The Island Today: The top events for kids for the coming week

Grace McQuade

Free Kids Workshop: Plant a Snap Pea Seed

Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (also March 17, 18, 24 and 25)

All children under the age of 12 are invited to drop by Hicks during this time to plant their own snap pea seed, which will sprout indoors and be ready for planting outdoors.

Where: Hicks Nurseries, 100 Jericho Turnpike, Westbury
Call: 516-323-1708 or hicksnurseries.com

Free Snack and Story Time at Ooh La La Boutiques

Saturday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join this reading of the children’s book, “Cookies For Dinner,” by local author Holly Nichole Zarcone.  After the reading, there will be a book signing, as well as cookies and milk for kids and refreshments for adults.

Where: Ooh La La Boutiques, 306 Main St., Huntington
Info: 631-987-7566 or cookiesfordinnerbook.com

Curious George: The Golden Meatball

Saturday, March 10 at 2 p.m.

The inquisitive little monkey named Curious George, star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show, stars in this fun-filled new musical in which George learns more about Rome — and meatballs — and the “secret ingredient” to cooking. 

Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center, 1 South Ave., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-877-4000 or pac.adelphi.edu

Children’s Best-selling Author Jen Calonita

Saturday, March 10, 3 to 4 p.m.

Kids can hear author Jen Calonita who will read from “Switched,” the fourth book in her Fairy Tale Reform School series, and then join a fun craft.

Where: Turn of the Corkscrew Books and Wine, 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre
Info: 516-764-6000 or turnofthecorkscrew.com

Hofstra University’s 20th Annual Irish Festival

Sunday, March 11, 11 a.m. to at 5 p.m.

“Let Ye All Be Irish Today!” Families can head out to Hofstra’s yearly festival that continues to celebrate the gifts of Irish music, food and culture to America. There will be a number of music and dance performances throughout the day, as well as a variety of vendors and food. All net proceeds benefit the Hofstra University Scholarship Fund.

Where: Hofstra University, Mack Physical Education Center, 900 Fulton Ave., Uniondale
Info: (516) 463-6582 • hofstra.edu

Hooray for St. Patrick’s Day!

Tuesday, March 13, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children ages 3 to 5 will be reading “Hooray for St. Patrick’s Day!” by Joan Holub. They will learn about the many fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day — from food, to crafts, to parades. After the story, they will create a silly leprechaun hat to wear home. 

Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info: 516-224-5800 or licm.org

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