Jaime Sumersille

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Historic Sites on Long Island Kids Love

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 08/25/2023 - 7:07am

Kids can experience 19th-century village life at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Photo by Kenny Arena/courtesy of the museum

History is plentiful here on Long Island, from the oldest lighthouse in New York, the Montauk Point Lighthouse, to Teddy Roosevelt's digs at Sagamore Hill. Famous residents have included poets, presidents, and captains of industry.

This all adds up to an impressive roster of historic sites, many of which offer great photo opportunities and fun for kids–read on for our top picks.

For more educational and historic places to explore on Long Island, check out our Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids.

Awesome Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 08/24/2023 - 1:23pm

Beyond the bag pipers, there's tons of kid-friendly games and activities at the Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games this weekend at Old Westbury. Photo courtesy of the event

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

The Long Island Scottish Festival and Highland Games take over the sprawling grounds of Old Westbury Gardens this weekend. Harbes Family Farm has juicy fun planned for its weekend-long Watermelon Festival.

Embark on a Bat Safari at Caleb Smith Park or try your fishing skills during the Snapper Derby at Mascot Dock in Patchogue.

Summer days may be waning, but our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Guide is full of our top picks for the season, including these must-dos before school starts.

27 Things To Do in Riverhead with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 08/21/2023 - 7:13am

It's worth a trip to Long Island's East End to take in all the family-friendly fun in the town of Riverhead.

Whether you're day-tripping or hunkering down for a few days, Riverhead, on Long Island's East End, offers plenty of family-friendly things to do. Located at the end of the Long Island Expressway, Riverhead boasts the kid-friendly Long Island Aquarium, plus a slew of family-friendly wineries to visit with kids, vintage ice cream parlors, Long Island Sound beaches, rustic farms, and a quaint Main Street.

For more fun expeditions, check out our Guide to Day Trips on Long Island, and keep up to date with all the East End happenings with our Hamptons & North Fork Guide.

Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 08/11/2023 - 6:23am

Zip through the air at WildPlay at Jones Beach. Courtesy WildPlay

Extreme sports aficionados on Long Island don't have to go far to get their adventure on, because both Suffolk and Nassau counties offer plenty of businesses catering to thrill-seeking kids.

Want to go for a spin? Long Island go-kart tracks put kids in the driver’s seat, while ropes courses and axe-throwing venues provide an enduring adrenaline rush. However your child prefers to get his or her adventure fix, you'll probably find it on Long Island. So ladies and gentlemen, start your engines.

In the meantime, check out our Long Island Guide to Play Spaces and Fun Zones. If your kids prefer to pedal, our guide to Long Island biking trails offers great rides in Nassau, Suffolk, and the East End.

We Tried Out the $11,000 Massage Chair and You Can Too

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Tue, 08/08/2023 - 6:00pm

Take a luxury massage chair for a spin at OSIM's first East Coast Store at Roosevelt Field Mall.

When I heard the first ever East Coast OSIM Experience Store was opening on Long Island, I couldn’t have volunteered myself any faster to try out the brand’s totally innovative massage chairs and gadgets.

With my husband along for the ride, we headed to OSIM’s beautiful new storefront in Roosevelt Field Mall, where we were able to test drive their newest, luxurious offering, the OSIM uLove 3 Well-Being Massage Chair–pun intended, as this top-of-the-line chair was actually designed in Italy by the same geniuses behind Ferrari!

What was it like to take a spin in this innovative, app-controlled, AI-powered, deluxe massage chair? Get the downlow on the uLove 3 or head over to Roosevelt Field Mall to get a free stress analysis and try it out yourself!

17 Things To Do on Long Island with Teens

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 08/07/2023 - 1:48pm

Teens can zip around the go-kart track at Country Fair Entertainment in Medford.

We've scoured Long Island for things to do in Nassau and Suffolk that are sure to keep tweens and teens happily occupied–and so much easier to live with.

When your kids are young, it’s easy to keep them entertained. But what about the older kids, the ones who say “I’m bored” way too often? The next time they start to whine about having nothing to do, hand them this list and calmly walk away!

Find our rundown on the best pre-college summer programs for high school students and more in our Teens & Tweens Guide to Long Island.

Mommy-and-Me Classes For Long Island Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 08/06/2023 - 8:25am

Stroller Strides is all about self-care in a supportive and encouraging environment. Photo courtesy of FIT4MOM/Stroller Strides.

When it comes to mommy-and-me classes, Long Island families have plenty of choices. Whether you want to stay fit, learn a new craft, take a splash in the pool, or do something else entirely, we've rounded up the best parent-and-me classes we could find.

These classes let you and your baby get out, have fun, meet other moms and tots, and spend precious time together. Of course, these cool classes are open to dads, grandparents, and other caregivers, too.

For more class suggestions to keep you busy as your baby grows, be sure to bookmark our Guide to Classes and Activities on Long Island.

17 Best Things To Do on Long Island August 2023 with Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 6:51am

Ahoy, matey: Catch a pirate show at Montauk's Lighthouse Weekend. Photo courtesy of the lighthouse

There are tons of things to do in August on Long Island–enjoy outdoor movies and concerts, summer festivals, and the best beach days. After all, summer isn't over yet!

Make the most of the last month of summer with our big list of things to do on Long Island in August. From the LuminoCity Dino Safari Festival and cardboard races to the Paumanauke Pow Wow and The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo, August is filled with amazing options.

We've also got plenty more things to do in our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide, which is jam-packed with our picks for drive-in and pop-up movies, must-do summer outings, and outdoor eats. Be sure to check our Activity Calendar frequently, as we're adding new events every day.

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