Here are some kid-friendly family events this weekend on Long Island, New York! Farmingdale Medieval History Day (FREE) Date: June 3rd, 2023 Location 361 Main, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Maker Faire Long Island Date: June 3rd, 2023 Location: 101 East Broadway Port Jefferson, NY 1177 Freeport Nautical Mile Festival 2023 (FREE) Date: June 3rd, 2023 Location: Woodcleft Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520 Spring Fling Arts and Music Festival – Babylon Village (FREE) Date: June 3rd, 2023 Location: Babylon Village, Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 The post Things to Do on with Kids on Long Island This Weekend ..read more

Here’s a list of dance studios on Long Island that offers dance classes for special needs kids. Great South Bay Dance– Amityville Great South Bay Dance offers Special Ballet, dedicated for dancers with special needs Location: 187 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701 Website: https://www.gsbdance.com/ Phone: 631-598-7100 Positions Dance Studio – Babylon The studio offers Dance Abilities program, geared toward students with special needs. Students start at age 7. Location: 264 Deer Park Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 Website:  https://www.positionsstudio.com/ Phone: 631-669-8612 Step By Step Dance St ..read more

The Big Bounce America, the largest touring inflatable event in the entire world, is here on Long Island, NY from May 20th to June 11th! It’s at Broadway Commons Mall in Hicksville, New York. They offer sessions for different ages! Last Saturday, my 7 year-old daughter and her friends had an amazing time at The Big Bounce Junior Session which started at 9 am and ended at 12 PM. What I like about it is that entry is free for adults who are only watching. Payment is required if the parent/adult companion is going to bounce on any of the inflatables. We booked our session ahead of time. When we ..read more

Here’s a list of gyms that offer Cheerleading and Tumbling classes for Kids on Long island! Island Xtreme Cheerleading and Tumbling – Plainview Location:  27 Adams Court , Plainview, New York 11803 Website: https://islandxtremecheerleading.com/ Phone:  (516) 513-0315 Platinum Athletics – Wantagh Location:  2979 Burns Ave, Wantagh, NY 11793 Website: https://www.platinumathleticsgym.com/ Phone: 516-781-3547 Long Island Cheer – Ronkonkoma Location:  60 Trade Zone Ct., Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 Website: https://www.longislandcheer.com/ Phone: 631-820-8212 Champion Cheerleading – Pa ..read more

In my previous post, I made a list of Gymnastics Classes in Suffolk County. So this time, here’s a list of gymnastics classes for kids on Nassau County! Gyms usually offer a free trial class. Before you register, a trial class is helpful to see if the gym is a good fit for your child. Farmingdale Gymnastics Academy – Farmingdale Location: 121 Carolyn Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735 Website: http://www.fgany.rocks/ Phone: 631-393-6669 Gold Medal Gymnastics Centers – Various Locations Garden City Location – (516) 357-3636 1100 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 Levittown Location -(516) 735-4653 21 ..read more

If your child wants to try gymnastics, there are a lot of gyms to choose from in Suffolk County, New York. Before you commit, see if the gym offers a free trial class! These gyms usually offer various classes from Mommy and me to older children. Aside from recreational classes, there are competition team opportunities to those who want to take their skills to another level. Hills Gymnastics – Deer Park Location: 431 Brook Ave, Deer Park, NY 11729 Website: https://hillsgymnastics.net/ Phone: (631) 241-1153 Elite Gymnastics – Amytiville  Location: 206 New Highway, Amityville NY Websit ..read more

Here’s a list of Memorial Day weekend events on Long Island! If your family is looking for things to do on Long Island this weekend, there are a lot of kid-friendly choices! Memorial Day Food Festival at Tanger Outlets Big Bounce America Long Island Baby Animal Festival at Harbes Family Farm Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park Navy Helicopter Landing at Eisenhower Park Memorial Day Commemoration and Fireworks Extravaganza at North Hempstead Beach Park Check out our Event calendar list for more! The post Memorial Day Weekend Events on Long Island appeared first on Long Island Mama ..read more

Last month, my family had a chance to go to the Beyond Van Gogh Long Island Immersive Experience at the Samanea New York Mall! When I told my daughter that we are going to the exhibit, she was very excited because her art teacher recently showed them The Starry Night painting. One of these days, we’ll visit the the Museum of Modern Art together so she could see the original! So how’s the experience like? I would say it’s beyond magical and truly mesmerizing! We were there for an hour by I didn’t even notice the time. The experience featured many of his paintings including Sunflowers, Cafe Ter ..read more

Here’s a list of Free Easter Egg Hunt on Long Island! 1. Belmont Lake Spring Egg Hunt – April 9, 2022 Children of all ages enjoy an egg hunt as well as a petting zoo, pony rides and various games. Highlight of the day is a special appearance by the Spring Bunny. Date: Saturday, April 9th (No rain date) Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Location: Belmont Lake State Park, North Babylon Age Categories: Ages 4 and under, ages 5 & 6, ages 7-9 Fee: Free to public Parking Fee: $8.00 Website 2. Town of Babylon’s Eggstravaganza – April 9, 2022 This annual event provides fun treat-filled eggs for Town of Ba ..read more

The annual Great Jack-O-Lantern Sail is happening this Saturday, October 23rd at the Belmont Lake State Park! In addition to the Jack-o’-Lantern Sail on the lake at dusk, there will be a petting zoo, balloon twisting, children’s games, magic show, a kid friendly spooky house, trick-or-treating and more! Activities are FREE and offered from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. There is no registration needed to attend event. But those who would like their pumpkin to sail around the lake, must register here. The post Great Jack-O-Lantern Sail appeared first on Long Island Mama ..read more