Jaime Sumersille

Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.

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Long Island Kids' Activities July 26 & 27: Barn Dance, Rainbows, Children's Day & More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:00am

Yee haw! Treat your family to something different this weekend with a good old-fashioned Barn Dance at Hallockville Museum & Farm in Riverhead, or explore Rainbows & Bubbles at South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center in Bridgehampton.

Pack a picnic for outdoor movie night in Long Beach Saturday night. On Sunday, bring the entire family out for Children's Day at Eisenhower Park--it's free!

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6 Places to Feed a Goat, Ride a Pony, Pet a Pig and More in the Hamptons & North Fork

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 10:23am

With modern-day conveniences, we often forget about how we obtain the things in our everyday routine. You open the fridge and pull out a carton of milk--but who produced, collected it and bottled it? You tear open a bag of pre-cut lettuce for a salad, not really thinking about where it was harvested, cleaned and bagged.

Well, families can learn about the source of their food and get their hands dirty at one of these family-friendly farms located on the East End of Long Island. And for more fun ideas of what to do in the area, check out our Hamptons and North Fork Summer Family Guide.

Long Island Kids' Activities July 19 & 20: Free Magic Show, Laurie Berkner Concert, Family Fair at CMEE & Live Theater

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 07/17/2014 - 10:00am

With summer in full swing, you might find yourself planning your family's days down to the hour. Events and activities abound on Long Island, providing nonstop entertainment for the whole family.

Head north to Lloyd Harbor for a free show, Magic in the Walled Garden, hosted by The Caumsett Foundation. Or head south for some cool tunes at the Great South Bay Music Festival, which will feature a performance from Laurie Berkner on Sunday.

You can also enjoy a live performance of The Wizard of Oz in Garden City, Peter Pan in Smithtown or Alexander and the Terrible, No Good Very Bad Day in Northport.

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Long Island Kids' Activities July 12 & 13: The (Free) Funny Man Show, The Wizard of Oz, Cinderella & More Fireworks

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 07/10/2014 - 9:00am

A free weekly Eco Junior Program starts this weekend to get your little explorers up close and personal with nature. Also free is The Funny Man Show, being performed at The Caumsett Foundation.

Catch a flick under the stars in Long Beach or watch the night sky aglow with fireworks again in Rockville Centre or Shelter Island.

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Free Summer Children's Entertainment in Suffolk County

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 8:25am

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.

Long Island Kids' Activities June 28 & 29: Mud Day, Fireworks, Puppet Show, Ice Cream Social & More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 06/26/2014 - 9:22am

Get down and dirty this weekend at the International Mud Day in Yaphank. Or take in some theater--puppet theater that is--at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre, where they're putting on Little Red Ridinghood.

At night, watch the sky light up with fireworks at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow or watch a movie under the stars in Long Beach.

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Long Island Kids' Activities June 21 & 22: Heckscher Festival, Dolphin Dance Party, Frozen Meet & Greet and More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 06/19/2014 - 9:34am

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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Free Summer Children's Shows in Nassau County

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 9:08am

Not all summer entertainment for children has to come with a hefty price tag. In fact, several shows across Nassau 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! And we have a roundup of free Suffolk shows, too.

Looking for more cool things to do together? Check out our Summer Fun Guide of the Best Things to Do With Long Island Kids.

Jaime Sumersille

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