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Summer time can be fun filled with outdoor activities, but sometimes Mother Nature doesn’t always play nice on Long Island.  When rainy days rear their gloomy heads, we have to think of things to do on Long Island to entertain our children and ourselves indoors.

The summer months are jammed packed with things to do on Long Island for you and your families. Your Local Kids have come up with a list of summer festivals we think are worth checking out.  We make suggestions throughout both Suffolk and Nassau counties, giving you plenty of options.

Children and families alike need to keep busy during the summer months. A great way to be active, stay fit and have some fun is to find things to do on Long Island and participate in some local fundraising athletic events.  Most of these events fall into the category of walk-a-thon, 5k or other running and […]

School’s out for SUMMER! Are they bored yet? Help is here! Check out our 2016 Summer Break Fun guide for tons of fun things to do with the kids in Nassau County & Suffolk County Long Island.Nassau County @Play Amusements – Open Play Mon. – Wed. 11AM-7pm & Thur. – Sun. 11Am – 8PM for […]

Are you looking for some things to do on Long Island with kids indoors this summer? There are alternatives to the beaches and parks, or for a bad weather day.  We have come up with a list of 10 must visit museums this summer. Cradle of Aviation The Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City […]

Fireworks anyone? When it comes to 4th of July fireworks displays, Long Island is not in short supply! It is once again time to celebrate the birth of our great nation by spending time with family & friends enjoying barbecues, beaches, carnivals, parades and FIREWORKS!  To help find Fireworks Displays near you, Your Local Kids […]

Summertime; kids are finished with being cooped up in a classroom all year and families are ready to spend time participating in fun outdoor activities.  There are plenty of ways to have fun outdoors this summer. We have come up with a list of 10 spectacular Long Island parks to visit.

Are you trying to plan your summer vacation and don’t want to travel away from Long Island? We call that a Staycation! We have combed the island for you and have come up with three hidden gem ideas for you to consider for your Long Island Staycation.

 Summer is here; the parks and beaches are open and long live the Empire Passport! The Empire Passport, also known as the key to the New York State Parks is a recreational pass granting unlimited, daily vehicular access to almost all state Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation sites as well as facilities operated by the […]

Summer is here, and we know that means the beaches across Long Island will be open for the season! There are a few things to keep in mind before packing up the family and rushing to the beach, we have outlined 3 extremely important preparations to consider.