Jaime Sumersille

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Top Free Halloween Events on Long Island: Halloween Parades, Festivals, and More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 09/27/2024 - 9:38am

Get your pumpkins, meet Otto the Ghost, and enjoy the fall festivities at Hicks Nurseries. Photo courtesy of Hicks

Halloween might be the final day of October, but fun and FREE Halloween events are happening on Long Island all month long. Go ahead and dress the kids up, because these family-friendly events are a great way to get some mileage out of that spectacularly spooky or glittery-glam costume.

For more Halloween fun, check out our Long Island Halloween Guide.

Best Halloween Events on Long Island for Kids and Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 09/22/2024 - 7:30am

Bayville Scream Park's Not So Scary Days offer fun for all ages this Halloween season. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

We've rounded up the best Halloween events for kids on Long Island in 2024 to keep everyone entertained with thrills and chills. Whether your brood is in the mood for spooky scarecrows or not-so-scary Spooky Fests, there is plenty of fun to be had this season.

Our list continues to evolve, so check back regularly for updates on attractions and trick-or-treating opportunities for Long Island families, and be sure to bookmark our Long Island Halloween Guide and Long Island Fall Fun Guide for all the top family-friendly seasonal activities.

Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers on Long Island Who Come to You

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 09/16/2024 - 5:56am

Let Them Play brings foam play equipment and ball pits to your backyard.

Long Island's at-home birthday party entertainers have expanded their offerings in the past few years and notched up the engagement factor for optimal birthday party fun. Consider hosting your next soiree at home with the help of these birthday party pros.

From drive-in style movie nights and mobile spas to pop-up glamping tents and backyard laser tag competitions, at-home birthday party services on LI give kids fabulous entertainment options in a comfortable setting.

All of the options below service the entirety of Long Island. For more party planning help, check out our Long Island Party Guide.

Local Burger Southampton Offers Lawn Games, Golf, and Kid-Friendly Food

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 09/09/2024 - 6:15am

Eat outside and practice your golf swing at Local Burger Southampton.

Local Burger in Southampton is the ultimate recreational destination for Long Island families. Aside from enjoying juicy burgers, you can work on your swing at the driving range or batting cages, enjoy a round of mini golf, or play lawn games.

Click here to read about more LI restaurants that offer family entertainment, and find more great things to do on our Long Island Family Activity Calendar.

Best Harvest Fairs & Pumpkin Festivals on Long Island for Family Fun

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 9:33am

The Bellmore Family Street Festival has carnival rides and plenty more fun for kids. Photo by author

It’s harvest fair season on Long Island, and we’ve put together this list of the best fall festivals in September and October. Grab the family, throw on a sweater, and enjoy this in-between season before the real chill sets in.

No matter where you live–Nassau, Suffolk, or the East End–autumn on Long Island is beautiful, and there’s plenty of family fun to be had. Check out our Fall Fun Guide for more ideas, like pumpkin picking and corn mazes.

20 Best Things To Do on Long Island with Kids September 2024

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 1:29pm

The beautiful Water Lantern Festival returns to Eisenhower Park on Saturday, September 7. Photo courtesy of the festival

Labor Day kicks off September activities, launching Long Island's season of apple picking, fall festivals, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes.

Take advantage of the still-warm days by stomping over to LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival or stepping back in time at the Long Island Fair. Or, if you're ready to turn the leaf on the calendar, the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze and Rise of the Jack O'Lanterns both start this month.

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

Labor Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Hamptons Classic and More Top Things To Do

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 08/30/2024 - 7:41am

The Hamptons Classic hosts a special Kids' Day this weekend. Photo courtesy of the Hamptons Classic Horse Show

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Labor Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

The Shinnecock Powwow returns to Southampton this weekend, and you don't want to miss this gathering, one of the largest on the East Coast. Each day it hosts competitive dancing, guest entertainment, prayers, ceremonial dances, and more. You can also hoof it on over to the Hampton Classic Horse Show, which boasts a children's tent and dedicated Kids' Day–plus loads of gorgeous horsies!

Plus, you can find the LuminoCity Dino Safari and its 70 lifelike dinosaurs that move and roar at the Walt Whitman Shops.

Labor Day means a change in the seasons, and we've got fun fall picks in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Fall Guide. As always, our Family Activity Calendar is constantly updated, too.

28 Things To Do on Long Island Before School Starts

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 08/04/2024 - 9:58am

Take a thrilling final run down the water slide at Splish Splash in Calverton. Photo courtesy of the park

With the summer winding down, we've rounded up 31 of the best things to do on Long Island with kids before they head back to school, from cooling off at water playgrounds and outdoor pools to enjoying pick-your-own flower farms or festivals and street fairs.

Read on for our top picks, and browse our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide for even more seasonal fun.