Follow us!
 

Get Family Activities Sent to You Weekly!

Top Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this March


Looking for fun and affordable things to do with your family in Rockland County this March? You're in luck, because we've rounded up the top 11 kids' events, including St. Patrick's Day celebrations (don't miss the parade!), kid-friendly shows, a county-wide showcase of family services, and indoor fun to enjoy while the weather's still chilly.
For even more upcoming family events in Rockland and the NYC area, check out our full, searchable calendar of events.

 

Jeffrey FriedbergMarch 3

Jam in Your Jammies

Kids can roll out of bed and keep their PJs on as they head to Grace Episcopal Church for a Pajama Jam with Jeffrey Friedberg and his sidekick, the Bossy Frog.

 

 

 

The Harlem WizardsMarch 4

Prepare to Be Amazed

The Harlem Wizards, whose basketball tricks are reminiscent of the Globetrotters, stop by Suffern High School to take on community leaders, local politicians, and Cherry Lane Elementary School faculty.

 

 

Photography class in RocklandMarch 10-11

Point and Shoot

Aspiring photographers can learn techniques and get practical experience at a Crash Course Camera Class. Participating teens and tweens will explore the concepts of lighting, angle, and composition and learn how basic camera functions like aperture and shutter speed affect their final photographs. Students will venture out to shoot the Nyack downtown area, then bring their photos back the next day to learn how to enhance them using basic Photoshop techniques. Participants should bring either a digital SLR or point-and-shoot camera.

 

 

Rockland County YouthfestMarch 11

Get to Know Your County

Learn about local businesses, services, and recreational activities while your kids have fun and get loads of freebies at the 14th annual Rockland County Youthfest, sponsored by the Rockland County Youth Bureau. There will also be family-friendly entertainment and demonstrations throughout the day.

 

 

Pearl River St. Patrick's Day ParadeMarch 18

Salute St. Patrick

Each year, Pearl River hosts the second largest St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the state (right behind the NYC parade, which is held March 17). This year is extra special, as the parade celebrates its 50th anniversary. March 18. 1:30pm. FREE. Starts at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, 401 N. Middletown Road, Pearl River (from there, it heads down Middletown Road before turning onto Central Avenue).

Get the details on even more St. Patrick's Day-inspired fun around our county this month!

 

 

Glaze Art StudioMarch 19

Paint by Book

Toddlers can exercise their literary and artistic skills at the same time at Glaze, which hosts monthly Pottery and a Story hours. This month, stop by for a reading of Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae, and then paint your own a giraffe.

 

 

Glo Putt at The Sports PlaceEvery Friday

Run, Bounce, Putt…

Kids ages 7 and older can get a dose of wholesome fun each Friday at The Sports Place’s Open Gym Nights. This super space boasts two turf fields—perfect for soccer, dodgeball, football, or whiffle ball—and two basketball courts. Not into sports? Then check out the Bounce Town Inflatables, featuring a 24-foot slide, Bungee Run, Shark Tunnel, and more, or GloPutt mini-golf, an 18-hole glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course (pictured).

 

 

Get the best weekend events delivered to your inbox each week when you sign up for our newsletter!

 


Want more content like this?


More Family Activities Articles:

Latest News:

Family Activities:

Have a Laugh:

Alison Reiser

Author: Alison Reiser is the calendar editor of Rockland Parent. She lives in Rockland County, NY with her husband and their two daughters. At night, she can be found working the front desk at the Valley Cottage Animal Hospital. See More

Featured Listings:

Sachdev Family Orthodontics

Sachdev Family Orthodontics

Garnerville , We provide individualized braces and invisalign treatment for kids and adults. FREE consults, most insurances accepted, evening and Saturday hours a...

St. Paul School

St. Paul School

Valley Cottage, NY For over 50 years, St. Paul School has been providing a supportive environment designed to stimulate sound judgment, critical thinking, acquisition of...

Palisades Center

Palisades Center

West Nyack, NY We offer an impressive selection of retail stores, services and restaurants to make your shopping experience a truly exceptional one! Pick up a Pali...

Palisades Climb Adventure

Palisades Climb Adventure

West Nyack, NY Get ready to experience the World’s tallest indoor ropes course standing 85 feet tall. Palisades Climb Adventure combines the thrill of challenge with...