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Long Island is filled with daylong playdate ideas that are sprinkled with a bit of thanks.

5 playdate ideas for Thanksgiving break

The kid-friendly addition will be geared toward the youngsters in the family.

New kiddie water park coming to Splish Splash next summer 

Any moment this year, sky watchers will have a blast looking up and see a star they couldn't see before.

Long Islanders can see comets, meteors this fall 

Explore Long Island's unicorn-themed attractions, from magical carousels to DIY jewelry.

7 ways to plan a magical, unicorn-seeking day trip 

Pair a light show with ice skating, a Toy Factory Fun House and more festive activities for a magical holiday experience.

Holiday light season begins: 10 dazzling shows to see

Turkey trots have long been an annual holiday morning tradition in communities across Long Island. 

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Celebrate the season at Wyandanch Plaza with free ice-skating, holiday music and a new home for Black Santa.

Black Santa finds a new home in Wyandanch Plaza this holiday

How to save money and keep the kids — and the grownups — happy when the new holiday show comes to town.

Tips for making the most of the magic at 'Disney on Ice' at UBS Arena

The Lounge X offers golf simulators, live music and a cafe with homemade desserts, all in a renovated 24,000-square-foot event space.

Entertainment center opens in former Squire Theater space in Great Neck

Designated time for kids under 6 lets them play without big kids in the mix. 

Toddler time: LI indoor trampoline parks give little ones room to explore

If you're up for having fun on your feet, then grabbing a bite to eat, here are ways to get right to it.

Music classes to cosmic bowling: 4 LI day trips for families with nearby bites

These nostalgic stores were once staples of everyday life on LI 

Long Island supermarkets we miss: Pathmark, Waldbaum's and more

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano and 317 Main Street executive chef Eric LeVine put a twist on turkey by adding pumpkin tortelloni.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa Distefano tries apple cider doughnuts at Woodside Orchards in Aquebogue and Breeze Hill Farm in Peconic.

Watch the doughnuts being made at LI farms

All six members of the D'Alessandro family have developed their own platforms and brand as SaucyTV.

This LI family has millions of social media followers

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visits Sea Cliff to see what's new.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano got a sneak peek at "Disney on Ice: Let's Dance," which is at UBS Arena through Nov. 17.

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The dynamic duo created 'Our Filipino Grandma' with over a million followers across platforms.

This lola and her grandson spread memes, positivity and Filipino culture on TikTok

Lead singer Adam Ezegelian got his start in music by auditioning on American Idol, but him and the band have been able to grow even more, thanks to TikTok.Videos with Dee Snyder and Jack Black are just some of the collaborations the band has done to increase their following.

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NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano visited Bounce! in Syosset, one of several trampoline parks on Long Island offering special hours for toddlers only.

'I like how exclusive it is for them'

Combining sweet treats with candle-making at this Long Island location

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 NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano tries sweet and savory pies at Hometown Bake Shop and Youngs Farm.

'I have never seen so many pies in one place'

Spas in Brightwaters and Garden City offer pumpkin skin treatments for the fall season. NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano reports. 

'This is the best from the massage world and hydrating world'

NewsdayTV's Elisa DiStefano learns all about seasonal color analysis, a method used to determine the palette of colors that best complement your natural features.

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See inside the 2024 Fall/Winter Fun Book with guides to u-pick apple orchards, pumpkin farms, holiday festivals and more.

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