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The Top 11 Water Parks for Families in the New York Area
These are the best indoor and outdoor water parks in NY, NJ, CT, and PA—all within a short drive fro...
22 Best Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC
Head to a Christmas tree farm near NYC to cut your own Christmas tree. This list includes tree farms...
Ice-Skating in NYC: The Top 23 Rinks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Nearby
The best places to go ice skating in NYC, indoors and outdoor. Find the best rinks in Brooklyn, Quee...
22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
This Is Where to See the Best Fall Foliage in New York
Want to watch the autumn leaves change? These are the absolute best places to see fall foliage in Ne...
Halloween for Older Kids: Haunted Houses and Halloween Mazes in New York Area
These haunted houses and Halloween corn mazes will provide the thrill you're looking for this Hallow...
Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season
Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...
The Top 10 Spots to Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon...
How to Spend the Day at New York Botanical Garden with Your Kids
The New York Botanical Garden is a fun destination for families, with a children's adventure garden ...
The Top 10 Beaches for Families to Visit in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
Get hours, guidelines, and more for the best Long Island Beaches, NYC beaches, and beaches in Westc...
Why the Bronx Zoo is an Awesome Family Destination
The Bronx Zoo is New York City's largest zoo, and there's no shortage of animals to see or things to...
The Best Train Museums in NY and the Surrounding Area
Take a trip with your family to a train museum in NY (or railroad exhibit), where young and old trai...
Family-Friendly Amusement Parks in the New York Area
Find out which amusement parks are open in the New York area, and which are currently closed during ...
Where to Hike Trails in the New York Metro Area
Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air while remaining socially distant! Always ca...
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area
Who would have thought there would be so many places to take horseback riding lessons in and around...
Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area
Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an...
Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area
These are the best mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, andWestchester County. Plan the perfect fa...
Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York
Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places to visit in New Yo...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area
These are the best places to go maple sugaring near you in New York, CT, and NJ. February-March mark...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
The Best Places for Kids to Go Indoor Rock Climbing In & Near NYC
Here are the very best family-friendly places in and around NYC for indoor rock climbing....
Shop Local at These Independent Toy Stores Around NYC
Here's a list of toy stores in and near NYC where you can do your last-minute holiday shopping....
Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area
Be prepared for snow day fun by finding where to sled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, W...
Best Hot Chocolate and Teas in the New York Metro Area
We've highlighted some of the coziest cafes that serve the best hot chocolate and tea in the New Yor...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
10 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families
Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY ho...
Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area
Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...
How to Extend the Life of Halloween Candy
Read on for tips and tricks to make sure your Halloween candy last longer....
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
Halloween Movies for Kids and Families
If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...
Ghost Tours, UFO Sites, and Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
Updated Oct. 2020: These hair-raising haunted places in the Hudson Valley area will spook your socks...
No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids
A list of no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that kids can do or help with to make your own Halloween deco...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Children's Bookstores Around New York City
Updated Aug. 28: You'll love these children's bookstores in NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
Where to Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area
Here's a list of boat rentals, as well as canoes and kayak rentals NYC, Rockland County, Westchester...
Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums
UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a...
9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky
Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to...
Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public
Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area
A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing
These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get...
The Best Places To Meet Santa In NYC This Year
There are so many places to meet Santa in New York City, and we've put together a list of the best s...
Family Activities in Fairfield County for Animal Lovers This December
The best events for Fairfield County kids this December who love Mother Nature and her creatures. He...
Story times and reading fun for kids in Fairfield County
The best story times, library events, and fun with books for Fairfield County kids who like to read....
Theatre, Plays, and Shows especially for Fairfield County Kids this December
Look no further for the best shows for kids in Fairfield County this December. ...
Family-Friendly Opera for the Holidays
The Metropolitan Opera will host family-friendly opera showings this year, including The Barber of S...
Best and Worst Candies for Your Teeth
Timothy Chase, D.M.D., shares the best and worst Halloween candy for your children to eat to maintai...
Grand Opening of The Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling
New children's museum opens in New York City, devoted to art of storytelling. ...
Family-Friendly International Restaurants in Queens
No need to get in an airplane to give your kids a taste of cuisines from a wide array of cultures, i...
Half-Lego, Half-Car Now on Display at Ridge Hill
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester has a new Lego sculpture on display Oct. 1-14 at Westchester's...
5 Reasons We Love DUMBO
Jane's Carousel, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and nearby Pier 6 playgrounds all make DUMBO a great place fo...
My Husband is a Ghostbuster
The Rev. Victor Fuhrman is a real-life ghostbuster, meaning he investigates the paranormal and commu...
The Uni: Pop-Up Reading and Art in Public Spaces
A pop-up reading room and drawing cart is bringing arts, inspiration, and learning to public spaces ...
Dora and Diego Coming to NYC Area!
Play and learn along with Dora and Diego in a new exhibit right here at the Liberty Science Center....
Burr Homestead in Fairfield County: Family Outing
Built in 1755 and rebuilt in 1779 after the Revolutionary War, the Burr Homestead has hosted visitor...
October DVD, Streaming, and Theater Releases
Common Sense Media shares what you need to know about the movies available in October on DVD and str...
SoCal: Worth the Trip
Here’s what’s new and exciting at Disneyland Resort and LEGOLAND California—and how to take that dre...
Inspired Play at NYC's Imagination Playground
Bring your kids to Imagination Playground on October 3-4 at FDR Four Freedoms Park to inspire them t...
Kids Can Go to Toy Fair in 2016!
After 113 years of being left out in the cold (literally), the New York City Toy Fair held at the Ja...
Mega Dinosaur arriving in NYC!
Dino-loving kids (so in other words, almost all kids) will go gaga over the incredible newly discove...
Find the After-School Activity That Makes Your Kid Smile
Ah, fall. Crisp air, shiny apples, and the squeak of new sneakers. After finally getting a handle o...
A 'Fantasy' Amusement Park on Staten Island
For the youngest kids, a small Staten Island amusement park offers rides at just the right speed and...
Gyms with Child Care in the New York Area
Want the flexibility of working out at the gym without having to look over your shoulder every minut...
Best Kept Secrets of the Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art isn't called the world’s greatest museum for nothing. If you've never...
Learn Cirque Skills at Club Med Punta Cana
Club Med and Cirque du Soleil have partnered to bring the ultimate in experiences to family vacation...
Best Kept Secrets of the South Street Seaport Museum
Relive Downtown Manhattan's maritime history at the South Street Seaport Museum on the waterfront, w...
After-School Pony Rides Offered in Midtown Manhattan
Chateau Pony Parties, a family owned stable in Midtown Manhattan, now offers after-school pony rides...
Family Outing: New York Transit Museum
Housed inside a historic subway station, the New York Transit Museum takes an interactive, education...
A Day Trip to Poughkeepsie: Three Activities for the Perfect Visit
A Bronx family takes a day trip to Poughkeepsie where they visit the Walkway Over the Hudson pedestr...
Best of Broadway Comes to The Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre, located in Downtown Stamford, will host productions of popular Broadway shows as...
Here's What's New at Great Wolf Lodge
Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos has been a fave family vacation spot for years. Now, you have even m...
Prospect Heights Children’s Studio and Store Now Open
Tykes in the Heights, a children's store and activity center, recently opened in Prospect Heights. T...
Fro-Yo Shop Adds Kids’ Play Area
Swirl N Joy, a build-your-own frozen yogurt dessert bar in Tuckahoe, recently opened an outdoor kids...
Indoor Play Space Opens in the Bronx
Billy Beez, an indoor play space with a location in West Nyack, recently opened a location at the Ba...
Forest Park Carousel Debuts Train Ride
Forest Park Carousel in Queens, the only carousel with the Landmark of New York designation, is debu...
5 Reasons We Love the Bronx Zoo's Renovated Children's Zoo
After a lengthy renovation, the Children's Zoo at the Bronx Zoo reopened with new animals and activi...
16 Unique Gifts for Kids All Made in NYC
Each of these made-in-NYC kids' gifts is sure to thrill the recipient while you support local artisa...
Secrets of Central Park
Stretching more than 800 acres in the center of Manhattan, Central Park offers so many fun things to...
Incredible New Oddity at Ripley's!
It's a curious kid's fantasy land, Ripley's Believe it or Not! Times Square Odditorium. And you'll n...
Taking it to the Streets
Summer Streets is back! Don't miss this annual family fun fiesta. This year it includes a mega water...
North America's First Thomas Land Theme Park Will Open in August
Tickets are now on sale to the first Thomas Land theme park in North America. Thomas & Friends and t...
Whitestone Lanes Adds Minions Bowling League for Kids
Whitestone Lanes, a Queens bowling alley, offers bowling leagues for kids. This fall, the Flushing b...
New York Wheel: A Massive New Attraction Coming to Staten Island
The New York Wheel, on the Staten Island shoreline, will be the largest of its kind in the world, cr...
5 Reasons We Love Coney Island
Coney Island offers families an amazing array of activities, from the thrill of its amusement parks ...
SeaGlass Carousel Opening Date Announced
You can take a ride with the 30 luminescent fish that make up the new SeaGlass Carousel at The Batte...
Sensory Garden Opens at Planting Fields
Planting Fields Arboretum State Park in Oyster Bay has opened a new Sensory Garden, the first of its...
The High Bridge, New York City’s Newest Park
The High Bridge, a pedestrian bridge connecting Washington Heights to the Bronx, reopens as a park, ...
BounceU Opens Nanuet Location
BounceU, an inflatable play space with locations nationwide, recently opened a location in Nanuet. B...
Best-Kept Secrets of Intrepid
Whether you have a preschooler, a grade-schooler, a teen, or all three, the Intrepid Sea, Air, and S...
Shows and Performances in New York City in August
Catch a show with your kids this August in New York City. Here's our list of free and low-cost theat...
MoMA to Host Children's Summer Film Festival
The Museum of Modern Art will host a new museum program for kids in NYC that features movies for chi...
Family Outing: Philipsburg Manor
Through historical interpretation and interactive storytelling, Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow, ...
Circus Performers Hit NYC Streets This Summer
Circus comes to New York City as part of City Parks Foundation’s SummerStage Kids International Cont...
2015 Rockland Boulders Home Games, Giveaways, and Promotions
Catch a Rockland Boulders minor league baseball game at Provident Bank Park in Pomona, NY, this summ...
Dave & Buster’s Opens Pelham Manor Location
Dave & Buster's recently opened a new location in Pelham Manor. The family arcade features a restaur...
Bowlmor Long Island Adds Family-Friendly Arcade
Bowlmor Long Island, located in Melville, opened a new arcade last month to add to its family fun at...
The Galápagos Islands with Kids—Yes!
This exotic locale is not at the top of most family vacation lists, but it should be, especially for...
