With the change of season comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and the perfect opportunity to spend time with family out in nature. Autumn is a wonderful time of the year to get outdoors and experience all that Long Island has to offer. Our island is home to over 100 Parks and Natural Preserves, all of […]
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How to Keep up with Everything: Managing a Family Schedule
It may be the hardest part about being a parent–making sure the entire family is on the same page. Managing family schedules involves keeping track of several moving parts. Even if you think you have a set plan, there’s always going to be last minute additions and changes. It’s a challenge to keep up with […]
Halloween and Fall 2016 Events for Kids on Long Island
Halloween and autumn are a great time of year for kids, particularly for children who like crafts and decorations. There’s so much out there to inspire creativity from scary ghosts and goblins to beautiful colorful foliage. No matter what your children’s interests are, there’s likely a fall-themed or Halloween craft or class out there that […]
Best October Events on Long Island 2016
Things to do on Long Island in October You can make the argument that October is the best month of the year for family outings on and things to do on Long Island. Autumn will be in full swing and while it will be cooler, it won’t be too cold for outdoor events with fall foliage […]
Best Pumpkin Picking on Long Island
Autumn is here and Long Island is filled with the beautiful colors of fall. As the weather cools down, it’s a great time of year to be outside and enjoy some fall activities with the family. One of the best traditions around this time of year is pumpkin picking at one of the many […]
Best Family Friendly Hiking Trails on Long Island
Hiking is great exercise, always interesting, and certainly more fun when done together as a family. Long Island is home to some of New York’s most beautiful parks, preserves, and trails. Whether you’re looking for a more populated, busy area or seeking the “road less traveled”, Your Local Kids has compiled a list of the […]
Organic Farms on Long Island
Farming on Long Island dates back centuries and has always been an important industry here at home. According to the Long Island Farm Bureau, the soil, sunshine, and easy access to fresh water make Long Island an ideal location for a variety of different crops. Although there are a multitude of independent farms throughout the […]
Apple Picking on Long Island
As Long Island cools down from another beautiful summer, it’s time to start planning your next family adventure for the fall season. Apple picking is an activity suitable for adults and children alike, and a great way to get outside and enjoy some fresh air while having some old-fashioned fun. Suffolk County is home to […]
Science Themed Summer Fun
You never know where the next Marie Curie or Albert Einstein is going to come from. They could be in your home looking for some things to do on Long Island right now. But even if a Nobel Prize isn’t in your family’s future, kids love science and with the school year fast approaching, now is […]
Family Friendly Historical Places to see on LI
There are so many places to go and so many things to do on Long Island. What some people may not realize is that there is a lot of history on Long Island. We have compiled a short list of must see historical places for families to visit on Long Island.
