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It may very well be the best way for a kid to celebrate a snow day. There’s nothing more fun and memorable than sledding down a snowy hill on a perfect winter day. And as everyone knows, it’s very important to find that perfect sledding hill. Your Local Kids has got you covered. We want […]

Winter can be a hard time to keep kids active. Unlike the other three seasons, it’s harder for kids to take part in outdoor activities.  In warmer weather, Long Island is home to many different beaches, parks and nature preserves, theme parks, public swimming pools – the possibilities are endless!  During winter, the cold and […]

Menorah Lighting Location: Triangle at Lake Avenue/Moriches Road/Route 25A, St. James, NY 11780 Date: 1/1 | 5:30 PM Celebrate the last night of Chanukah as the St. James Menorah is lit! Goodies will be provided for all! Holiday Spectacular on Ice Location: The Gateway Playhouse – Patchogue Theatre, 71 East Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 […]

As winter sets in on Long Island, most families experience a decrease in the amount of outings they go on simply because of the cold weather and a lack of activities to do indoors.  Seeing a live play, concert, or show at a local theater is a fun and enriching way to spend time with family.  Children and adults […]

It is hard to believe 2016 is already coming to an end!  The New Year provides an opportunity for every member of your family to start fresh with a new beginning.  Resolutions are a great way to help kids develop positive and healthy habits as they grow up, however creating age-appropriate and attainable goals with […]

Holiday shopping can be stressful for anyone.  This is especially true when you have kids!  Between getting your hands on the sold-out “it” toy of the year (anyone have a spare Hatchimal!?) or tirelessly trying to make everyone on your list happy, it’s far too easy to find yourself too close to the holiday with […]

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us!  All month long, families will be getting into the holiday spirit and frequenting many of the holiday-themed events across Long Island.  Santa will be making appearances and visiting with children, Christmas trees are being ceremoniously lit in almost every town, and holiday shows are popping up all […]

The Holidays are upon us, which means Long Island will soon be lit up by lights and decorations from Mineola to Montauk!  What better way to begin celebrating the season than strapping the kids into the car and touring the Island’s the most elaborate and festive light displays?  Children and adults alike will be filled […]

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together as a family and immerse yourselves in the holiday season.  There is a myriad of things you can do with children of all ages to get them into the spirit. It also serves as a perfect opportunity to teach youngsters about gratitude and what Thanksgiving means to […]