The Top 17 Public Pools for Families in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
These are the top family-friendly public pools in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Islan
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14 Outdoor Movies and Drive-ins in the NYC Area
These are the best places to catch a drive-in movie in NYC, NJ, Brooklyn, Long Island, and upstate N
Aquariums in the New York Area
Here are the best aquariums in the New York, Connecticut and New Jersey—complete with their reopenin
17 Broadway Shows for Kids That are Reopening Soon
Crowd favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King are returning as soon as Sept. 14 at the Ri
Best Memes of the Week for Parents
Here are the funniest parenting memes from Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit this week.
American Girl Brings Back Original Six Characters
You can order the six original American Girl dolls—Kirsten, Molly, Felicity, Samantha, Addy, and Jos
Everything You Need to Know About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in New York
Here's what you need to know about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York City and throughout N
Teacher Appreciation Week: Why New York Parents Appreciate Their Kids' Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week was the first week of May, so we asked parents what they appreciate most a
14 Ideas to Celebrate Mother's Day This Year
Here are some homemade gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating Mother's Day i
Dwight School is Launching a STEAM Camp this Summer
Dwight School's Lab Camp launches this summer.
Sesame Street Releases Resources for Celebrating Earth Day
Here are some fun Sesame Street resources to help you and your family celebrate Earth Day this year.
How to Celebrate Graduation in 2021
Here's how to celebrate graduation in 2021 in a way that's safe and will make all guests feel comfor
Luna Park at Coney Island is Reopening This Friday
Here's what you need to know about the reopening of Luna Park at Coney Island—including park hours a
What's Happening in the NY Metro Area This Month?
We've rounded up what's new at the businesses that make your lives easier as parents, from karate cl
Sesame Workshop Introduces the ABCs of Racial Literacy
The new resources released by ABCs of Racial Literacy are designed to help families have difficult c
NYC Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Open
Here's how to apply to NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Opt-in Period for NYC Schools
In response to revised CDC guidance to shorten social distancing for kids in school from six feet to
Van Leeuwen is Handing Out Free Ice Cream in NYC This Weekend
Van Leeuwen is handing out free ice cream bars in Union Square and Domino Park on Saturday and Sunda
Duck Donuts is Opening in Paramus This Weekend
Create your own ideal donut-topping combination at Duck Donuts in Paramus—one of few locations in th
Goldfish Swim School to Open in Stamford this Spring
Goldfish Swim School—an aquatic facility offering year-round indoor swim classes for kids—is opening
Mayor Bill de Blasio Plans to Ditch Hybrid Learning by September
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan to open New York City public schools "fully" in September wi
When Will NYC High Schools Reopen?
UPDATED March 8: How long will NYC middle and high schools be closed? What is the plan to reopen NYC
Six Flags 2021 Reservations Launch Next Week
Here's when each of the Six Flags parks opens and when you can begin making ticket reservations.
YouTube's Newest Feature Lets Parents Choose the Experience Kids Get
YouTube's newest setting MyFamily will launch in early beta and give parents more control over what
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is Stepping Down
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza will resign and will be replaced by the first-ever Black wom
These 5 New York Camps Saw Zero COVID-19 Transmission Last Summer
Here are the safety precautions five New York camps took to open last summer and see zero COVID-19 t
ARTECHOUSE in Chelsea Market Announces New Audio-Visual Exhibit
ARTECHOUSE's newest exhibit opens March 1.
COVID Vaccine for Kids Could be Authorized by September, Says Fauci
Dr. Fauci says children as young as first graders may be able to be vaccinated by September.
American Girl Unveils Conversation Series to Amplify Diverse Voices
American Girl's Conversation for Change amplifies diverse voices.
Long Island Arts Alliance Applications are Now Open
Here's how you can apply to the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) 2020-2021.
It's the Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum Kids Week
Here's the schedule of events for the rest of the Intrepid Sea Air and Space Museum's Kids Week.
Your Kid Can Name a Piece of LEGOLAND NY
Here's how you can enter LEGOLAND New York's LEGO Big Red Dino naming contest now.
The Winter Village at Bryant Park Extends Season
The Winter Village at Bryant Park will remain open through March this year.
Bryant Park Kids Week Returns Feb. 16-19
Bryant Park Winter Village Kids Week is Feb. 16-19 this year.
Michelle Obama's New Children's Cooking Show is Coming to Netflix
You can watch Michelle Obama's new children's cooking show "Waffles + Mochi" on Netflix beginning Ma
Manhattan Girl Scout Founded Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program for Underserved Communities
Including You is a nonprofit, peer-to-peer mentorship program to help underserved youth and children
Everything You Need to Know About the Reopening of Indoor Dining in NYC
Here are the NYC restaurants with big, spacious dining rooms that allow for socially distanced indoo
NYC's Free Child Care Now Open to Full Time Remote Students
NYC families with students enrolled in full-time remote learning can now sign up for free child care
How to Celebrate National Pizza Day with Your Family
Here are the pizza places offering National Pizza Day deals in New York.
STEM Alliance Receives Funding to Support Digital Equity Now
Digital Equity Now provides a device, a hot spot WiFi package, and fifteen hours of tech education t
Enter Your Kid's Art to be Featured on Juicy Juice Boxes
Here's how to enter Juicy Juice's Happy Artist Contest to see your child's art featured on juice box
What NYC Families Need to Know About Recovery for All
Here's what you need to know about Bill de Blasio's NYC Recovery for All—a plan to get New York City
Applications are Officially Open for the NYC Public School Film Festival
Here's how you can apply for the NYC Public School Film Festival as well as the rules of the contest
IKEA is Officially Open in Queens: What You Need to Know
IKEA opened to the public in the Rego Center shopping mall on Jan. 11. It's hours are
The Muppet Show Begins Streaming in February
Here's where you can stream The Muppet Show with Crystal Gayle, Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minne
11 At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas for a Pandemic Date Night
Here are some at-home valentine's day ideas for the perfect date night in a pandemic.
Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Dining in New York
Updated Jan. 25: Everything you need to know about outdoor dining on Long Island, in Westchester, in
What You Need to Know About this Year's Inauguration
Here's what the 46th Presidential Inauguration will look like and how you can celebrate with your fa
23 Black History Movies to Stream with Your Kids
23 Black history movies for kids that you can stream right now that address race, civil rights, segr
NYC Department of Education to End Gifted and Talented Test After 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that the NYC Gifted and Talented test will co
American Girl Introduces 2021 Girl of the Year
American Girl's 2021 Girl of the Year is Kira Bailey—a 10-year-old from Michigan who cares deeply fo
NYC Schools Makes Significant Change to Admissions Process to Address Segregation
The NYC middle and high schools admissions processes will undergo changes regarding screening in ord
Sesame Workshop Debuts First-Ever Rohingya Muppets
Sesame Workshop welcomes its first Rohingya Muppets to support children and families affected by th
NYC's Largest Heated Outdoor Dining Experience Opens in Industry City
Industry City's new heated outdoor dining experience is the largest in NYC and offers takeout from 3
As Snow Storm Approaches, NYC Schools Cancel Snow Days
NYC Schools Chancellor Chancellor Richard Carranza sent a letter to parents earlier today stating th
10 Activities to Do with Kids in NYC When Schools Are Closed for Winter Break
Here are the best things to do with kids in NYC when schools are closed for winter break.
The 7 Best Coding Languages for Kids
From Scratch to C#, here are some coding languages that will get your kids excited about software en
NYC Schools Announce Plan to Close COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza release a plan for dealing with COVID-19 learning loss and a
Nyack's Winter Wanderland Welcomes Families Every Weekend Through February
Nyack's Winter Wanderland invites families to safely enjoy pleasures this holiday—like sidewalk shop
Children's Museum of Manhattan Expands to Upper West Side
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is expanding to a former church at 361 Central Park West.
Sesame Street Releases Resources to Help Children Manage Holiday Anxiety This Year
As part of Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative, Sesame Workshop released a new series
The Coolest Places in NYC to Take Family Photos
These are the coolest places in NYC to take family photos in 2021.
How to Celebrate New Year's Eve in a Pandemic
Here are some ideas for saying goodbye to 2020 and celebrating new year's eve in a safe and fun way
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 to Celebrate Christmas in New York in 2020
Here's a list of ideas for celebrating Christmas during a pandemic.
How to Get Your Family Through a Pandemic Holiday
Here's how you can talk to kids about missing loved ones, manage holiday disappointments, manage you
FAO Schwarz Launches New Online and In-Store Experiences
FAO Schwarz is transforming its in-store experiences to incorporate social distancing and to include
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
2020 Holiday Markets in the NYC Area and Online
These are the holiday markets in the NYC area that are still on for 2020 and some that now allow for
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
The NYC Public School 2020-2021 calendar year will include both online learning and in-person instru
The Best Kids Ugly Christmas Sweaters of 2020
Here are our favorite kids ugly Christmas sweaters of 2020 from Etsy, Target, Walmart, Amazon, Tipsy
Sweet Sixteen Ideas for Celebrating During Coronavirus
Make your 16-year-old feel special despite the pandemic with these ideas for a Sweet Sixteen celebra
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.
Observation Decks with the Best Views in NYC
Updated Nov. 8: NYC’s observation decks will remind you of that wonder when you can feast your eyes
Food Drives and Food Banks in New York
Helping out the hungry this Thanksgiving is more important than ever before. Here are the food banks
The Matching Family Christmas Pajamas You Need this Year
Here's where to get the best family Christmas pajamas for the 2020 holiday season.
The 7 Best Video Chat Devices for Connecting with Loved Ones
These easy-to-use video chat devices make it simple to connect with loved ones from afar and make it
The Best Places to See Christmas Lights in New York
Updated Dec. 16, 2020: New York during Christmas is home to a festival of holiday lights. Whether Ro
How to Have the Best Thanksgiving Possible in New York During a Pandemic
It’s still possible to have a good Thanksgiving this year—while also staying safe with these Thanksg
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
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
How to Celebrate Halloween This Year
Is Halloween a holiday this year? What Halloween activities are safe for my family? Here's what to d
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
Exposure to Touchscreens and TVs Can Disrupt Infant Sleep
A new study from Oxford Academic's Sleep Research Society suggests that touchscreens and televisions
Everything You Need to Know About What's Open in New York
Updated Oct. 5: Navigating the reopening of Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and NYC and how to s
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
The New York Public Library Unveiled 125 Books They Love for Teens
The New York Public Library released a list of 125 Books We Love for Teens to help inspire teens to
Where to Enjoy Fall Foliage in New York
Whether you want a day trip or a weekend getaway, there are plenty of places to see fall foliage in
The NYC Department Of Ed Is Offering Free Meals for Families in NYC
Three free meals for kids are available per day from the NYC Department of Education at over 400 loc
Are Telehealth Services the Future of Medicine?
Experts reflect on their experiences with telehealth services, what kinds of appoints work best and
BOO at the ZOO Returns to the Bronx Zoo Oct. 1
BOO at the ZOO 2020 begins on Thursday, Oct. 1 and will run every Thursday-Sunday through Nov. 1 (in
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
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.
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.
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
10 Fun and Educational Learning Apps for Kids
UPDATED Aug. 13: Supplement your kids schooling—whether it's online or in person—with Common Sense
These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos
Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise videos for at-home gym
