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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. ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
9/11 20th Anniversary: Where to Commemorate and Honor the Lives Lost on Sept. 11
Here are the 9/11 20th anniversary memorial services you can attend throughout the New York area to ...
BOO at the ZOO Returns to the Bronx Zoo Oct. 2
BOO at the ZOO 2021 at the Bronx Zoo begins on Thursday, Oct. 1 and will run every Thursday-Sunday ...
The World's Biggest Bounce House is Returning to New York City May 2022
The Big Bounce America, the world's largest bounce house, is coming to NYC in May 2022....
How to Make Parent Friends: Strategies to Meet Other Moms and Dads
Want to make friends with other parents? Here's how to make mom friends and dad friends in and near ...
New York State Tests: Everything You Need to Know to Help Prepare Your Child
Here's everything you need to know about New York State tests for students in elementary through hig...
The New York Renaissance Faire: Where Fantasy Rules
The New York Renaissance Faire is back in the Orange County town of Tuxedo, and runs Aug. 21-Oct. 3....
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns to Westchester and Long Island This Year
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning at two locations for 2021 in September. Blaze will be lo...
Apple Picking in New York: Your Family Will Love These 11 Orchards
Here are the apple orchards in the NY area offering pick-your-own apples, including modified hours a...
The Top 9 Rinks to Go Roller Skating in NYC, Westchester, and Long Island
These are the very best roller skating rinks for kids in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, ...
New York Botanical Garden’s Train Show and Christmas Lights Return this Year
The New York Botanical Garden train show and GLOW, the botanical garden's Christmas lights, are retu...
Cultural Events & Festivals in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland
NYC is the great melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. Teach your kids to celebrate diversity; br...
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park...
Boredom Busters: 100+ Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home
Find 100+ boredom busters, including easy, fun things to do with kids at home, arts and crafts for k...
These NY Museums Will Offer Free Admission On Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day
Smithsonian magazine has announced that Saturday, Sept. 18 will be the annual Museum Day, and you ca...
The Top 8 Kids’ Splash Pads & Water Playgrounds in Rockland County & Bergen County
These kids splash pads and water playgrounds in Rockland County, NY, and Bergen County, NJ, are the ...
How to Help Your Kids Have A Positive Body Image
Teens often have negative body images, so here's how parents can help with body positivity....
How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation
6 tips to talk to kids about gender identity and sexual orientation, which should be ongoing convers...
The Top 21 Kids’ Splash Pads & Water Playgrounds in NYC, Long Island, & Westchester
These kids splash pads and water playgrounds in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island ...
These Are the Top 5 Rockland County Pools for Kids & Families
Cool off at one of these top Rockland County pools for families—all of which have dedicated kiddie p...
3 Tips to Have a Safe and Social Summer This Year
This summer is shaping up to be full of social opportunities, but how do we keep kids safe—especiall...
The 7 Best Travel Apps and Sites Every Parent Needs
These are the best travel apps and sites you need when you're planning your next family vacation....
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...
How to Determine If Your Child Would Benefit from Summer School
Here's how to tell if your child should be in summer school, whether they need extra school help or ...
8 Outdoor & Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Rockland County, NY
These outdoor and drive-in movies in NY are near Rockland County, NY, including the Warwick Drive-In...
Where to See July 4 Fireworks in Rockland County
Celebrate Independence Day with 2021 fireworks in Rockland County, NY, plus these family-friendly th...
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...
The Top 6 Aquariums Near Rockland County for Families
These are the best aquariums for families in Rockland County NY, all are within a 2-hour drive from ...
Aquariums in the New York Area
Here are the best aquariums in the New York, Connecticut and New Jersey—complete with their reopenin...
Screen-Free Road Trip Games and Entertainment for Kids
Check out these 7 ideas for road trip games and entertainment for kids. Bonus: They're all screen-fr...
Rockland County Native Killed in Austin Attack
Douglas John Kantor, 25, an Airmont native and Suffern high school alumni, was killed in a shooting ...
The Top 14 Places to Go Zip Lining in NY & CT
Rope courses and zip lines in NY and CT—a great way to get active outside while staying socially dis...
The Top 5 Zip Line and Aerial Ropes Courses in Rockland County
These ziplines and adventure courses in Rockland County, New Jersey, and Westchester County will get...
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...
Academy of Holy Angels Celebrated Class of 2021 with Brigid Miller as Commencement Speaker
Congrats to the Academy of the Holy Angels Class of 2021, who graduated June 4, with Brigid Miller, ...
Fireworks & Things To Do 4th of July Weekend with Your Family
Celebrate Independence Day with these things to do on the 4th of July with your kids, including the ...
21 Summer Fairs, Festivals, & Carnivals Your Family Will Love
The the best summer festivals, carnivals, and fairs happening in New York, upstate New York, New Jer...
11 Ideas to Celebrate Dad on Father's Day This Year
Here are some gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating Father's Day this year,...
New Website Rates Accessibility of Rockland County Public Spaces
UAccessLife.org rates stores, malls, restaurants, doctor's offices, and more in Rockland County base...
5 Great Strawberry Festivals in New York and New Jersey
Here's a list of strawberry festivals in the NYC area, where you can enjoy strawberry treats, hayrid...
Coupé Theatre Studio Students Accepted to Prestigious Summer Intensives
Coupé Theatre Studio dancers in Rockland County thrive despite unusual year and have been accepted t...
Mayor de Blasio Announces Youth Vax Block Parties Across NYC
Youth Vax Block Parties, as part of Youth Vax Week, are the latest initiative to encourage children ...
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 Celebrate Pride Month with Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland
8 ways to celebrate and learn about Pride month with your kids, plus Pride month events for kids in ...
Exploring NYC’s Little Island with Your Kids
What to expect when visiting Little Island park in NYC with your family—family friendly events at Li...
These are the Top 10 Playgrounds in Rockland County & Bergen County
The top playgrounds in Rockland County, NY, and in nearby Bergen County, NJ....
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...
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 Places to Have a Family Picnic in Rockland and Bergen Counties
These are the best family picnic areas in Rockland County, NY, plus a few locations in nearby Bergen...
These are the Top Zoos in Rockland, Orange, and Bergen Counties
Meet animals, see exhibits, and more at these zoos and wildlife education centers in Rockland County...
11 Must-See Nature Centers and Botanical Gardens in Rockland County
The top nature centers, botanical gardens, environmental centers, and sanctuaries in Rockland County...
The Top Mini Golf Courses for Families in Rockland County
These are the top miniature golf courses for families in Rockland County, Bergen County, and nearby....
