Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide

Are you ready to have the Ultimate Summer? Our Summer Guide is here to help you with the best things to do on Long Island all summer long.

We’re all about filling your days with fun and this year we’ve updated our Ultimate Summer Vacation Guide to make it even easier to find all the beaches, pools, water parks, summer festivals, vacation ideas, and so much more for Ultimate Summer fun.

 

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Latest Summer Activities News

High school girls (and non-binary kids) interested in computer science are encouraged to apply. Photo courtesy Girls Who Code
Free STEM Summer Camp from Girls Who Code Opens Registration 2025
This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is accepting applications.
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Learn how to make homemade ice cream for a tasty activity with the kids!
How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag (or Mason Jar) in 5 Easy Steps
An easy recipe for kids to make homemade ice cream without fancy equipment!
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A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water are all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
35 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Splish-splash! We've got loads of cool water games.
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Best Fourth of July Activities for Kids: Crafts, Games, and Desserts
It's 4th of July! Kids can celebrate with patriotic treats and historic fun.
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These family-friendly Marriott hotels and resorts are packed with on-site water parks, kids camps, oceanfront rooms, and more top-notch amenities.
Best Family Fun Summer Vacations for 2024
Including hotels with water parks, pools, kids camps, and more.
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A pile of buckets goes a long way with young kids at the beach.
Your Essential Beach List: Best Baby Beach Gear, Umbrellas, Wagons, and Tips for a Fun Beach Day
Here's the stuff that's actually worth hauling to the beach with kids.
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