Long Island weekend events: 10 things to do
If you're looking for things to do on Long Island, here are spots to explore and events to attend this weekend.
HISTORIC SPIRITS TOUR AT RAYNHAM HALL
Explore Raynham Hall and three generations of Townsend family occupants with a spiritualist healer at 7:30 p.m. March 22. Tickets are $35; 20 W. Main St., Oyster Bay, raynhamhallmuseum.org, 516-922-6808.
POLAR PLUNGE AT TOBAY BEACH
“Freezin’ for a Reason” plunge into the Atlantic Ocean benefits Special Olympics, the event kicks off with registration at 9 a.m., plunge begins at 11 a.m. March 23. Registration donation is $25 per participant; Ocean Parkway, Massapequa, oysterbaytown.com, 631-458-1579.
LONG ISLAND COMEDY FESTIVAL AT THE SUFFOLK
The festival features performances by comedians “Banjo” Les Bayer, John Larocchia, Maria Walsh, Tim Krompier and more at 8 p.m. March 23. Tickets are $45; 118 E. Main St., Riverhead,
thesuffolk.org, 631-727-4343.
EGG HUNT AT THE BIG DUCK
Friends of the Big Duck present an Easter Egg Hunt for “duck” eggs, where you can meet Mother Goose at noon March 23 (rain date: March 24) at The Big Duck Ranch. For ages 2-9; bring a basket to collect the eggs. Free; 1012 Flanders Rd., Flanders, bigduck.org, 631-284-3737.
SPRING EQUINOX MARKET IN FARMINGDALE
The market features art, handmade jewelry, clothing, crystals and more for sale, noon to 4 p.m. March 23. Free; 1 Morton St., Farmingdale, newyorksolarfaire.com, 516-336-9547.
DONNA SUMMER TRIBUTE AT THE BOULTON CENTER
Tribute to the music of the late Donna Summer featuring Rainere Martin at 8 p.m. March 23. Tickets are $45-$55; 37 W. Main St., Bay Shore, boultoncenter.org, 631-969-1101.
EGG HUNT AT AMERICAN AIRPOWER MUSEUM
Bring your own basket and hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny and visit the bunny patch and adopt a bunny or chick (plush toy, not live animals). Guests can also take an Easter tram ride around Hangar 3, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 23.$15, $10 ages 3-12; 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, americanairpowermuseum.org, 631-293-6398
SOLAR ECLIPSE 101 AT SUNKEN MEADOW STATE PARK
Learn about the solar eclipse, safety tips and make your own viewfinder, 10 to 11:30 a.m. March 24. $4, registration required; Route 25A and 1 Sunken Meadow State Parkway, Kings Park, parks.ny.gov/events, 631-269-4333.
'SUPER SWAP SUNDAY' IN FARMINGVILLE
The show features a lineup of street rods, classics, muscle cars, antiques on display along with vendors selling car parts and accessories, cars for sale and show cars are judged with trophies awarded in more than 50 classes, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 24 at the Long Island Catholic Health Amphitheater. $10 for spectators, $25 judged car fee; 1 Ski Run Lane, Farmingville, longislandcars.com, 631-567-5898.
OUTREACH ENSEMBLE: POPS! AT THE STALLER CENTER
Classical meets pop music at this kid-friendly event where they’ll be introduced to the sounds of Mozart, Vivaldi, John Lennon, Paul McCartney and more at 3 p.m. March 24. Tickets start at $10; 100 Nicolls Rd., Stony Brook, stallercenter.showare.com, 631-632-2787.