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Richard’s Stride Rite where shoes are fitted not just sold. This Long Island full-service children’s shoe store has been serving our Long Island community for 40 years in Selden (since 1986) and will be celebrating 70 years in Sayville next year. Local families have trusted this local business for decades for a reason because, it […]
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Long Island is home to some really incredible museums and one of our favorite local museums is the Cradle of Aviation in Garden City. The museum is fun for all ages and we just love visiting and learning about Long Island’s impactful role in aviation and space history. Exhibits When you visit you can explore […]
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Circus Vazquez – America’s Premier Family-Owned Big Top Show – brings brand new show to Long Island Affordable family fun that is truly unforgettable! Circus Vazquez (www.circusvazquez.com), which has presented quality family entertainment for more than 50 years, is bringing its all-new 2026 tour to South Shore Mall (1701 Sunrise Highway) in Bay Shore from April 10 – 20 and Smith […]
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Beautiful and inspirational exhibition exploring art and nature is set to open Friday, May 15th for OWG members and on May 16th to the public Sean Kenney’s Nature Connects? Made with LEGO? bricks, an award-winning and record-breaking exhibition that uses beautiful works of art made from simple toy blocks to explore animal endangerment, the balance of ecosystems, and […]
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Our local towns are having St. Patrick’s Day Parades over the next few weeks and you do not want to miss out on the fun. We have a list of local parades happening and I am sure you and your family will have a great time. We are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, right? […]
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New Exhibitions Explore the Role of Video Games in the Lives of Today’s Youth and How LI Has Contributed to the History of Video Game Development, with a Special Exhibit Featuring the Most Complete Collection of Apple Computers in the US The Long Island Museum reopened to the public on February 19th with the launch […]
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THE HARMONICA POCKET’S KEETH APGAR WINS ASCAP FOUNDATION JOE RAPOSO CHILDREN’S MUSIC AWARD & LAUNCHES ONLINE “HARMONY LAB” SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS PLUS HARMONICA POCKET SINGLE, “IMPERFECTION IS A GIFT” “Soft, clever, and beautiful.” – New York Magazine “Unbelievably creative.”– The Olympian “Keeth Monta Apgar uses vocal harmonies, jazzy chord progressions, and emotive colors in such unexpected and delightful […]
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Let’s all eat pizza today for a great community cause! For every pizza pie sold from the participating places, $5 will be donated to The Family of Officer Patricia Espinosa. Long Island has a beautiful community of people who come together when tragedy hits one of our own. Officer Patricia Espinosa was tragically killed on January […]
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Over 500 Works Showcased From Southampton Students Grades K-12 Southampton Arts Center is pleased to announce the launch of an innovative arts education program in collaboration with the Southampton School District. This exciting partnership will kick off with the inaugural student artist exhibition, titled “First Light: Celebrating Student Artists of Southampton,” which will open on February 7th and […]
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February Comes Alive at LICM with Theater, Cultural Celebrations, and FREE Family Nights February comes alive at the Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) with a dynamic month of live theater, cultural celebrations, FREE family programs, and hands-on experiences designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection for visitors of all ages. From the blue-carpet premiere of Pete […]
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