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Easter Bunny Pictures and Easter Brunches near Long Island
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
Dust off your bonnets and baskets and get ready to snap some Easter Bunny pictures on Long Island. Pose for Easter Bunny pictures, have an Easter brunch, or even hunt for Easter eggs dropped from a helicopter.
Word to the wise: You should book reservations or purchase tickets soon, as these fun Easter outings are nearly guaranteed to sell out.
Find more seasonal happenings in our Family Activity Calendar.
Best STEM and STEAM Summer Camps on Long Island for Kids
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
Long Island has quite a few summer camps where kids can expand their knowledge of all things STEM and STEAM.
If you have kids who want to spend their summer camp experience building robots, learning to code, or launching rockets, you're in luck. At the Long Island summer camps we've listed below, children can have fun, make new friends, and also learn new skills to help them thrive during the school year. Some camps include the arts among their offerings, too.
For lots more on Long Island summer camps, check out our Long Island Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.
Visiting the Jones Beach Nature Center with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Submitted by Gina Massaro on
The Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center offers interactive exhibits and hands-on animal experiences right on Jones Beach's coastline. Unlike other Jones Beach attractions, the nature center is indoors, so it's perfect for any season. Plus, admission to the center is free.
My animal-loving kids love that the center lets them touch awesome sea creatures and play with different materials.
Can't get enough of nature? Check out our guide to Long Island Nature Centers.
26 Best Free and Fun Things To Do on Long Island with Kids March 2024
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
From St. Patrick's Day to Easter, family fun springs to life on Long Island in March.
Kick off spring with a sweet maple sugaring event at the Suffolk County Farm or try your Irish Luck on the Farm at the Smithtown Historical Society. The Greatest Show on Earth comes back to town with high flying acts and dare-devilish stunts. Embark on a Japanese storytelling journey at the Landmark on Main Street. with masks, mimes, and music.
Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island.
19 Things to Know as a New or Expecting Parent on Long Island
Submitted by Felissa Allard on
As we all know, Long Island is a great place to be a parent and raise kids, with parks galore, plenty of fun things to do all year long, and no shortage of places that cater to children. So here's a handy list showing you how to take advantage of all of that as a new parent or a soon-to-be-parent.
Don't forget to bookmark our Baby Guide for New and Expecting Long Island Parents for more baby tips and content.
Best Things To Do at Westbury's Samanea Mall, a Long Island Entertainment Destination
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
The Samanea New York Mall is a rebrand and reboot of the Source Mall in Westbury, and its many options make for a fun outing. The mall has a diverse roster of stores and venues that offer dining, arts, and entertainment–with a bunch more on the way.
Here is the scoop on what's open, coming soon, and planned for the future. Similar to New Jersey's American Dream Mall, Samanea seeks to flip the script on the outdated shopping mall concept.
For more fun local escapes, check out our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.
Best Sleepaway Summer Camps near Long Island for Kids
Submitted by Gina Massaro on
Summer camps on Long Island usually offer arts, sports, and team-building fun, but sleepaway camps also provide extra independence that many kids relish. With many great options on Long Island and in surrounding areas, there are plenty of sleepaway camps to pick from for summer 2024.
For more on Long Island summer camps, check out our Long Island Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for camps by age, town, and type.
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces for Toddlers and Preschoolers on Long Island
Submitted by Thien August on
While many indoor playgrounds and play spaces on Long Island cater to a range of ages, some parents feel more comfortable when areas are designated for younger children. With that in mind, we've rounded up a list of fun and imaginative play spaces for toddlers and preschoolers on Long Island.
At most of these locations, children ages 5 and younger are the primary focus and they can play freely without fear of being knocked down or bumped into by older crowds. These venues also offer age-appropriate equipment and activities for toddlers and preschoolers.
For more fun seasonal ideas, check out our winter fun list for Long Island kids, as well as our Guide to Play Spaces and Fun Centers on Long Island.
