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Disney stars bring their latest magical ice adventure Find Your Heroes to Prudential Center. Photo courtesy of Disney
Disney stars bring their latest magical ice adventure Find Your Heroes to Prudential Center. Photo courtesy of Disney
12/29/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

From New Year's Day to MLK weekend and Lunar New Year, January is a great time for indoor and outdoor activities.

Ring in the new year with some awesome new things to do: Disney on Ice presents Find Your Hero at the UBS Arena at the beginning of the month, while Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow roars into the Nassau Coliseum in the middle of the month. 

Read on for all the ways you can pack your calendar this month on Long Island. 

More Great Things to Do with Kids in January on Long Island

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Explore Sagamore Hill on January's free entrance day to National Parks. Photo by the author
Explore Sagamore Hill on January's free entrance day to National Parks. Photo by the author

Top Things to Do on Long Island With Kids This January

First Day Hike at Sunken Meadow State Park

Oakdale – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Kick off the new year with a hike to explore Sunken Meadow Park. Take in the breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound as you travel along the Sunken Meadow Boardwalk and trails.  READ MORE

First Day Hike at Montauk State Park

Montauk – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Explore the military history and wildlife of Montauk's Camp Hero State Park on New Year's Day. READ MORE

First Day Hike at Robert Moses State Park

Bay Shore – FREE
Monday, January 1, 2024
Walk on the beach towards Democrat Point alongside Fire Island Inlet and look for seals and winter birds calling Long Island home this winter during this first day hike. READ MORE

Harlem Globetrotters at UBS Arena

Elmont
Monday, January 1, 2024
The Harlem Globetrotters, presented by Jersey Mike's Subs, bounces into UBS Arena on January 1, just in time to ring in 2024. READ MORE

Disney On Ice: Magic in the Stars at UBS Arena

Elmont
Thursday, January 4-Sunday, January 7, 2024
Disney On Ice skates back into UBS Arena with a new show. Magic In The Stars features the most Disney characters ever in one show – including the on-ice debut of Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Elsa and Anna from Frozen 2. READ MORE

Museum Adventure Activity: Polar Explorers

Cold Spring Harbor
Starts Thursday, January 4, 2024
Discover the wonders of the Arctic in this self-guided activity. Hunt for clues and solve puzzles throughout the museum as you follow in the footsteps of early polar explorers. READ MORE

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival at Eisenhower Park

East Meadow
Through Sunday, January 7, 2024
LuminoCity returns to Long Island, this year at Eisenhower Park. This season's show, titled Wonder Journey, delivers a state-of-the-art production that brings art, light, and color to life through remarkable displays. READ MORE

Snowflake Sock Skating at LICM

Garden City
Through Sunday, January 7, 2024
Slip on your “sock skates” and take a spin on the Long Island Children's Museum's indoor rink, made from a high-tech synthetic polymer surface that lets kids slide around without blades. READ MORE

Birds of Prey at Quogue Wildlife Refuge

Quogue
Saturday, January 13, 2023
Join Quogue Wildlife Refuge in the nature center for a 45-minute presentation all about birds of prey.  Learn about native Long Island raptor species, where they live, and how you can help protect them.   READ MORE

AdvoKids at LICM: Black History Month

Garden City
Monday, January 15, 2024
The February AdvoKids program at the Long Island Children's Museum focuses on Black History Month. Learn how this annual observance began and understand the importance of why it is celebrated. READ MORE

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

Cold Spring Harbor and Oyster Bay – FREE
Monday, January 15, 2024
On select days throughout the year, all national parks are open to the public with no admission fee. READ MORE

School Break Workshops at Science Museum of Long Island

Manhasset
Monday, January 15, 2024
During these holiday workshops offered by the Science Museum of Long Island, learn something new and engaging while spending time on the museum's lush grounds in Plandome. READ MORE

InterYACtive "Trolls" Movie Night

Southampton – FREE
Saturday, January 2o, 2024
The Southampton Youth Bureau presents a free InterYACtive Trolls Movie Night event with props, activities, popcorn, and cotton candy. READ MORE

Jack and the Beanstalk at Theatre Three

Port Jefferson
Opens Saturday, January 20, 2024
A handful of magic beans starts this hero and his best friend, Filpail the Cow, on one of the best-remembered adventures on the Theatre Three stage.  READ MORE

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

Uniondale
Saturday, January 2o-Sunday, January 21, 2024
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party lights up Nassau Coliseum in outrageous monster truck competitions and battles. Transforming robots and high-flying motocross drivers round out this roaring show. READ MORE

Frozen Jr. at Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts

Smithtown
Through Sunday, January 21, 2024
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. unfolds on the Smithtown Performing Arts Center stage and expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa.  READ MORE

Darlene Graham and The Shades of Green Band at Suffolk YJCC

Commack
Sunday, January 21, 2024
Join SYJCC to sing, rock and dance with Darlene Graham and The Shades of Green Band at this fundraiser concert benefiting this Jewish Community Center. READ MORE

Pet Portraits & Treats at the East Meadow Farm

East Meadow
Monday, January 22, 2024
At this January 22 workshop, kids can paint a picture of their favorite animal and bake dog treats.  READ MORE

Disney's Frozen Jr. at The Engeman Theater

Northport
Opens Saturday, January 27, 2024
When faced with danger, princesses Anna and Elsa discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood in Frozen, Jr.. This enchanting musical features all of the memorable songs from the hit Disney film and will thaw even the coldest heart. READ MORE

Exhibit: Very Eric Carle at the Long Island Children's Museum

Garden City
Opens Saturday, January 27, 2024
At this play-and-learn exhibit at the Long Island Children's Museum, visitors step into the pages of Eric Carle’s colorful picture books. His “Very” series introduces five special insects who take journeys of discovery.  READ MORE

Winter Run Series at Long Island State Parks

Various Locations
Sundays, through February 4, 2024
The Winter Run Series returns to Long Island state parks at 11am on Sundays in January. A 5K, or 3.1-mile, race is planned at each state park. After each race, runners are offered free hot chocolate, granola bars, juice, fruit, bagels, or doughnuts. READ MORE

Places featured in this article:

National Parks - Multiple Locations
Science Museum of Long Island
Smithtown Center for the Performing Arts
Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center
John w. Engeman Theater at Northport