The American Museum of Natural History's Origami Tree is Now on Display

The American Museum of Natural History's 49th annual Origami Holiday Tree goes on display starting W...

How Long Will NYC Public Schools Be Closed?

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2 Skating Rinks are Coming to Industry City this Winter

Industry City in Brooklyn is opening an outdoor ice-skating rink and an indoor roller skating rink f...

FAO Schwarz Launches New Online and In-Store Experiences

FAO Schwarz is transforming its in-store experiences to incorporate social distancing and to include...

Six Flags Great Adventure Adds Drive-Thru Holiday Light Experience

UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ will offer a drive-thru holiday ligh...

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 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. ...

This Year's Most Beautiful Holiday Windows in New York City

These are the 2020 holiday window displays in NYC department stores. ...

The Disney Holiday Singalong to Air on ABC Nov. 30

ABC announced the lineup for The Disney Holiday Singalong, which will air on Nov. 30 at 8pm....

NYC Schools to Close on Thursday due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

Schools chancellor Richard A. Carranza said that all NYC public schools will close for in-person lea...

How Much Do MTA Buses and the NYC Subway Cost?

Here's a guide to taking public transportation in NYC, including subway and bus prices and how to ke...

5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love

Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st...

Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like

Updated Nov. 19: The NYC DOE has shared new information about the NYC public school calendar for the...

The Rink at Rockefeller Center: What You Need to Know for 2020

The Rink at Rockefeller Center will open Saturday, Nov. 21, and tickets go on sale online Thursday, ...

2020 Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree: What You Need to Know

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Professional Lice Removal Services in Brooklyn, Manhattan, & Queens

Don't forget to get your child checked for head lice before the upcoming school year. Find a lice re...

Online and In-Person Thanksgiving Activities and Events for Kids

Here are some Thanksgiving activities for kids provided by the amazing businesses in our area and so...

The Grinch Musical is Coming to NBC This December

NBC's musical production of The Grinch will air on Dec. 9 at 8pm EST on NBC....

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...

Everything You Need to Know About New York During COVID-19

Updated Nov. 2: With things changing every day due to the coronavirus, we'll be your source for what...

New York Botanical Garden Announces New Holiday Light Experience

The garden’s Holiday Train Show will have limited access due to COVID-19, but NYBG GLOW—an all-new L...

Academy of Holy Angels Announces National Merit Semifinalist

Bridgid Miller of Pearl River and the Academy of Holy Angel's (AHA) class of 2021 is AHA's National ...

Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Open Storefronts Program

New York City's Open Storefronts program—which is slated to begin Oct. 30—will allow storefront busi...

These Are Best Family Activities That Are Open in NYC Now

A list of the things that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park Zoo, Empire Out...

Macy’s Santaland is Going Digital This Year

Macy's Santaland is bringing the excitement of meeting Santa into your home with its all-new digital...

Keke Palmer to Host Nick News: Kids Pick the President Special

Nick News: Kids Pick the President will be cast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons and be a...

The Winter Village at Bryant Park is Open for the Season

The Winter Village at Bryant Park opened this year on Friday, Oct. 30 with a handful of safety preca...

These are the 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...

The Winners of the First Day of School Photo Contest Are...

These are the winners of NYMetroParents' First Day of School Photo Contest for 2020....

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival is Returning to Randall’s Island

LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival is returning for the 2020 season on Nov. 27 and will be on displa...

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...

BASIS Independent Schools Expand to Four Campuses in NYC

BASIS Independent Schools are expanding their campuses in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for the 2021-2...

Holiday Lights Festival Returns to the Bronx Zoo Starting Nov. 20

The Holiday Lights Festival at the Bronx Zoo will be on display from Nov. 20 through Jan. 1 with soc...

Some SAT Testing Centers Closed, Not Offering this Weekend's Exam

Due to school closures and public health guidelines during the coronavirus outbreak, today the Colle...

Macy's Announced a Plan for the 2020 Thanksgiving Day Parade

UPDATED Nov. 12: The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year will be television only and will imple...

The Sloomoo Slime Institute Reopens in Soho

If you're in SoHo, NYC, take the kids over to the Sloomoo Institute at 475 Broadway for a day full o...

The NYC Department Of Ed Is Offering Free Meals for Families in NYC

Updated Sept. 14: Free meals will continue to be offered to families by the NYC Department of Educat...

America's Only Indoor Ski Resort Opens at American Dream

Big SNOW is the only indoor, year-round ski resort in North America and opened at American Dream Mal...

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park Opens on October 1

A Nickelodeon Universe theme park is opening at the American Dream mall on October 1. Here are the s...

A Drive-in Concert is Coming to Six Flags in October

Six Flags Great Adventure is hosting a live, drive-in concert called Together: a Live Drive-in Tour ...

A Sesame Street Podcast is Coming to Audible in October

A Sesame Street podcast is coming to Audible in October with episodes releasing every Tuesday and Th...

Chelsea Market Reopens with Outdoor Dining and Shopping Experiences

Chelsea Market now offers outdoor dining on 15th and 16th Streets with socially distanced tables....

Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship to Open Sept. 15

A Krispy Kreme store unlike any other is coming to Times Square Sept. 15, when the world’s largest H...

A Giant Gorilla Sculpture Arrives in Hudson Yards

King Nyani—the world's largest bronze gorilla sculpture—is unveiling in Hudson Yards on Aug. 24 and ...

Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink Announces Potential Permanent Closure

Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park's operating season is coming to a close and it has...

Saved by the Bell Socially Distanced Pop-Up Comes to NYC

Saved by the Max, the pop-up carry out experience inspired by Save by the Bell, is open Aug. 20-Aug....

Six Flags Great Adventure Announces HALLOWFEST Coming This Fall

Tickets go on sale for Six Flags Great Adventure's newest event HALLOWFEST on Sept. 4 at 12pm....

13-Year-Old Cartoonist Creates Putnam County Fair Comic

Henry says he brought his pet ducks and chickens to the fair last year, so he was inspired to bring ...

The GIANT Room Reopens with New Installation

The GIANT Room NYC in Chelsea recently reopened for pandemic pods, gallery visits, free activities, ...

How New York State Schools will Plan for Reopening

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NewYork-Presbyterian Opens New Hospital for Women and Newborns

NewYork-Presbyterian's new hospital for women and newborns–the NewYork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen ...

You Can Get Fresh, Hot Doughnuts at the Harlem Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme's newest NYC shop opened in Harlem on Aug. 4. The shop is the first city location to di...

A Sour Patch Kids Store is Opening in NYC

A Sour Patch Kids store is opening on Thursday, Aug. 6 in Greenwich Village. The menu will include a...

Yankee Stadium is Offering Free Virtual Tours

Yankee Stadium is now offering free virtual tours of some of Yankee Stadium's most iconic areas as w...

FAO Schwarz at Rockefeller Center Has Reopened

FAO Schwarz at Rockefeller Center reopened for customers with new hours, extra precautions, and soci...

Governor Cuomo Announces $94 Million NYS School Technology Upgrade

The $94 Million investment, as part of The Smart Schools Bond Act, will aim to improve school securi...

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...

Summer Spaces Program to Provide Free Outdoor Kids Programming and Employment

The Fresh Air Fund’s Summer Space program is transforming city streets into outdoor play areas to gi...

This Travel Planner Helps Families Build Accessible Trips

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LEGO Launches Campaign to Help Parents Teach Kids About Internet Safety

The LEGO Group launched a new initiative to help parents talk to their kids about online safety and ...

This New Podcast is Looking for Teens to Share Personal Stories

U Got This! is a podcast that aims to inform and support kids ages 9-13 by featuring the stories of ...

These are the Safety Precautions Six Flags Parks are Taking Upon Reopening

These are the safety precautions Six Flags Great Adventure is taking to keep you and your family saf...

Free Childcare to Be Offered to 100,000 NYC Students

Mayor Bill de Blasio and NYC plan to create 100,000 free day care slots for NYC children to be utili...

Governors Island Set to Reopen on July 15

Governors Island will reopen for the summer 2020 season on Wednesday, July 15 with limited access to...

Jones Beach State Park Opens New West Games Area

Jones Beach State Park now offers a mini-golf course, refurbished tennis and shuffleboard courts, co...

Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, and More to Reopen July 24

The Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Prospect Park Zoo, Queens Zoo and the New York Aquarium have announ...

Live Coronavirus Updates for Parents and Kids in the New York Metro Area

UPDATED DAILY: Live updates on coronavirus developments in the New York metro area, as well as tips ...

De Blasio Announces Summer Bridge Program to Keep Teens Productive This Summer

Summer Bridge is slated to begin in late July and offer approximately 35,000 NYC youths with career ...

Mayor Bill de Blasio Says NYC Schools will Not Fully Reopen in September

De Blasio says New York City schools will use a mix of in-person and remote learning indefinitely. ...

American Girl Releases Team USA Olympics Collection

American Girl's summer release includes a variety of products meant to empower young girls—including...

Where to Watch Nick News Race and Unity Special

You can watch Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special on Nickelodeon's YouTube channel, Nick On De...

9 Universities Partner with Creatively to Showcase Creative 2020 Graduates

Creatively is partnering with 9 universities—including NYU, FIT, Parsons, and Pratt—to showcase the ...

This is How to Get Free Books for Kids

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Read Brooklyn Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Brooklyn Parent's summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun a...

Ridgewood Teenager Donates Feminine Products to 6 Area Food Pantries

Jamie Longo, a Brooklyn Technical High School sophomore, has collected and donated more than 225 bag...

Read Big Apple Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Big Apple Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun ...

Read Long Island Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Long Island Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fu...

Read Queens Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Queens Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun as ...

Read Westchester Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Westchester Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fu...

Read Rockland Parent's Summer Fun Issue Today!

Rockland Parent's Summer 2020 issue features everything you need to know to stay safe and have fun a...

Baby Shark is Getting an Animated TV Series on Nickelodeon

Baby Shark from the viral YouTube video and song is getting its own animated TV series on Nickelodeo...

Governor Cuomo Announces Travel Advisory for People Coming to New York from High Risk States

Governors Cuomo, Murphy, and Lamont issued a travel advisory requiring travelers from high risk stat...

New York Rules Visitation is Now Allowed at Certified Residential Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

New Yorkers can now visit their loved ones living in certified residential facilities for individual...

Two Local Students Win National History Bee

Maisa S. from Brooklyn and Adie B. from River Vale are two of the 10 champions of Penguin Young Read...

American Girl Scrubs Outfit Sales Benefit First Responders Children's Foundation

American Girl will donate one doll craft activity book to the First Responders Children's Foundation...

LGBTQ+ Support and Community Centers for Families in the New York Area

Finding support and community can seem difficult for young people trying to figure out their identit...

Bike and Pedestrian Path Opens Along the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

The 3.6-mile bike and pedestrian path along the Governor Mario M. Cuomo (once Tappan Zee) Bridge ope...

MoMath is Offering Free Online Programming this Summer

The National Museum of Mathematics is providing math-lovers of all ages engaging math programming on...

How to Celebrate Father's Day While Social Distancing

Here are some gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating Father's Day in quarant...

Special Education Classes Can Be Held In-Person this Summer

Though remote learning in New York will continue with summer school, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced...

Where You Can Get Free Kids Meals in the NYC Area During Coronavirus

Updated June 17: Many restaurants and organizations in the New York area are stepping up to offer fr...

This is How Your Child Can Chat with Favorite Princesses and Superheroes

Here's how your kid can Zoom or FaceTime with all of their favorite princesses, Disney characters, s...

New York Public Library's Summer Reading Program is Virtual This Year

The New York Public Library (NYPL) Summer Reading Initiative has gone virtual this summer, and it ai...

Our Lady of the Hamptons' Eighth Grader Wins NYS Essay Contest

Winslow Ryan, an eighth grader at Our Lady of the Hamptons School, won NYCOM's fourth annual essay c...

Laurie Berkner is Performing a Livestream Concert on Father’s Day

Children’s musician Laurie Berkner has made families smile her entire career. Now, she is giving fam...

AMNH Launches Virtual Field Trips Amid Social Distancing

Updated May 29: The American Museum of Natural History launched Virtual Field Trips to maintain educ...

J.K. Rowling Publishes Her Unreleased Children's Book The Ickabog Online

J.K. Rowling is releasing one to three chapters of her unreleased children's book The Ickabog every ...

Celebrities are Livestreaming with Neuroscientists to Support Teen Mental Health

Adam Lambert, Rainn Wilson, Jameela Jamil, and more will join brain health and neuroscientists will ...

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