LongIsland.com’s 2015 January Family Fun Guide: Ring in the New Year with Tons of Activities, Events & Winter Fun!

Hello 2015! Welcome to a new year and a new month here on Long Island! Despite the cold weather, shorter hours of sunlight, and anticipation of snow, there is still tons of fun to look forward to throughout the month of January! Go out and see one of your favorite bands play live at a local Long Island venue, spend some time on the ice at a nearby ice skating rink, pick up some fresh produce at a seasonal Winter farmer’s market, the options are endless!

No matter what you decide to do, have some fun! Be sure to make the most out of your January, and you can start by checking out these great events and activities happening this month on Long Island!

For the 2015 January Fun Guide, click here!

Ringing in the New Year: Watching the Ball Drop at Home

If you’re not one of the millions of people planning on heading to Times Square in New York City to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve, then you are free to watch the ball drop right from the comfort of home! Instead of standing out in the cold, huddled with masses of people all vying for a good spot to watch the festivities, all you need to do is turn on the television! “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2015” will air Wednesday, December 31st on ABC beginning at 8 p.m.

While the traditional countdown to midnight in Times Square will be led live by Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy will also be live from Times Square with some show-stopping performances from Taylor Swift, Idina Menzel, MAGIC and Florida Georgia Line. Additions performances from Nashville, featuring Gavin DeGraw and Lady Antebellum, and Brooklyn, featuring Elton John will also be broadcasted.

For the inside info on spending NYE in NYC this year, click here!

Winter Break Staycation Fun: Make the Most Out of the Holiday Break This Year!

Winter break is almost here! Which means, very soon all of the kids will be out of school and back at home just in time to celebrate the holidays with their families. If you have a child who is eagerly counting down to Winter Break, make their Winter Break that much better by engaging in some Winter Break staycation fun! From strapping on some skates and going for a glide on the ice, to heading to the theaters to see this season’s big movie blockbusters, there’s always tons of great things to do here on Long Island - no matter the season!

For the scoop on the best Long Island Winter Break Staycation Fun, click here!

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LongIsland.com's 2015 New Year's Entertainment Guide: Welcome 2015 in Style Right Here on Long Island!

From beginning to end, this year has been packed with great entertainment, things to do, and family fun, and is sure to be a year that we’ll all remember. With the New Year right around the corner, it’s time to celebrate 2014, while ringing in 2015 - how do you plan on spending New Year’s Eve this year? 

Whether you’re looking for the best local hot spots to celebrate with your friends, or you’re looking for some family friendly ways to welcome 2015 with the little ones, we’ve got you covered with the scoop on ALL the best New Year’s Eve Fun happening all across Long Island this December 31st! 

No matter how you choose to celebrate this New Year's Eve, make sure you stay safe, and from all of us here at LongIsland.com - have a Happy, Healthy, and Safe New Year!

For LongIsland.com's New Year's Eve Guide, Click Here! 

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LongIsland.com’s 2014 December Family Fun Guide: Festive Fun, Holiday Cheer, and Joyous Tidings

This December is jam packed with joyous holiday happenings and events sure to bring a smile to your face. From Hanukkah to Christmas to New year's Eve, there is never a dull moment in the month of December! Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit this month by visiting the various holiday craft fairs, Christmas tree & menorah lightings, bright holiday light shows and other festive Winter events taking place right here on Long Island!

To get the scoop on December's Best Family Fun, click here!

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