LongIsland.com’s July 2017 Family Fun Guide: 4th of July Fireworks, Family Festivals, Car Shows & More!

Summer is in full swing here on Long Island and with the seasonal changes comes a lot of different things to do! From frequenting the beach, to cruising over to a car show, to shopping local at a nearby farmers' market, you'll be having a blast all month long.

For LongIsland.com’s July 2017 Family Fun Guide, click here!

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LongIsland.com’s May 2017 Family Fun Guide: Car Shows, Spring Festivals, Memorial Day Weekend & More!

Surround yourself in the succulent spirit of the spring season here on Long Island by taking part in exciting events relating to Mother's Day, Memorial Day and more! Not to mention upcoming car shows, street fairs and farmers' markets!

For LongIsland.com’s May 2017 Family Fun Guide, click here!

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Where to Go to Get Lost in a Corn Maze This Fall on Long Island

Put your navigation and team work skills to the test by heading into a Long Island corn maze with friends or family this fall! Corn mazes not only provide a fun way to spend an afternoon, but they provide the perfect excuse for getting outside and enjoying the crisp, fall weather, and getting a look at the beautiful, changing foliage.

Whether you're an adult or child, corn mazes are the perfect activity for everyone. Many places even offer mazes made specifically with kids in mind! 

For the Scoop on all of Autumn 2016's Best Corn Mazes, Click Here!

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LongIsland.com’s 2016 Labor Day Weekend Guide

We're less than two weeks away from Labor Day, and Long Islanders are sure to have a lot of fun as they enjoy their holiday weekend. Many residents will certainly be having a backyard barbecue to send off the summer, and others will be heading out to some of the special events happening around the Island. Street fairs, historic walking tours, baseball outings, live concerts,  and stage shows will be but a few of the activities happening across LI over Labor Day Weekend!

For LongIsland.com's Labor Day Weekend Fun Guide, click here!

Berries Galore: Where To Pick Long Island's Juiciest Fruits

Spring has arrived on Long Island, and that means berry-picking season won't be far behind. While it is certainly convenient to stop by the grocery store for a package of fruit, there's nothing quite like plucking your own fresh berries straight off the vine. 

You don't even need to grow the berries yourself, as LI is full of farms where you can go to pick as many strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and other fruit as you like. 

Of course, you'll want to check that each respective fruit is in season before you head out to the farm.

For the scoop on Long Island Berry Picking, click here!

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LongIsland.com’s 2016 February Family Fun Guide: Super Bowl Parties, Romantic Valentine’s Dinners, Black History Month, and More!

January went by in a flash, and with February well under way, it's clear that 2016 is going to be a year filled with fun! This month's highlights include Festivals, Fairs, romantic Valentine's Day Events, exhilarating outdoor fun, Super Bowl Celebrations for the record books, thrill-filled Mardi Gras Festivities, and so much more! 

Long Island's own resident groundhog meteorologists Holtsville Hal & Malverne Mel have predicted that Spring will come early this year, so why not get out and make the most out of the month this year!

To check out LongIsland.com's February Fun Guide, click here!

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Top Turkey Trots for 2015 Right Here on Long Island

Planning on wolfing down lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pies, and other holiday delights? If you're going all in for Thanksgiving Dinner, then you won't want to miss out on one of this year's Annual Turkey Trots, happening at parks across Long Island this Thanksgiving! Each year, locals participate in 1k, 5k, and 10k Runs on Thanksgiving Morning, getting their exercise on before feasting in the evening on all of the savory holiday delights that you've been looking forward to all year. If you've vowed to beat packing on the pounds this holiday season, then get ahead of the game, and register for a Turkey Trot!

For the Scoop on LI's 2015 Turkey Trots, click here!

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Free-For-All Fun: Free Kids Events Happening This February & March

Looking for fun things to do on Long Island with the kids without breaking the bank? How about bringing the little ones to a free kid’s event on Long Island! It doesn’t get much more frugal than that!
 

This Winter there are plenty of free events going on at local libraries, town halls, and other venues, just for kids! Get the scoop on some serious fun activities that the little ones are sure to love, but won’t burn a hole in your pocket on LongIsland.com!

For all the best Free Winter Fun, click here!

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LongIsland.com's 2014 June Family Fun Guide: Fairs & Festivals, Father's Day, & More Summer Fun!

Looking for the best ways to enjoy the month of June? We've got you covered! Whether you're looking to enjoy some fun in the sun at some of the great upcoming local festivals & fairs, or you're in the mood for an amazing concert experience, we've got you covered! The guide is packed with tons of great ways to enjoy the beautiful weather as we transition from Spring to Summer, as well as lots of fun that the whole family can enjoy this month. 

To check out LongIsland.com's June Family Fun Guide, click here!

Spring Break Staycations: Make the Best of Spring Break on a Budget

For many local students, Spring Break will begin this upcoming weekend. For kids, this means time to kick back and relax now that midterms are finally over, and the weather is beginning to warm back up. Parents, on the other hand, don't have it so easy - they'll be tasked with coming up with all sorts of creative ways to keep the entire brood entertained for a week or more while school's not in session. For those of you who aren't going away this Spring Break, there's still plenty of fun! We've put together a great guide for parents planning a fun filled staycation this Spring. Whether you're looking for educational fun, you want to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather, or you simply are looking for a good excuse to get out of the house, we've got you covered! 

For all of the Spring Break Staycation Fun, Click Here!

Enjoy Harmless Fun with April Fools' Day Pranks for Kids

April Fools' Day is almost here - how will you be celebrating the day with your family? If you're looking for ways to enjoy some harmless, good-natured fun, then you've come to the right place! We've put together some great pranks that are sure to put a smile on everyone's faces this holiday - even those who are getting pranked! Participating in some harmless fun is a great way to teach your kids that you can play a joke without hurting anyone - these simple pranks are sure to elicit big laughs from everyone involved, and are the perfect way to enjoy April Fools' Day!

For the scoop on some great harmless pranks, click here!

LongIsland.com's January Family Fun Guide

 Whether you're an indoor person or an outdoor person when it comes to enjoying the winter, we've got you covered with the scoop on tons of great fun happening right here on LI! LongIsland.com's January Family Fun Guide is jam packed with the coolest concerts, exciting entertainment, and sensational seasonal events that you won't want to miss this month, as well as a variety of awesome activities the whole family is sure to love. From guided nature walks, to the scoop on where to sled, we've got it all when it comes to Winter Fun. We've also included a variety of hot happenings and things to do that Mom & Dad are sure to enjoy as well, including wine tastings, musical performances, and much more!

Start 2014 off on the right foot, and take a step toward making this month a fun one! 

To check out January's Family Fun Guide, click here!

LI's Best Sledding Hills & Sled Safety Tips

With a big winter storm right around the corner, it's high time you get the scoop on the best hills here on Long Island for sledding! Sledding has been a favorite pastime and right of passage for local children for ages - what better way to enjoy a snow day than grabbing a sled, bundling up, and meeting up with your friends to play in the snow, and race down the big hills. 

In order to help you make the most out of tomorrow's predicted Snow Day, we've put together a great guide to parks with amazing hills for sledding, as well as some important safety tips for ensuring that you stay safe while hitting the slopes with your sled this winter. Winter Storm Hercules doesn't have to be all about shoveling and indoor fun; get out there and enjoy the snow - the best part of the winter season!

For the scoop on the best sledding hills on Long Island, click here!

Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Where to Meet Santa This Year on LI!

You better not pout, you better not cry - Santa Claus is coming to town! This year, the man himself will be making appearances across Long Island so that all the good little girls & boys can tell him all about their Christmas wishes. Meeting Santa has been a holiday tradition for ages, and luckily for Long Island, there will be plenty of opportunities before Christmas to sit down with Santa, and even snap a photo - he's making appearances in both Nassau & Suffolk daily! Get your Christmas List ready, and put on your holiday best - it's time to meet Santa, and make sure he knows what you REALLY want this Christmas! 

To find out where to meet Santa this Season, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2013 Haunted House Review Series

 Halloween is just around the corner, and if you haven't had a chance to check out any of the cool haunts here on Long Island, then now is your chance to get the inside scoop on the amazing haunted attractions happening right here on Long Island. Whether you're into big scares, or you're looking to plan a spooky-good time that the whole family can enjoy, we've got the inside scoop on some of the best Haunted Houses and Halloween Happenings - making it easier than ever before for you to know before you go, and make the most out of this Halloween season! 

There's plenty of fun happening this week, and beyond - with many haunts even staying open the first week of November, since Halloween falls later on in the week this year.

Grab your costume, and gear up for fun - find out more about LI's haunts right here!

Amazing Autumn Colors - LI's Best Fall Foliage!

 As the seasons change, so do the colors of the leaves, and here on Long Island, checking out the beautiful fall foliage is a bona fide pastime! There are plenty of scenic hiking trails and driving routes that will give you a good look at the beauty of the season, whether you're in Nassau or Suffolk - there's no need to go upstate to get a glimpse of Autumn - we've got plenty right here in our own backyard! 

If you'd like to add fall foliage viewing to your Autumn Activity List, then you're in luck - we've got the scoop on some spectacular spots that you can check out this October.

To get the scoop on the best foliage viewing spots, check out the full article on LongIsland.com!

Shiver Me Timbers - It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day!

If you love pirates and local pirate folklore, than yarrrrrrrrrr in for a real treat today! It's International Talk Like a Pirate Day - a day where folks around the globe speak only in pirate-lingo. 

Want to celebrate, but need to brush up on your pirate lingo? Then ye be in luck! We've got a great guide to learning to speak like a scurvy dog, as well as the scoop on deals at local establishments that are celebrating the holiday.

Long Island has a long history of pirate-lore - including the legend that Captain Kidd's treasure is buried somewhere right here on LI! Get this scoop on this local pirate tale, and find out how ye can become more pirate-y right here! 

You won't want to miss this one - click here!

Apple Picking Hot Spots Here on LI

 September is drawing to a close, but there's still plenty of time to head out to the orchard, and pick some apples! Apple picking has been a beloved family tradition for folks across Long Island, and thankfully, this year looks like it's a good one for apples. Whether you like granny smith, gala, golden delicious, or mackintosh, there are plenty of apples to be picked, and varieties to suit every palate. 

Grab a basket, and round up your friends and family - it's time to go get some apples, and get into the spirit of the fall season!

Be sure to check out this year's Guide to Great Orchards, and get ready for a day of family fun!

Fun the Whole Family Can Enjoy This September

Fall is finally here, and with it comes all sorts of new seasonal fun! As the weather begins to cool down, and a chill starts to set in the air, plenty of great opportunities for fun and entertainment arise. Whether you love Fall Festivals, are looking to plan a trip Out East go go Apple Picking, or you simply want to check out some of the beautiful Fall Foliage that will be heading our way - Long Island has it all when it comes to Fall Fun.

To get the scoop on all the hottest happenings here on Long Island this month, be sure to check out our September Guide - here you'll find a round up of the best entertainment, events, and things to do happening this month on Long Island, including all the can't-miss seasonal fun! 

Kayaking on Long Island: How to Get Started & Where to Gear Up!

 The calm waters of Long Island's rivers are an ideal location to enjoy easy paddling amidst beautiful scenery. Anyone can rent a kayak and begin to paddle, most people don't take a lesson to learn the essentials of kayaking - it's a fun way to enjoy the outdoors, and you don't need to be a pro to have a day of fun kayaking. To help you on your way, we've put together a guide to the beginning skills you'll need to understand before getting into and paddling a kayak, and where you can get everything you'll need to hit the water once you've learned!

To Check Out the Guide and Get Ready to Hit the Water, Click Here!