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Sail into the summer festival season this June at these great events across Long Island. Offering tasty fair food, super spinny rides, animal interactions, and more, we've rounded up the best ones to hit up this month.
Looking for other outdoor entertainment ideas? Find tons of other ways to bring the heat in our Guide to Summer Activities.
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Memorial Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for the holiday weekend.
Slip and slide into Memorial Day weekend at Splish Splash as it opens for the season. And, be sure to keep your eye on the sky as the Bethpage Air Show jets into town.
If you're looking to let loose, Big Bounce America continues its run at Broadway Commons in Hicksville, while the Flip Circus dazzles audiences under the big top at Walt Whitman Mall.
Happy Memorial Day from all of us here at Mommy Poppins!
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Whether you're looking to destroy and decompress or get crafty and creative, iSmash in Farmingdale has your crew covered. This smash-and-splatter paint space brings a unique experience to the heart of downtown Main Street.
After smashing up a bunch of stuff, my teenage boys said it was the best activity they'd ever done, so this place definitely appeals to a certain audience!
If you're looking for more out-of-the-box party ideas, check out our Birthday Party Guide for Long Island Kids.
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Summer camp season in Long Island means new adventures, experiences, and life-long memories for kids across the region. We've rounded up 17 of the top summer camps across Suffolk County that cater to kids of all ages, from infants to teens.
These Suffolk County summer camps offer activities and events that will keep kids happy all summer. Be sure to click through to each camp to verify offerings, including half-day and full-day options, door-to-door transportation, and travel programs for older campers. Many of these local camps hold open house events or offer tours virtually or in-person, so do some legwork and find the one that suits your needs.
Find specialty camps and more in our Summer Camp Guide and Camp Directory.
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Amusement parks on Long Island are ready to welcome you and your thrill-seeking family for summer fun. Whether your kids are eager to check out the latest rides and attractions, or you can’t wait to make new memories with your family at the amusement parks you enjoyed as a child, now is the perfect time to make plans to visit these LI theme parks.
Read on for details on how to enjoy our favorite amusement parks on Long Island this summer and for more entertainment inspiration, bookmark our Guide to Amusement Parks and Water Parks Near Long Island.
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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this Mother's Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Hip hip hooray, it's Mother's Day! Moms are in the spotlight at a number of spots across Long Island, including the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, Harbes Family Farm, and the Long Island Aquarium.
Get a jumpstart on spoiling mom this weekend with our list of 50 gifts moms really want or plan a Mother's Day outing on Long Island.
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From Mother's Day to Memorial Day, we've rounded up fun things to do all month long on Long Island!
May is here, and it's shaping up to be a stellar month. We're excited to welcome back highly anticipated annual events like the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, the Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Farm Museum, and the reopening of Long Island's largest water park, Splish Splash.
Read on for all the ways to pack your calendar this month on Long Island.
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The super-popular Bethpage Air Show returns to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend, featuring show-stopping aviation acrobatics. Hundreds of thousands of visitors attend this unofficial kick-off to summer, so we've put together the guide below to help make your visit to the Jones Beach Air Show as smooth as possible.
For other open-air cultural offerings, check out our rundown of the best beaches and pools in the area, and bookmark our comprehensive Guide to Summer Activities.
