Long Island summer venues open for winter fun

It’s Friday night at 6 and folks are gathering in T-shirts and shorts to play volleyball. No one is wearing shoes — the court is covered in sand — and music plays in the background. The only thing missing is the sun and the sound of the waves because the month is February and the scene takes place at an indoor volleyball court in Oceanside.

Enjoy summertime activities this winter on Long Island

If you’ve had enough of winter, there’s no need to book a flight south to enjoy your favorite summertime activities. Here are indoor venues where you can golf on your favorite (virtual) fairway, do Pilates in the pool at a seaside Hamptons resort, play beach volleyball in the sand or fill your lungs with salt air.

Winter nightlife on Long Island: Things to do this season

With Long Island nightlife moving indoors for the winter, there’s no need to turn into a homebody. Local venues are offering fun events and activities worth venturing out for. Concerts, trivia nights, comedy shows, games and food and wine tours continue this season.

Summer venues, activities staying open past Labor Day on Long Island

Summer, don’t go. Whether you’re craving the shore or yet another s’more, lots of Long Island family-fun spots will remain open in the fall. They might not feel exactly like summer, but September will give them a different, dazzling spin.

Spots that bring the heat this winter: Activities that’ll keep you active, social and warm

It’s that time of year where we wake up, bundle up and get ready to brace the frigid winter weather. If you’re looking to get out of the house and still stay warm, here are some options across Long Island that bring the heat and will keep you active, social and warm this season.

Play indoor beach volleyball in the winter at Endless Summer in Oceanside

Grown-ups can party in the sand indoors at Endless Summer with packages that include private rooms and at least two hours of play time, as seen here on Feb. 16. Credit: Howard Simmons