Jaime Sumersille

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Martin Luther King Day 2016 Celebrations for Kids and Families on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 10:00am

Martin Luther King Day is approaching, and while most kids will be excited about the day off from school, many may not even be aware of the tremendous contributions of Dr. King.

You can learn more about Dr. King at your local library, where they are sure to have plenty of age-appropriate books on display, and you can visit the King Center website to learn more.

Weekend Fun for Long Island Kids: Arcade Age, Craft Workshop, Family Sundays, January 9-10

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 9:00pm

The holidays might be over, but the family fun hasn't ended. Take your kids on a trip down memory lane with the Arcade Age interactive exhibit at The Cradle of Aviation. Step right up - no coins needed - and blast off to the past by playing childhood faves such as Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and more! And Family Sundays are back at the Nassau County Museum of Art, while Lego Clubs in Amityville and Bridgehampton are also being held this weekend for the little brick fan in your life.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Winter Story Time, Puppet Show, Live Theater, January 2-3

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 12/30/2015 - 9:00pm

Kick off the new year with some wholesome family fun right here on Long Island. Say goodbye to 2015 by taking in some last-chance holiday light shows, train displays and live theater. And if you still need more to do, visit our Holiday Guide.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Train Show, Winterfest, Holiday Live Shows, December 26-27

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 12/23/2015 - 9:00pm

Christmas weekend is here and even if nobody told Mother Nature, so is winter. Check out the Holiday Train Display in Garden City, be entertained by a puppet show in Sag Harbor or enjoy WinterFest in Cold Spring Harbor. If you need more to do, visit our Holiday Guide.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Live Reindeer, Homemade Snow Globes, Winter Solstice Celebration December 19-20

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 12/16/2015 - 9:00pm

With just a few weekends left in 2015, try to make them count. Pack the days with family friendly fun like checking out various ongoing light shows around Long Island, building a homemade snow globe at the Children's Museum of the East End or visit Santa and his Reindeer at Hicks Nurseries. If you need more to do, visit our Holiday Guide.

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Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Holiday Bonfire, Brunch with Santa & Chanukah on Ice, December 12-13

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 12/09/2015 - 9:00pm

The holiday celebrations are in full effect, so it might be hard picking just one thing to do this weekend. There's family fun at a breakfast with Santa, a live holiday performance, Chanukah on Ice or a Holiday Bonfire, just to name a few. If you need more, visit our Holiday Guide.

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7 Holiday Shows (that aren't The Nutcracker) for Long Island Families

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 10:00am

It's easy to slip into the winter blues once the weather outside turns frightful, but there's still plenty of cultural events across the island to keep the whole family entertained and out of the home. From theater to music, these holiday-themed shows are sure to light up the faces of both mom and dad and the kiddies. Of course folks can also enjoy The Nutcracker on several stages across Long Island.

Gingerbread Houses, Crafts and More for Long Island Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 10:00am

With the DIY boom underway, kids are rolling up their sleeves and tackling craft projects and creative activities more and more. And what better time to make something special than the holiday season? Check out this list of holiday themed projects, crafts and activities across Long Island that are sure to deck your halls. For more holiday fun, view our Holiday Activity Guide.