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Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend
Enjoy these fun things to do with your kids in New York City this weekend. Start planning your weeke...
Things to Do with Kids in Rockland County this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Rockland County. Start planning your weekend no...
Things to Do with Kids on Long Island this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids on Long Island. Start planning your weekend now. ...
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...
8 Great Kwanzaa Events in NYC and Westchester to Celebrate This Year
Learn about and celebrate Kwanzaa at these Kwanzaa events in NYC, Queens, and Westchester....
This Year's Most Beautiful Christmas Windows in New York City
These are the 2021 Christmas window displays in NYC department stores. ...
Here's Where to See the Best Tree Lightings in NYC, Long Island and Westchester
There's no better way to kick off the holiday season than to attend a tree lighting ceremony. Here a...
Pictures with Santa 2021: Best Places to See Santa in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
Where to take pictures with Santa near me in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester, plus how to schedule...
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...
29 Hanukkah Activities & Events for Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, & Rockland
Here are the Hanukkah activities and events in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland, NY....
23 Menorah Candle Lightings in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island
Attend one of these special menorah candle lighting ceremonies in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester...
Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Families in NYC, Westchester, & Long Island
Here are some Thanksgiving activities for families provided by the amazing businesses in our area an...
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 How to Celebrate Diwali with Kids this Year
This is how to celebrate Diwali in 2021 with kids, including Diwali crafts, Diwali books for kids, a...
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...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids on Long Island
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Holiday Markets, Fairs, and Festivals in Rockland and Westchester
Check out this roundup of holiday markets, fairs, and festivals in Rockland and Westchester to find ...
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. ...
Museums in the NY Metro Area
A roundup of the best kid-friendly and children's museums in the New York metro area, including muse...
5 Reasons We Love Prospect Park
From the Children's Corner to the bandshell and so much more. Here are things we love about Brooklyn...
Where to Celebrate Hanukkah on Long Island
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights that remembers the miracle of lamp oil lasting for eight day...
Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in Westchester and Rockland
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights that remembers the miracle of lamp oil lasting for eight day...
Classic Holiday Movies for Kids and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'
Common Sense Media shares its ratings for three classic Christmas movies, and what to expect in 'Sta...
Explore Science and Technology at SONY Wonder Technology Lab
SONY Wonder Technology Lab is a free state-of-the-art facility in midtown Manhattan, where kids can ...
Tree Lighting Ceremonies on Long Island
There's no better way to kick off the holiday season than to attend a Christmas tree lighting ceremo...
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester
Kick off the holiday season by attending a Christmas tree lighting ceremony with your family in Rock...
Tips for a Successful Holiday Family Vacation
Tips courtesy of Smugglers' Notch Vermont to provide winter family vacation ideas for parents lookin...
Star Wars Activities For Kids in NYC
Get your Star Wars on with these great activities for kids in New York....
Red Panda Cubs Introduced at Prospect Park Zoo
Two red panda cubs born over the summer at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo hav...
2015 Holiday Events in Long Island
A roundup of 2015 holiday events in Long Island....
2019 Holiday Markets in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens
If you’re looking for the perfect, unique, handmade gift to give to a loved one for the holidays thi...
The Discovery of King Tut Opens at Premier Exhibitions Fifth Avenue
The Discovery of King Tut is a traveling exhibit created by Premier Exhibitions that recreates arche...
Introducing Your Child to Museums: How to Make the Visit a Success!
How to make your museum visit a success for the whole family....
New-York Historical Society's Winter School Break Programs
The New-York Historical Society is hosting programming for kids and tweens during winter and mid-win...
'School of Rock': Meet the Kids in the Band
Meet five kids who are schooling Broadway in rock 'n' roll in the new show School of Rock....
Review: ‘LARD: Life’s a Real Dream’
‘LARD: Life’s a Real Dream’ at the 13th Street Repertory Theater is a great show for kids that combi...
New Children's Park Coming to Chelsea
Friends of 20th Street Park pushed for a new playground in Manhattan's Chelsea neighborhood, and it ...
Best Kept Secrets of the Tenement Museum
The Tenement Museum shows NYC history and what life was like for immigrants in the U.S. Here are the...
Hershey Lodge Announces New Pool Complex
Hershey Park announced this week that it will open Hershey’s Water Works at Hershey Lodge, an innova...
Cool and Unique Kids' Classes in New York City
Kids can make their own chocolate, ice cream, soap, and much more in these great classes in New York...
The Secret World Inside You: American Museum of Natural History's New Exhibit
The American Museum of Natural History's newest science exhibit for kids, The Secret World Inside Yo...
Travel to Northwest Arkansas for Family-Friendly Fun
If you're looking for a great family trip, explore Northwest Arkansas and discover a world of kid-fr...
Children’s Museum of Manhattan: Mets Celebration in NYC + Me: A Little Bite of the Big Apple Exhibit
Children’s Museum of Manhattan opens NYC + Me: A Little Bite of the Big Apple exhibit featuring the ...
Symphony Space Announces 2015-2016 Just Kidding Lineup
Symphony Space, a performing arts center on the Upper West Side, recently announced its 2015-2016 Ju...
Disney’s New Polynesian Princess Adventure, 'Moana', Hits Theaters Next November
Excitement mounts as new details emerge about 'Moana', Disney's upcoming Polynesian princess adventu...
Kids’ Night on Broadway Kicks Off
Kids' Night On Broadway offers kids a night of free theater and endless fun. ...
Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor: Family Outing
The Staten Island Museum at Snug Harbor is a great place for kids to learn about science, history, a...
Fall TV Roundup for Kids and a November Theater Release
Common Sense Media shares ratings for three new fall shows for kids and families, plus what to antic...
Andrew Lloyd Webber Donates $150 Million for NYC Music Programs
Iconic Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has donated $150,000 to the City of New York’s Fund for Public S...
Sesame Street Introduces a New Character Who Has Autism
As part of a new initiative to destigmatize autism, Sesame Street is introducing Julia, a new charac...
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with Frida Kahlo at NYBG
On October 23, attend Frida for Families at the New York Botanical Garden and celebrate Dia de los M...
The Big Apple Circus Presents Matinee Performances for Those with Special Needs
The Big Apple Circus presents specially adapted matinee performances of its new show, The Grand Tour...
New York City Celebrates 'The Peanuts Movie' with Events Citywide
A week of activities for kids in New York City to celebrate of "The Peanuts Movie."...
NY Cosmos in Playoff Contention
The New York Cosmos, part of the North American Soccer League, is headed into Championship Semifinal...
What to Do on Roosevelt Island
Roosevelt Island, the 2-mile-long strip of land between Manhattan and Queens, has more to offer fami...
Local BounceU Branches Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Visit BounceU of Paramus, BounceU of Nanuet, or BounceU of...
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