We don't know about you, but Halloween is one of our favorite holidays—and we're almost positive it's your kids favorite, too! And nothing says Halloween like fun food that looks like creepy crawlies and ghoulish characters. Here's a list of what we're making this year to get in the spooky spirit!

Oct 19, 2018

15 Books to Get Kids in the Halloween Spirit

Make getting in the Halloween spirit easy with these seasonal reads! We combed the lists of children's books that came out recently, and hand-picked our favorite spooky stories for toddlers and preschoolers, kids, and tweens to read for a little extra Halloween flair. Plus, we couldn't help but include a few of our old standbys.

Oct 19, 2018

Westchester's A-Game Sports Welcomes New Director of Basketball Programming

William Council, known as “Coach Billy,” joined the team this month as the Director of Basketball Programming and Operations. He plans to bring a broad spectrum of basketball programming, training and playing opportunities to children and athletes of all ages in Westchester, New York City, and surrounding communities in January of 2019.

Oct 18, 2018

Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes New Director of Early Childhood Center and Launches Music and Movement Program

This October, Westchester Jewish Center launched a monthly music and movement program called ShaJam for preschoolers and younger. In September, it welcomed Ann Pardes as the new director of the Early Childhood Center.

Oct 18, 2018

A New Way to Save Money for Your Kids

Kidfund is an app that makes putting money into your child’s savings account as easy as tipping the barista.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farms in NY, NJ, and CT

October is the perfect month to take an adventure to the farms and fields for a little pick-your-own family fun. Spend a day in the pumpkin patch and bring home gourds small and large for painting, carving, and cooking.

Sep 17, 2018

Where to Celebrate Labor Day in the NYC Area

Looking for some great Labor Day events for your kids? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the best places for families to spend the holiday weekend and celebrate Labor Day in the New York metro area, from family-friendly parades to special events. Whether you're looking to beat the heat with Labor Day themed museum activities, or enjoy the last days of summer at the beach, we've got you covered.

Aug 29, 2018

Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in the New York City Area

Breathe in that crisp air, take a sip of your fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy the foliage, because fall has finally arrived in New York. And with fall comes all the best opportunities to spend time with your family, whether you're looking to pick apples, mosey through a pumpkin patch, or get spooky for the Halloween season. Though there are endless fall activities to enjoy, let's not forget all the fall festivals! With that said, here are the best fall festivals happening in your area, whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, or Rockland and Bergen counties.

Oct 03, 2018

10 Tips for Apple Picking

Fall is finally here! With Labor Day weekend behind us it’s time to bust out the pumpkin spice coffees and cinnamon-scented candles and get down to some seasonally inspired activities. And what better way to have a wholesome fall day than by going apple picking with your family? This quintessential fall activity is perfect for kids of all ages, whether you’re trying to get your moody teen to spend some time with the family, or you’re looking to take your little ones to a place where they can use their “outside voices.”

Sep 06, 2018

Family-Friendly Corn Mazes in the NYC Area

The leaves are changing color and the crisp autumn air is finally here, reminding us of all the fall festive activities there are for the entire family! Whether it be fall festivals, apple picking, or pumpkin picking, we want you to have the best fall ever! Looking for a way to spend quality time with your child? Sometimes, that includes a nature getaway and a little “cornfusion.” Here’s an a-maze-ing list of corn mazes across New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Long Island and Connecticut, where you can go to (safely) get lost and have fun!

Sep 24, 2018

How a Traditional Summer Camp Can Benefit Kids All Year Long

When kids have the experience of spending time in a traditional camp setting they are exposed to a number of different activities and challenges that can equip them with skills that will be useful far beyond the summer. Camp is a great place for kids to gain some independence and discover their sense of self. Time spent at camp in the company of counselors and other kids gives children the opportunity to recharge and get ready for the school year and even empower them to take more healthy risks when they are back at school.

Mar 06, 2018

Westchester's A-Game Sports Welcomes New Director of Basketball Programming

Oct 18, 2018

Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes New Director of Early Childhood Center and Launches Music and Movement Program

Oct 18, 2018

New York Rangers to Host Special Hockey Clinic for Kids

If your kids are glued to the television when the Rangers step on the ice, now’s their chance to get in on the action. On Thursday, October 18 from 6-8 pm, the New York Rangers will host 120 Junior Rangers youth hockey players for an instructional clinic with current players Marc Staal and Brendan Smith.

Oct 16, 2018

The Art League of Long Island Offering Fall Workshops for Kids and Teens

Among other fall highlights, the Art League of Long Island is offering a special one-day workshop in “Calligraphy with Howard Rose” on October 20 from 10am to 12pm, where kids ages 7-14 learn the art of beautiful lettering. In addition, the Portfolio Prep class starting November 13 is perfect for teens with plans for a career in the arts, as they will need a portfolio to gain entry to the college of their choice.

Oct 15, 2018

Academy of Holy Angels Students Raise Money for Crucial Medical Care of World Smile Day

A child's smile is one of the first milestones new parents have to look forward to, but for parents of children with a cleft lip or palate, that journey is a long and arduous one. To help these families students at The Academy of the Holy Angels celebrated World Smile Day on October 5, with activities to promote Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides free corrective surgeries for individuals with cleft lip and palate.

Oct 15, 2018