Children’s Workshop: Periscope
Saturday, March 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Kids can hone their powers of observation in this hands-on workshop where they will construct a periscope to expand their view. Once the periscope is built, they can decorate it with paint and stickers. All kids must be accompanied by an adult and get to keep their craft, as well as receive a certificate of achievement, a workshop apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last.
Where: Home Depot locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including the Westbury, Hempstead, Syosset and Huntington stores
Info: Call your local store or go to homedepot.com
The 14th Annual Polar Plunge: Freezin’ for a Reason
Saturday, March 3 at 12 p.m. (check in between 10 and 11:30 a.m.)
Head on out with friends and family and take the chilly plunge at this annual event that raises money for the athletes of Special Olympics. Every participant who raises $150 receives an official Plunge sweatshirt.
Where: North Hempstead Beach Park, 175 W. Shore Road, Port Washington
Info: Call 631-254-1465 x4203 to sign up or go to polarplungeNY.org/northhempstead
Irish Dancers
Saturday, March 3 at 8 p.m. (Molloy) and Sunday, March 4 at 1 p.m. (WWBA)
With St. Patrick’s Day approaching, celebrate the tradition of Irish dancing. The Madison Theatre at Molloy College will host the Dublin Irish Dancers in “Stepping Out.” In case you miss this evening show, then head to the Walt Whitman Historic Birthplace the following afternoon to enjoy a performance of Irish dancing by teachers and students from the Mulvihill-Lynch Studio of Irish Dance, champions on the competitive circuit.
Where: Madison Theatre at Molly College, 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: 516-323-4444 or madisontheatreny.org
Walt Whitman Historic Birthplace, 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station | Info & Tickets: 631-427-5240, ext. 113 or waltwhitman.org
Purim Character Breakfast
Sunday, March 4, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children can come in costume, make hamantaschen, sing, play games with the Israeli scouts, and enjoy a bagel breakfast. There is an additional Purim celebration from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Sid Jacobson JCC, 300 Forest Drive, Greenvale
Info: 516-484-1545 or sjjcc.org
Kids’ Carnival for a Cure
Sunday, March 4, 1 to 4 p.m.
Each year, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s Carnival for a Cure attracts adults and children of all ages to play the latest video games, try their skill at bowling, cue up for pool, bounce on an inflatable, take a chance on incredible prize drawings and more. There will also be an array of food available, including Cold Stone Creamery ice cream.
Where: Dave & Buster’s, The Mall at the Source, 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury
Info & Tickets: 516-822-1700 or diabetesresearch.org
Hoda Kotb at Book Revue
Thursday, March 7 at 7 p.m.
Today show co-anchor, Hoda Kotb, will speak about and signs copies of her new children’s picture book, “I’ve Loved You Since Forever,” a celebratory and poetic testament to the timeless love felt between parent and child that is inspired by the adoption of her baby girl, Haley Joy.
Where: Book Revue, 313 New York Ave., Huntington / Info: 631-271-1442 or bookrevue.com
