School’s out for SUMMER! Are they bored yet? Help is here! Check out our 2016 Summer Break Fun guide for tons of fun things to do with the kids in Nassau County & Suffolk County Long Island.Nassau County
@Play Amusements – Open Play Mon. – Wed. 11AM-7pm & Thur. – Sun. 11Am – 8PM for ages 2-12 years old. Laser Tag, Inflatables, 2 Level Soft Play Roller Coaster, Carousel, Bumper Cars, Arcade Games & More! 229 New York 110, Farmingdale – (631) 815-5355 – www.atPlayAmusement.com
Active Kidz – Open Play daily call for hours – Laser Tag, Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course, Inflatable Fun Zone, 4-level Adventure Maze, Virtual Floor, Bowling, Laser Frenzy, rock climbing walls, Cannonball Blast and More! 200 Robbins Ln, Jericho – (516) 621-6600 – www.ActiveKidzlongIsland.com
Adventureland – L.I.’s favorite family amusement park since 1962 brings you more family fun in 2016! Experience brand new Formula 1 Bumper Cars & dine at our new 3Generations Food Court & Sweet Shop! Ride Turbulence Coaster, Frisbee & more! Open daily for summer, check website for operating hours. 2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale – www.adventureland.us
Bouncers N Slydos– Open Play Fridays- 10am-12pm for Ages 5 & under – 12pm-2pm for Ages 10 & under (closed 8/12) – Enjoy a Summer of Bouncing Fun in our more than 11,000 sqft indoor inflatable center. Call for reservation. 1835 New Highway, Farmingdale – (631) 752-2324 – www.BouncersAndSlydos.com
BounceU of Oceanside – Open Bounce for all ages most weekdays & some weekends check website calendar for website for schedule – 3495B Lawson Blvd. Oceanside – (516) 593-5867 – www.bounceu.com/oceanside-ny/
C&B Archery – Open Tues. – Thur 12PM-9PM, Fri 12PM-7PM, Sat 12PM – 6PM, Sun 12PM – 4PM – Come visit our top-quality facility and experience the comfort of practicing and learning archery in over 9000 sqft of range space – 11 Commercial St., Hicksville – (516) 933-2697 – www.cbarchery.net
Fun Station – Open Play, Monday – Sunday, 11AM-9PM for ages 2-12 – 30,000 Sqft. of FUN! Bumper Cars, Bowling, Video Games, 3 Story Maze, Laser Tag – 40 Rocklyn Ave, Lynbrook – (516) 599-7757 www.FunStationUSA.com
KZAM in Farmingdale – Open Play on Various days, call or check website for schedule – Kids will have a ton of fun in our Grand Play Arena, our enormous structure filled with thousands of foam balls that Blast, Shoot and Cascad Down! – 85 Sea Lane, Farmingdale – (631) 393-0801 – www.KZAMLI.com
Beat the heat at Le Play Cafe this summer! Stop in during open play hours for play, sensory play, stories, bubbles, character visits, arts & crafts. Ages 1-5. Visit our website at www.leplaycafe.com for schedule and pricing or call (516) 308-7053. We specialize in birthday parties and private events! 2465 Merrick Rd, Bellmore
Long Island Children’s Museum – Open Mon. – Sun 10AM – 5PM – LICM is a hands-on museum for kids and their grown-ups. You’ll find places to play, learn and have fun. Special exhibit, The Art of Andy Warhol, now till Sept. 4th – 11 Davis Ave, Garden City – (516) 224-5800 – www.licm.org
Not Just Art – Music Together® classes & singalongs, creative art & science minicamps, workshops, classes & flexible days all summer long! Ages birth-10yrs. Open art & play hrs, playgroups welcome. 183 South St, Oyster Bay – (516) 922-8300 – www.notjustart.com , other music locations in Nassau & Suffolk
Once Upon A Sundae – Open Play on Various days, call for schedule – Summer Drop Off for ages 2.5 – 3.5 years old, call (516) 208-6737 or visit www.OnceUponASundae.com – 20 S. Village Ave, Rockville Centre
Pole Position Raceway (Closed) is the ultimate indoor, electric karting experience located in Farmingdale. Open 7 days a week, our 120,000 sq-ft facility is home to 2 1/4-mile long tracks and the fastest karts in the country. Pole Position Raceway is also the ideal venue for birthday parties and events – 40 Daniel St, Farmingdale – (631) 752-7223
Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sun 10AM–6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt – 75-24 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village – (718) 326-4300 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com
The Lanyard Ladies – Walk-ins welcome to make a craft with The Lanyard Ladies. Call for times – 464 Jericho Turnpike, Mineola – (516) 578-2248 – www.thelanyardladies.com
The Tiny Artist – Drop-in-Painting for children Ages 4 & up – From 7/5th – 8/15th on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 12-2pm or 2-4pm. Call to book your spot – 129 New York Ave, Massapequa – (516) 799-6930
Daily Multi-Sport Drop Off at Unlimited Sports Action. Fun filled activities each day giving your child an opportunity to play with other kids the same age. For Boys & Girls, ages 3-10, full & half day. Call to book your spot. 30 Beachwood Ave., Port Washington – (516) 767-7675 – www.unlimitedSportsAction.com
Wood Kingdom– Open Play Mon-Fri – 10am – 4pm – Call for weekends – Bouncers, Climb & Slide Playsets, Parents Lounge with free WiFi. Free refreshments: juice, cookies, Tea & Coffee – 111 Milbar Boulevard, Farmingdale- (631) 845-3804 – www.WoodKingdomwest.com
Suffolk County
Babylon Riding Center – Instructional Trail Rides 7 days a week, open 9am-9pm. Public Rides ages 12 and up. Private Rides ages 8 and up. Special Summer Sunset Rides. Call at least 24 hours ahead to book your trail ride. 1500 Peconic Ave., West Babylon – (631) 587-7778 – www.BabylonRidingCenter.com
BounceU of Smithtown – Open Bounce for ages 18 months – 12 years – Available 7 days a week, call for times or check website calendar – 62 Lake Ave. South, Nesconset – (631) 265-5867 – www.bounceu.com/nesconset-ny/
Captree Fishfinder II at Captree State Park. 10am-3pm & 5pm-9pm, Everyday. Kids 13 years and under $26 includes rod, reel, tackle and bait. $5 off with mention of this listing in YLKS, valid July-Sep 2016. Must be with one parent, free fishing lesson. See www.captreefishfinder.com or call (516) 287-3704
Darlings & Divas – Daily Play Dates for ages 3-13 available by appointment – 65 Merrick Rd., Amityville – (631) 608-4710 – www.DarlingsAndDivas.com
Fun 4 All – Open Play Everyday, 10am-8pm – All ages – Swirling slides, tall towers, a 5-tier trampoline, tree house, sprawling tunnels, preschool play areas, Inflatable bouncers & slides, indoor moon room, Carousel Cafe, & more! – 200 Wilson St., Port Jefferson Station – (631) 331-9000 – www.fun4allpark.com
Great South Bay Music Festival – 7/14 – 7/17 – Bands, Vendors, Kidzone, Shorefront Park & More – Patchogue – Buy tickets online – www.greatsouthbaymusicfestival.com
Island Raceway – Off-Road RC Racing Tuesday &Friday 7pm, Sunday 12PM – 1015 N. Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst – (516) 306-3254 or (631) 592-1844 – www.islandraceway.com
Kangaroo Kids – Open play in our Indoor Inflatable Fun Center – Ages 2-12 – Must Call to schedule – 1015 Grand Blvd, Deer Park – (631) 871-8762 – www.KangarooKidsParty.com
Long Island Aquarium – Open daily 10am-5pm. This FINtastic destination features an all-living coral reef, 120,000-gallon shark tank, sea lion shows, African Penguins, lavish indoor gardens of Butterflies, Bugs & Birds & More! 431 E. Main St, Riverhead – (631) 208-9200, ext. 426 – www.LongIslandAquarium.com
Long Island Science Center – Open to the Public Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 – 4:00 PM – Weekly themed activities and crafts – (631) 208-8000 – 11 West Main St, Riverhead – www.lisciencecenter.org
Monster Mini Golf – Open Mon – Thu 12-9PM, Fri & Sat 12-10PM, Sun 12-8PM – 18 Holes of Indoor, Glow-in-the-Dark, Blacklight Monster Themed Mini Golf & Arcade – 410-C Commack Rd., Deer Park – (631) 940-8900 – www.monsterminigolf.com/Deer%20Park/
PlasterKraze– Open every day at 11am- Walk-in painters welcome, many crafts to choose from and will be dried and ready to take home in minutes. Kids 8 & up can be dropped off for painting- 1310 Middle Country Rd, Selden – (631) 689-5231 – www.Plasterkraze.com
Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sun 10AM–6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt –707 Old Country Rd., Dix Hills – (631) 923-2300 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com
Seriously Spoiled – Open Wed – Sat. 10AM – 6PM – A Salon & Spa for girls 18 & under. Dessert Bar Manis & Pedis, Chocolate Facials, Day Spa Packages. Call for apt, – 240 East Main St., Pachogue Village – (631) 569-2012 – www.seriouslyspoiledsalonandspa.com
Splish Splash – Open Daily at 10AM till September 5th – Enjoy New York’s largest water park! Buy tickets online at www.SplishSplash.com with promo code “YLK16” and save upto $24 – 2549 Splish Splash Dr, Calverton
The Gateway Playhouse – My Son Pinocchio Jr.;Geppetto’s Musical Tale, 7/8 ,9 & 16 at 10:30AM, 7/15 at 10:30AM & 1PM, 7/10 at 3PM – 215 S Country Rd, Bellport, NY 11713 – Box Office: (631) 286-1133 – www.TheGateway.org
The Gateway Playhouse presents The Wizard of Oz 7/22, 23, 29, 30 at 10:30AM, 8/5 & 6 at 10:30AM – Patchogue Theatre – Box Office: (631) 286-1133 – www.TheGateway.org
The Gateway Playhouse presents The Amazing Max 8/12 at 10:30am & 1:00pm at Patchogue Theatre – Box Office: (631) 286-1133 – www.TheGateway.org
Wickham’s Fruit Farm – Open Monday – Saturday – Make us your next trip. Age Appropriate Programs for 2-18 years old, Wagon Rides, Pick-Your-Own, Beehive Observation, Farm Tour and More! – 28700 Route25, Cutchogue – (631) 734-6441
It’s so nice to have a page that lists all the activities around the island in such a consise, convenient way. This is everything I’ve been looking for all summer to keep my kids entertained, as well as discover all this island has to offer them. Now, can you make one for adults lol. Thanks for putting this together!