We've got your guide to celebrating St. Patrick's Day with the whole family this year in Nassau County, Long Island in 2015.
Silly Shamrocks
WHEN: March 3, 7pm
WHERE: Levittown Public Library, 1 Bluegrass Lane, Levittown
AGES: 5-12
WHAT: Join the Baking Coach in decorating silly shamrock cookies.
WANT TO GO? 516-731-5728. levittownpl.org.
Spirited Irish Music with a Global Twist
WHEN: March 8, 2:30-4pm
WHERE: Freeport Public Library, 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate St. Paddy’s day at this concert that blends the sounds of global music with traditional Irish music.
WANT TO GO? 516-379-3274. freeportlibrary.info.
Irish Stories with Eileen Cronin
WHEN: March 10, 1pm
WHERE: Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford
AGES: All
WHAT: Eileen’s stories are forged by the wit, wisdom, and memories of her father. Register, please.
WANT TO GO? 516-221-1334. seafordlibrary.org.
History of Ireland in Song
WHEN: March 11, 2-4pm
WHERE: Seaford Public Library, 2234 Jackson Ave., Seaford
AGES: All
WHAT: Join Kevin Westley for an afternoon of Irish music and its history.
WANT TO GO? 516-221-1334. seafordlibrary.org.
Irish Experience 17th Annual Festival
WHEN: March 13, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Hofstra University, David Mack Sports Complex, Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead
AGES: All
WHAT: Enjoy a number of music and dance performances throughout the day, as well activities for children, more than 50 craft vendors, and authentic Irish food.
WANT TO GO? $7; $5 seniors (65 and older); free for children younger than 12. 516-463-6582. hofstra.edu.
Lucky Leprechauns
WHEN: March 14, 2pm
WHERE: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
AGES: All
WHAT: Create adorable leprechaun finger puppets and bring some luck o’ the Irish into your home!
WANT TO GO? Free with museum admission: $12; $11 seniors 65 and older; free for children younger than 1. 516-224-5800. licm.org.
Sevens and Threes: Traditional Irish Music
WHEN: March 15, 2pm
WHERE: Franklin Square Public Library, 19 Lincoln Road, Franklin Square
AGES: All
WHAT: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with traditional Irish music. All are invited to try stepping to dances, sing-along, and sample Irish soda bread and tea.
WANT TO GO? 516-488-3444. franklinsquarepl.org.
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
WHEN: March 15, 11am-1pm
WHERE: Darlings & Divas, 65 Merrick Road, Amityville
AGES: 12 and younger
WHAT: Celebrate the luck of the Irish at this party, which includes shamrock-themed makeup, mini-manicure, and hair style.
WANT TO GO? $24.99. 631-608-4710. darlingsanddivasofamityville.com.
St. Patrick’s Day Stepping Along with Books
WHEN: March 16, 1:30pm
WHERE: Massapequa Library, 523 Central Ave., Massapequa.
AGES: 8 and younger
WHAT: Kids will do a fun craft as well as a holiday story and songs.
WANT TO GO? 516-708-4607. massapequalibrary.org.
5th Annual Irish Arts Center Book Day
WHEN: March 17, from 7am until the books run out
WHERE: Transit hubs across the five boroughs of Manhattan
AGES: All
WHAT: The Irish Arts Center will be handing out thousands of free books written by Irish classic and contemporary writers. Take a walk through the pages of Joyce, Yeats, Wilde, or some of Ireland’s newest hotly-tipped masters.
WANT TO GO? 212-757-3318. irishartscenter.org.
NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade
WHEN: March 17, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Fifth Avenue, between 44th and 86th streets, Midtown Manhattan
AGES: All
WHAT: 150,000 marchers will parade up Fifth Avenue in a display of the vibrancy and vitality that is Irish culture. This year’s Grand Marshall is Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
WANT TO GO? nycstpatricksparade.org.
Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary Celebration
WHEN: March 20, 8pm
WHERE: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts, 720 Northern Blvd., Route 25A, Greenvale
AGES: All
WHAT: The enchanting musical experience features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites, and contemporary pop songs, with an unforgettable signature style.
WANT TO GO? $43 and up. 516-299-3100. tillescenter.org.
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