Jaime Sumersille

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What’s open in coronavirus shutdown: parks, beaches, hikes you can do while social distancing

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 11:29am

Take a walk through the pristine and remote Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Advised social distancing plus vast closures across Long Island has us getting creative here at Mommy Poppins. Whether it's an open trail hike or other outdoor experience, we've rounded up some activities if you're cooped up or heading to open space.

Visit our Coronavirus Guide for Parents, for tons of resources and Boredom Busters to keep the kids busy. We've got educational science experiments, fun exercise games, remote learning resources like these mostly free online learning resources, websites and apps for kids, and more.

For more information on Coronavirus updates from around New York State, click here to read what parents should know.

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Long Island Coronavirus Closings: School Closings, Museums, Libraries, Playspaces and More

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 4:02pm

While here at Mommy Poppins we pride ourselves in keeping a finger on the pulse of Long Island's event and activity scene, the Coronavirus has forced us to swim in the opposite direction of these unchartered waters. To help keep you in the know, we have created a running list of local museums, venues, attractions that are temporarily closed due to the Coronavirus. Please review our list and reach out if we have missed any.

For more information on Coronavirus updates from around New York State, click here to read what parents should know.

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: St. Patrick's Day, Trains

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 12:30pm

Westhampton Beach St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on for Saturday march 14th! Photo courtesy of the event

March along a St. Patrick's Day parade route outdoors this weekend. Check out our St. Patrick's Day guide for a roundup of more events across Long Island.

As coronavirus cases continue to rise around Long Island and in New York City, many organizations are choosing to cancel or reschedule their events. Please take a moment to click on events for our latest directory updates or call venues to confirm that events are still on before heading out. Don't forget to pack the hand sanitizer...if you can find any!

Long Island Puppet Theater Brings Stories to Life Through Felted Friends

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 9:22am

The Long Island puppet Theatre is one of the hidden gems of long island.

The Long Island Puppet Theater, the island's longest-running puppet show space, brings theater and music to life on stage in full felt form! Step out of your imagination and into the world of vivid, animated puppets.

Check our calendar for more theatrical performance, as well as our shows section.

Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: St. Patrick's Day Parades, Irish Festival, Model Train Open House

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 03/04/2020 - 8:30am

Come see the highest jumping dog in the world along and her amazing canine cohorts in Mutt Gone Nuts. Photo courtesy of the event

Daylight saving time starts this Sunday (3/8), so don't forget to set your clocks forward by an hour to get to all the great events happening on Long Island this weekend on time! Visit The Long Island Explorium and explore how light can be filtered with a fun experiment. View a 4,000-square-foot model railroad layout and watch the engines roar at the TMB Model Train Club open house.

The Hofstra Irish Festival will celebrate the Irish gifts of music, food and culture to America. Canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance Mutts Gone Nuts that's leaving audiences everywhere howling for more on the Landmark on Main Street stage.

Start planning for St. Patrick's Day with our roundup of events across Long Island.

Leap Year Weekend Things To Do on Long Island with Kids: HarborFrost, Camellia Festival, Irish Family Day

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 1:02pm

Shrek The Musical Jr. is on stage at the Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Courtney Braun

Enjoy an extra day in February this Leap Year with a bunch of family-friendly events across Long Island.

HarborFrost, a celebration of winter in Sag Harbor highlights two extreme elements—fire and ice! Featuring live ice carving demonstrations, ice sculptures along Main Street, live music performances, and indoor children’s activities. Spend the day shopping and dining in Sag Harbor and don’t miss the fireworks over the harbor!

At The Camellia Festival at the Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, families can enjoy crafts in Coe Hall and a magic show, as well as live music, guided tours and more.

Children of all ages will enjoy a performance of Irish dance performances during Irish Family Day at the Walt Whitman Birthplace.

Check our March GoList and events calendar for even more weekend inspiration. Our Winter Fun Guide will keep you tuned in through the end of the season.

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Things To Do on Long Island This Weekend with Kids: Mardi Gras, Puppet Theater & STEM Activities

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 8:30am

Converse, collaborate and create at Family Sundays at the Nassau County Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum

Celebrate Mardi Gras Day with the Long Island Children's Museum, learn about the holiday's traditions, and create and design your own Mardi Gras mask.

Meet the creators of SnappyXO at the Long Island Explorium.

Join the Long Island Puppet Theater in this all ages classic fairy tale puppet show and follow Prince Marino on his journey across the sea to find his one true love, The Little Mermaid.

Check our February GoList and events calendar for even more inspiration. Our Winter Fun Guide will keep you tuned in all season long.

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Master Obstacles at Real Life Ninja Academy

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 4:11pm

The Real Life Ninja Academy isn't a gym, and it isn't an obstacle course facility. It's a fully instructional Real Life Ninja Warrior training gym for kids and adults.

At Real Life Ninja Academy in Freeport, swinging from the ceiling and climbing walls is very much encouraged. Co-owned by 'American Ninja Warrior' Champion Drew Drechsel, the course mimics the television show's obstacles, including two warped walls and the red, horn-blaring finish buttons.

For more active fun on Long Island, check out our guide to play gyms and sports centers.