10 Things to Do While the Kids Are Off From School

Brought to you by our series here are some activities you can do and local places you can go while the kids are off from school – along with a few ideas for fun outside of Three Village, too.

It's got a huge children's section, and beyond the books, the library has tons of movies to rent and programs to take part in.

If you've never seen the mechanical eagle in the Stony Brook Village Center, now's the time to go.

As long as the mild December weather holds up, check out this outdoor treasure.

There are plenty of children's movies playing in the theaters right now.

You don't have to travel to New York City to find a cool museum – this one is a Smithsonian affiliate.

Read up on the history of the lighthouse before you go; the Village of Old Field has a good history on its website.

Another fun outdoor activity to do as long as the weather stays mild.

Outside of Three Village:

With seasonal exhibits and both indoor and outdoor fun, it's a not-to-be-missed Long Island attraction.

Head to Museum Row in Garden City. Three very different museums all in a row – the , the , and the .

on Jericho Turnpike in Commack is a staple of children's entertainment.