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LuminoCity returns to Long Island for its fifth year, setting up this season's show, titled Sweet Dream, at Eisenhower Park. Photo courtesy of LuminoCity
20 Best Things To Do on Long Island November 2024 with Kids
Start getting into the holiday spirit at these awesome LI events.
Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village at The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island. Photo courtesy of the event
Halloween Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
From scares to fairs, we've got all the best things to do this Halloween weekend on LI.
Bounce! in Syosset is a trampoline adventure destination that includes a toddler playground for younger kids. Photo by Jennifer Voit
15 Family Fun Centers on Long Island
These indoor amusement park will help kids burn off their boundless energy.
Photo bt Skyler Ewing via Pexels
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LI Fall Day Trips Guide: Orchards, Farms, Festivals, and Family Getaways 2024
All the best fall fun for Long Island kids, from harvest fests to Halloween!
All aboard a festively decorated Polar Express train ride for some holiday magic and memories. Photo by Gwendolyn Tundermann
Polar Express Train Rides and Christmas Trains near NYC
Relive the classic story with one of these magical train rides.
The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze features hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns in elaborate displays at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
Fall Bucket List for Long Island Kids: 35 Top Things To Do
Celebrate autumn with these great seasonal activities on LI.
Take in the splendor of the season with a fall getaway to Mohonk Mountain House in New Paltz. Photo courtesy of Mononk Mountain House
22 Fall Weekend Getaways near NYC for Families
Colorful foliage, hiking, even luxury digs: Plan your fall escape.
The ambiance is always a little spooky at the Witches Brew in West Hempstead. Photo courtesy of the restaurant
Themed Restaurants on Long Island for Family-Friendly Dining
The restaurants offer interactive experiences the whole family can enjoy together.
The Vanderbilt has a planetarium, an expansive mansion, and a museum, making it a great place to explore on a rainy day. Photo by Kristen Markel
25 Things To Do Indoors on Long Island on a Rainy Day
Check out these great ways to have fun on LI when the weather outside is frightful.
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Guide to Classes for Long Island Kids
Have fun with these awesome classes for kids on Long Island.
Families gather at Northport Park as the sun sets on the scenic Northport Harbor. Photo by the author
Best Cute Towns on Long Island with Walkable Main Streets
Take a picturesque stroll in one of these quaint LI towns.
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.
Speed down the slides at Planet Play.
Top Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Nassau County
Get the kids out of the house and into some fun at these Nassau play destinations.
Celebrate with a themed birthday at Sippy Cups. Photo by the author
Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places for Kids on Long Island
These LI indoor birthday party places are perfect for your kid's special day.
Kids can hop on tricycles and ride around the indoor track at L.I. Salty Kids Cove.
The Best Indoor Play Spaces for Kids in Suffolk County
Enjoy bounce houses, indoor games, and more at these great play venues in Suffolk.
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.
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.
Jones Beach Energy and Nature Center's interactive exhibits are free.
Free Things To Do Indoors on Long Island: Indoor Places to Play on Cold and Rainy Days
These great indoor play spaces on LI are absolutely free.
Discover the trails at Quogue Wildlife Refuge for a day of free, outdoorsy fun. Photo by Jaime Sumersille
100 Free Things To Do on Long Island with Kids
Here's our mega-list of free things to do on LI with kids.
Free meals for kids are available on Tuesdays at most Moe’s Southwest Grill locations on Long Island.
Kids Eat Free: Top Long Island Restaurants with Free Meal Deals for Families
There's plenty to eat and little to pay at these family-friendly LI eateries.
Winding paths, ponds, and streams line the lush grounds of Clark Botanic Gardens.
17 Secret Long Island Spots Kids Love
Go off the beaten path for a meditative walk, to hand feed birds, or explore a hidden shoreline.
Find free fun for Long Island kids at the free play space at the Broadway Mall. Photo courtesy the mall
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Guide to Free Things to Do with Long Island Kids
Find the best FREE kids activities on Long Island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy the engaging exhibits at the Long Island Children's Museum. Photo courtesy of LICM
Best Museums for Kids on Long Island
Explore, play, and learn at these Long Island museums.
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.
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.
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.
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Boredom Busters for Kids
Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!

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The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island
Old Bethpage Village Restoration - various times
Bedtime Story Hour with Josh Funk and Justin Colon at The Neverending Story
The Neverending Story - 6:00 PM Pick
Weekly Storytime at Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Heritage Farm & Garden Fall Festival
Heritage Farm & Garden - 10:00 AM
AMSEAS Beach Walk & Clean-Up at Hallock State Park
Hallock State Park & Preserve - 10:00 AM
Featured
The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island
Old Bethpage Village Restoration - various times
Dia de los Muertos Family Celebration Celebration at the Heckscher Museum of Art
The Heckscher Museum of Art - 12:00 PM Pick
The Great Pumpkin Smash at the Science Museum of Long Island
Science Museum of Long Island - 1:00 PM Pick
Harvest Dance Celebration
Queens County Farm Museum - 2:00 PM Pick
Sensory-Sensitive Sundays at Chuck E. Cheese's
Chuck E. Cheese's - Hempstead - 9:00 AM
First Mondays at the Long Island Explorium
Long Island Explorium - 10:00 AM Pick
Circus Vazquez at Walt Whitman Mall
Walt Whitman Mall - various times
Magical Wonderland NY
Magical Wonderland NY - various times
Blocks and Tots at CMEE
Children's Museum of the East End - 9:30 AM
Nassau County Museum of Art Exhibition: Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Kids Eat Free Tuesdays at Moe's Southwest Grill
Moe's Southwest Grill - 5:00 PM
Music and Movement at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - various times
Circus Vazquez at Walt Whitman Mall
Walt Whitman Mall - various times
Baby & Me at CMEE
Children's Museum of the East End - 9:30 AM
Jammin' With Josh at The Babylon Library
Babylon Public Library - 10:00 AM
POP Tots at LICM
Long Island Children's Museum - 11:30 AM
Cantemos Juntos at CMEE
Children's Museum of the East End - 11:00 AM
Rocket Club at Suffolk County Farm & Education Center
Suffolk County Farm & Education Center - 5:00 PM
Weekly Storytime at Carle Place Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble - 10:00 AM
Mythic Crafts at The Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Secret Sirens at The Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Nassau County Museum of Art Exhibition: Seeing Red: Renoir to Warhol
Nassau County Museum of Art - 1:00 PM
Circus Vazquez at Walt Whitman Mall
Walt Whitman Mall - various times
Featured
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival at Eisenhower Park
Eisenhower Park - 4:30 PM
Early Explorers at CMEE
Children's Museum of the East End - 9:30 AM
Mythic Crafts at The Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Secret Sirens at The Whaling Museum
The Whaling Museum & Education Center - 11:00 AM
Sabor Sinfonico: The Sounds of Latin America Symphonic Pops of LI Concert
Uniondale High School - 7:00 PM

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Sweeten someone else's day and donate Halloween candy to troops, the elderly, or children in need. Photo courtesy of Canva
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Walk the immersive pumpkin trail on the grounds of a 19th-century village at The Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze: Long Island. Photo courtesy of the event
Halloween Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Trick-or-Treat and More Things To Do with Kids
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Wear your best Halloween costume for trick-or-treating in Stony Brook Village. Photo courtesy of the village
Best Neighborhoods to Trick or Treat on Long Island This Halloween
Gina Massaro, Oct 28 - These LI towns offer plenty of Halloween spirit and dole out tons of candy! READ MORE
LuminoCity returns to Long Island for its fifth year, setting up this season's show, titled Sweet Dream, at Eisenhower Park. Photo courtesy of LuminoCity
20 Best Things To Do on Long Island November 2024 with Kids
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All aboard a festively decorated Polar Express train ride for some holiday magic and memories. Photo by Gwendolyn Tundermann
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Level up your next family vacation by booking one of these spots with awesome pools. READ MORE 
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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. READ MORE 
Grab some apple crisp ice cream from the ice cream shop and a bottle of dry rose from wine barn at Harbes Family Farm.
Family-Friendly Wineries on Long Island's East End
These vineyards in the North Fork and Hamptons delight kids and adults alike. READ MORE 
This Log House in the heart ofthe Hudson Valley is perfect for multiple families, a large family get-together or a birthdaygetaway!
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