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Cinderella, Legos, Gardening and Adventureland

Pick and choose from this weekend's array of family and kid-friendly events.

A gardening workshop, piano event, Legos, Cinderella and Adventureland's opening weekend: Pick and choose from this week's array of kid-friendly activities.

And if you still want more? Check out our family-friendly Get Out: Weekend Planner refreshed every Thursday, as well as our events calendar on the Dix Hills Patch site.

BEST BETS FOR THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 26 and 27:

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1.  

Where/When: , 55 Vanderbilt Pkwy; Saturday 10-11:30 a.m.

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Why Go?: Kids in grades 2-5 will be assisted by the Dix Hills Garden Club in making small floral centerpieces to take home as well as read age-appropriate stories related to gardening.

Pricing: Free; Register at 631-421-4530.

2.

Where/When: , 482 Walt Whitman Road, Melville; Saturday 2-3 p.m.

Why Go?: The entire family will enjoy this journey of taking piano lessons complete with puppets, piano and music.

Pricing: Free: Call 631-385-0606 for more information.

3.

Where/When: Borders Bookstore, 231 Airport Plaza Blvd, Farmingdale; Saturday 2 p.m.

Why Go?:  Kids ages 8-12 who love to build and play with cars can join this interactive LEGO racing experience.

Pricing: Free; call 631-752-0194 for additional details.

4.

Where/When: Adventureland, 2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale; Saturday and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

Why Go?: To enjoy the many rides, attractions and games as Adventureland opens for the 2011 season this weekend.

Pricing: $22.99 for a pay-one-price (P.O.P.) bracelet; $1 single tickets.

5. Cinderella

Where/When: Broadhollow Theater Company's BayWay Arts Center,  265 E.
Main St., East Islip; Saturday at 2 p.m.

Why Go?: To see the live children's production of story of Cinderella, her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, the fairy godmother, a handsome prince and a funny royal court.

Pricing: $10 per person; $22 show and tea party that follows-call 631-581-2700 to reserve.

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