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The Flower Show returns to Hicks Nurseries this month. Photo courtesy of Hicks Nurseries
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3/3/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Looking for FREE things to do on Long Island in March? Read on for dozens of great options. 

To keep your kids and your wallet happy, we’ve come up with a long list of FREE things to do with kids in March.

Long Island celebrates its Irish heritage with a month's worth of St. Patrick's Day parades: Enjoy the pipes, drums, and marchers, free of charge from Rockville Centre to Montauk. 

There are plenty of other free activities this month, including storytimes and crafting opportunities. 

We’re adding more events to our Family Activity Calendar every day, so don’t forget to check it frequently.

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Free Things To Do on Long Island: March 1-March 5

Storytime Saturdays at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Storytime Saturday mornings at Hempstead Lake State Park include an engaging story, coloring, and more. READ MORE

Free Kids Crafting Kits at Home Depot

Various Locations
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Pick up a free crafting kit and learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety while creating a project. All of the instructions and materials are included, and at some locations a Home Depot staff member will guide you through the steps.  READ MORE

Irish Dance Performance at the Freeport Memorial Library

Freeport
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by enjoying a lively Irish dance performance at the Freeport Memorial Library. READ MORE

St. Patty's Day Crafty Canvas at the Mastic Beach Library

Mastic Beach
Saturday, March 4, 2023
Join Ms. Leslie from Green Earth Craft at the at the Mastic Beach Satellite Branch and make a Crafty Canvas design for St. Patrick’s Day. READ MORE

Free Craft for Kids at Lakeshore Learning Store

New Hyde Park
Saturdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 2023
From 11am to 3pm on Saturday mornings, kids visiting the Lakeshore Learning Store can create a unique, fun craft.  READ MORE

Purim Carnival at Congregation Beth Ohr

Merrick
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Congregation Beth Ohr is hosting a Purim Carnival on March 5, complete with bagels, schmear, games, prizes and more. READ MORE

East Islip St. Patrick's Day Parade

East Islip
Sunday, March 5, 2023
The Local Hibernians Inc. is holding its annual Irish celebration on March 5. The 1.35 mile St. Patrick's Day parade route is sure to not disappoint its spectators. READ MORE

Irish American Society St. Patrick's Day Parade

Mineola
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Following a 10am Mass at the Irish American Society, the parade steps off March 5 at 1pm along Mineola Boulevard. READ MORE

Bethpage St. Patrick's Day Parade

Bethpage
Sunday, March 5, 2023
The annual parade begins after a noon Mass at St. Martin of Tours church on Central Avenue, continuing for about a mile to the reviewing stand on Broadway. READ MORE

Free Things To Do on Long Island: March 6-March 12

Full Worm Moon Hike with Friends of the Long Pond Greenbelt

Bridgehampton
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The full “Worm Moon” was given its name by the Algonquin tribes from New England to Lake Superior. At the time of this spring moon, the ground begins to soften, and earthworm castings reappear, inviting the return of robins. READ MORE

Flower & Garden Show at Hicks Nurseries

Westbury
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Spring is in the air and in full bloom at Hicks Nurseries! Experience the first taste of spring through the power of storytelling using the beauty of nature as the author. READ MORE

National Circus Project at Emma Clark Library

East Setauket
Saturday, March 11, 2023
National Circus Project hits the Emma Clark Library on March 11 with dazzling comedy/variety acts. READ MORE

Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick's Day Parade

Rocky Point
Sunday, March 12, 2023
The annual Miller Place-Rocky Point St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for Sunday, March 12 starting at 1pm sharp. READ MORE

Free Things To Do on Long Island: March 13-March 19

Preschool Craft: Leprechauns at the Merrick Library

Merrick
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Head to the Merrick Library with your preschooler to make a leprechaun craft. READ MORE

Storytime Saturdays at Hempstead Lake State Park

West Hempstead
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Storytime Saturday mornings at Hempstead Lake State Park include an engaging story, coloring, and more. READ MORE

Cold Spring Harbor St. Patrick's Day Treasure Hunt

Cold Spring Harbor
Saturday, March 18, 2023
UPDATE: Cancelled due to inclement weather Tiny leprechauns pass through Cold Spring Harbor each year and hide their gold at Fireman’s Park. Retrieve gift cards to local shops hidden among the treasure and discounts along Main Street all afternoon. Explore the park and village to see what they left behind! READ MORE

Cardinal Garden Ornament Workshop at Lowe's

Various Locations
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Gather your little builders to spread their DIY wings and craft a Cardinal Garden Ornament at Lowe's on March 18. READ MORE

Glen Cove St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Glen Cove
Sunday, March 19, 2023
 The Glen Cove St. Patrick's Day Parade begins to form up at noon in the area of the Finley Middle School at Forest Avenue and Dosoris Lane in Glen Cove. READ MORE

Wantagh St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Wantagh
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Watch local neighbors, schools and organizations march along Wantagh Avenue in the third annual parade. READ MORE

Brain Awareness Day at the Long Island Explorium

Port Jefferson
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Get ready to flex your mental muscles! Head to the Long Island Explorium for Brain Awareness Day and discover the amazing abilities of your brain. READ MORE
Celebrate all things Irish at the Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy Friends of Erin
Celebrate all things Irish at the Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade. Photo courtesy Friends of Erin

Free Things To Do on Long Island: March 20-March 31

Baby Start at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library

Plainview
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Join A Time for Kids, Inc. as they introduce the littlest learners to the wonderful world of library programs. READ MORE

Explore Exhibitions: Zuccaire Gallery and the LIM's Art Museum

Stony Brook
Friday, March 24, 2023
Spend the afternoon at two of Stony Brook's institutions, the Zuccaire Gallery and the LIM's Art Museum.  READ MORE

Jamesport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Jamesport
Saturday, March 25, 2023
This St. Patrick’s Day Parade is back on the North Fork on March 25. The parade meanders through Jamesport. READ MORE

The Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade

Rockville Centre
Saturday, March 25, 2023
Enjoy this annual celebration through the Village of Rockville Centre. The parade supports several local charities.  READ MORE

Career Conversations at the Cradle of Aviation

Garden City
Saturday, March 25, 2023
LI STEM Hub will offer a free series of Career Conversations for students in grades 8-11, their guardians, and school professionals at the Cradle of Aviation. READ MORE

Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade

Montauk
Sunday, March 26, 2023
Long Island's easternmost parade runs up Edgemere Road and turns on to Main Street, passing the reviewing stand on the green. It finishes at the end of Main Street by the IGA. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

East Islip Public Library
St. Martin of Tours church
Cold Spring Harbor Village, Fireman's Park
The Rockville Centre St. Patrick's Day Parade
Montauk Friends of Erin St. Patrick's Day Parade