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2/28/25 - By Jaime Sumersille

From St. Patrick's Day on, family fun springs to life on Long Island in March.

Kick off spring with a sweet maple sugaring event at the Hempstead Lake State Park or try your Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society.

Meanwhile, the Long Island Children's Museum celebrates the rich culture of Carnival with a multi-sensory, two-day celebration complete with music, dancing, food, crafts, and more.

You can also rock out on a B eatles journey for kids at the Landmark on Main Street with a musical experience filled with games, movement, and stories. Or settle in for a royal good time as the Suffolk hosts a Princess Concert and Tea Party.

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island.