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These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
75 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Westfield South Shore mall's family play space is an ideal pit stop when shopping with kids.
Free Indoor Play Spaces for Kids on Long Island
These great indoor play spaces are absolutely FREE and safe to enjoy.
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Guide to Classes for Long Island Kids
Have fun with these awesome classes for kids on Long Island.
Harbes Family Farm offers tons of seasonal fun and plenty of pumpkins to pick. Photo courtesy of the farm
Fall Bucket List for Kids: 35 Top Things To Do on Long Island with Kids
Celebrate autumn with these activities on LI.
Head to Harbes Family Farm for a day of pumpkin picking and fall fun.
Best Pumpkin Patches near Long Island for Kids
Great pumpkins and more farm fun await at these LI patches.
Take a bite out of the large, juicy apples at Lewin Farms. Photo by Gina Massaro
Apple Picking near Long Island: Best Orchards for Apple Picking with Kids
Celebrate fall at these LI farms.
The Bellmore Family Street Festival has carnival rides and plenty more fun for kids. Photo by author
Best Harvest and Pumpkin Festivals on Long Island for Fall Family Fun
Celebrate the season at these amazing autumn events.
Hit the streets with Runner's Edge for the Main Street Mile in Farmingdale. Photo via Facebook/courtesy of the event
20 Best Things To Do on Long Island September 2023 with Kids
Enjoy these great fun-filled activities all month long.
Find free fun for Long Island kids at the free play space at the Broadway Mall. Photo courtesy the mall
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Free Fun Things to Do with Long Island Kids
Find the best FREE kids activities on Long Island.
Task-tackling service Taskrabbit is able to take on tons of back-to-school projects you may not have even considered outsourcing.
25 Back-to-School Tasks You Didn't Know You Could Pay Someone Else to Do
Taskrabbit can take on meal prep, shopping, organizing, and more.
The beaches in Montauk are among the nation's best. Photo by Joe Shlabotnik via Flickr
25 Things To Do in Montauk with Kids
Enjoy beaches, restaurants, and fishing at this East End treasure.
Photo bt Skyler Ewing via Pexels
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Fall Fun Guide for Long Island Kids
All the best fall fun for Long Island kids, from harvest fests to Halloween!
Encourage an introduction to STEM education at the Long Island Children's Museum.
Best Science Museums on Long Island for Families
Cultivate your child's scientific curiosity at these great STEM centers.
Explore the playground before hitting the beach at Jones Beach State Park. Photo courtesy of Jones Beach
Top Beach Playgrounds on Long Island
Here are the best places for LI kids to enjoy sun, sand, and swings.
Learn to surf at Montauk's SurfLuca or another surf school. Photo courtesy of the school.
100 Things To Do on Long Island Before Kids Grow Up
Here are the absolute must-do activities with kids on LI.
A day at Sunken Meadow State Park can feature playground games, a walk on the beach, and more. Photo by Kimberly Chacon
Best Playgrounds on Long Island for Kids
These are our picks for destination-worthy playgrounds across Long Island.
Summer camp is a great way for kids to make new friends and learn new skills
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Long Island Summer Camp Guide
Find a great summer camp in Long Island, New York, for your child.
Dig in to a delicious pie at Salvatore's Coal Oven Pizzeria.
Best Pizza for Kids on Long Island
From meter-long pizzas to Danish pies, these are LI's best pizza joints.
Host an affordable birthday party at Whimsical Vine Party Hall. Photo by Chofit the Man to Call via Pexels
Inexpensive Birthday Party Room Rentals on Long Island
Plan an affordable and fun bday at one of these LI venues.
Babies 2 and younger can pet the goats, alpacas, and ponies for free at Fink’s Country Farm.
12 Free Places to Play on Long Island with Babies and Toddlers
These no-cost destinations on LI will delight your little one without denting your wallet.
Enjoy the engaging exhibits at the Long Island Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of LICM
14 Family-Friendly Museums on Long Island
Explore, play, and learn at these Long Island museums.
Photo by Dora Somosi via Instagram
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Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for Long Island
There are 52 weekends a year, that's more than four-dozen opportunities to take a mini-vacation.
Keep the kids busy at Applebee's with games on a tableside tablet. Photo by Anne Caminiti - Momee Friends of Long Island www.momeefriendsli.com
Long Island Restaurants with Fun Entertainment for Kids
These Long Island dining destinations will keep your kids smiling over dinner.
The Ausable Chasm has been described as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks and it's one of our top 100 things to do in New York State with kids. Photo by Anna Fader
100 Things To Do in New York State with Kids Before They Grow Up
Your ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in NY as a family.
A day at Sunken Meadow State Park can feature playground games, a walk on the beach, and more. Photo by Kimberly Chacon
Best Playgrounds on Long Island for Kids
These are our picks for destination-worthy playgrounds across Long Island.
Photo of Liddle Bites play space in Long Beach by Lisa Fogarty for Mommy Poppins
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Guide to Indoor Play Spaces for Long Island Kids
Best play spaces, indoor romper rooms, and more for Long Island kids.
The Vanderbilt is a great place to explore on a rainy day. Photo by Kristen Markel
Indoor Activities for Kids: 25 Things To Do on Long Island on a Rainy Day
There are plenty of ways to have fun no matter what it's like outside.
Grab the brass ring and get a free ride at Greenport's carousel. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Top Attractions in Long Island: Best Things to See and Do With Kids
From Manhasset to Montauk, here are some great things to do with kids.
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
67 Easy Science Experiments for Kids To Do at Home
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
Ready to move? Check out these top Long Island towns for families.
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Moving Guide: Best Long Island Towns for Families
Moving to Long Island? Find the town that's just right for your family.
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Boredom Busters for Kids
Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!
Celebrate the Autumn season at our Fall Fun Fest with activities for children of all ages. Photo courtesy of Sands Point Perserve
Touch-a-truck, Festivals and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids
From Halloween fun to touch-a-trucks and waterfront festivals, there's tons of weekend fun.

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Touch Tank at the Mineola Library
Mineola Memorial Library - 4:00 PM Pick
Music and Movement at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - various times Pick
Youth Advisory Committee
Hampton Bays Community Center - 6:30 PM
Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries
Hicks Nurseries - various times
Kids Eat Free at American Beauty Locations
American Beauty Bar & Grill - various times
POP Tots at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
Minute to Win It at the Elwood Library
Elwood Library - 7:00 PM Pick
Discovery Club: Space Exploration at Flanders Youth Center
Flanders Community Center - 4:00 PM
Free Baton Twirling Class With Titanium Twirlers
Norwood Elementary School - 7:00 PM
Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries
Hicks Nurseries - various times
Tiny Tots at Sunken Meadow State Park Preserve
Sunken Meadow State Park - 10:30 AM Pick
Little Learners Art Lab at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - 11:30 AM Pick
Exhibit: SOMOS/WE ARE: Latinx Artists of Long Island at the LIM
Long Island Museum - 12:00 PM
Children's Nest Farm Stand
Children's Nest Farm Stand - 2:30 PM
Drop Off Movie Nights at Krafty Hands Merrick
Krafty Hands Merrick - 5:30 PM
Eisenhower Park Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
Eisenhower Park - 6:00 PM Pick
Circus Vazquez
Walt Whitman Mall - various times Pick
The Amazing Maize Maze at Queens County Farm
Queens County Farm Museum - 11:00 AM
TGIF It's Fri-YAY at the Flanders Youth Center
Flanders Youth Center - 4:00 PM
Basketball Clinic at Southampton Youth Services (SYS)
Southampton Youth Services (SYS) - 5:00 PM
The 1910 Hill Climb in Port Jefferson
Port Jefferson - 9:00 AM Pick
Family Fun Day in Stony Brook Village
Stony Brook Village - 11:00 AM Pick
Seaford Fall Fest
Seaford LIRR Train Station - 12:00 PM Pick
Fall Festival at Seasonal 'Scapes LI
Seasonal 'Scapes LI - 12:00 PM Pick
Oktoberfest + Reflextions Art in the Park in Riverhead
Grangabel Park - 3:00 PM Pick
Fall Festival at Seasonal 'Scapes LI
Seasonal 'Scapes LI - 12:00 PM Pick
Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization
Stony Brook Village - various times Pick
Fall Festival Weekends and Scarecrow Contest at The Shoppes at East Wind
The Shoppes at East Wind - 10:00 AM
F & W Schmitt's Family Farm Fall Festival
F&W Schmitt’s Family Farm - 10:00 AM
Fall Baby Music Class
Show Stompin' Irish Dance Studio - 10:00 AM
Baby Sing & Play at Farmingdale Library
Farmingdale Library - 10:00 AM Pick
Children's Story and Craft Time at The Next Chapter
The Next Chapter - 10:30 AM Pick
Scarecrow Competition at the Ward Melville Heritage Organization
Stony Brook Village - various times Pick
Scarecrows in the Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens - 3:30 PM
F.A.S.T. at the Flanders Youth Center
Flanders Youth Center - 4:00 PM

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These vineyards in the North Fork and Hamptons delight kids and adults alike.
Learn to surf at Montauk's SurfLuca or another surf school. Photo courtesy of the school.
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Here are the absolute must-do activities with kids on LI.
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The waterfront Pridwin Hotel and Cottages offers a serene escape at its family-friendly hotel on Shelter Island.
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