Easter events are a sure sign that spring is around the corner! Whether you are dressed in your Sunday best, with Easter bonnets included, or prefer to romp around in play clothes, opportunities to spend time with the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs is always a treat and sometimes even worthy of a prize! […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Parades – Long Island 2018
Celebrate With The Family At These St. Patrick’s Day Parades It’s that time of year to celebrate your Irish Heritage and when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day we’re all a little Irish, at least for a day. From pipe bands to Celtic bands with dancing, great food and fun in between, get your green […]
Easy Crafts for Kids During Long Winter Island’s Cold Days
Arts & Crafts for Kids to Prevent Boredom During Long Winter Days Crafts for kids is a great way for kids to have fun and with daylight short during winter months, it’s always a bright idea to create an uplifting, easy to assemble craft project. We have put together three winter themed arts and crafts […]
Summer Break Fun Guide 2017
School’s out for SUMMER! Are you already out of ideas on ways to keep the kids entertained? Help is here! Check out our 2017 Summer Break Fun guide for tons of fun things to do with the kids in Nassau County & Suffolk County Long Island. A la Carte Culinary Services, Ltd. is cooking up […]
Long Island 4th of July Fireworks Shows 2017
Summer is finally here and that means it is 4th of July time! 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 has put together a list of Fireworks Displays in […]
Perpetual Swim Lessons For Water Safety: Explained
As spring approaches, many parents are also planning their kids’ extra curricular activities. Swimming is a popular activity in the summer, but Goldfish Swim School offers year-round “perpetual” lessons so that children ages 4 months to 12 years old can learn to be safer in and around water throughout the year. What are perpetual lessons? […]
7 Things to Do with Your Kids on a Snow Day
Anyone who lives in the northeast knows that snow days are pretty much inevitable. Your Local Kids knows that keeping children entertained can be a challenge. Please enjoy our list of things to do with your kids on Long Island on a snow day.
Family Friendly Museums
There are a lot of museums on Long Island that understand the importance of enriching the lives of our children by exposing them to art, history and different cultures. Your Local Kids has compiled a comprehensive list of family-friendly museums. Please note that some museums are seasonal or have non-traditional hours, so it is suggested […]
Valentine’s Day Classes, Crafts, Decorations, Desserts
Valentine’s Day means many different things. For some, it’s a day to find true love or simply go out on a fancy date. But if you have kids, it can be a day of fun classes and learning. If your child loves crafts, there are opportunities to make their own valentine decorations and other items. […]
Outdoor and Indoor Ice Skating Rinks on LI
Updated: January 2, 2025 It’s winter on Long Island, which means cold and snowy afternoons, and coming up with children’s activities outside of the house. One of our favorites and we hope it is one of yours; is ice skating. Long Island offers a number of rinks island wide, so depending on your location and […]
