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Rolling into summer

Now that school is about for two months, find the right balance of activities and downtime for your family.

Search our always-updating database for something fun and exciting for the kids.

Books, toys and more treats for the kids.

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"Amazing Animals" exhibit at Sands Point Preserve in Port Washington.

This list should guide you beyond the same old pizza and burgers.

These white-tablecloth restaurants are mature enough for younger customers.

A schedule of shows for kids this summer at various state parks.

Read about the various camps in the area for kids this summer.

Step into the Arena with the New York Dragons football team.

Newsday's long-running section done for kids, by kids, mostly.

Send us your photos from a life spent on and around Long Island.

Print out this calendar to help keep track of your busy life. See our highlighted events, too.

Our photographers explored various communities with their cameras and put together these photo essays.

Send us your upcoming event info for consideration in our always-updating events database.