Pumpkin Patches in New York Metro Area

Visit one of these pumpkin patches in the New York area for a day of pumpkin picking and other fun f...

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 ...

Where to Find the Best Creative Writing Prompts for Kids

This list of websites feature some of the best writing prompts for kids—ones that will get their cre...

Family-Friendly Things to Do in Manhattan

Check out these fun family-friendly amusement parks, play spaces, and museums in Manhattan. Check ou...

Family-Friendly Things to Do in Brooklyn

Check out these fun family-friendly amusement parks, play spaces, and museums in Brooklyn. Check out...

Family-Friendly Indoor & Outdoor Activities in Rockland County

Whether it's a trip to the zoo or an amusement park, check out our guide for family-friendly activit...

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...

Everything You Need to Know About What's Open in New York

Updated Sept. 9: Navigating the reopening phases of Westchester, Rockland, Long Island, and NYC and ...

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 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 ...

The Best Way to Visit the Liberty Science Center With Kids

Liberty Science Center in Liberty State Park reopens on Saturday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day Weekend) from 1...

18 Outdoor Movies and Drive-ins in the NYC Area

Updated Sept. 22: Outdoor movies and drive-ins are multiplying throughout NYC, Long Island, New Jers...

Where to Go Apple Picking in New York

Here are the apple orchards in the New York area offering pick-your-own apples, their modified hours...

Where To Volunteer With Kids in NYC in September

Showing your children how to give back to the community helps them grow into thoughtful adults. So c...

Everything You Need to Know About Outdoor Dining in New York

Everything you need to know about the reopening of outdoor dining on Long Island, in Westchester, in...

Youth Sports & Coronavirus: When and What Can Kids Play?

Updated Aug. 28: Youth sports are slowly returning to the lives of New York families—but which ones?...

Children's Bookstores Around New York City

Updated Aug. 28: You'll love these children's bookstores in NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County...

These are the Best Online Kids Cooking Classes

These are the best kids cooking classes and they will teach transferable kitchen skills like measuri...

Chelsea Market Reopens with Outdoor Dining and Shopping Experiences

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

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 ...

Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area

Updated Aug. 20: Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players...

Zip Line and Adventure Courses in the New York Area

UPDATED AUG. 20: Zip line and adventure courses are a great way to be active outside while making it...

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Returns for 2020

The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is returning for 2020 on Sept. 18 with new COVID-19 safety precaution...

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....

Aquariums in the New York Area

Here are the aquariums in the New York area—as well as Connecticut and New Jersey—complete with thei...

6 Things to Do on Roosevelt Island with Kids

Roosevelt Island's Manhattan Park Pool Club just reopened for the season, with a beautiful, colorful...

Where to Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area

Here's where you can rent boats, kayaks, and canoes in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, t...

Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area

Here are the horseback riding stables open for lessons now in the New York area. ...

Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums

UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a...

9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky

Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to...

The GIANT Room Reopens with New Installation

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

The Best-Kept Secrets of Brooklyn Bridge Park

Updated: Aug. 11: How to spend the day in Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn Heights/DUMBO with your f...

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...

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Libraries in the New York Area

Here's a list of all of the libraries in Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties and the...

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...

Water Parks in the New York Area

Indoor water parks are a perfect family vacation option during the cold winter months. We've rounded...

These are the Best Farmers' Markets in NYC and Beyond

From locally grown fruits and veggies to handmade soaps, candles, and jewelry, these amazing NYC far...

Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area

Make fishing a family affair this summer: Check out the best spots to fish throughout the New York C...

10 Ways to Throw Birthday Celebrations for Kids While Social Distancing

UPDATED July 27: Parents are becoming increasingly creative in planning an at-home birthday celebrat...

This Travel Planner Helps Families Build Accessible Trips

The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 30 this year and to celebrate, I Love NY has created the A...

Observation Decks with the Best Views in NYC

NYC’s observation decks will remind you of that wonder when you can feast your eyes on some of the ...

Where to Hike Trails in the New York Metro Area

UPDATED JULY 2020: Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air while remaining socially...

Here are the Best NYC Boat Tours for the Family

These are the NYC boat tours you and your family can take in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westch...

Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York

Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...

Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area

Use this guide to find mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland, and plan th...

Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York

UPDATED July 2020: Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places...

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...

Family-Friendly Amusement Parks in the New York Area

Updated Aug. 19: Find out which amusement parks are open in the New York area, and which are current...

Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area

A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the High Line with Kids

What you need to know to plan a day on the High Line, NYC's elevated park, with your kids during cor...

Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York

Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...

Celebrity Storytimes to Entertain and Enchant your Child

UPDATED June 30:  Favorites from Frozen, Moana, and Toy Story, authors of favorite kids’ books like ...

Everything You Need To Know About Going To New York Beaches This Summer

Updated June 24: Coronavirus hours, guidelines, and restrictions for beaches throughout New York Ci...

8 Graduation Party Alternatives for Celebrating While Social Distancing

Updated June 23: Governor Cuomo announced that schools will be permitted to hold drive-in and drive-...

5 Ways to Get Your Family Back on Schedule

How to get your kids back to your family schedule after months of coronavirus quarantine....

Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon...

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...

Everything You Need to Know About Going to New York Playgrounds this Summer

UPDATED JUNE 18: This is how to stay safe at New York playgrounds this summer, plus our favorite pla...

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

Set up a one-on-one Zoom call between your child and their favorite princesses, superheroes, movie c...

Your Family Will Love Brickworld’s Virtual LEGO Expo

Brickworld is hosting LEGO Fireworks Virtual Con, a virtual LEGO expo, on Saturday, June 27 that LEG...

17 Conversation Starters for Chatting With Kids

Use this added family time to get to know what's really going on in your kids' heads! Here are 17 co...

This is How to Safely Get a Haircut During Coronavirus

Hair salons are set to reopen on Long Island and in Westchester when they enter Phase Two, which is ...

How Kids Can Have Safe Playdates During Coronavirus

How your kids can have safe playdates and socialize with friends with social distancing....

Backyard Playground Equipment for at-Home Summer Fun

Backyard playground equipment that can turn your backyard into the summer fun wonderland your kids h...

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...

MarMar Land YouTube Channel Releases Life Skills in the Age of COVID-19 Series

The popular kids' YouTube Channel MarMar Land released a new series called Life Skills in the Age of...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art to Host its First Virtual Teens Take The Met!

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is taking its Teens Take The Met! event virtual on Friday, May 29. Yo...

25 Ways to Recreate Classic Summer Experiences at Home

How to recreate fun summer activities at home for the whole family—like amusement parks, pools, beac...

2020 Young Inventor Challenge Now Open to Kids Across the Country

The CHITAG Young Inventor Challenge is now open to kid inventors across the country. 2010-2011 winne...

How to Get Your Kids to Help with Chores at Home

This list of chores for kids by age and tips for making it easier will help kids get the and take s...

12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing

These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get...

How to Livestream Aquariums and Zoos From Home

Zoos and aquariums all over the country are providing animal exhibit livestreams, online events, Q&A...

Drive-in Movie and Concert Festival is Coming to Yankee Stadium This Summer

Drive-in movies are a safe alternative to traditional movie theaters this summer. A drive-in movie a...

Six Flags Great Adventure's Drive-Through Safari to Open May 30

UPDATED May 20: Six Flags Great Adventure is opening its safari for a drive-through experience that ...

10 Awesome Airbnb Online Experiences for Families

Learn new skills at home—like magic tricks or how to make cheese—from experts, hobbyists, athletes, ...

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo Will Make Bedtime Fun with Celebrity Guests

The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo will premiere on HBO Max on May 27 and will feature celebrity guests...

12 Online Art Classes and Free Drawing Lessons for Kids

These online art classes and drawing lessons will teach your kids how to draw their favorite animate...

15 Virtual Escape Rooms and Games Your Family Will Love

Solve riddles and answer trivia to crack the clues in these virtual escape rooms and games that take...

How to Turn Your Home into Chuck E. Cheese

Kids play spaces are closed and likely not opening very soon. Here's how you can turn your home into...

Headspace for Kids and Barbie Partner for Guided Meditation Exercises

Headspace for Kids partnered with Barbie to raise awareness around emotional well-being through mind...

How to Thank the Nurses in Your Life

Here's how to thank the nurses who are frontline heroes for the work they're doing to fight the pand...

How to Celebrate Mother's Day While Social Distancing

UPDATED May 8: Here are some homemade gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating...

How and Where to Volunteer During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here are a few volunteer opportunities in New York to help individuals during the Coronavirus includ...

LeBron James to Host Virtual High School Graduation for the Class of 2020

Lebron James is hosting a virtual graduation ceremony for the class of 2020. You can watch Graduate ...

New York Botanical Garden Launches NYBG at Home Educational Hub

The New York Botanical Garden released NYBG at Home for Kids and Families, an online compilation of ...

Random House Children's Launches Magic Tree House Adventures Educational Activity Hub

The Magic Tree House series' new virtual program aims to educate kids on weekly themes through vide...

How to Take Virtual Roller Coaster Rides From Home

Take a virtual roller coaster ride on Six Flags' El Toro and Kingda Ka, the Coney Island Cyclone, Di...

The 10 Best Toys and Games for Children with Special Needs

These 10 games and toys for children with special needs will help them learn and encourage sensory p...

Create Your Own Hamilton Song, Rap, or Poem with EduHam at Home

EduHam at Home is a free digital program that allows families to create their own songs, poems, and ...

13 Educational TV Shows for Kids That They'll Love

These educational TV Shows and series' for kids ages 3 and older will keep kids learning at home and...

10 Easy Ways You Can Celebrate Earth Day During Quarantine

While we can’t attend the typical Earth Day celebrations, activities, and more in our communities du...

The 9 Best Board Games for Family Game Night

Board games that encourage learning and competition can bring you together. These are the best board...

Disney Parks Re-Launch Bedtime Hotline for Kids

From now through the end of the month, parents can call the Bedtime Hotline (877-7-MICKEY) so their ...

How to Explore NYC Parks from Home

As warmer, sunnier weather approaches, the itch to get out and explore your favorite NYC parks is li...

12 Easy and Fun at Home Easter Crafts for Kids

With Easter on the horizon, here’s a chance to give your kids a little sense of holiday normalcy des...

15 Cool At-Home STEAM Activities for Kids

Whether you’re sticking to a pre-planned homeschool schedule or letting the days unfold as they may,...

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