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Professional Lice Removal Services on Long Island
Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a head li...
Professional Lice Removal Services in Westchester & Rockland County
Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a lice re...
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. ...
Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend
Enjoy these fun things to do this weekend with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now ...
Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend things to do with your kids in Brooklyn. Start planning your weekend now wit...
Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now. ...
Fundraisers and Volunteer Opportunities in Rockland County This Month
These are the fundraisers and volunteer opportunities in Rockland County where your family can give ...
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Nanuet, NY for a Fun Day Out
There are plenty of fun things to do in Nanuet, NY with kids, from restaurants to outdoor recreation...
Pearl River: Things to Do with Kids for a Fun Family Day Out
Spend a day with your kids in Pearl River, where there are plenty of fun things to do for the whole ...
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Stony Point, NY for a Fun Day Out
There are plenty of fun things to do in Stony Point, NY with kids, from restaurants to outdoor recre...
Family-Friendly Things to Do in New City, NY for a Fun Day Out
Spend the day having fun with your family with all the family-friendly things to do in New City, Con...
Family-Friendly Things to Do in Nyack, NY for a Fun Day Out
There are plenty of fun things to do with kids in Nyack, West Nyack, South Nyack, Upper Nyack, Pierm...
When Are Free Museum Days in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island?
Visit these NYC museums, zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens with free admission or pay-what-you-...
10 Fun Winter Break Activities for Kids in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
Here are the best winter break activities to do with kids in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island when ...
The 17 Best Places to Go Snow Tubing Near NYC for Families
These snow tubing parks near NYC offer downhill thrills that are a little more exciting than the nei...
See Dazzling Floral Displays When the NYBG Orchid Show Returns in 2022
The NYBG Orchid Show will return in 2022, with an instillation by expert floral designer Jeff Leatha...
Top New Year’s Eve Activities for Families in NYC, Long Island, & Westchester
Family-friendly New Year's Eve events in the NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Suffolk, Nassau counties...
What Is Open in NYC on Christmas Day?
Christmas day is a wonderful time to explore the attractions of the New York City area. Here's what ...
The Top 26 Places to See Dazzling Christmas Lights in NYC, Westchester, & Long Island
New York Christmas lights are on full display in our area. Here's where to see the best Christmas li...
Times Square Ball Drop 2022 Welcomes In-Person Spectators This New Year’s Eve
The traditional New Year's Eve Times Square Ball Drop 2022 is welcoming spectators to view the ball ...
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. ...
2021 Christmas Activities for Families in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
Check out these fun events and Christmas activities for families happening in NYC, Westchester, and ...
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...
Here's Where to See 'The Nutcracker' in Rockland County
Take your family to see 'The Nutcracker' in Rockland County, NY, this holiday season....
10 Best Places to See and Take Pictures with Santa in Rockland County, NY
These are the best places to meet and take photos with Santa in Rockland County, NY, and Bergen Coun...
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...
Zoned High School Options For NYC Students Will Remain In Place
NYC changes course on eliminating zoned schooling for high-school students. ...
Top 9 Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island
Head to one of the Christmas tree farms on Long Island with your family to choose and cut your own C...
Top 16 Westchester Christmas Tree Farms to Cut Your Own
Head to one of the Westchester Christmas tree farms or a farm nearby to choose and cut your own Chri...
21 Best Farms to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the Lower Hudson Valley
These are the best farms to cut your own Christmas tree in the Hudson Valley near Rockland County, i...
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...
Wow Your Kids with Old Westbury Gardens’ New Holiday Light Show
Shimmering Solstice, a holiday light show at Old Westbury Gardens, is an immersive, interactive expe...
Enjoy the Magic of the Nutcracker with Rockland Youth Dance Ensemble This Year
Coupé Theatre Studios RYDE Nutcracker 2021 will be in person and livestreamed. Here's how to see Roc...
Here's Where to See the Best Tree Lightings in Rockland County and Nearby
Here’s where you can view Christmas tree lighting ceremonies in Rockland County, NY and Westchester,...
PAW Patrol Experience Opens at Hudson Yards for Kids to Enjoy
PAW Patrol Experience: Only at CAMP will offer a fun and immersive experience for kids and families ...
18 Holiday Markets in Rockland and Westchester Your Family Will Love Browsing
These are the holiday markets in Rockland County and Westchester County that are happening in 2021, ...
Top 37 Holiday Markets in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island for 2021
These are the holiday markets in the NYC area that open in 2021 where you can find handmade gifts an...
Greater NY Salvation Army Aims to Set Record for Largest Number of Meals Served this Thanksgiving
The Salvation Army Greater NY Division will help those in need this Thanksgiving week by preparing m...
7 Top Holiday and Polar Express Trains in New York City and Nearby
There are many Christmas- and Polar Express-inspired train and trolley rides planned this winter, mo...
This is How NY Project Hope of Rockland Helps Children, Teens, and Families
NY Project Hope, offered through the Mental Health Association of Westchester, provides COVID-relate...
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...
Families Can Enjoy Re-Opened Wollman Rink NYC with Discounted Tickets
Wollman Rink NYC is offering discounted tickets as part of its Wollman Rink Access Program. It will ...
New Sharks Exhibit at AMNH Opening Soon to Fascinate Kids of All Ages
The American Museum of Natural History will open a new exhibit, Sharks, on Dec. 15, for families an...
19 Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving with Kids in Rockland County
Celebrate turkey day with these 2021 Thanksgiving activities in Rockland County for kids and familie...
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...
These Are the Top 20 Rinks for Ice-Skating on Long Island
The whole family can enjoy ice-skating in Long Island at these ice skating rinks in Nassau County an...
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2021: What You'll Want to Know
Learn about the 2021 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony date, fun facts, how to see...
Crown Heights Celebrates Opening of New Community Rec Center
The new Major R. Owens Health and Wellness Community Center recently opened in Crown Heights for kid...
Top 16 Rinks to Go Ice-Skating in Westchester County
The whole family will enjoy ice-skating in Westchester County and ice-skating in Fairfield County, C...
Top 13 Rinks for Ice-Skating in Rockland County and Nearby
Kids can enjoy ice skating in Rockland County, Bergen County, and Westchester at these indoor and ou...
This is Why Parents Love Wetherby-Pembridge School of New York on the Upper East Side
Wetherby-Pembridge students enjoy an academically rigorous education combined with a strong sense of...
Read the 2022 Special Child Issue Today!
The 2022 issues of Special Parent are full of advice and resources for special needs parents....
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...
Westchester Mom's Book About Raising a Child with Special Needs Inspires Families
Leah Witman Moore, a Westchester mom, wrote a book telling her story of what it's like to raise a ch...
11-Year-Old Bronx Boy Brings Love and Hope to Shelter Dogs
Evan Bisnauth, an 11-year-old from the Bronx, was awarded the ASPCA Kid of the Year 2021 for his vol...
Everything You Need to Know About the Fall Art Crawl at GARNER Arts Center
The Fall Art Crawl at GARNER Arts Center is a weekend celebration of the season featuring art, music...
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...
These Are the 26 Best Places to See the Hudson Valley's Fall Foliage
New York is full of some dazzling displays of color this time of year, and you don't have to go far ...
How to Have an Allergy-Safe Halloween So All Kids Can Enjoy the Holiday
Here's how you can ensure all kids—including kids with food allergies and without—have a fun and all...
Macy's Santaland Returns for 2021 to Spread Holiday Joy to Families
The popular Macy’s Santaland experience in NYC is returning in person for 2021 to spread holiday joy...
Pixar Putt Mini Golf Course Extends Stay in NYC Through Nov. 28
Pixar Putt, a pop-up Pixar-themed mini-golf course in Battery Park City, will remain in NYC through ...
LuminoCity Festival of Holiday Lights is Coming to Manhasset Nov. 12
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival is returning for the 2021 season on Nov. 12 and will be on displa...
Rockefeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Opens Nov. 6, Here's What You Need to Know
The Rink at Rockefeller Center will open Saturday, Nov. 6, and tickets are on sale now....
New Yorkers Can Rejoice: No More Late Fees at the NYC Libraries
New York City's public libraries end late fees for overdue books to make library resources more acce...
How Your Family Can Volunteer with Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland
Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, a nonprofit social services organization in Rockl...
The Top 10 Halloween Costume Stores in Rockland County, NY and Nearby
Looking for a store to buy your child's Halloween costume this year? These are the best Halloween st...
The Top 23 Halloween Stores in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County
Here are some local Halloween stores in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County, NY, where you can ...
Sesame Workshop Creates New Resources Help Children with Autism
Sesame Workshop's new resources help children with autism and special needs create new routines, bui...
WCA's New Digital Dashboard Helps Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Westchester
Westchester County Children's Association has a new online dashboard that provides data to better he...
The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...
Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of ...
Brilliant NYC to Replace Current NYC Gifted and Talented Programs
NYC public schools will no longer offer gifted and talented programs that city officials say create ...
Wallauer Paint and Design Stores Honor Family Values & Support the Community
Wallauer Paint and Designs is a staple hardware store in Rockland County, but it offers more than ju...
Bryant Park Ice-Skating Returns to Delight Families this Holiday Season
Bryant Park ice skating and winter village returns in 2021 and offers lots of shopping and dining op...
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...
When Will the COVID Vaccine Be Available for Kids Under 12?
Pfizer has requested emergency use authorization for its COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11. The FDA i...
The Nanuet Street Fair Has Fun Activities for the Whole Family on Oct. 17
The Nanuet NY Street Fair, which is Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, will have entertainment for the whole fam...
Family-Friendly Corn Mazes in the NYC Area
Here’s our list of corn mazes across New York City, Westchester, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Long ...
Halloween Events for Families and Kids Around NYC
Your kids will love these Halloween events in-person and online in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westcheste...
In the Magazine: October 2021
Our October 2021 issues are full of advice, fun things to do with your family this fall, and expert ...
23 Spooktacular Halloween Events in Rockland County, NY Your Kids Will Love
October means one thing when you have kids: Halloween. So, here are the best Halloween events for ki...
Ask @DadandBuried: How Can I Put the Fun Back in Fall Family Fun for Myself?
Mike Julianelle, the Brooklyn dad behind the popular Dad and Buried blog and social accounts, shares...
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights Festival Returns Nov. 19, Tickets on Sale Now
The Holiday Lights Festival will return to the Bronx Zoo Nov. 19 for kids and families to enjoy this...
Scenes from the Ultra Violent “Squid Game” Series Appearing on Kids' TikTok
Graphic scenes from Netflix’s “Squid Game” are appearing on kids' TikTok feeds, and this is what you...
These are the 21 Most Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year
The most popular halloween costumes for kids change each year. Find out which ones are trendy for 20...
This is How Coupé Theatre Studio Sets Students Up for Success
Coupé Theatre Studio, a dance studio in Rockland County, aims to set students up for success, whethe...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2021 Lineup Is Here!
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to NYC for 2021, with safety protocols aligned with t...
How One Local Family Teaches the Community About 9/11
The Foley Family, who was impacted by 9/11 and its aftermath, is hosting an event Oct. 2-3 in West N...
Families Will Learn How to Protect the Environment at this Walk in Congers
The Sustainability Walk and Showcase, hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County, te...
Big Apple Circus Returns to NYC to Amaze All-Age Audiences
Big Apple Circus is returning to New York City’s Lincoln Center this November with new and classic c...
Great Neck Teen's Love of Sports Helps Kids in Need
Great Neck teenager organizes sports-themed fundraiser for Operation Smile to help provide reconstru...
20 Pumpkin Patches in NYC & Nearby That Kids of All Ages Will Love
Visit one of these pumpkin patches in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and NJ for an afterno...
Liberty Science Center's New PAW Patrol Exhibit Delights Younger Kids
Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, NJ recently opened an interactive PAW Patrol exhibit for kids...
21 Places to Go Pumpkin Picking on Long Island Your Family Will Love
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time to go pumpkin picking on Long Island! Visit one of these ...
