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The Long Island Aquarium is a great all-seasons destination. Photo courtesy of the aquarium

Winter Fun List: 25 Things To Do With Long Island Kids

Don't let winter slow you down. These fun spots make the season a breeze.

Catch a thrill on the snow tubing hills at Mt. Peter.

Best Snow Tubing Spots Near New York City

These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.

Buckskill offers a wide array of family activities including public ice skating and skate rentals.

Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks For Long Island Families

Lace up your skates for some open-air skating on LI.

30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

Connetquot State Park includes bathrooms, a pond, streams, fish hatchery, paved paths, and narrow woodsy trails. Photo by Mary Anne Esposit

15 Winter Walks For Long Island Families

Bundle up to enjoy Long Island's beauty in a whole new season.

Make the day special by letting your kid call the shots!

30+ Free Ways to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday at Home

Make your kid's birthday special with these creative, no-cost ideas.

See the larger-than-life sculptures, like Robert Ressler's 'Baruch Ashem' (above), at the Grounds for Sculpture in a whole new season now that it's added winter hours. Photo by Matt Yao/courtesy of the venue

Winter Day Trips: 10 Ideas For Family Fun Near NYC

These winter day trip destinations offer family-friendly diversions.

Presidential Inauguration, photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Fayloga/DVIDSHUB.net/CC-BY-2.0

Free Virtual Events in January: Presidential Inauguration, Martin Luther King Celebrations, and Online Festivals

A new year, and we're such pros at virtual that we can Zoom celebrate a new president, MLK, and...

The Mashomack Preserve preserve has 11 miles of coastline and acres of creeks, woodlands and fields. Photo courtesy of The Nature Conservancy in New York

10 Family-Friendly Hiking Trails on Long Island

We've got the inside track on the top trails for kids in Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Sledding and smiles go hand in hand at these Long Island sledding hills.

The Best Family Sledding Spots on Long Island

Find some kid-friendly winter thrills on the local sledding hills.

Join AR Workshop for a creative and crafty after-school ARt CampYouth Workshop in Bellmore. Photo courtesy of the workshop

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend and Beyond: Seal Walk, Paw Patrol Brunch, and More

Whether you want to embrace the season outdoors or in, we have options.

Snow day activities keep kids' hands busy all day!

45 Snow Day Boredom Busters for Kids

Keep them happily entertained on a snow day before sledding begins.

Boredom Busters for Kids

Crafts, recipes, games, projects, and experiments to spark kids' imaginations!

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Winter Fun Guide for Long Island Families

Keep busy in the freezin' season with these local activities, both indoors and outdoors.

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At-Home Guide for Families: 100s of Activities for Kids

Indoor activities, games, and online fun to keep kids busy during the pandemic.

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Enjoy the pageantry and solitude of nature at Avalon Park and Preserve in Stony Brook.

Nature Walks on Long Island to View Fall Foliage

Enjoy these colorful foliage walks on Long Island ideal for kids.

22 Online Tutoring Services for Homework Help and Remote Learning

Find an online tutor in any subject with these services–some are available 24/7!

Kids classes like art lessons help children develop their creative side

Guide to Classes for Long Island Kids

Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in Long Island, from fully virtual enrichment...

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Check out these awesomer Long Island State Parks. Photo of Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve

15 Long Island State Parks Worth a Visit

Here are our picks for LI's premier all-season nature destinations.

Times Square is more quiet than normal, but still filled with lively billboards and plenty of attractions.

Line-Free NYC: 20 Things To Do and Enjoy in NYC Right Now

Now is the perfect time to revisit NYC's culture spots and tourist attractions.

Nickerson Beach might be mall, but it's beauty speaks for itself whether you visit during the summer surf, or for an offseason beach walk.

Best Beach Walks for a Long Island Family Adventure

Strap on your sneakers and hit the shore to explore these family-friendly beach walks.

These free online classes and educational resources are perfect for homeschooling and remote learning..

30+ (Mostly FREE) Online Learning Resources, Apps, and Games for Kids

Supplement distance learning with these online lessons, apps, and more.

Jeffrey Gibson; 'Because Once You Enter My House It Becomes Our House;' 2020; Courtesy the Artist; Socrates Sculpture Park; Sikkema Jenkins & Co., NY; Kavi Gupta, Chicago; Roberts Projects, LA; Image by Scott Lynch

Outdoor Art Day Trips Near NYC

Spend a day enjoying spectacular sculptures at these outdoor art spots.

Virtual and Online Guide for Family Fun

Find fun online classes, entertainment, and more virtual things to do.

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Homeschool & Online Learning Resources for Families

We'll help you navigate a complex school year with these tools and resources.

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Blast off to a good time at Rocketship Park in Port Jefferson. Photo by the author

The Best Children's Playgrounds on Long Island

Read on for the best children's play spaces from all corners of Long Island.

Fight the restlessness of quarantine, join in for LIVE ONLINE YogiKids classes held every day, twice a day!!! Photo courtesy of Yogi Nation

Find Free and Affordable Online Classes, Parties, and Camps on Poppins@Home

Explore tons of virtual free and low-cost fun with our new platform.

Free Online Classes For Kids: Science, Art, Fitness, and More Free Enrichment

In a year when summer slide feels like it started in March, free online classes save the day!

Geometric Magna-Tiles offer hours of building fun. Photo courtesy of the company

Toys Sure to Entertain Kids for Hours and Hours Again and Again

These 12 toys guarantee hours of screen-free fun.

Kids as young as age 10 can help load and unload the dishwasher.

Chore Charts for Kids: Age-by-Age Lists and Free Printables

There's no better time to enlist your kids help with housework. Here are age-appropriate tasks.

Working From Home with Kids: A Big List of Activities To Keep Kids Busy

Juggling homeschooling while maintaining a work schedule is not easy. These ideas help.

Give your kids a little educational screen time with these app picks. Photo by Patricia Prudente/Unsplash

Best Reading, Spelling, and Writing Apps for Kids

Let kids master everything from handwriting to phonics and grammar with these picks.

Pull out a block, place it on top but don't let the tower fall in the fun and challenging Jenga.

Best Board Games for All Ages: Two Dozen Picks for Family Game Night

Pandemic playtime is lots of fun with these all-ages pleasing picks.

65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age

It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.

Give your kids an hour of tutoring or fun with a virtual helper at Heart Over Hands, Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via Pexels

Free Virtual Tutoring and Sitting Service Connects College Students with Kids

The service connects college kids with school-age children for virtual hangout sessions.

25 STEM Activities Easy Enough for Preschoolers

DIY projects for your smallest tinkerers, explorers, and scientists.

Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming

These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.

25 Exercise Games and Indoor Activities to Get Kids Moving

Try our list of 25 easy indoor exercise ideas to get everyone moving, laughing, and tired out.

13 Simple Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers to Do at Home

Create popsicle stick monsters, tinfoil Easter eggs, and more easy crafts with tots.

Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander

64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home

Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.

Even if it's cloudy and raining outside, you can create sunshine and rainbows inside.

50 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day

Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.

Science experiments and STEM activities for kids entrance children with their "magic."

Guide to Science Experiments for Kids and Fun STEM Activities

Easy at-home experiments and STEM activities to have fun and learn something new.

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Jaime Sumersille, Jan 15 - Bundle up to enjoy Long Island's beauty in a whole new season. READ MORE

We're ending the year with lots of thanks for these Long Island institutions.

The Long Island Places and People Who Saved Our Sanity in 2020

We're offering our gratitude to these Long Island venues for their help in 2020.

Winter Fun Guide for Long Island Families

Keep busy in the freezin' season with these local activities, both indoors and outdoors.

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30 Days of Indoor Activities for Kids

Games, baking projects, and crafts galore will entertain all ages.

The Emerson Resort and Spa is a picturesque home away from home nestled in the Catskills. Photo courtesy of the resort

10 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways for NYC-Area Families

These family-friendly getaways are all drive-able for a quick escape.

Hot chocolate bombs are a tasty winter treat for kids!

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs in 5 Easy Steps

Trendy cocoa bombs deliver a sweet winter treat.

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Dig out the beach toys and use them for playing with snow!

40 Outdoor Activities for Kids this Winter

These activities will have kids begging to play outside this winter!

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