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Best Harvest Fairs & Pumpkin Festivals on Long Island for Family Fun
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It’s harvest fair season on Long Island, and we’ve put together this list of the best fall festivals in September and October. Grab the family, throw on a sweater, and enjoy this in-between season before the real chill sets in.
No matter where you live–Nassau, Suffolk, or the East End–autumn on Long Island is beautiful, and there’s plenty of family fun to be had. Check out our Fall Fun Guide for more ideas, like pumpkin picking and corn mazes.
20 Best Things To Do on Long Island with Kids September 2024
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
Labor Day kicks off September activities, launching Long Island's season of apple picking, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.
Take advantage of the still-warm days by stomping over to LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival or stepping back in time at the Long Island Fair. Or, if you're ready to turn the leaf on the calendar, the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns both start this month.
Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island!
Labor Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Hamptons Classic and More Top Things To Do
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
The Shinnecock Powwow returns to Southampton this weekend, and you don't want to miss this gathering, one of the largest on the East Coast. Each day it hosts competitive dancing, guest entertainment, prayers, ceremonial dances, and more. You can also hoof it on over to the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which boasts a children's tent and dedicated Kids' Day–plus loads of gorgeous horsies!
Plus, you can find the LuminoCity Dino Safari and its 70 lifelike dinosaurs that move and roar at the Walt Whitman Shops.
Labor Day means a change in the seasons, and we've got fun fall picks in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Fall Guide. As always, our Family Activity Calendar is constantly updated, too.
Apple Picking on Long Island: Best Apple Farms and Apple Festivals for Kids
Submitted by Lisa Mancuso on
Apple picking is the perfect kid-friendly activity to kick off the fall season on Long Island. From small farm stands to orchards with dwarf trees sized just right for little hands, we've rounded up the best places on LI to pick apples.
Apple picking season begins as early as the end of August at some farms and continues through October. Check each farm’s website for hours and bounty updates.
Find more pick-your-own fun in our Long Island Farm Guide. And be sure to check out our Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids for more seasonal activities.
Bilingual and Dual Language Preschools on Long Island
Submitted by Gina Massaro on
Preschoolers' little minds are constantly expanding, and it's a great time to naturally introduce a second language. Not only are there multiple school options on Long Island, but multiple language options.
Read on for a list of Long Island's bilingual and immersion preschools in Nassau and Suffolk counties
Want more options? Check out our guide to Preschools on Long Island.
15 Family Fun Centers on Long Island
Submitted by Jennifer Voit on
Long Island's indoor family fun centers are a great way to spend an action-packed day with kids. Our round-up of LI's indoor amusement parks will have toddlers and kids using their boundless energy to bounce, climb, play, jump, and slide through rainy or cold weather days.
Waivers are required for kids to participate at most family fun centers, along with grip socks. Mega indoor playgrounds are popular for birthday parties and open play, so be sure to call or check websites before your visit. Many family fun centers also offer sensory calming spaces or times for kids with special needs.
Read on for all the details of the best family fun centers, arcades, and indoor go-kart tracks on Long Island. For more indoor fun ideas, check out our Free Things to do Indoors on Long Island and 25 Things to do Indoors on a Rainy Day.
This New Long Island Play Cafe Transports Guests to Paris
Submitted by Jennifer Voit on
Madeline’s Play Cafe in Glen Cove, a recently-opened Parisian-themed cafe and indoor play space in Nassau County, offers kids enchanting recreation opportunities. The space includes a carousel, rock wall, ball pit, and slides.
The woman-owned play cafe is designed for interactive fun and learning the whole family can share. I've found that this charming play cafe near me is a memorable way to spend an afternoon with the kids.
Read on for everything you need to know about a visit to Madeline’s Play Cafe and find more top indoor play spaces in Nassau County and indoor fun spots in Suffolk County.
Westhampton Beach Debuts New Playground
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Westhampton Beach unveils a new action-packed pirate ship playground experience at Ria Del Bene Memorial Playground. Families with younger and older kids will love the redesigned village play space in Suffolk County. The new equipment transports families with a vibrant, interactive pirate theme that my kids had a blast exploring.
Read on for the nautical details of this new gem on Long Island's playground scene.
For even more family outdoor adventures check out our Guide to Park and Playgrounds on Long Island and our Ultimate Long Island Summer Vacation Guide.
