Jennifer Voit

Jennifer Voit, a mom of two, lives on Long Island and loves exploring Nassau and Suffolk counties with her family. With a background in broadcast journalism and digital content, she enjoys sharing local news, events, and experiences. A photography enthusiast, she’s often behind the lens capturing the beauty of Long Island and NYC.

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Thomas and Friends Come to Life at LICM this Summer with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 12:32pm

The lovable blue tank engine Thomas and his friends have rolled into Long Island. Children's Museum.

Family fun is always plentiful at the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City. Summer's arrival brings with it an interactive Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit, plus some seasonal outdoor fun, making this a perfect time to revisit the local kiddie culture spot, one of our favorite Long Island museums for kids.

Read on for all the details and start planning your next LICM visit. After all, this Long Island gem checks in at No. 31 on our epic summer bucket list.

Best Sweet 16 Venues to Celebrate on Long Island

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Sun, 06/23/2024 - 6:07am

Celebrate your Sweet 16 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Photo by ADA Studio for the club

Finding the ideal Sweet 16 venue on Long Island is a fun but challenging assignment for any parent. Long Island has many beautiful spots and banquet halls to choose from to celebrate the milestone birthday. Party budget, style, and guest number help determine the perfect venue to make lasting memories with family and friends.

We’ve put together a list of the best Sweet 16 venues Long Island has to offer to give you a jump start on the planning. From traditional to modern spots and everything in between we have you covered for a small party or a big extravaganza.

Check out our Tweens & Teens Guide to Long Island for more adventures, fun, and ideas.

Best Surf Schools for Surfing Lessons on Long Island

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Mon, 06/10/2024 - 10:18am

Learn to ride the waves with Skudin Surf in Long Beach. Photo by Jay Belsky

Surfing lessons are about embracing what summer on Long Island is all about–sun, sand, and catching waves at the beach. Surf schools from Nassau County to the East End offer epic experiences that ocean-loving kids will love. Aspiring young surfers can conquer the waves with surf lessons and learn invaluable water safety skills. So get ready for your little ones to hang ten like the pros.

We rounded up a list of the best surf schools and surf camps Long Island has to offer for kids. For other kid-friendly, seasonal fun check out our Ultimate Long Island Kids Summer Vacation Guide.

Catch a Long Island Ducks Game with the Kids: What Makes this Ballpark a Winner for Families

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Mon, 06/03/2024 - 7:54am

QuackerJack brings tons of fun and entertainment to the crowd at a Long Island Ducks game.

A Long Island Ducks baseball game is a home run experience for the whole family. The minor league Long Island Ducks play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, where my kids were thrilled to attend their first-ever baseball game.

The Ducks game delivers a memorable day or night of baseball magic and interactive activities for the little ones. Parents love the family time and stadium pricing that won't break the bank.

Read on for all the family-friendly Long Island Ducks game details to plan an outing, which earns a spot on our list of Long Island’s top attractions to visit with kids.

Guide to Visiting Harbes Family Farm with Kids

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Fri, 05/03/2024 - 10:13am

The pig race is a highlight of a visit to Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck.

A day at Harbes Family Farm in Mattituck is an adventure filled with action-packed excitement for the whole family. Harbes Family Farm delights kids with jumbo jumpers, pig races, and many more family-friendly attractions.

My kids could not get enough of this interactive farm experience on the North Fork, and parents can look forward to relaxing with a glass of wine at the on-site vineyard.

Read on for our favorite things to do and see at Harbes Family Farm, and be sure to check out our Mattituck with Kids post for all the fun things to do in this North Fork town when you visit.

Experience Wild Wonder at the Long Island Game Farm with Animal Encounters and More Zoo Fun

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Tue, 04/16/2024 - 4:53pm

From the moment you step into the Long Island Game Farm and meet its resident baby goats, the animals steal your heart.

Animal-loving kids go wild for an outing to the Long Island Game Farm in Manorville. A visit to the largest combined children’s zoo and wildlife park on Long Island is a day packed with fun and excitement. There are cuddles with furry barnyard animals and introductions to exotic species. My animal-obsessed little ones had a blast meeting, learning about, and even feeding some of their beloved new friends.

Read on for all the details of animal encounters and exotic wildlife wonders the whole family can enjoy during a visit to the Long Island Game Farm, which lands at No. 50 on our list of 100 things to do with your kids on Long Island before they grow up.

Hicks Nurseries Blooms as a Family-Friendly Destination in Every Season

Submitted by Jennifer Voit on Fri, 03/15/2024 - 10:22am

Hicks Nursery offers visitors an early glimpse of spring, when its indoor gardens get decked out in brilliant ant colors each March.

A visit to Hicks Nurseries in Westbury is a fun-filled way to kick off the change of seasons with kids. The sixth-generation, family-owned garden mecca is Long Island’s largest nursery and garden center. It has also become a must-visit spot many families return to year after year. The team at Hicks Nurseries creates unique seasonal experiences kids will fall in love with.

Adventures for the kids include everything from its current spring Flower and Garden Show to its family-friendly Fall Festival and jolly Santa visits each winter. Read on for all the family-friendly event details you need to plan a visit to this local institution, which ranks at No. 53 on our list of 100 FREE things to do on Long Island with kids.

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