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All the Top Summer Day Trips Near Long Island

Submitted by Natalie Ferro A... on Sun, 06/26/2022 - 10:40am

Hop the ferry to Block Island for a glorious escape. Photo courtesy of the Block Island Tourism Council

Looking for the best day summer day trips near Long Island? Here is a comprehensive list of all your options.

While there are plenty of things to do on Long Island during the summer months, sometimes it's nice to change up your routine and explore a different locale. And how lucky are we that there are so many kid-friendly destinations just a ferry, train, or car ride away?

Here are a few of our favorite easy getaways from Long Island, including nearby Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, New York City, and upstate New York destinations.

To keep tabs on what's happening back on Long Island, be sure to check out our Summer Fun Guide.

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Free Outdoor Summer Concerts for Long Island Families

Submitted by Natalie Ferro A... on Tue, 06/12/2018 - 10:00am

Planting Fields Arboretum's summer concert series in Oyster Bay is sure to get everyone dancing.

Not all summer entertainment on Long Island comes with a hefty price tag. In fact, some shows don't come with a price tag at all.

We've rounded up a host of FREE local outdoor concerts—all parents need to do is grab a lawn chair or picnic blanket and get ready to shimmy, shake, and smile with the little ones.

For more seasonal fun, be sure to check out our ideas for outdoor summer games and our picks for the best beaches for Long Island families. Our summer fun guide offers more ideas for getting the best out of the summer months. Enjoy.

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Planetariums, Observatories, and Eclipse Viewing on Long Island

Submitted by Natalie Ferro A... on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:15pm

A solar eclipse will swoop across the United States on Monday, August 21, causing total darkness to fall across a 70-mile corridor. Long Islanders won't make it into this path of total darkness, but you can still enjoy a celestial show to commemorate this once-in-a-century event.

Solar eclipse viewing on one of Long Island's beaches is a great option, and we've added some local viewing parties where you can see one of nature's rare spectacles with your family. For astronomy enthusiasts of all ages, we've got you covered with stargazing science programs to enjoy year-round.

Before the big day, check out our guide to preparing for the eclipse, including safety measures and viewing times.

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Ice Cream and Cereal Bar Spoons Opens on Long Island and OMG

Submitted by Natalie Ferro A... on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 12:35pm

Your family may have eaten cereal hundreds, even thousands, of times in your life, but have you ever spooned down a bowl of your favorite childhood brand mixed into a serving of velvety decadent soft-serve ice cream? Well, this isn't just a kid's dessert fantasy. It's a reality at the recently opened Spoons in Seaford on Long Island.

The cereal bar-ice cream shop offers a small express window behind a slew of stores off of Merrick Avenue. It's dishing up tons of brand-name cereal varieties and more cool toppings for ice cream. So, of course, we did the hard work and tasted-tested the new ice cream spot. Read on for our review.

Find more sweet treats at these area candy shops, or check out our guide to Family-Friendly Long Island Restaurants.

NOTE: Spoons is closed for the season. Reopening in April 2018. It also expects to open a second location in 2018!

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Renovated Playground With a Spray Park Opens in Rockville Centre

Submitted by Natalie Ferro A... on Sun, 06/04/2017 - 12:30pm

After a long winter, Long Islanders are finally getting some vitamin D thanks to rising temperatures and clearing skies. One way to celebrate the change in seasons is to visit the newly renovated and reopened playground at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center.

One of the most anticipated new features is a spray park Long Islanders, or for that matter, anyone,  can use to beat the heat this summer. Other new features that bring life to the park include swing sets and additional playground structures to rival the best family playgrounds on Long Island.

Check out our Parks and Playground Guide for LI Families or our guide to water parks and amusement parks for other ways to enjoy the warm weather and the outdoors. 

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