Things to do
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On a budget? Spend a weekend on LI for under $100
Here are some spots that offer free or cheap things to do for reasonable rates on Long Island.
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New family play center and cafe opens in Plainview
It's different from other play places in that it also serves wine and beer.
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Looking for things to do on Long Island? We've rounded up the best concerts, fairs, festivals, parties and cultural events going on in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Make a reservation and let the staff cater your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Here are a few worthwhile seal walks and cruises where you can catch sight of the pudgy pinnipeds.
Fall fun
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Feel guilty about the extra helpings today at the Thanksgiving table? Get your metabolism in order with another Long Island ...
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Stop not only for future jack-o'-lanterns but for snacks, drinks and light meals.
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6 LI horseback riding trails: No experience necessary
In the autumn months, families flock to riding centers and horse farms from Bethpage to Montauk.
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Newsday's Winery Finder will give you everything you need to know about LI's wine country.
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Now's the time to plan a trip to see the changing colors.
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Here are dozens of fairs and festivals all over the Island to explore this fall and winter.
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A candy business, AirPods and an at-home exam are some ways parents are educating their children about finances.
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New family play center and cafe opens in Plainview
It's different from other play places in that it also serves wine and beer.
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Retailers are restocking on a daily basis. Even if you don't see a great sale, you might grab them while you can.
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5 family-friendly guided nature walks
Enjoy the outdoors before it gets much colder with these themed ambles.
- LI high school teachers open new craft brewery
- Where to pick up fun desserts, platters for Thanksgiving
- Garden City BBQ spot offering BOGO anniversary deals
- Award-winning LI pastry chef's book republished
- 7-year-old bagel shop closes in Franklin Square
- 8 places to have a drink by the fire this fall
- Feed Me More
Get away
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Hop on the train or take a short drive to discover what Astoria has to offer.
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From the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to the ball drop on New Year's Eve, the holidays come alive in New York City.
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Choose one of the following destinations to combine r&r, tourism, and plenty of ale, lager, malt, and stout imbibed right where they were made.
At home
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LI families with unique backyard playhouses
With a little paint, elbow grease and lots of imagination, parents are turning their backyards into magical tableaux for their kids.
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Tips for eco-friendly living on LI
Easy, inexpensive ways to cut back on waste and consumption.
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For some LIers, the party's out back in the shed
Whether it's to enjoy a drink, watch a ballgame or jam out, some Long Islanders are finding relaxing refuge in sheds.