The super-popular Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend, featuring show-stopping aviation acrobatics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this unofficial kick-off to summer, so we've put together the guide below to help make your visit to the Jones Beach Air Show as smooth as possible. 

For other open-air cultural offerings, check out our rundown of the best beaches and pools in the area, and bookmark our comprehensive Guide to Summer Activities.

If you're celebrating Mother's Day 2024 on Long Island, there are tons of ways to make the day special. We've rounded up dozens of only-in-LI experiences, from outdoor activities to foodie delights. 

For other family-friendly ideas for enjoying Mother's Day weekend, check out our top picks for where to enjoy Mother's Day brunch on Long Island. You can also find loads of other activities in our Family Activity Calendar.

Southampton Village sits along a stretch of shoreline on the South Fork of Long Island's East End. Nestled between Hampton Bays and Water Mill, sandy beaches and celebrity sightings are where it's at, especially in the summer. Southampton, NY, is an ideal destination for a family day trip, and visiting on weekdays or getting an early-morning weekend start saves you hours in Hamptons traffic.

Read on for our family-friendly guide to the best things to do in Southampton, NY, with kids, including which beaches to visit, and where to eat and play. And for more kid-friendly activities on the East End, check out our roundup of 55 things to do with kids in the Hamptons and North Fork, or head over to our local Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways to find more enclaves to explore.

For 2024, treat mom and the family to a delicious Mother's Day brunch at one of these Long Island restaurant locations. You can sip a mimosa or bloody mary, enjoy a scrumptious meal, and, best of all, avoid clean-up duty.

Some of these spots offer more than just a meal, with free entertainment and activities for the whole family, and it's wise to call ahead for reservations.

For other family-friendly happenings on Mother's Day weekend 2024, check out our Event Calendar, and find more dining inspo in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island.

Spring has arrived on Long Island, bringing with it a glorious burst of colorful cherry blossoms. These are perfect days to explore some of the area's family-friendly gardens and Long Island's excellent state parks, where displays of delicate pink cherry blossoms and a host of other springtime trees and flowers are in full bloom.

A visit to any one of the beautiful gardens or parks listed below lets your kids experience the vibrancy of the season and see the beautiful cherry blossoms.

Searching for more seasonal splendor? Check out our Spring Fun Guide for Long Island Kids. Or pile the kids in the car and set off on a family day trip to one of the many cherry blossom-filled parks in New York City.