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The best things to do, see, and go to on Long Island with school-age children.

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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
Best Outdoor Pools on Long Island Summer 2023
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Planting Fields Arboretum's summer concert series in Oyster Bay is sure to get everyone dancing.
Free Outdoor Summer Concerts for Long Island Families
A cheap roll of tinfoil, an incline of some sort, and water are all you need for a tinfoil river. Photo by Ally Noel
35 Water Games for Kids To Play All Summer Long
Grab a lawn chair and enjoy a classic at the Town of Huntington's Movies on the Lawn.
Free Outdoor Movies for Long Island Kids This Summer
Hop the ferry to Block Island for a glorious escape. Photo courtesy of the Block Island Tourism Council
All the Top Summer Day Trips Near Long Island
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Spin the wheel at Round 1.
Awesome Arcades on Long Island for Video-Game Loving Kids
The River Canyon Run at Great Wolf Lodge is a raft slide the whole family can enjoy!
Best Indoor Water Parks near NYC for a Warm Getaway
Photo by Dora Somosi via Instagram
Family Day Trips and Getaways for Long Island
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
Head to the pirate-themed Bayville Adventure Park or explore one of these other local amusement parks on Long Island.
Awesome Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families

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Ewwwww! There's an worm in my apple. Photo by Ally Noel
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Super Easy April Fools Day Pranks To Play on Your Kids
Pull a fast one on your kids with these safe and simple pranks.
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The internet is full of coding programs for kids, but which are the best? We tested them all. Photo courtesy of Kodable
Best Free Coding for Kids Websites and Apps to Learn Programming Skills
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites and apps, and more.
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Make an easy and adorable pine cone turkey. Photo courtesy of the website Live Craft Eat
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50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids and Families
While the turkey is in the oven, set up a few of these Thanksgiving crafts and games.
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Give them something to be excited about when it's time to open stockings!
25 Cool Stocking Stuffers for Kids for $10 or Less
No coal this Christmas, just cool gifts under ten bucks.
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Jenga is a game that kids can play alone, with friends, or with the whole family.
Gift Guide to the Best Toys & Gifts for Kids, 5-Year-Olds to 9-Year-Olds
Find the perfect gift for your favorite grade-schooler.
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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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