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Fun Free Activities for Kids in January 2024: 25 Free Things To Do on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 01/05/2024 - 1:24pm

Create a theme song for your favorite show on an iPad at the Apple Store in Manhasset. Photo courtesy of Apple

Looking for FREE things to do on Long Island in January? Read on for dozens of great options.

From nature outings to indoor crafts to STEM opportunities, these options offer some awesome ways to spend time doing fun, family-friendly things that won’t cost you a cent.

For more things to do that won’t bust your budget, check out our roundup of free indoor play spaces on Long Island, our Winter Fun Guide, and our rundown of Long Island restaurants where kids eat free.

Kids Eat Free: Top Long Island Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families

Submitted by Lisa Mancuso on Tue, 01/02/2024 - 7:16am

Free meals for kids are available on Tuesdays at most Moe’s Southwest Grill locations on Long Island.

These kid-friendly Long Island restaurants prove that some things in life are still free.

From pizza to pasta, fast food to waitress service, and pub fare to ethnic dishes, check out these restaurants in Nassau and Suffolk counties the next time your family is looking for a stress-free dinner. Promotions change, so take a look at restaurant websites before you go. And be sure to check out our roundup of The Best Long Island Brunch Spots for Kids and Families for more great dining ideas.

Bon appétit!

21 Best Things To Do on Long Island January 2024 with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 12:18pm

Disney stars bring their latest magical ice adventure Find Your Heroes to Prudential Center. Photo courtesy of Disney

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and Lunar New Year, January is a great time for indoor and outdoor activities.

Ring in the new year with some awesome new things to do: Disney on Ice presents F ind Your Hero at the UBS Arena at the beginning of the month, while Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow roars into the Nassau Coliseum in the middle of the month.

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island.

New Year's Eve Weekend 2023 on Long Island: Balloon Drops, Noon Year's Eve, First Day Hikes

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 12/29/2023 - 8:57am

Celebrate Counting Down to the new year at the Long Island Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of LICM

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island on New Year's Eve weekend to ring in 2024? From fireworks to drone shows to balloon drops, here are our top activities to add to your list this holiday weekend.

Close out the year with some good, old-fashioned family fun. This New Year's Eve weekend you can pick whatever time works for your family to catch a skate and balloon drop at Gr8Skates or ring in Noon Year’s Eve at the Long Island Explorium. Or combine your celebration with a meal at the Fishes and Wishes New Year's Eve Dinner at the Long Island Aquarium, which includes meet and greets with cute animal ambassadors. Celebrate a day early at the New Year's Eve Bash at CMEE. And then start 2024 off on the right foot with a First Day Hike at Jones Beach State Park.

Happy 2024 Long Island families, from all of us at Mommy Poppins. We can't wait to keep exploring with you in the new year.

17 New Year's Eve Fireworks, Balloon Drops, and Other Long Island Celebrations for Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 1:59pm

The Long Island Children's Museum's New Year's Eve party has themed activities, a ball drop, and a confetti-filled dance party. Photo courtesy LICM

Ring in New Year's Eve with a big, bold bash at one of these Long Island spots hosting events hours earlier than midnight. No matter how old your kids are, there are plenty of family-friendly New Year's Eve events across Long Island to help you welcome 2024. Top picks for New Year's Eve celebrations include roller skating, balloon drops, gaming, and sparkling New Year's Eve fireworks.

Here's to a happy and healthy new year, Long Island!

Christmas Weekend 2023 on Long Island: Holiday Lights, Train Shows, and More Things To Do

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 12/22/2023 - 11:10am

The nightly festivities at the Huntington Holiday Spectacular include lights, music , and surprises. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Christmas weekend? Here are some awesome events and activities for kids to add to your list for Christmas 2023.

Christmas weekend has arrived on Long Island, and holiday fun abounds. There's still time to enjoy seasonal treats like taking a picture with Santa at Santa Like Me or see a spectacular holiday show, like Frosty at the Engeman Theater. Don't miss Snowflake Sock Skating at LICM, which disappears at the end of the year!

Marvel at the Luminous Drive-In Holiday Lights Show in Riverhead or frolic through the Holiday Illuminations at the Smithtown Historical Society—both new attractions on Long Island this holiday season.