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Raising a family in New York has its own set of advantages and trials, and our Family & Parenting section can help to provide you with tips and tricks from other local Long Island parents. From keeping the kids quiet on long car rides, to the best recreation spots, we've got you covered with insights on the topics that matter most to parents.
By Catherine Eve March 24, 2022
Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun at Sweetbriar Nature Center on April 9. Bring the kids for an egg hunt, enchanted forest walk, live animal presentations, photo ops, and more.
By Catherine Eve February 20, 2022
Dinosaurs are back and are invading Long Island. Check out these family-friendly dino-centric events that are taking place right now, just in time for Presidents Week.
By Lon Cohen February 20, 2022
Skate for a Cause event will include $2 skate rental for any resident who brings two canned food items.
By Lon Cohen February 18, 2022
We put together a fun list.
By Long Island January 29, 2022
A staple among Long Island attractions generations of LI children have grown up going to this theme park.
By Catherine Eve January 17, 2022
November through April is seal watching season and here are two ways you can observe and learn about these marine mammals.
By Catherine Eve December 20, 2021
Are your kids expecting a visit from Santa and counting down the days until Christmas? Here are some fun ways your little elves can keep track of when Santa will be in your area.
By Catherine Eve November 28, 2021
Bring the little ones to Long Beach to enjoy a brunch with some favorite characters from Disney’s Frozen.
By Brian Re November 25, 2021
Find the perfect gift for everyone on your list with our holiday gift guide!
By Catherine Eve November 13, 2021
Experience an immersive wonderland of lights at LuminoCity, now through January 9, at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset.
By Catherine Eve November 07, 2021
Enjoy a “Walk with the Wallabies” animal encounter at The Long Island Game Farm in Manorville. Free with regular admission, weekends 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
By Lon Cohen November 04, 2021
many events for the hobbyist or the casual fan.
By Lon Cohen October 20, 2021
Bring your four-legged friends out for some Halloween fun!
By Catherine Eve October 08, 2021
Celebrate Halloween aquarium-style at the Long Island Aquarium’s Bats, Barnacles & Broomsticks Halloween Party.
By Long Island October 02, 2021
Can you escape the great corn mazes of Long Island?
By Catherine Eve October 02, 2021
Not-so-spooky ghosts treat kids to fun Halloween tales at the Long Island Children’s Museum and Hicks Nurseries.
By Catherine Eve October 02, 2021
Spooky family-friendly fun is back at the Milleridge Halloween Village. Visit this historic landmark Fridays and weekends in October for a haunted house, escape room, pumpkin patch, inflatable axe throwing, and more.
By Catherine Eve September 24, 2021
More than 7,000 hand-carved jack o’lanterns light up the night at the Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Old Bethpage Restoration.
By Catherine Eve September 19, 2021
It’s apple picking time. These Long Island apple orchards are ready for you.
By Lon Cohen September 08, 2021
Event was sold out last year.
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