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.