Jaime Sumersille

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Things To Do 0n Long Island this Weekend: Dickens Festival, Laurie Berkner, Tree Lightings

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 8:00am

Thrill to the Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County's Holiday Light Show. Photo courtesy of Mass Mutual of Greater Long Island

Experience the Chandlery of the 1800s as the Village of Port Jefferson magically transforms into the Dickensian era. Children can learn what it was like to live the privileged life during the 1930s in a Gold Coast mansion – and have fun doing it at the Vanderbilt Museum.

View more than 60 trees decorated by different organizations as they light up Stony Brook Village. Best-selling artist Laurie Berkner will perform holiday hits at The Paramount. The unique Holiday Boat Parade showcases festively decorated vessels along Freeport's Nautical Mile.

Santa comes to Greenport; arriving at noon aboard a LIRR Greenport Scoot at the Railroad Museum of Long Island, as part of the village's month-long Holiday Festival.

See our Holiday Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including our Christmas tree cutting guide, breakfast with Santa events, Hanukkah fun roundup, ice skating rinks and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and December GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

Social Play Haus Opens Family Space and Cafe

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:07am

At picnic tables drawing on the furniture is encouraged.

Social Play Haus, a large, open concept, play space and cafe opened in Plainview this November. No matter the ages in your squad, there's plenty to keep everyone in the family happy and entertained at this unique whole-family focused play space, so head over for some quality family time and socializing.

Things To Do in Long Island this Weekend: Holiday Boat Parade, Disney on Ice

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 7:15am

Kids will love getting into the holiday spirit at the Riverhead Holiday Light Show. Photo courtesy of the event

Glow all weekend with these holiday light show spectaculars across Long Island. Enjoy a Thanksgiving Native American Feast at the Garvies Point Museum and Preserve. Check out the St. James Model Railroad Club winter train display that includes an operating subway, city scenes, a circus, a haunted old West town, animated accessories and more.

Hit the road with Mickey Mouse and his pals for a high-octane ride in Disney On Ice Road Trip Adventures.

See our Holiday Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including our Christmas tree cutting guide, breakfast with Santa events, Hanukkah fun guide, ice skating rinks and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and November and December GoLists are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

Things to Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Children's Theater, Crafting

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 8:15am

The cost of admission to Canstruction Long Island: just one can of food that are then donated to feed to feed hungry Long Islanders. Photo courtesy of the event

Let some of Long Island's best theatrical venues dazzle and entertain you this weekend with performances of Matilda in Northport, Charlotte's Web in Bellmore, Junie B. Jones in Merrick, Real Pirates Don't Wear Tiaras in Syosset or Annie Jr. in Smithtown.

Join the Long Island Children's Museum as they create ornaments for their Victorian-style tree in celebration of all the upcoming theaterical performances of A Christmas Carol.

See our Fall Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals, corn mazes, and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and November GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

Things to Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Comic Books, Enchanted Forest, Spooky Walk & Diwali

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 10:04am

Stroll the Enchanted Trail at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Get enchanted in the forest at Quogue Wildlife Refuge. See the dazzling lights, amazing vignettes and holiday scenes on a 1.5 mile trail of the Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show.

Or if ye be searching for a true fish-out-of-water story, then this here be the play for thee! Catch Real Pirates Don't Wear Tiaras at the Cultural Playhouse through the end of November.

The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will host the Hindu Festival of Lights celebration, “Diwali”at their Educational & Cultural Center on Sunday.

Halloween Things to Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Fall Harvest Festivals, Trick-or-Treating, Parades

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 4:20am

Meander through the trails at Quogue Wildlife Refuge; you never know who you'll meet. Photo courtesy of the refuge

Get ready for some ghoulish family fun this weekend. Our event lineup ensures no boos from your brood. Follow the Enchanted Forest Trail at Quogue Wildlife Refuge or get crafty in the Enchanted Forest at the Nassau County Museum of Art. Parade through the grounds of Raynham Hall Museum for a costumed parade. Furry friends are welcome! Experience fall on the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center with a private sunset tour.

See our Fall Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals, corn mazes, and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and October GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.

Unplugged Fun on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 11:29am

Attempt the aerial ropes course at Bounce! in Syosset.

Tired of prying phones, tablets, and game controllers out of the hands of your littles? Maybe you just want a digital detox for your own sanity. Mommy Poppins has created a round-up of places to go and things to do on Long Island that offer unplugged fun. Put down the phones and head out the door.

For more family fun, connect with Mother Earth at these Long Island nature centers, plan a day trip and explore a nearby town or visit one of Long Island's many museum s. Or if you're not totally screen-free, check out the 50 Best Kids' Movies for Family Movie Night.

Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend with Kids: Halloween Crafting, Pet Parade, Long Island Oyster Festival

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 8:08am

The Center for Science and Teaching & Learning’s annual Spooky Fest is bigger than ever. Photo courtesy of CSTL

Rock Hall welcomes visitors for a weekend of country fun. Enjoy the harvest market, pumpkin patch, children's craft area, farm animals and more! The Long Island Oyster Festival, a huge waterfront celebration offers a mix of new activities and old favorites.

Get crafty at the Long Island Puppet Theater, making monster puppets and more. Bring Fido along for the Halloween party and pet parade at Sands Point Preserve.

Peep our nature walk guide for the best places to spot the changing leaf colors.

See our Fall Family Fun Guide for the best in seasonal entertainment, including day trip ideas, fall festivals, corn mazes, and plenty of FREE events and activities. As always, our Event Calendar and October GoList are loaded with fun, daily happenings for Long Island kids.