New York International Children’s Film Festival
Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Young movie fans and their parents will enjoy three premieres over these two days: the animated Shorts for Tots for children ages 3 to 6; Girls POV films, including the wry comedy “A Field Guide to Being a 12-Year-Old Girl,” for kids ages 10 and up; and three Boys Beyond Boundaries screenings, also for kids 10 and older.
Where: Museum of the Moving Image, 36-01 35th Ave., Astoria
Info & Tickets: 718-777-6888 or movingimage.us
Live Performance: ‘Hatched’
Saturday, March 9, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The two performances of this immersive drama created by Treehouse Shakers for children ages 2 and over takes place on a farm where baby humans meet and interact with baby animals, including chicks, calves, kittens, lambs and more.
Where: Long Island Children’s Museum, 11 Davis Ave., Garden City
Info & Tickets: 516-224-5800 or licm.org
Girl Scout Day
Saturday, March 9, 2 to 3 p.m.
Celebrate the birthday of Girl Scouts in America. In honor of Girl Scout Day, all Girl Scouts wearing their scouting uniform will receive a free hatchery and aquarium tour with paid admission.
Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor
Info: 516-692-6768 or
cshfishhatchery.org
Hofstra University’s 21st Annual Irish Festival
Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Irish Festival continues to celebrate the Irish gifts of music, food and culture to America. There will be music, dance performances and children’s activities throughout the day, as well as vendors and food. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and free for children under 12.
Where: Hofstra University, David S. Mack Physical Education Center, 900 Fulton Ave., Hempstead
Info & Tickets: 516-463-6582 or hofstra.edu
Bach to Rock: America’s Music School
Sunday, March 10, 4 p.m.
Bach To Rock showcases young musicians of all ages whose unique method is based on the idea that students learn best when they join together to play the music they love.
Where: My Father’s Place at the Roslyn Hotel, 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn / Info & Tickets: 516-413-3535 or myfathersplace.com
