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Sesame Street Live: Let’s Party comes to the Capital Region for all children enamored with Big Bird, Ernie, Cookie Monster, and Elmo. Join in the fun as these loveable characters perform a singing and dancing extravaganza that will have your little ones squealing with delight. Mar. 8, 10:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m., $15+. Times Union Center, 51 S. Pearl St, Albany, 518.487.2000; www.timesunioncenter-albany.com
March 4: Maple Sugaring Party Kids will love the sweet tradition of maple sugaring. Featured events include sap collection, demonstrations, depictions of Native American and Colonial style sugaring sites, porridge making, maple crafts, and treats. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $15 non-members. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, 914.723.3470; www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
March 1, 8, 15: Thursdays Tales at Ten Toddlers and caregivers can cozy up in the Discovery Room for a nature-themed story and an activity. Hear about napping animals, hungry birds, or icy tracks, and celebrate the snowy season. Explore the Visitor Center and check out the Kids’ Corner, Children’s Forest, or wander the Grafton Sensory Trail. 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Mohonk Preserve Visitor’s Center, 3197 Route 55, Gardiner, 845.255.0919
March 18: Pirates on the Erie A group of rotten pirates are up to no good in Albany. Captain Dave and the brave Albany Symphony musicians will need the help of the audience to search for a way to trick those nasty pirates into letting them pass through the Erie Canal. Come dressed as pirates and sailors. 3 p.m., $20 adults, kids under 12 free. Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, 518.465.4663; www.palacealbany.org
March 24: Easter Egg Hunt Bring the kids to the farm to hunt for candy and Easter Eggs and pose for a photo with the Easter Bunny. 12-2 p.m. Pennings Farm & Market, 161 South Route 94, Warwick, 845.986.1059; www.penningsfarmmarket.com
