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🎉March 23rd to March 29 Events in Nassau You Don’t Want to Miss
Looking for something fun, affordable, and local? From live music to family-friendly festivals, here’s what’s popping up around town this week👇


What’s Happening This Weekend in Nassau County
Saturday, March 21, 2026
![]() | Winter Market at Eisenhower Park Indoor market with local vendors and food. Easy family browse-and-snack outing. |
![]() | Art For Breakfast (Member Preview Hours) Members-only early gallery hours with light breakfast and docent chats. |
![]() | Baby Music With Love Gentle music class for babies and caregivers, focused on bonding and rhythm. |
![]() | Nature Hike: Family Program Guided family walk through natural areas of Planting Fields. Reservations required. |
![]() | 250th Program: The Science of Spying Hands-on experiments with invisible ink and coded messages. RSVP required. |
![]() | Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Parade (Kickoff) Big community parade with bands and groups. Arrive early for good curb spots. |
![]() | STEM Explorers: In Like a Lion Drop-in STEM activity block for kids. Expect hands-on builds and simple experiments. |
![]() | Northwinds Symphonic Band Children’s Concert Family-friendly concert designed to spark young listeners’ imagination and musical curiosity. |
![]() | Seal Walk Indoor intro then 1.5-mile beach walk to spot seals in the bay. |
![]() | Mesmerica 360 Planetarium Show (Showtime 1) Full-dome visual-and-music experience under the planetarium. Runs about 50-60 minutes. |
Sunday, March 22, 2026
![]() | Art For Breakfast (Member Preview Hours) Members-only early viewing with coffee and breakfast bites. Docents in the galleries. |
![]() | Ink & Impressions (Adults + Youth 12+) Make reed pens and plant-based ink while learning how ancient writing evolved. |
![]() | Touch Tank Walk-in Hours Drop in for a short educator-led touch tank session with snails and hermit crabs. |
![]() | The Chocolate Expo Chocolate, sweets, vendors, and tastings under one roof. Plan for crowds. |
![]() | Forest Fitness: Spring Hike Guided hike around Hempstead Lake to look for early spring signs. Registration required. |
![]() | MuslimFoodies Eid Fest Large outdoor Eid festival with food and vendors near the Hicksville LIRR fields. |
![]() | Celebrate Passover Family-friendly Passover crafts and activities. Good for kids who like hands-on making. |
![]() | Theater Performance: Pete the Cat Sunday performance time for Pete the Cat. Great weekend outing with museum play. |

Monday, March 16
![]() | Molly Mouse (Lapsit Storytime) |
![]() | Literacy Nassau Inclusive Book Club |
![]() | Foodscaping: A Beautiful Way To Grow Your Food |
![]() | Needle Artists Circle |
![]() | Spotlight on Jewish Films: Short Films (Gold Coast Arts Center) |
![]() | Know it All: Introduction to ChatGPT |
![]() | Elmont Memorial Library Create Games with Construct 3 |
![]() | LEGO/Builders Club |
![]() | What You Need to Know About Cancer, Cardiovascular & Diabetes Screening |
![]() | Evening Book Discussion: More or Less Maddy (Lisa Genova) |
Tuesday, March 17
![]() | LI Writers' Guild Writing Workshop |
![]() | Music & Movement (Members Session) |
![]() | St. Patrick's Day Party |
![]() | Storytime Corner Walk-in Hour: Women’s History |
![]() | Scrabble Club |
![]() | Irish Heritage Finger Puppets |
![]() | Teen Community Helpers |
![]() | Crafters Club |
Wednesday, March 18
![]() | Yiddish Conversation Group with Chana Ramon |
![]() | Theater Performance: Pete the Cat |
![]() | Baby Storytime |
![]() | Mini Mingle |
![]() | Tiny Tots: Clouds |
![]() | Canasta, Bridge & Backgammon Club |
![]() | Veteran’s Support Group |
![]() | ARE YOU GAME? |
![]() | Chess Club |
![]() | Irish Heritage Finger Puppets |
![]() | Teen Switch Time |
![]() | Creative Writing Workshop with Phil Harwood |
![]() | Conversations Through Dementia |
![]() | Emotional Declutter: Lighten Your Load! |
![]() | Mystery Book Club |
![]() | 3D Printing Workshop |
![]() | Pot of Gold Cake Pops |
Thursday, March 19
![]() | Chair Yoga with Jolie Bosnjak |
![]() | Play Hooray |
![]() | Chair Yoga with Swati |
![]() | Chicago: Fifty Years of All That Jazz |
![]() | Long Live Long Island: Historic Crimes of Long Island |
![]() | Stuffed Animal Sleepover |
![]() | Pilreiki: Pilates and Reiki (March - May) |
![]() | Spring Dot Art |
Friday, March 20
![]() | Preschool Readiness |
![]() | Drop-in Play Dough Playtime (2-7 Years) |
![]() | Game Afternoon |
![]() | Lunch & Learn: Retirement Planning |
![]() | The Chronicles of Yarnia |
![]() | Seal Walk |
![]() | Pokemon BINGO Show |
![]() | Jr. Gamers |
![]() | Astronomy Night with AOSNY |
Saturday, March 21
![]() | Jump for Joy |
![]() | Zumba for Adults (March - May) |
![]() | For Children with Special Needs: Sensory Safari |
![]() | Locust Valley Library Create Games with Construct 3 |
Sunday, March 22
![]() | Crafternoon |
![]() | Song & Sound Bath Meditation |

Monday, March 16th
New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
MLB Spring Training
6:10 PM | Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, FL
Away Game!
Spring training tune-up: pitchers build innings, hitters get reps, and you’ll usually see lots of mid-game substitutions.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB.TV (via the MLB app) (availability varies).
New York Rangers vs Los Angeles Kings
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Home Game!
Regular-season matchup at MSG. Expect tight lines and special-teams swings as teams grind for points late in the year.
TV: MSG (Rangers in-market).
Radio: ESPN New York (880 AM) (Rangers radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Brooklyn Nets vs Portland Trail Blazers
NBA Regular Season
7:30 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Home Game!
Regular-season game at Barclays. Rotations can tighten if playoff positioning is on the line.
TV: YES Network (Nets in-market; Portland feed also listed on ESPN).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Nets radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (YES in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Tuesday, March 17th
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays
MLB Spring Training
1:05 PM | Charlotte Sports Park, Port Charlotte, FL
Away Game!
Spring training game with a focus on workload and evaluation. Expect frequent pitching changes and bench players late.
TV: NY feed: Gotham Sports app (per MLB schedule listing).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB.TV (via the MLB app) (availability varies); Gotham Sports app where available.
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
MLB Spring Training
1:10 PM | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL
Away Game!
A daytime Grapefruit League matchup. Good for checking out prospects and new roster looks.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Islanders vs Toronto Maple Leafs
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
Away Game!
Division road test. Expect matchups to matter, especially against Toronto’s top lines.
TV: MSGSN (Islanders in-market).
Radio: WRHU 88.7 FM (Hofstra, Nassau County) (Islanders radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers
NBA Regular Season
7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Home Game!
Regular-season matchup at MSG. Physical half-court possessions are common in this kind of late-season game.
TV: MSG (Knicks in-market).
Radio: ESPN New York 880 AM (Knicks radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Wednesday, March 18th
New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox
MLB Spring Training
1:05 PM | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
Away Game!
A spring rivalry game. Starters may play a bit longer, but the back half typically turns into prospect innings.
TV: Not listed on ESPN’s game page; check YES Network / MLB.TV day-of if you need a confirmed feed.
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Rangers vs New Jersey Devils
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Home Game!
Metro rivalry at MSG. The intensity usually shows up early, especially on forechecks and net-front battles.
TV: TNT (national) and truTV (where carried).
Radio: ESPN New York (880 AM) (Rangers radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Max (TNT/truTV stream) (availability varies).
Brooklyn Nets vs Oklahoma City Thunder
NBA Regular Season
7:30 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Home Game!
Regular-season game at Barclays. OKC’s pace can force Brooklyn to defend in space and rebound well.
TV: YES Network (Nets in-market).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Nets radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (YES in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Thursday, March 19th
New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
MLB Spring Training
1:05 PM | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
Away Game!
Spring training in the afternoon slot. If you’re tracking specific players, lineups are usually posted a few hours before first pitch.
TV: YES Network (Nassau/NYC market) (per MLB schedule listing).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: ESPN+ (if offered) and MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Yankees vs Toronto Blue Jays
MLB Spring Training (split-squad)
1:07 PM | TD Ballpark, Dunedin, FL
Away Game!
Split-squad day: expect lots of roster experimentation and prospects getting extended looks.
TV: Gotham Sports app Sports app (NY feed) and Sportsnet (Toronto feed) (per MLB schedule listing).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies); Gotham Sports app where available.
New York Mets vs Houston Astros
MLB Spring Training
6:05 PM | CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, FL
Away Game!
Evening spring game at the Astros/Nats complex. Good chance to see pitchers stretched a bit more.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Nationwide Arena, Columbus, OH
Away Game!
Road game with a shorter turnaround feel. Keep an eye on the Rangers’ third-period management and special teams.
TV: MSG (Rangers in-market).
Radio: ESPN New York (880 AM) (Rangers radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
New York Islanders vs Ottawa Senators
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, ON
Away Game!
Road matchup against Ottawa. If the Isles control the middle of the ice, they usually give themselves a chance.
TV: MSGSN (Islanders in-market).
Radio: WRHU 88.7 FM (Hofstra, Nassau County) (Islanders radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Friday, March 20th
New York Mets vs St. Louis Cardinals
MLB Spring Training
1:10 PM | Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, FL
Away Game!
Another spring training rep day. Expect lineup rotation and pitchers working specific pitches/situations.
TV: SNY (NY area) and MLB Network (national) (per MLB schedule listing).
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: SNY (via provider) when available; MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles
MLB Spring Training
6:35 PM | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
Away Game!
Night spring game. You’ll often see late-inning reliever auditions and non-roster invites.
TV: Gotham Sports app Sports app (NY feed) (per MLB schedule listing).
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: Gotham Sports app where available; MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Knicks vs Brooklyn Nets
NBA Regular Season
7:30 PM | Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Home Game!
Same-city matchup in Brooklyn. Even without travel, expect a playoff-style feel if seeding is tight.
TV: YES Network and MSG (both listed on ESPN).
Radio: Knicks: ESPN New York 880 AM | Nets: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM.
Stream: Gotham Sports app (YES/MSG in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Saturday, March 21st
New York Yankees vs Detroit Tigers
MLB Spring Training
1:05 PM | Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland, FL
Away Game!
Spring training road game. Lakeland is a classic venue, and the Tigers often run full production even in March.
TV: Not listed as a local TV broadcast on ESPN’s game page.
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: ESPN Unlimited and MLB.TV (per ESPN game listing) (availability varies).
New York Mets vs Washington Nationals
MLB Spring Training (split-squad)
1:05 PM | CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches, Palm Beach, FL
Away Game!
Split-squad spring training. Expect lots of prospects and depth pieces getting meaningful innings.
TV: Not listed as a local TV broadcast on ESPN’s game page.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Mets vs Houston Astros
MLB Spring Training (split-squad)
1:10 PM | Clover Park, Port St. Lucie, FL
Away Game!
Another split-squad game. The goal is reps, not perfect bullpen usage, so don’t over-read late innings.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB.TV (per ESPN game listing) (availability varies).
New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
Away Game!
Classic road building in Montreal. Crowd can spike the pace, so a steady first period matters.
TV: MSGSN (Islanders in-market).
Radio: WRHU 88.7 FM (Hofstra, Nassau County) (Islanders radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
Sunday, March 22nd
New York Rangers vs Winnipeg Jets
NHL Regular Season
12:00 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Home Game!
Midday puck drop at MSG. Early starts can be sloppy, so special teams and goaltending often decide it.
TV: MSG (Rangers in-market).
Radio: ESPN New York (880 AM) (Rangers radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
New York Yankees vs Philadelphia Phillies
MLB Spring Training
1:05 PM | George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
Away Game!
Sunday afternoon spring game. Expect a slightly more 'regular' lineup if it’s close to the end of camp.
TV: YES Network and MLB Network (national) are listed on the MLB schedule.
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Yankees radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB app / MLB.TV (availability varies).
New York Mets vs Miami Marlins
MLB Spring Training
1:10 PM | Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium, Jupiter, FL
Away Game!
A final-week spring game where roles start to crystallize. You’ll often see targeted matchup work for relievers.
TV: MIAM (Marlins local) is listed on the MLB schedule; this is not typically a Nassau-area channel.
Radio: WCBS 880 AM (Mets Radio flagship, Nassau/NYC metro).
Stream: MLB.TV (per ESPN game listing) (availability varies).
Brooklyn Nets vs Sacramento Kings
NBA Regular Season
6:00 PM | Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA
Away Game!
West Coast road game. Pace and defensive rebounding are usually the swing factors in Sacramento.
TV: YES Network (Nets in-market); NBC Sports California is the Kings’ local listing.
Radio: WFAN 660 AM / 101.9 FM (Nets radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (YES in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
New York Islanders vs Columbus Blue Jackets
NHL Regular Season
7:00 PM | UBS Arena, Elmont, NY
Home Game!
Home game at UBS. Islanders tend to thrive when they keep shifts short and win board battles.
TV: MSGSN (Islanders in-market).
Radio: WRHU 88.7 FM (Hofstra, Nassau County) (Islanders radio).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); ESPN+ (out-of-market, subject to blackout).
New York Knicks vs Washington Wizards
NBA Regular Season
7:30 PM | Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
Home Game!
Sunday night at MSG. If the Knicks dictate tempo, they usually generate cleaner looks and fewer live-ball turnovers.
TV: MSG (Knicks in-market).
Radio: ESPN New York 880 AM (Knicks radio in the NYC market).
Stream: Gotham Sports app (MSG in-market); NBA League Pass (out-of-market, subject to blackout).

Tuesday, March 17
![]() | The Screaming Orphans High-energy Irish folk-pop show timed perfectly for St. Patrick’s week. |
Wednesday, March 18
![]() | Wayward Wednesdays LVII Three local bands, no cover, and a straightforward weeknight stage setup. |
Thursday, March 19
![]() | Live Music Every Thursday Long-running Thursday live music with a casual, after-work friendly time window. |
![]() | Live music on Thursday nights Early-start live music slot that runs longer than most bar-stage listings. |
![]() | Live Music with Ed Ryan Small-room live music that keeps the night simple and local. |
![]() | Direct From Sweden: The Music of ABBA Polished ABBA tribute with a full live band and familiar crowd-pleasers. |
![]() | Jazz on Broadway: The Blue Vipers of Brooklyn Vintage jazz, swing, and jump blues done with real style and pace. |
![]() | Josh Joplin and Jeffrey Gaines Two respected singer-songwriters sharing one intimate bill in a dependable room. |
![]() | Live Music at My Pappa Gallo Straightforward Thursday live music in a busy Rockville Centre dinner spot. |
Friday, March 20
![]() | Live Music Tonight Easy dinner-and-music option if you want something low-commitment and local. |
![]() | The Highway Boys (Zach Bryan Tribute) Zach Bryan tribute night with an opening acoustic support set. |
Forever Simon and Garfunkel Familiar Simon and Garfunkel songs in a smaller listening-room setup. |
Saturday, March 21
![]() | Cherish The Ladies Irish music, step dancing, and strong vocals in one well-known touring show. |
![]() | The Warped Tour Band w/ Fistful of Steel (RATM) Loud pop-punk and alt-rock covers built for a high-energy nostalgia crowd. |
![]() | Echoes of the Eagles Eagles tribute night in a reliable Nassau listening-room setup. |
![]() | The Springsteen Tribute Band: Gypsy Angel Row Springsteen tribute set with a crowd-friendly, boardwalk-to-heartland song list. |
![]() | Ramon Ayala: Historia De Un Final Big arena concert option of the week if you want a major live show. |
Sunday, March 22
![]() | Sunday Music: Spring Is Here (Paul Joseph Trio) Sunday matinee jazz trio concert built around Richard Rodgers favorites. |
![]() | The Golden Chords: The Sounds of Bob Dylan Bob Dylan songbook tribute with an easy library-concert atmosphere. |
![]() | L’il Ed and The Imperials Blues Hall of Fame energy to close the week with something sharper and heavier. |
✨ That’s a wrap on this week’s top picks!
Don’t forget to mark your calendar, grab your crew, and make the most of what Nassau County has to offer.
We’ll be back with more local finds—until then, have fun out there! 🎉






























































































