LongIsland.com’s April 2017 Family Fun Guide: Spring Festivals, Car Shows, Easter Egg Hunts & More!

Spring is finally upon us here on Long Island and with the first month of spring comes plenty of fun events and activities to participate in! From browsing a bustling spring fair, to checking out the automobiles on display at a car show, to getting active in a 5K run, there's no lack of fun things to do this month here on Long Island.

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

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Egg-straordinary 2017 Easter Brunches Taking Place on Long Island

With Easter coming up it's time to decide how it is that you and your family want to spend the holiday. Instead of going through all of the work of putting together a huge meal, why not spend the holiday with your loved ones at a Long Island restaurant serving up Easter brunch! With bottomless mimosas, photos opportunities with the Easter bunny, and exciting egg hunts, there's a lot to look forward to at these Easter Sunday brunches!

For LongIsland.com's Easter Brunch Guide, click here!
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LongIsland.com’s March 2017 Family Fun Guide: St. Patrick's Day Parades, Family Festivals, Nature Events & More!

Spring is just about upon us, Long Island! The winter chill is departing us for another year and spring is bound to bring warmth and sunshine, ensuring that March will be filled with fun from beginning to end! From St. Patrick's Day Parades to Craft Fairs, both the young and young at heart will find fantastic events to enjoy across Long Island throughout the month!

For LongIsland.com's March 2017 Fun Guide, click here! 

Photo of the 2015 Farmingdale St. Patrick's Day Parade by LongIsland.com Reader Kevin Porzelt.

LongIsland.com’s February 2017 Family Fun Guide: Fairs & Festivals, Valentine's Day, Super Bowl Parties, Black History Month & More!

February is finally here, Long Island! With the month kicking off with some light snow, and beautiful sunshine, there's tons to look forward to this month. From Seal Hikes to Super Bowl Celebrations, there's tons of fun happening all across the Island this February, whether you're a snow bunny, or you prefer to enjoy the Great Indoors when Winter rolls around. 

For LongIsland.com's February 2017 Fun Guide, Click Here!

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Seal Walks, Hikes & Cruises Happening This Winter on Long Island

Looking for a unique way to get out and enjoy the Winter weather this season? Why not join a local seal hike, where you'll be able to see some of LI's whimsical and charming Winter Residents - seals! Here on Long Island, if you know the right places to go, it's not uncommon to spot grey seals, hooded seals, ringed seals, harbor seals, and harped seals along the coastline, and many local nature enthusiast groups are more than happy to show you just where to go on their Seasonal Seal Hikes and Cruises this Winter!

For the scoop on 2017 Seal Hikes Across Long Island, click here!
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LongIsland.com’s 2017 January Family Fun Guide: Start The Year Off Right With Festivals, Concerts & Wedding Expos!

Hello, 2017! Long Island is starting the year off right with tons of local fun, ranging from can't miss concerts, to festivals and fairs, to Winter hikes and nature walks that make the most of the season, there's plenty to do for everyone! Whether your resolution was to get out there and make the most of living on Long Island, or to get some more exercise, there's plenty of fun for everyone this January, whether we're in for snow days, or days filled with cool Winter sun.

For LongIsland.com's January 2017 Fun Guide, click here!

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LongIsland.com's 2016 December Family Fun Guide: Holiday Lightings & Light Shows, Winter Festivals, & New Year's Entertainment

 

A holiday vignette at the GSSC's Holiday Light Show.

 Now that Thanksgiving has come & gone, it's beginning to feel like Christmas here on Long Island, with locals beginning to deck the halls, and holiday cheer is plentiful from Manhattan to Montauk. 

Throughout the month of December, there are lots of great holiday events for the whole family - from Christmas Tree & Menorah Lighting Ceremonies kicking off the season, to Holiday Craft Fairs hosted across the Island throughout the month, to the iconic Holiday Light Show, hosted by the GSSC, there is plenty of fun happening all month long - from start to finish! 

Even as we say goodbye to 2016, the fun doesn't stop - there's countless NYE Bashes happening on the 31st to welcome in 2017, ranging from festive family fun to extravagant nights on the town.

For LongIsland.com's December 2016 Fun Guide, click here!

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2016 Turkey Trots Across LI - Get Your Exercise on Before Sitting Down to Dinner This Holiday!

Over the years, Turkey Trots have become a beloved tradition here on Long Island, with towns ranging from the most western parts of Nassau, all the way out to the East End hosting Turkey Trots on Thanksgiving Morning. These fun runs are typically 5k & 10k Runs and Walks, with many including a 1k Fun Run for the little ones to enjoy. 

Why not get a jump on your holiday fun this year, and sign up for one of this year's annual trots? They're a great way to get some exercise and fresh air before the traditional holiday meal to follow in the evening. 

For LongIsland.com's 2016 Guide to Local Turkey Trots, click here!
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LongIsland.com's 2016 November Family Fun Guide: Turkey Trots, Fall Festivals, Concerts, Thanksgiving Dinners & More!

 

November is well under way, and with Thanksgiving & the Holiday Season right around the corner, there's plenty of festive fun happening across the Island! From Holiday Boutiques & Crafts Fairs to help you get a jump start on your Christmas & Hanukah Shopping Lists, to exhilarating Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots, and other family fun happening throughout the month, November is packed with festivities! 

For LongIsland.com's 2016 November Fun Guide, click here! 

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LongIsland.com's 2016 October Family Fun Guide: Fall Festivals, Concerts, Charity Events & More!

With Autumn in full swing, October is one of the most fun-filled months of the year here on Long Island. From weekends spent out in the pumpkin patch hunting for the perfect gourd to carve, to Fall Festivals that have been a family tradition for generations, and thrill-filled haunted houses, where you can get your fill of scares for the season, October is packed with all sorts of fun for everyone, whether you love to indulge in family-friendly Fall Fun, or Halloween is your favorite holiday. 

For LongIsland.com's October 2016 Fun Guide, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2016 Halloween Guide: Ghoulishly-Good Haunted Houses, Safe Trick-or-Treating & More!

Halloween may only last for 24 hours, but Long Island's celebrations take over the entire month of October! During the day, families and little goblins have plenty of pumpkin patches and corn mazes to choose from. Plus, in the days leading up to Halloween, kids will be able to feast on sugary treats at safe trick-or-treating events in local towns.

For the older thrill-seekers looking for the scare of a lifetime, there are a number of haunted houses that are eagerly awaiting their newest visitors! With all of this fun to be had, there's no time to waste! Grab your mask and your trick-or-treating bucket and get ready for the most packed Halloween Long Island has ever seen!

For LongIsland.com's 2016 Halloween 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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Fun Festivals & Fairs Taking Place This Fall on Long Island

 

Celebrate the festive, fall spirit, and all that this beautiful season has to offer, at a Long Island fair or festival taking place this autumn!

Browse the booths of local vendors and artisans, watch as the kids participate in fun thematic activities like pumpkin decorating and bobbing for apples, listen to live music, enjoy outdoor entertainment and much more!
For all of LI's Best Fall Fests, Click Here!

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Celebrate Fall with a Family Favorite: Go Apple Picking This Autumn with the Whole Family!

When it comes to traditional fall fun, there's no better way to kick off the season than with apple picking! From Red Delicious to Granny Smith to Honeycrisp, many local orchards are currently offering U-Pick apples with various varieties to pick from giving you the unique opportunity to select the true apple, or apples, of your eye. 

Whether you're planning on taking a bite out of your pickings, baking them into an aromatic pie, or making them into a ready to sip on cider, one of the best things of all about apple picking is it provides enjoyment during and after the beloved fall activity.

For LongIsland.com's Fall 2016 Apple Picking Guide, Click Here!

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LongIsland.com's 2016 September Family Fun Guide: Fall Festivals, Apple Picking, 5k Runs, Outdoor Fun & More!

September has begun, and that means there are only a couple more weeks of summer left to enjoy. As temperatures slowly wane from hot summer weather to cooler autumnal conditions, Long Islanders will be enjoying both the end of summer and the start of fall. There will be plenty of festivals, charity runs, outdoor activities, and other ways to enjoy September across LI, from outdoor carnivals to indoor art galleries.

Locals looking to bring some fresh food into their homes will also enjoy all the fall farmers markets and the start of apple-picking season!

For  September's best Fall Fun, check out LongIsland.com's September Fun Guide here!

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!

Check Out The Perseid Meteor Shower's Peak August 11th & 12th Right Here on Long Island!

 What could very well turn out to be the best night for stargazers all year long is almost upon us. Astronomers are predicting a big outburst from the Perseid meteors as they peak between the evening of August 11th and morning of August 12th, potentially lighting the sky with as many as 200 meteors per hour. 

The actual number of visible meteors will vary depending on when they peak–if the outburst occurs earlier Thursday night there won't be quite as much to see, but if it occurs later Friday morning in the pre-dawn hours it could be quite the stunning display.

For Your Guide to Watching The Perseid Meteor Shower on Long Island, click here!

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LongIsland.com's 2016 August Family Fun Guide: Family Festivals, Outdoor Concerts, Nature Events & More!

August is finally here, and with the Summer in full swing, the fun isn't stopping anytime soon here on Long Island - this month is packed with tons of great outdoor concerts, festivals, fairs, family fun, and more things to do than you'll know what to do with! No matter what you enjoy, there's something for everyone this August here on Long Island - with some free time, and some imagination, you can send Summer out with a splash! 

For LongIsland.com's August 2016 Fun Guide, click here!

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LongIsland.com's 2016 July Family Fun Guide: Fireworks, Festivals, Car Shows & More!

July is packed with tons of fun from start to finish, and while the 4th of July has come and gone, there's still plenty of ways to make the most out of the month! There are tons of Main Street Festival Days, 5ks, Outdoor Excursions happening across the Island this July, as well as countless ways to beat the heat! 

For the scoop on all the upcoming July Fun, click here!

LongIsland.com's 2016 4th of July Weekend Fun Guide: Spectacular Fireworks, Family Festivals & More!

 Independence Day is less than two weeks away - how will you be celebrating 4th of July this year? There's plenty of great ways to enjoy the holiday weekend right here on Long Island - from firework displays, to festivals, fairs, BBQs, fun in the sun, and more, there's something for everyone this Independence Day Weekend! 

If you're ready to get your fun on this 4th of July, you've come to the right place - you won't need to look far this Independence Day for a weekend's worth of entertainment!

Click Here to read LongIsland.com's 4th of July Fun Guide!
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