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...
Best Sledding Spots on Long Island

Best Sledding Spots on Long Island

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...
Best January 2017 Events on Long Island

Best January 2017 Events on Long Island

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...
Theaters & Performing Arts on Long Island

Theaters & Performing Arts on Long Island

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...
New Year’s 2017: Creating Resolutions with Families

New Year’s 2017: Creating Resolutions with Families

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...
Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

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...
Best December 2016 Events on Long Island

Best December 2016 Events on Long Island

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...