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 […]
Long Island’s Holiday Lights 2016
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 for Families: Crafting, Decorating, Cooking & Fall Fun
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 […]
Best November 2016 Events on Long Island
With Fall in full swing and the holidays rapidly approaching, November is a great month to get out there and share a wide array of new experiences and find new things to do with your kids. This month is fantastic in terms of variation – you can begin the month with the residual Halloween themed events, […]
Long Island Parks and Nature Preserves
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 […]
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 […]
