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Summer Fun Guide for Long Island Kids

Jones Beach State Park is a popular beach for Long Island families. Photo courtesy of Long Island State Parks

Best Beaches Near Long Island for Kids and Families

These nine Long Island beaches offer the best amenities for families in 2022.

Summer camp is a great way for kids to make new friends and learn new skills

Long Island Summer Camp Guide

Find a great summer camp in Long Island, New York, for your child, including nature camps, STEM...

Enjoy a drive-in movie on Long Island this summer.

Drive-In Movie Theaters in and Around Long Island for Outdoor Movie Nights with Kids

Family-friendly films are popping up at these drive-ins on Long Island and nearby.

Take dad out to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck this Father’s Day weekend. Photo courtesy of the farm

The Best Fairs and Festivals for Long Island Families in June

Enjoy these family-friendly celebrations as we move from spring to summer.

The Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park thrills kids young and old. Photo by Jen Tomeo

Best Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads on Long Island

These play areas let kids cool off on steamy Long Island days.

Celebrate Long Island's diversity at LI Pride Weekend at the boardwalk in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the event

Free Things to Do in June With Kids on Long Island

There are loads of no-cost ways to celebrate the start of summer.

Head to the pirate-themed Bayville Adventure Park or explore one of these other local amusement parks on Long Island.

Awesome Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families

Kids of all ages delight in the attractions at these LI theme parks.

Cool down with a water balloon fight!

Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids

100 ways to pack more play into your summer day.

You can't beat the beautiful beaches on Long Island's East End. Photo courtesy of Montauk Yacht Club

50 Fun Summer Things to Do with Kids and Families in the Hamptons and North Fork

Enjoy these summer activities with kids while visiting Long Island's East End.

Splish Splash is New York’s Largest Waterpark, offering 96 acres of water activites.

Long Island Water Parks, Slides, and Pools to Cool Off In This Summer

Make a splash on LI this summer.

The Long Island Fair is comes to Old Bethpage Restoration Village. Photo courtesy of OBRV

Summer Festivals and Street Fairs for Long Island Families

Enjoy these great outdoor celebrations all summer long.

Pet and bottle-feed the goats at Goodale Farms in Riverhead. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

50 Free Things To Do on Long Island this Summer with Kids

These summertime activities make LI kIds smile without busting your budget.

Enjoy quality time with the animals at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.

Find an Amazing Petting Zoo on Long Island Where Kids Can Meet the Animals

Take your animal-loving kids to these local petting zoos and farms.

Hit one of Long Island's beautiful beaches for playtime in the sand, surf, or on the playground.

100 Things To Do on Long Island With Kids Before They Grow Up

Here are our picks for the best must-do activities with kids on LI.

The complex at Centereach Pool offers lane swimming and a splash pad area for younger kids. Photo courtesy of Centereach Pool

12 Best Outdoor Pools Open on Long Island for Summer 2022

Beat the heat at one of these pools across Long Island.

Beaches, Pools & Water Parks

Jones Beach State Park is a popular beach for Long Island families. Photo courtesy of Long Island State Parks

Best Beaches Near Long Island for Kids and Families

These nine Long Island beaches offer the best amenities for families in 2022. READ MORE

The Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo Memorial Spray Park thrills kids young and old. Photo by Jen Tomeo

Best Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads on Long Island

These play areas let kids cool off on steamy Long Island days. READ MORE

Splish Splash is New York’s Largest Waterpark, offering 96 acres of water activites.

Long Island Water Parks, Slides, and Pools to Cool Off In This Summer

Make a splash on LI this summer. READ MORE

Long Branch Beach, NJ. Photo by Rose Gordon Sala

Best Jersey Shore Beaches for Families: Sandy Hook to Cape May

Here are the top Jersey Shore beaches to check out this summer. READ MORE

Favorite Summer Activities

You can't beat the beautiful beaches on Long Island's East End. Photo courtesy of Montauk Yacht Club

50 Fun Summer Things to Do with Kids and Families in the Hamptons and North Fork

Enjoy these summer activities with kids while visiting Long Island's East End. READ MORE

Enjoy the tropical island atmosphere and outdoor seating at Pop's Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park.

Great Outdoor Dining Options for Long Island Families

Enjoy a meal with a view at one of these eateries. READ MORE

What's better than an after dinner family walk along the boardwalk at Long Beach?

7 Long Island Boardwalk Gems Kids Will Love

A stroll along these Long Island boardwalks will delight adults and kids alike. READ MORE

"Walk the plank" or just climb along at Sunken Meadow State Park's playground. Photo by Thien Nguyen August

Top Beach Playgrounds on Long Island

Here are the best places for LI kids to enjoy the sun, sand, and the swings. READ MORE

Outdoor Fun for Long Island Kids

Enjoy the tropical island atmosphere and outdoor seating at Pop's Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park.

Great Outdoor Dining Options for Long Island Families

Enjoy a meal with a view at one of these eateries. READ MORE

For three weeks, Lavender By the Bay lends a regal hue to the normally green North Fork of Long Island.

Lavender By the Bay Immerses Visitors in Acres of Fragrant Blooms

These flowering farms are kid-friendly North Fork destinations. READ MORE

Cool down with a water balloon fight!

Ultimate Summer Bucket List Ideas: 100 (Mostly) Free Outdoor Games and Activities for Kids

100 ways to pack more play into your summer day. READ MORE

A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water is all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel

25+ Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long

Splish-splash! We've got 25+ fun water games to try with the kids. READ MORE

Quick Getaways and Day Trips

Hop the ferry to Block Island for a glorious escape. Photo courtesy of the Block Island Tourism Council

All the Top Summer Day Trips Near Long Island

Family fun awaits on these simple and stress-free jaunts near LI. READ MORE

Camelbeach is a perfect place to keep cool with a toddler on a hot sunny day.

Best Water Parks for Toddlers Near NYC

Smaller waves and slides make these parks just right for tots. READ MORE

It's hard to resist the allure of a dip in Mirror Lake during your weekend getaway to the Golden Arrowhead Lakeside Resort.

Weekend Getaways Near NYC: Lake Resorts in New York State

These getaways feature alluring lakes for swimming, sailing, and more. READ MORE

The beaches in Montauk are among the nation's best. Photo by kimwillen via Flickr

25 Great Things to Do in Montauk with Kids

Enjoy family-friendly beaches, restaurants, fishing, and more at this East End treasure spot. READ MORE

Hither Hills State Park campground offers several miles of oceanfront for camping in Montauk.

Best Places to Go Camping on Long Island with Kids

From the beach to the woods, here are the best places to pitch your tent nearby. READ MORE

Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for Long Island

There are 52 weekends a year, that's more than four-dozen opportunities to take a mini-vacation.READ MORE

Amusement Parks and Water Parks for Long Island Kids

Head to the pirate-themed Bayville Adventure Park or explore one of these other local amusement parks on Long Island.

Awesome Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families

Kids of all ages delight in the attractions at these LI theme parks. READ MORE

Enjoy a thrilling ride on the twisty Turbulence roller coaster at Adventureland in Farmingdale. Photo courtesy of the amusement park

Visiting Adventureland on Long Island With Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go

This local institution has entertained generations of thrill-seekers. READ MORE

Archives

All the Top Summer Day Trips Near Long Island

Family fun awaits on these simple and stress-free jaunts near LI. READ MORE

Plan a Summer Day at Jones Beach with Kids: Top Things To See and Do

Enjoy swimming, mini-golf, great shows, and more Atlantic Ocean fun. READ MORE

25 Bucket List Things to Do This Summer With LI Kids

The living is easy and it's not hard to keep your calendar full this summer. READ MORE

Best Blueberry Picking Farms and Festivals on Long Island for Pick-Your-Own Berries

Kids will find berries ripe for the picking at these popular LI farms. READ MORE

12 Best Outdoor Pools Open on Long Island for Summer 2022

Beat the heat at one of these pools across Long Island. READ MORE

14 Great Water Parks for Kids near NYC in 2022

Beat the heat with these 14 family-friendly water parks less than two hours away. READ MORE

Summer Activities