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Pumpkin Picking Farms & Corn Mazes On Long Island

Submitted by Karen on Mon, 09/26/2016 - 10:00am

Plenty of pumpkins, nestled alongside mysterious corn mazes and the occasional haunted house, await Long Island residents this fall. Some pumpkins are pre-picked and neatly arranged in a pumpkin patch, while others are available for picking right off the vine. All of the farms listed here provide either carts or wheelbarrows to transport the pumpkins. Read on for our pumpkin picking tips, as well as a list of farms throughout Long Island. For more pumpkin picking destinations in the tri-state area check out Pick Your Own Guide: Where to Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables in New York, New Jersey, Long Island, and Connecticut.

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Labor Day Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Nature's Nighttime Noises, Movies on the Beach September 3-5

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 09/02/2016 - 6:37am

Send off the unofficial end of summer in style with a Drip Painting Family Workshop in East Hampton or by learning about Nature's Nighttime Noises at Old Westbury Gardens. Catch a flick under the stars in Long Beach or put on your detective's hat at the Maritime Museum's Run the Colors activity.

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September GoList: Best Things to Do With Long Island Kids This Month

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 9:56am

As summer crowds dissipate and the evenings begin to beckon long sleeves, Long Island continues to put on some of the best kid-friendly events in the country. Old Westbury Gardens boasts two fun programs: Fall into September with Nighttime Noises or participate in their Sweet Eats honey tasting. Or perhaps set your sights high with the Kite Festival at the Long Island Maritime Museum. Check out the list below and click over to our comprehensive Long Island Events Calendar for inspiration; we have you covered with some of the best events and activities happening throughout the area. And don't forget to also take a look at our Summer Fun Guide to make the most out of September. After all, the majority of the month is still summertime.

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Fall Fun Runs/Walks for Long Island Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 12:00am

Just because the cooler weather is coming doesn't mean that you and your family can't get outside and get healthy. In fact, fall is the perfect season to get active while spending some quality time together.

There are several organizations hosting Kids Fun Runs this season in conjunction with longer races for adults. It's the perfect way to hit the pavement for your health--and a good cause. For more family-friendly activities, be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar.

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6 Long Island Boardwalk Gems

Submitted by Andrew G. Rosen on Thu, 08/25/2016 - 12:00am

The best part of the beach isn't always the sand and water. Sometimes, it's a quaint stroll along the boardwalk. And Long Island has plenty of them! Gone are the splinter fears and potential pitfalls of yesterday; most Long Island boardwalks have been refurbished with less flammable, sustainable woods. These boardwalk spots offer something special for kids and adults alike.

Jones Beach Boardwalk
1 Ocean Parkway, Wantagh
516-785-1600

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August GoList: Best Things to do with Long Island Kids this Month

Submitted by Linda DiProperzio on Fri, 07/29/2016 - 10:00am

We're heading into the last month of summer, but there is still plenty of fun to be had on Long Island. From an outdoor entertainment and nature programs to b each parties and a f ree Friday Night Promenade, parents can keep their kids occupied with a different activity almost every day before school starts. In fact, all you have to do is check out our Long Island Events Calendar for inspiration, along with this list of some of the best events and activities happening throughout the area. And don't forget to also take a look at our Summer Fun Guide to make the most out of this month. Enjoy!

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: LI Live Steamers, Children's Yoga, July 30-31

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 9:00pm

The last weekend in July has both indoor and outdoor fun in store. See what that sly Curious George is up to at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. Build a Bug House at The Maritime Explorium in Port Jefferson and then roller skate around the harbor. Chug-a-choo-choo on down to Southaven Park for a ride with the Long Island Live Steamers.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Mermaid Tea Party, Nature Sundays, July 23-24

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 9:00pm

We're in the middle of July, but the summer fun is definitely not slowing down. Dig up some fun as an archeologist at The Maritime Explorium this weekend. Or show your singing chops on stage at Nassau's Got Talent at Molloy College. Don't see your event listed here? Add it to our events calendar. And if you don't receive this post in your inbox, subscribe to our newsletter.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Carnival, Outdoor Movies, July 16-17

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/13/2016 - 9:00pm

Step on up to a weekend-long carnival at Broadwall Mall or fireworks at Heckscher Park. Allow the Magic of Alexo to enamor and entertain you or catch an outdoor movie in Long Beach or Malverne.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Nature Sundays, Funny Man Show, July 9-10

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 3:00pm

Get the whole family cracking up with the free The Funny Man Show at The Caumsett Foundation this weekend. Then head out east to the Pollock Krasner House for a messy time completing a Family Drip Painting Workshop. Learn about science and nature during the Nature Sundays event at the Planting Fields Arboretum or cool off at a Sprinkler Dance Party at The Whaling Museum and Education Center.

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