22 Best Free and Fun Things To Do on Long Island August 2024 with Kids

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How sweet it is: Enjoy the watermelon festival at Harbes Family Farm this month. Photo courtesy of the farm

There are tons of things to do in August on Long Island–enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer isn't over yet!

Make the most of the last month of summer with our big list of things to do on Long Island in August. From a Taylor Swift laser show to cardboard races to the Paumanauke Pow Wow and The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo​, August is filled with amazing options.

Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island!

31 Best Things To Do in NYC August 2024 with Kids: Summer Streets, Nickelodeon, and More!

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During Summer Streets, kids and adults take over seven miles of NYC streets to play, run, walk, and bike. Photo courtesy of NYC DOT

Summer's not over, and there are so many fun things to do in New York City this August! Enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days.

Back-to-school season is right around the corner, but it's not here yet. August is the perfect time to coast down traffic-free Summer Streets, chill with Nickelodeon at the Paley, cheer athletes at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Fest, and catch the Harry Potter exhibit before it leaves town on August 11. Light up the East River at the always lovely Hindu Lamp Ceremony, take in the Battery Dance Fest, and discover your inner Michaelangelo while making sand sculptures on Coney Island.

Plus, Kids' Night on Broadway is back, we have a cool deal for you at American Dream, and you can play with MommyPoppins at the Seaport on August 17!

Aruba with Kids: 29 Best Things To Do in Aruba, the Caribbean

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You just might catch a glimpse of Aruba's resident pink flamingos! Photo by Frugal Flyer on Unsplash

At less than 70 square miles, Aruba is a small island, but it packs in a lot of kid-friendly activities for a Caribbean family getaway. Snorkel or splash in the bright blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, explore breathtaking natural parklands, dig in to a wide variety of tasty restaurants, support Aruba’s wildlife sanctuaries, or just stake out a spot on the powdery sand beaches.

With its mix of beach beauty and easy-access family attractions—and a relatively protected location south of the main Atlantic hurricane corridor—Aruba is a kid-pleasing choice for a sunny school-break vacation. Perhaps best of all, Aruba has a well-deserved rep for being one of the friendliest places on Earth. It certainly lives up to its tagline: One happy island!

Whether you’ve got an active crew in search of some new adventures or you’re just looking for a fabulous hotel pool to sink into for a few days, here are the best things to do in Aruba with kids. Find more tropical family-friendly escapes, including St. Thomas, in our Caribbean Family Travel Guide.

Mazel Tov! 15 Fun Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah Venues in Atlanta

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Celebrate your child's step into adulthood with our guide of awesome bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah venues in Atlanta. Photo by author

A bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah are huge milestones in any Jewish child's life. Usually occurring around a child's 12th or 13th birthday, this momentous occasion celebrates the first steps into adulthood and the religious honors and responsibilities that come with it. And after the solemn service, it's all about an epic bar or bar mitzvah party! Check out some of our favorite venues in Atlanta to host the ultimate celebration for these hard-working kids!

Universal Studios Hollywood: Tips for a Perfect Day with Kids

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Fun with the Minions! Photo by author Kylie Williams

Ahhh, Universal Studios Hollywood. Everyone knows that when you drive down the 101, you see LA’s beloved one-eyed Minion peeping at you from across the road. You notice Hogwarts, rising into the sky on a hill, and you may have asked yourself (probably countless times) “Should we take the kids there? Is it worth it?” As a local mom of four, I’m here to tell you, yes, Universal Studios Hollywood is absolutely worth a trip. 

We took our boys and a buddy, ages 5, 7, and 8, for a birthday celebration and had the most memorable day. We want to make your day memorable too, so read on for a local’s tips and tricks to maximize your day at Universal Studios Hollywood. 

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