Jaime Sumersille

Jaime Sumersille, a mom of two boys in Bellmore, has been writing for Mommy Poppins for over a decade. She’s always exploring Long Island’s beaches, parks, and new attractions, and loves sharing those experiences on the site. Jaime enjoys adding her family’s perspective to Mommy Poppins’ mission.

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Weekend Events: Superhero Week, Princess Tea Party, Dinosaurs

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 2:45pm

Explore and learn at Nature Sundays at Planting Fields Arboretum. Photo courtesy of Planting Fields

Join Planting Fields Arboretum in discovering the wonders of nature, including the creatures and plants that make their home in Oyster Bay. Pull a seine net in the water, dig in the sand and see what lives in a salt marsh in a family-friendly hike in Southampton with a nature educator from the South Fork Natural History Museum. These are just some of the exciting events and activities going on across Long Island this weekend.

Elsewhere, get your little princess and head to a Sweetheart Princess Tea Party at the Long Island Aquarium. Design your own superhero outfit all weekend at the Long Island Explorium.

Weekend Events: Music Fest, Apollo Tributes, Kids and Nature

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 1:25pm

Kids will enjoy the music and the Kidzone at the Great Bay Music Festival, Photo courtesy of the festival

Sing, swing, and sway by the sea to family-friendly tunes at the Great South Bay Music Festival all weekend long. Kids will love the Kidzone.

Join the Cradle of Aviation Museum as it celebrates the superheroes of the Apollo program on the 50th anniversary of the moon landing— with special guests the New York Avengers cosplay group. Or enjoy Apollopalooza at the Long Island Children's Museum. These are just some of the exciting activities going on across Long Island this weekend.

Weekend Events: Long Island Festival, Greek Fest, Fireworks

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 1:00pm

Thrill to a hot-air balloon ride over Long Island at the Long Island Summer Festival. Photo courtesy of the festival

Take flight in a hot air balloon ride at the Long Island Summer Festival this Saturday. Check out the Long Island Children's Museum's latest exhibit, Mash Up Menagerie, which offers visitors the opportunity to collaborate with artist-in-residence Scott Larrabee.These are just some of the exciting goings-on across Long Island this weekend.

Elsewhere, join in a celebration of bubbles at the Whaling Museum and explore the many ways creatures use bubbles in their environments. Or head to Brookhaven to Long Island Live Steamers this Sunday and ride steam, diesel, and electric trains operating on eight acres of scale tracks.

Top Mommy-and-Me Baby Classes on Long Island

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Mon, 07/01/2019 - 6:10pm

Zumbini, offered Islandwide, is a Zumba-type class for moms, dads, and little ones.

We’ve rounded up some of the best mommy-and-me classes on Long Island, ideal if you want to to stay fit or learn a new craft. You and your baby will have fun, meet other moms and tots, and, most importantly, spend precious time together.

From Zumba to yoga, cooking and art, there are plenty of ways to nurture your baby’s mind, body, and creative spirit. Not to mention your own. Of course, classes are open to dads, grandparents, and other caregivers. Be sure to check class websites for times, costs, and registration details.

Weekend Events: Beach Carnival, Fireworks, Salute to Veterans

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 2:00pm

Drop a line for some family-friendly fishing at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Start your Fourth of July fireworks season early at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow or at a veterans celebration at Town Park in Lido Beach on Saturday night. At Caleb Smith State Park Preserve, take a look at some of the many creatures that blow bubbles to survive. These are just a sample of some of the great family-friendly entertainment on Long Island this weekend.

Weekend Events: Long Island Pride Weekend, Fun Fest, Jones Beach Music

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 2:00pm

Celebrate diversity at Pride on the Beach this weekend in Long Beach. Photo courtesy of the LGBT Network

On the first weekend of summer, celebrate the diversity of Long Island on the Long Beach boardwalk with weekend events and activities at Long Island Pride Weekend.

Elsewhere on Long Island this weekend, get up close and personal with some of your favorite Long Island Sound marine critters at the Whaling Museum and Education Center, featuring a special visit from The Waterfront Center.

Children can make ice cream, French toast, pickles, and lemonade along with other hands-on activities with Old Bethpage Village Restoration staff.

Weekend Events: Maker Faire, Strawberry Festival, Tea Party

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 11:00am

The Eastern Long Island Mini Maker Faire is a celebration of invention, innovation, and technology. Photo courtesy of the faire

Bring your little thinkers and tinkerers this weekend to the Eastern Long Island Maker Faire, an annual event of exhibits, workshops, hands-on creation, and exploring for all ages.

Enjoy old-fashioned games, live music, and great food, including strawberries with chocolate, sundaes, waffles, jams and more at the Strawberry Fair at Benner's Farm.

Weekend Events: Walt Whitman Birthday Celebration, Strawberry Fest

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 11:30am

Enjoy carnival games, rides, music, and more at the Nassau County Strawberry Festival. Photo by Jaime Sumersille

Soak in the sun—and culture—at the Art League of Long Island's annual Art in the Park event in Huntington this weekend. In addition to wood work, paintings, and ceramics, there will be hands-on activities for the whole family, live art demonstrations, and live music.

Enjoy carnival games, rides, live music, and all things strawberry at the Nassau County Strawberry Festival in Bellmore.

Enjoy performances, birthday parties for kids, and readings of the poet's most celebrated works as you celebrate Walt Whitman's bicentennial birthday at the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site.

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