Plan a Summer Day at Jones Beach with Kids: Top Things To See and Do

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( RECENT ARTICLES [Plan a Summer Day at Jones Beach with Kids: Top Things To See and Do]( [Enjoy the sand and surf at Jones Beach in Nassau County. Photo courtesy of New York State Parks ] A trip to Jones Beach with kids means experiencing the jewel of Long Island state parks. And with a whopping 6 million visitors each year, it’s the second most-visited state park in New York State after Niagara Falls. Many New Yorkers have fond memories of spending time at Jones Beach with family and friends, [walking the boardwalk]( [taking in a concert]( or simply enjoying the surf and sand. A visit to this beach feels like being on vacation. It’s so much more than a beach, and we’ve got the rundown on what to do, see, play, and eat at Jones Beach so that you get the most out of your visit. For other open-air cultural offerings, check out [our rundown of the best beaches, pools, and lakes in the area]( and bookmark our comprensive [Guide to Summer Activities](. [Read more.]( [10 Museum Exhibits and Immersive Pop-Ups to See this Summer in NYC]( [Looks can be deceiving at Arcadia Earth, where this sparkling kaleidoscope of colors is, in fact, a collection of plastic waste and a lesson in environmental conservation. ] New York City kids are lucky to live in the shadow of some of the world-class museums and cultural institutions, and summer's arrival brings with it a spate of new (or nearly new) museum exhibits and exciting pop-ups that are perfect outings on days when you need to mix up your usual summer routine of hitting the [swimming pool]( or [splash pad](. We've found 10 museum exhibits, interactive pop-ups, and immersive installations worth your time this summer, ranging from [Disney-inspired magic at CAMP]( to an activist-inspired [look at Title IX]( at the [New-York Historical Society](. No matter your children's ages, here's where to find some cool culture this summer. Be sure to bookmark our [Museums, Galleries, and Exhibit Guide to NYC]( for more picks and tips like [when you can visit these top institutions for FREE](. [Read more.]( [Find the best things to do in NYC this June.]( [Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun!]( [25 Top Sprinkler Parks in NYC]( [Top June Festivals & Fairs]( [10 Swimming Lakes near NYC]( [Last Minute Summer Camps]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube]( Copyright © 2022 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.