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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 […]

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 […]

  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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.