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 Fun for LI Kids: Family Fun Day, Ice Cream Social, Country Fest, July 25-26

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/22/2015 - 6:00pm

Families can have a weekend to remember on Long Island--the hardest part will be choosing what to do. Dance around in your cowboy boots at the weekend-long Country Fest LI, or have a yummy time at The Whaling Museum's Ice Cream Social. And free Family Fun Days are happening at the Long Island Museum in Stony Brook and Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Frozen Sing-a-Long, Movies on the Beach, Peter Pan, July 18-19

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00pm

Outdoor fun doesn't have to end once the sun sets. Catch a movie on the sand in Long Beach, or at Nickerson Beach. Or join in a Frozen sing-a-long in Massapequa.

If you're on the East End, families can enjoy a puppet show at Goat on a Boat Puppet Theatre or a sunset family nature hike in Amagansett.

If you're craving some theater, head to the Long Island Children's Museum for Peter Pan, or Smithtown for Cinderella's Glass Slipper or Oakdale for Cinderella Kids.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

7 Outdoor Museums for Long Island Kids

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/15/2015 - 6:00am

When the sun is shining and you want to inject some culture into your family's itinerary, head to one of these outdoor museums on Long Island. From hiking and exploring to hands on water fun and scientific mini golf, these places have it all. And for more seasonal activities, check out our Summer Fun Guide.

Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Heckscher Museum Anniversary, Big Apple Circus July 11-12

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:00pm

This weekend, visit the Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington as it celebrates its 95th anniversary with free admission and various events, including a selfie booth, caricatures and Lego artist.

Then on Sunday, Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay opens their new Sensory Garden for children, who can touch, taste and smell the surroundings. Afterwards, enjoy a scoop of homemade ice cream, compliments of ingredients gathered from the on-premise garden.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Mary Poppins, International Mud Day, Fireworks, June 27-28

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/24/2015 - 10:00pm

What a weekend to kick off summer vacation! You can sling some dirt at International Mud Day at the Suffolk County Farm, or catch various versions of Cinderella onstage in Garden City, Oakdale and Smithtown. If you're looking for a bang for no bucks, there are fireworks in Eisenhower Park (rescheduled to Monday, June 29) and Point Lookout this weekend, too.

Families can cap off their Saturday with a free outdoor movie in Long Beach, or explore lavishly decorated greenery at Old Westbury Gardens.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar and our Summer Fun Guide. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

Weekend Fun for LI Kids: Comic Con, Maker Fesival, Cinderella, Live Steamers, June 13-14

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:00pm

The little (and big!) comic and sci-fi fans in your house won't want to miss the Long Island Comic Con in Garden City this weekend. For the aspiring engineers in your life, take a train ride through the woods of Brookhaven with Long Island Live Steamers. Families can also celebrate our 50 stars and stripes at Port Jefferson's Maritime Explorium by decorating flags. Also great for creative kids: the first annual Long Island Maker Festival on Sunday.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

Weekend Fun for LI Kids: HarborFest, Tea Parties, Family Festival June 6-7

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 10:00pm

There is so much going on this weekend, it may be hard to choose what to do! Go on boat tours and trolley rides at Port Washington's annual HarborFest, taste some sweet strawberries at Benner's Farm, or enjoy rides, games and entertainment at the Eisenhower Park Family Festival.

If you're looking for indoor fun, catch a live performance of Puss in Boots at Theatre Three, or get all dressed up for an Elegant Tea Party.

Remember, you can find even more options in our jam-packed Event Calendar. To receive our posts in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletters.

6 Places Long Island Kids Can Get Their Hands Dirty This Summer

Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 10:00am

Keeping kids clean is a constant chore—they seem to be magnets for food, markers, play dough, dirt and other messy things. But it's important to drop the wipes every once in a while and head outdoors for some down and dirty fun. The sensory experience of putting their hands in the mud and dirt (and not getting in trouble for it) is liberating for little ones. And don't worry moms and dads—you can hose them off later.

Here are six places where kids can have a blast getting grimy on Long Island this summer. For more seasonal activities, check out our Summer Fun Guide.

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