Winter is prime seal-watching season on Long Island, which makes it an exciting time for nature lovers. We're lucky enough to live in a place where we can catch glimpses of cute and friendly harbor and gray seals. 

So, bundle up, grab your binoculars and embark on an outdoor adventure: We've rounded up the best places to spot seals on Long Island.

While you're at it, bookmark our Winter Fun Guide for more seasonal entertainment ideas, or check out our Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island for more al fresco adventures.

Looking for the best coffee shops on Long Island? Read on for our top family-friendly picks. 

Coffee shops are so many things–gathering spots, places to work, or spaces to relax and get cozy. They are also great places to take the kids. 

With caffeine-free options and over-the-top sweet treats, many of the best coffee shops on Long Island now cater to little ones. So whether you need to fuel up for the day or want to unwind with a warm cup of joe, it’s time to grab the family and head to one of these local cafes that everyone will love.

Be sure to check out our rundown of Long Island restaurants where kids eat FREE and other food and beverage options in our Long Island Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide. 

Looking for FREE things to do with babies without breaking the bank? There are plenty of destinations on Long Island that offer fun for all without a hefty price tag. Check out this list of local hot spots where babies ages 2 and younger are welcome for FREE.

Now, what to do with all the extra cash? Peep our list of top mommy-and-me baby classes on Long Island and check out our Indoor Activities Guide and our Long Island Free Things To Do with Kids Guide for more ideas.

Visiting the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City is a must-do activity for Long Island kids. The museum is home to more than 10 regular exhibits and also has rotating, seasonal shows throughout the year. 

The museum's facilities range from a play space geared toward toddlers to climbing structures for older kids. The institution also hosts regular classes and is a popular spot for birthday parties. Read on for a rundown of all its features. 

Find out more about Long Island's many cultural institutions in our Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids. 

Long Island enjoyed several kid-friendly openings in 2022 that represented a modest return to normalcy for parents who longed for additions to the time-honored lineup of family-friendly experiences we’ve grown to love.

While it’s true that, at times, we leaned on Long Island’s beaches, farm stands, and libraries for another year of family fun, we also saw the doors open on new play spaces, hiking and biking trails, and family-friendly restaurants. Some of them were even FREE for the public to enjoy. And as these new venues opened, our parent-strong team of local writers was there to give you Mommy Poppins’ first impressions.

Here is a look back at Long Island's kid-friendly openings in 2022 that inspired us, elevated us (literally), enlightened us, but mostly just brought us together. Check them out at your convenience and know we will be here in 2023 with the skinny on all family-friendly things to do on Long Island.

Looking for fun things to do as a family after opening gifts on Christmas Day on Long Island, or perhaps you are not celebrating and wondering what is open on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25? While many businesses are closed, there are a few kid-friendly destinations open, plus plenty of holiday activities, both indoors and out, to keep the group entertained. In fact, we’ve rounded up 12 activities the whole family can enjoy on Christmas Day.

For more seasonal fun, be sure to check out our Long Island Family Activity Calendar and our Holiday Fun Guide for Long Island kids. Plus, we have our best bets for things to do over the school vacation.

Looking for the best preschooler activities on Long Island? Read on for our top picks. 

Long Island is an awesome place to raise a family. From Nassau County to the East End and everywhere in between, there is no shortage of ways to entertain kids–including high-energy toddlers. In that spirit, we’ve rounded up a list of 25 exciting things to do with Long Island preschoolers.

Check out these fun activities around the Island that will keep little ones happily busy, including exploring the great outdoors, discovering something new in a museum, visiting a different playground or park, getting creative, and much, much more. We hope this list inspires you and your preschooler to take advantage of all Long Island has to offer families.

For more inspiration, check out our guide to entertaining your Long Island preschooler and our Events Calendar.

Looking for the best holiday day trips from Long Island this year? Check out our roundup below. 

While we all have plenty to do this time of year, it's important we remember to schedule some family time to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season.

While there's no shortage of holiday happenings on Long Island, there's also a lot going on nearby that makes for a fantastic day trip or quick weekend getaway. From Manhattan to Mystic and Westchester to Pennsylvania, we've rounded up some perfect holiday trips for your family to consider this year.

For more seasonal entertainment suggestions, check out our guide to holiday fun on Long Island, our roundup of great December things to do, and our events calendar.