Not all summer entertainment for children has to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, several shows across Suffolk County on Long Island are being offered for free. We've rounded up those local concerts--now all parents need to do is grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and get ready to shimmy, shake and smile with the little ones!

If you can get enough free entertainment for your kiddies, cross the border and view our Nassau County version. Looking for more cool things to do together? Check out our Summer Fun Guide of the Best Things to Do With Long Island Kids.

For some, this weekend is the beginning of summer break, yet others will have a wait a few more days. Either way it's the weekend and we have a growing list of things to do, see, pet, ride, etc.

Shake a tail feather at the Dolphin Dance Party at the Whaling Museum or embark on a guided nature walk at Sagamore Hill for a fun game of I Spy. Or enjoy outdoor sports and activities at the Heckscher Festival.

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Think about summer and ice cream immediately comes to mind. Sure it's messy: the ice cream melts quickly, creating sticky little hands and the sugary goo inevitably gets everywhere. But just one lick of these homemade sweet treats makes it all worth it--even the calories! So we've rounded up some of the best ice cream parlors and shops on the East End of Long Island. And for more things to do in the area, take a peek at our Hamptons and North Fork Family Guide.