

Come join us as we socialize, network and catch up with our girlfriends and colleagues. Come spend a special day with your lady friends & family as we host The Ladies Luncheon & Fashion Show Benefiting The ELIJA School for Autism.   Guests will enjoy lunch and strolling fashion show highlighting the latest styles and trends in clothing and accessories featuring surprise ELIJA models! Showcasing Michael Kors - Kenneth Cole - Calving Klein - DKNY and more, make up demonstration featuring Bobbi Brown and Clinique, raffles and exclusive ELIJA guest shopping, complete with a 15% discount shopping pass! Complimentary personal shoppers are available to help you achieve that NEW YOU look! Shop with a personal shopper and receive a lovely goody bag!

St. Patrick's Day Bounce
BounceU
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at BounceU!
Date: 03/17/2010
Admission Fees: $12.95/child
Special Instructions: Wear GREEN and receive $2.00 OFF!

Preschool Playdate (children 6 & under): 10:00 AM-12:00 PM - includes bounce and snack
Family Bounce Night: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM - pizza and drinks can be added
wear GREEN to either session and receive $2.00 OFF!

St. Patty's Day Art Event
Once Upon A Treetop
Join us at Once Upon A Treetop for a St. Patrick's Day art project!
Date: 03/17/2010 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Admission Fees: $20/child
Special Instructions: Pre-registration is a must

Join us at Once Upon A Treetop for a St. Patty's Day art event with our very own art teacher! Come make a special take-home art project and enjoy a delicious St. Patty's Day snack before you head into The Treetop's Little City for imaginative play!  Registration is a must - call today!

Gymboree Spring Fling
Gymboree Play & Music
Celebrate Spring with Gymboree's Spring Fling!
Date: 03/18/2010
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: $25 members $30 non members $5 siblings

Celebrate the start of Spring with playtime, pizza and planting. Inspire your little gardener with their first flower of the season. Call for details. Reservations required.

 

Sessions are scheduled as follows

3/14/10 4:15-5:45pm Oceanside

call 516-764-2659

 

3/18/10 11-12:30pm Plainview

call 516-822-2338,

 

3/31/10 5:30-7pm Westbury

call 516-542-6147

 

 

Get Your Nanny/Babysitter CPR Certified
Absolute Best Care
Get your Nanny or Babysitter CPR Certified
Date: 03/18/2010 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Admission Fees: $65.00 per person

Be Prepared! Since a nanny or babysitter is responsible for the daily safety of a child, it is important to have knowledge of CPR & First Aid. This training will help Nannies develop skills in 4 critical areas: Basic Care, Safe Play, CPR/First Aid, Professionalism.  All can be learned and certified in one 4 hour course.

Bari Koral's Family Rock Concert
Gymboree Play & Music
Bari Koral Family Rock Band performing at Westbury Gymboree!
Date: 03/19/2010 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $25 member $10 sibling $35 non member $15 siblings

Well known child musician Bari Koral will entertain your family with a 30 minute acoustic rock concert. You will also enjoy playtime in our gym, a raffle and a snack. Reservations required.

Parent's Night Out
Gymboree Play & Music
Drop the little ones off and enjoy a night out!
Date: The 3rd Fri of every month (Jan 15-Mar 19) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $30 members $39 non-members (siblings $5)

Drop off your little ones for 3 hours of fun with our trained and caring staff while you enjoy a grownup night out. Third Friday of the month January 15, February 19 & March 19. Call for details.

St. Patrick's Day Party
The Mothers Center of the South Shore
St. Patrick's Day Party
Date: 03/19/2010 from 9:15am to 10:15am
Ages: 2-5 Admission Fees: $7.00/members $10.00 non-members

Everybody's Irish for St. Patrick's Day. Wear your Kelly green and bring your little lepruchaun to have fun for this festive holiday. We'll share a theme related story with a snack then we'll sing some songs and blow bubbles of course!

There will also be an afternoon party from 12:30-1:20.

Parent's Night Out at Orly's Treehouse
Orly's Treehouse
Have a great date night while your kids have a blast!
Date: 03/20/2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $39/child, $19/sibling
Special Instructions: Pre-registration required.

Drop your kids with us and enjoy an evening out!  3 hours of stress free for you and 3 hours of fun for your kids.

CPR Workshop
Orly's Treehouse
Learn skills that could save a life!
Date: 03/20/2010 from 11:00pm to 1:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: $45/person

This class is designed to give parents the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life or that of your child’s. CPR certification is given that day. Babysitting is available while the class is running for an additional fee. Call today to reserve your spot!

South Shore Country Day School & Camp OPEN HOUSE
South Shore Country Day School & Camp
Open House
Date: 03/20/2010 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: Ages 3 - 13 Admission Fees: Free

School and Camp Tours available plus free activities for the Kids!  We are currently registering for both school and camp.

Calling All Young Artists: Special Saturday WOrkshops
Huntington Arts Council
Workshop
Date: 03/20/2010 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Ages: 5-10 Admission Fees: $20

Kids will celebrate the First Day of Spring by creating flowers and butterflies to welcome the new season.

Rockville Centre's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 03/20/2010 at 12:00pm

Rockville Centre's St. Patrick's Parade Committee remains dedicated to "Promoting Irish heritage and culture, family and patriotic values; promoting and financially supporting three charities(National, Irish and Rockville Centre);
and contributing to the good and welfare of the residents and businesses of Rockville Centre."

Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade
Glen Cove Hibernians
Date: 03/21/2010 at 1:00pm

The 2010 Glen Cove St Patrick's Day Parade will take place on March 21st at 1 p.m. This year's Grand Marshal will be Tom Lilly. The Parade has taken place annually since 1989 and has grown to be the largest annual parade in Glen Cove and a civic celebration that is eagerly awaited each spring by all residents of the North Shore and the entire Irish community of Long Island.

EIGHTH ANNUAL "HAMPTONS RESTAURANT WEEK "
WordHampton
One of the Biggest Off Season Promotions on Long Island's East End
Date: Every day (Mar 21-Mar 28)
Admission Fees: $19.95 and $24.95

The Eighth Annual "Hamptons Restaurant Week " kicks off Sunday, March 21 and lasts through Sunday, March 28. During this eight-day promotion, participating restaurants will offer their own unique three-course prix fixe menus all night except Saturday when it will only be offered until 7 p.m. The regional promotion is open to restaurants, wineries, lodging properties and spas located throughout Long Island's East End.  This year, restaurants have the option of offering three-course prix fixes for $19.95 or $24.95 or both.  Diners may also be able to purchase discounted bottles of wine from participating vineyards for those prices, with special discounts available for Restaurant Week participants.  Visit our website for participating restaurants!

Montauk's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Date: 03/21/2010 at 12:30pm

The 48th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will kick off from Edgemere Road at 12:30pm, Sunday, March 21st, 2010, Main Street, Montauk, New York.  Chowder and Hot Soup will be served on the Montauk Green staring at 11 am, parade day. Stop by and pick your souvenir mug, while tasting some of Montauk's finest chowder made by the local restaurants.

 

 

Celebrate Party Showcase
Celebrate Party Showcase
Date: 03/21/2010 from 12:00pm to 5:00pm
Ages: All Admission Fees: Free admission & free parking

If you are planning a party, Celebrate Party Showcase is for you!  Our party showcases are the longest running in the tri-state area and are for all types of events - Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, weddings, corporate events, fundraisers and other celebrations!  At our showcase, you will find exhibitors displaying the very latest in innovative ideas, concepts and trends including DJs, bands, entertainers, caterers, florists, theme & balloon decrators, photographers, stationers, gift suppliers and so much more - over 100 party specialists will be exhibiting!

Especially for Me!
Once Upon A Treetop
We here at The Treetop understand that children have special needs, but ALL children need special fun too!
Date: 03/22/2010 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Admission Fees: $15/child
Special Instructions: Advance registration is required

At The Treetop, we understand that children have special needs, but all children need fun too!  Join us for a private, open play session for children with special needs, their caregivers, therapists, and their siblings too! Pizza and juice will be served for the children, so don't worry about dinner for once! Advance Registration Required

La Leche League meeting
North Fork La Leche League
Date: The 4th Mon of every month from 8:00pm to 9:00pm

North Shore La Leche League provides education, information, and support to women who want to breastfeed. All breastfeeding mothers, pregnant women, and their partners are welcome to attend.

March's Mom's Night Out
Stroller Strides Suffolk County-Powered by MomME Time Fitness
March's Mom's Night Out with Stroller Strides Suffolk County!
Date: 03/23/2010 from 7:45pm to 9:00pm
Ages: All Moms Welcome!! Admission Fees: $25

Let's "Stroll" down the "bowl"ing alley!! Come on ladies..When was the last time you bowled? This fun filled night includes two games, shoes, pizza and open bar!!!   Price $25 per person.  Call Stephanie at 888.451.4948 to reserve your spot!

Spring Festival Party
Orly's Treehouse
Celebrate Spring with Orly's Treehouse!
Date: 03/24/2010 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Ages: 3-4 & 5-7 Admission Fees: Free for VIPs, $10/members, $20/non-members
Special Instructions: Non-refundable & non-transferable

Celebrate spring at Orly's Treehouse with a Bunny appearance, egg hunt, bounce houses, arts & crafts and more!

Call to reserve your child's spot today! 

 

Tiny Tot Days at United Skates
United Skates of America
It's getting cold outside....play indoors!
Date: 03/26/2010 from 9:00am to 11:30am

March Madness with a visit from Oscar the Grouch! Photo ops available, bring your camera.

This is a non-skating event, kids bring your ride on toys!

Parent's Night Out
Gymboree Play & Music
Oakdale Gymboree's Parent Night Out
Date: The last Fri of every month (Feb 26-Mar 26) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $30 members $35 non-members $5 siblings

Drop off your little ones for 3 hours of fun with our trained and caring staff while you enjoy a grown-up night out. Last Friday of the month February 26 & March 26. Call for details

Gymboree Pajama Party
Gymboree Play & Music
Gymboree Pajama Party
Date: 03/27/2010 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $15 members $20 non-members (siblings $5)

Put on your favorite PJ's and join us for a slumber party! The party will be filled with sleepytime games, bedtime stories and milk and cookies.

Breakfast with the Bunny
Center for Parents and Children
Breakfast with the Bunny FUN FAMILY EVENT
Date: 03/27/2010 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Ages: all Admission Fees: $5 per person (infants free) or $20 per family

Please join us for our yearly family event! Fun for all ages!  Admission includes food, drinks, crafts, & entertainment.  Photos with "The Bunny" available for a small fee.

INTERACTIVE MODEL SEDER
Mastic Beach Hebrew Center
Interactive model seder
Date: 03/27/2010 from 9:00am to 11:00am
Ages: children 16 and under Admission Fees: free

The Mastic Beach Hebrew Center hosts an interactive model seder for children to celebrate the Passover holiday.

Story Time with Bill Harley
Long Island Children's Museum
Join us in the LICM Theater for story time with Bill Harley, an award winning storyteller.
Date: Every day (Mar 27-Mar 28)
Ages: 3 and up Admission Fees: $4 with museum admission ($3 for LICM members), $8 for theater only
Special Instructions: Performances at 1pm and 3pm

 

Join us in the LICM Theater for story time with Bill Harley, an award winning storyteller. Bill's songs and stories paint a vibrant and hilarious picture of growing up, school and family life that are sure to delight the whole family. A two-time Grammy award-winning artist, Bill is the recipient of the Magic Penny Award from the Children's Music Network and an NPR commentator.

The Wonderful World of Puppets
Long Island Children's Museum
Produce your very own puppet show!
Date: 03/28/2010 at 3:00pm
Ages: 5 and up Admission Fees: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members)

Produce your very own puppet show! Puppetry is an ancient art form that has been around for approximately 30,000 years, and different cultures all around the world use a wide range of materials and techniques to create their own style of puppets. Come with us and combine both art and storytelling to design your own tabletop puppets using images from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

 

 

One Ring Circus with National Circus Project
Long Island Children's Museum
Close our Circus Month with some of the best circus performers!
Date: Every day (Mar 29-Mar 31)
Ages: 3 and up Admission Fees: $4 with museum admission ($3 for LICM members), $8 for theater only

 

Some of the world's finest performers will be coming by to spend the day in the LICM Theater to help us close out Circus Month. Come in to laugh, juggle and clown around with these members of the National Circus Project. They will astound you with their skill in balancing, juggling, plate spinning and more!

 

Advanced ticketing is available one month before each performance unless otherwise noted. Tickets may be purchased with a credit card (American Express, MasterCard or Visa) by calling (516) 224-5801 until 4 p.m. the day before the performance. There are no phone sales on the day of an event. Same day tickets may be purchased at box office on a first come, first served basis. All advance tickets are non-refundable.

 

LICM Open Today!!
Long Island Children's Museum
Date: 03/29/2010

Usually closed on Mondays, the LICM will be open today! Come and visit us!

 

 

Holiday Break Messy Afternoons
Long Island Children's Museum (LICM)
Enjoy activities everyone loves but no one likes to clean up after, except us!
Date: Every weekday (Mar 29-Apr 6) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Ages: 18 months to age 4. Admission Fees: Free with museum admission.

We'll be up to our elbows in goop, guts, shaving cream and play-doh today ... and we hope you'll join us for the type of artistic activities that everyone loves, but not one likes to clean-up after. Except us!

Vacation Mini-Camp at Orly's Treehouse
Orly's Treehouse
If you are looking for something fun for your child to do over the vacation, Orly's Treehouse has the answer!
Date: Every weekday (Mar 29-Apr 6) from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Ages: 3-4 & 5-7 Admission Fees: $49/child
Special Instructions: Space is limited. Call 516- 333-2277 to reserve your child spot today!

If you are looking for something fun for your child to do over the school vacation, Orly's Treehouse has the answer!

Our Holiday Mini-Camp will have your child enjoying sports, gymnastics, art, cooking, bounce houses and so much more. Space is limited. Call to reserve your child's spot today!

Camp Week at The Treetop
Once Upon A Treetop
School's out, have fun at the Treetop!
Date: Every weekday (Mar 29-Apr 2) from 9:30am to 12:15pm
Ages: 4-6 Admission Fees: $45/child per day, $30/sibling
Special Instructions: Pre-registration is a must

Join us for our TREETOP CAMP WEEK with Gabby! Kids will enjoy lots of activities including Open Play in our Little City, arts & crafts, story time and lots more.  Lunch and snacks will be provided. Pre-registration is a must.

Parent's Day Out
Gymboree Play & Music
Oakdale Gymboree's First Parent's Day Out
Date: 03/29/2010 from 10:00am to 1:00pm
Ages: Up to age 6 Admission Fees: $30 members $35 non-members $5 siblings

Need to get away? Drop off your little ones for 3 hours of fun with our trained and caring staff while you treat yourself to some me time. Call for details, reservations required, space is limited.

CW Post Vacation Camp
CW Post
Date: Every day (Mar 29-Mar 31)

At CW Post, we offer camp during the school vacation when your child is off from school and you're not off from work.  Campera have a place they can go to gather with their friends and enjoy their time off from school.

Create and Bounce Camp
BounceU
Want a fun and structured way for your child to spend their Spring Break?
Date: Every day (Mar 30-Apr 1) from 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Ages: 5-11 Admission Fees: $99/child $79/sibling
Special Instructions: all 3 sessions included

BounceU's Create and BounceSM program is a 3-day program that gives children a daily balance of playtime and artistic expression - the perfect tandem for any growing imagination. A little bit of exercise generates a lot of inspiration. Many studies have shown that physical activity cultivates creativity, so call for more details and to reserve a spot for your aspiring artist today!

Professor Toto: Tell Me About Flamenco Dance
Language Workshop for Children
Educate kids about how people live, eat, dress and celebrate in other countries through fun activities.
Date: 03/30/2010 at 2:00pm
Ages: 2-6 Admission Fees: Free
Special Instructions: Call 800-731-0830 to Reserve.

In Professor Toto Tell-Me-About-Culture Time kids learn about the way people live, eat, dress, and celebrate in the French, Spanish, Italian, and Chinese speaking worlds and watch segments from the LWFC's Professor Toto language education animation (winner of six major children's educational media awards).  The LWFC's Professor Toto language education animation teaches kids to speak a new language through colorful characters, child-friendly situations, LWFC songs, and lots of humor. Professor Toto won awards from I-Parenting, Parent's Choice, National Parenting Publication, Homeschool.com, Family Choice, and Creative Child.

Gymboree Spring Fling
Gymboree Play & Music
Celebrate Spring with Gymboree's Spring Fling!
Date: 03/31/2010
Ages: Up to age 5 Admission Fees: $25 members $30 non members $5 siblings

Celebrate the start of Spring with playtime, pizza and planting. Inspire your little gardener with their first flower of the season. Call for details. Reservations required.

 

Sessions are scheduled as follows

3/14/10 4:15-5:45pm Oceanside

call 516-764-2659

 

3/18/10 11-12:30pm Plainview

call 516-822-2338,

 

3/31/10 5:30-7pm Westbury

call 516-542-6147

 

 

The Wonderful World of Puppets
Long Island Children's Museum
Produce your very own puppet show!
Date: 03/31/2010 at 1:00pm
Ages: 5 and up Admission Fees: $3 with museum admission ($2 LICM members)

Produce your very own puppet show! Puppetry is an ancient art form that has been around for approximately 30,000 years, and different cultures all around the world use a wide range of materials and techniques to create their own style of puppets. Come with us and combine both art and storytelling to design your own tabletop puppets using images from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!