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Luxe Play Space WowMoms World Opens on Long Island
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WowMoms World, which recently opened in Mineola, is a luxury play space that also offers services for caregivers. The relaxing space is set up so that children can play or take a class while caregivers or parents enjoy a manicure, a bite to eat, or even take a class themselves. This unique business–which currently has other outposts in Canada and Florida–truly has the entire family in mind.
Check out our roundup of affordable after-school classes for Long Island kids and other ideas in our Childcare Guide to Long Island.
Free in November: Best Things To Do on Long Island with Kids
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Looking for FREE things to do with kids on Long Island in November? Read on for more than a dozen great options.
There's more to November than turkey time as Long Island teems with fab, fun, and FREE events to keep you busy without breaking the bank.
This month's no-cost options include taking in the Native American Heritage Celebration at Hempstead Lake State Park, kicking off the holiday season with the Huntington Harbor of Lights Holiday Boat Parade, and lending a hand at the beach cleanup on Bridgehampton.
For more FREE fun, check out our list of fall festivals and other autumn activities in our Guide to Fall Fun for Long Island Kids. And be sure to check out our Family Activity Calendar for a list of constantly-updated events.
Be a Graffiti Artist for the Day at Graff Lab Studio
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Graff Lab Studio is an immersive experience that offers graffiti-style art where kids, teens, and adults can create one-of-a-kind items. Graff Lab Studio offers drop-in workshops, summer camps, birthday parties, and private events in industrial spaces in Holtsville and New Hyde Park. The company can also come to the location of your choice for on-demand graffiti fun. What are you waiting for? Tag someone you want to visit with.
Want more options for your mini Monet? Visit our Museum and Art Guide and our Directory of Art Classes on Long Island.
Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns Opens on Long Island
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Woosh went the wind, out went the lights, and Rise of the Jack O'Laterns returned to our sights. After a 2-year hiatus, the must-see Halloween event is back. With the world's largest pumpkin trail and more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins, our family couldn't wait to experience the spooktacular event again. Here is everything you need to know about Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns and some pro tips for your visit.
Our Long Island Halloween Guide has tons more ideas for Halloween activities, and you can find more seasonal events in our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island.
Free in October: 25 Things To Do in Long Island with Kids
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Looking for FREE things to do with kids on Long Island in October? Read on for dozens of great options.
With the school year underway, requests for money are seemingly at every corner, from photos to uniforms to fundraisers. Don't get spooked by overspending this month. Fall into savings and get pumped with our hand-picked list of fab, fun, and FREE events on Long Island for families.
From nature hikes and family-friendly flicks to Halloween costume parades and creepy crafts, October packs it all in. Some of the fantastic options include the Sea Shanty Maritime Music Festival in Port Jefferson, the Bicycle Rodeo at Safety Town in Holtsville, and the Halloween Read Aloud at the Locust Valley Library.
For more FREE and low-cost fun, check out our Family Activity Calendar, as well as our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids and Halloween Events and Guide for Long Island Kids.
Special Needs Programs on Long Island for Kids
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Looking for special needs programs on Long Island? Read on for some of the options in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Finding proper care, schooling, activities, and services can be frustrating for Long Island parents with children who have special needs. Special needs children often want to–and can do–many things other children do, they just go about it in different ways. Schools and classes that focus on those with special needs, or offer an inclusion setting, are an important part of a special needs child's circle of care.
For more information on programs, classes, and more for Long Island kids, check out our classes and enrichment guide and our Long Island Special Needs Guide.
The Best Hayrides and Haunted Hayrides on Long Island for Kids
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The best hayrides on Long Island for kids feature more than just straw and wagon wheels. Characters, pumpkin-picking, and scrumptious treats like warm apple cider and warm cinnamon doughnuts delight senses as guests roll through colorful autumn wonderlands with toddlers to teens. We've even found some haunted hayrides on Long Island.
For more fall festival fun, check out our picks for the best fall fairs and festivals and our Guide to Fall Fun on Long Island for Kids.
Visiting Long Island's Vanderbilt Museum with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go
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The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is one of Long Island’s top family-friendly attractions. With year-round appeal, the vast and welcoming Vanderbilt grounds and views, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and an expansive mansion and museum provide hours of fun and entertainment for children and families. This Suffolk county museum transports visitors back in time. As you walk the cobblestone drive, visions of the Astors and Vanderbilts will come to mind. Gilded Age watchers will love this place.
Need more ideas for cultural activities or day trips on Long Island? Mommy Poppins has got you covered. Check out our Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids and find day-trip inspiration in our Day Trips Guide for Long Island families.
