Long Island

Best Outdoor Swimming Pools on Long Island Summer 2024

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The complex at Centereach Pool offers lane swimming and a splash pad area for younger kids. Photo courtesy of Centereach Pool

The best Long Island swimming pools include spots in Nassau, Suffolk, and East End where everyone in the family can cool off and splash around.

We've rounded up this list of swimming pools across Long Island that are ready to welcome swimmers this summer 2024. Looking for more things to do this summer? Don't forget to bookmark our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which is packed with fun that's sure to keep you cool all season long.

Free Outdoor Summer Movies on Long Island for Families

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Take in "Toy Story 4" at Valley Stream Poolside Movie Nights. Photo courtesy Pixar Animation Studios/Disney

Many Long Island municipalities host FREE outdoor summer movie series where you can spread a blanket or prop up lawn chairs while enjoying a family-friendly film.

At these outdoor community events, you can enjoy a beloved film for a second time or catch a recent blockbuster without spending a dime on a movie ticket. Seating is first come, first served, so arrive early. 

Outdoor movies are just part of the summer experience on Long Island. You'll find more fun things to do with kids in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, including FREE outdoor summer concerts. 

Best Surf Schools for Surfing Lessons on Long Island

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Learn to ride the waves with Skudin Surf in Long Beach. Photo by Jay Belsky

Surfing lessons are about embracing what summer on Long Island is all about–sun, sand, and catching waves at the beach. Surf schools from Nassau County to the East End offer epic experiences that ocean-loving kids will love. Aspiring young surfers can conquer the waves with surf lessons and learn invaluable water safety skills. So get ready for your little ones to hang ten like the pros. 

We rounded up a list of the best surf schools and surf camps Long Island has to offer for kids. For other kid-friendly, seasonal fun check out our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

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Where To See 4th of July Fireworks on Long Island 2024

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Enjoy an amazing fireworks display over the ocean at Jones Beach. Photo courtesy of NYS Parks and Historic Sites

Summertime is here, and the big Independence Day holiday weekend is almost upon us, bringing with it a stunning array of 4th of July fireworks shows across Long Island.

We've found plenty of sparklers worth seeing this 4th of July on Long Island, both over the holiday weekend and other summer evenings.

So don your red, white, and blue and head to one of these displays. You'll find more ways to celebrate the season in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide and our constantly-updated Activity Calendar.

Our Epic Summer Bucket List of Things To Do on Long Island with Kids

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Cool down with the family this summer at Calverton's Splish Splash Water Park. Photo courtesy of the park

There's no shortage of incredible things to do all summer on Long Island.

From swimming at beautiful beaches to taking a family-friendly road trip to the East End or exploring Long Island's many excellent parks and playgrounds, you shouldn't have to hear the words “I’m bored!” from your kids this epic summer. To help your family get the most out of this season, we’ve put together this list of 35 summer activities we can’t wait to do on Long Island.

Be sure to bookmark our Ultimate Long Island Summer Vacation Guide for plenty of other things to do.

Catch a Long Island Ducks Game with the Kids: What Makes this Ballpark a Winner for Families

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QuackerJack brings tons of fun and entertainment to the crowd at a Long Island Ducks game.

A Long Island Ducks baseball game is a home run experience for the whole family. The minor league Long Island Ducks play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where my kids were thrilled to attend their first-ever baseball game. 

The Ducks game delivers a memorable day or night of baseball magic and interactive activities for the little ones. Parents love the family time and stadium pricing that won't break the bank. 

Read on for all the family-friendly Long Island Ducks game details to plan an outing, which earns a spot on our list of Long Island’s top attractions to visit with kids.

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