Costumes and customs: Dress up and celebrate Purim at the Kings Bay Y

A Purim carnival and the whole Megillah (the Book of Esther), too, comes to the Kings Bay Y on March 12.

Come sing, dance, and celebrate Purim at a fun-filled carnival complete with rides, sand art, face-painting, themed arts and crafts, and a costume contest.

Hamantaschen and coffee will be available, along with a raffle to complete the festivities.

Purim Carnival, March 12, 11 am to 1:30 pm. Free.

Kings Bay YM-YWHA [3495 Nostrand Ave. at Avenue V in Sheepshead Bay, (718) 648–7703; info@kingsbayy.org].

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