Things to Do on Long Island With Kids

If you live on or near Long Island, there are several places to go to keep your kids entertained and even educate them on a variety of topics. No matter the weather or the time of year, there is an activity that will keep kids interested and coming back for more.

  1. Airport Playhouse

    • The Airport Playhouse is a nonprofit, professional theatre on Long Island. Every year the Airport Playhouse puts on ten full theatrical productions as well as several children's shows. Children's shows have included Peter Rabbit and the Wizard of Oz. The theater also does educational shows for school age children, designed to give them a greater understanding of how a theater production works. The educational shows can be held either at the Airport Playhouse or on site at a school.

      Airport Playhouse
      218 Knickerbocker Avenue
      Bohemia, NY 11716

      631-589-7588
      Airportplayhouse.com

    Fun 4All

    • If you are looking for something active yet still indoors, Fun 4All offers a half acre of play equipment for children. Children can play on inflatable slides, obstacle courses, bounce houses, tree houses, tunnels, and more. Fun 4All recommends bringing children from ages 2 to 12. There are toddlers and preschooler areas designed for younger children. The entire indoor area is air conditioned, making for cool playtime in the hot weather. If you want to go to Fun 4All on a regular basis, memberships are available for sale to make frequent visits more affordable.

      200 Wilson St.
      Port Jefferson Station, New York 11776
      631-331-9000
      fun4all-ny.org

    Long Island Game Farm

    • For a trip more on the wild side, take your kids to the Long Island Game Farm. Visitors hike along nature trails that lead to exhibits of over 75 kinds of exotic and domestic animals. A petting zoo, where kids can pet young animals, and a nursery where baby animals are visible helps bring the animal experience to a personal level for curious kids. The Long Island Game Farm has a wide variety of animals, including cougars, lemurs, alligators, kangaroos, giraffes, tigers, goats, and peacocks.

      Long Island Game Farm
      Chapman Boulevard
      Manorville, NY 11949
      631-878-6644
      longislandgamefarm.com

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