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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Best Amusement Parks on Long Island for Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 05/10/2024 - 6:58am

Adventureland in Farmingdale has thrilling rides. Photo by Gina Massaro

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.

Mother's Day Weekend 2024 on Long Island: Brunches and More Things To Do with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 05/10/2024 - 6:39am

Take part in the Mother’s Day Festival at Harbes Family Farm this weekend. Photo courtesy of Harbes Family Farm

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.

Jones Beach Air Show: Guide to Visiting with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 04/26/2024 - 8:42am

The U.S. Navy's Thunderbirds will headline the Jones Beach Air Show. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Navy

The super-popular Jones Beach Air Show is returning in all its thrilling glory to Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend. The show, formerly known as the Bethpage Air Show and now officially rebranded as the FourLeaf Air Show, features 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 on Long Island.

24 Best Things To Do in Southampton, NY, with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 04/19/2024 - 11:27am

The beaches in Southampton, NY, are some of the finest beaches in the country.

Southampton Village sits along a stretch of shoreline on the South Fork of Long Island's East End. Nestled between Hampton Bays and Water Mill, sandy beaches and celebrity sightings are where it's at, especially in the summer. Southampton, NY, is an ideal destination for a family day trip, and visiting on weekdays or getting an early-morning weekend start saves you hours in Hamptons traffic.

Read on for our family-friendly guide to the best things to do in Southampton, NY, with kids, including which beaches to visit, and where to eat and play. And for more kid-friendly activities on the East End, check out our roundup of 55 things to do with kids in the Hamptons and North Fork, or head over to our local Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways to find more enclaves to explore.

Adventureland Debuts New Rides and Announces Multi-Year Expansion

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 03/21/2024 - 1:27pm

The thrilling Moon Chaser spins, twists, dips, and inverts riders at heights up to 45 feet in the air.

Long Island's favorite amusement park Adventureland delivered big news ahead of its 2024 season by announcing new rides and a multi-year, multi-million dollar expansion plan.

Boasting a variety of thrill, kiddie, and water rides—plus arcade and carnival-style games, this action-packed park is an all-ages pleaser. Get a sneak peek at the plans below, and bookmark our Long Island Amusement Park and Water Park Guide for more attractions nearby.

Best STEM and STEAM Summer Camps on Long Island for Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 03/03/2024 - 7:16am

Park Shore Country Day Camp offers a science camp option for kids. Photo courtesy of the camp

Long Island has quite a few summer camps where kids can expand their knowledge of all things STEM and STEAM.

If you have kids who want to spend their summer camp experience building robots, learning to code, or launching rockets, you're in luck. At the Long Island summer camps we've listed below, children can have fun, make new friends, and also learn new skills to help them thrive during the school year. Some camps include the arts among their offerings, too.

For lots more on Long Island summer camps, check out our Long Island Summer Camp Guide and our Camp Directory, where you can search for summer camps by type, age, and town.

Best Things To Do at Westbury's Samanea Mall, a Long Island Entertainment Destination

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 6:54am

Golf simulators at X Golf in the Samanea Mall allow players to practice their swing. Photo by the author

The Samanea New York Mall is a rebrand and reboot of the Source Mall in Westbury, and its many options make for a fun outing. The mall has a diverse roster of stores and venues that offer dining, arts, and entertainment–with a bunch more on the way.

Here is the scoop on what's open, coming soon, and planned for the future. Similar to New Jersey's American Dream Mall, Samanea seeks to flip the script on the outdated shopping mall concept.

For more fun local escapes, check out our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

Awesome Laser Tag Arenas on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 7:19am

Long Island Laser Tag brings laser tag to your home or a location of your choosing.

These days you can tell the kids to take their sibling rivalry into the arena at one of Long Island's thrilling laser tag venues. This competition-style activity engages players physically and mentally as they strategically attempt to tag the opposing team while not getting tagged themselves. But think fast … or tag, you're out.

There are some great spots to play laser tag in Nassau and Suffolk counties, so get ready to think on your feet and have fun. Many of these facilities offer other attractions like go-karts and arcades to get the whole family playing together. We've also included a couple of options where the laser tag comes to you, so you can plan the activity in a convenient location like your backyard or a nearby park.

For more ways to have fun indoors, check out our Guide to Indoor Play Spaces on Long Island. There's always something great to do for families on Long Island and we've got the info you need at our events calendar.

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