Fun Family Events on Long Island
Find parenting tips, family-friendly local events and more to plan a fun-filled day with kids on Long Island.
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Remembering Nathan's in Oceanside, once a storied teenage hangout
It was a place for teens to cruise; where younger siblings enjoyed rides at its Kiddieland Park; and where the French fries were so good, people swear they can still taste them today.
3m readKids can take on new summer sport: Learning to sail 3m read
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Teenagers clash in friendly but ferocious takeback of bocce3m read
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Teens can travel or learn something new at these low-commitment summer programs3m read
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Kids summer exhibits take the fun inside and out 2m read
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Time travel made possible: World's Fair collectors stick around in 19643m read
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Camaraderie, strikes and cheers at LGBTQ bowling league three decades strong4m read
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Blippi, Nemo and more kids' favorites come to Long Island this summer 4m read
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When LI beach bars, family attractions reopen for the season 11m read
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Their kids want to play baseball. Their hopes are for future cricket fans (or stars) 5m read
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2 kids, 6 weeks of summer camp, $26,900. How much parents really pay7m read
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5 ways to have fun at the Air Show without looking up2m read