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Events and Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now. ...
Events and 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. ...
Events and 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...
Events and Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Brooklyn. Start planning your weekend now. ...
Events and Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in New York City. Start planning your weekend now....
Events and Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now. ...
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...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players, and New York Ci...
Easily Research Dozens of Camps at Long Island Camp Fair
Start planning your child's summer camp experience at the Long Island Camp Fair & Activity Expo at H...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
Our skiing and snowboarding guide includes resorts and mountains just outside of the New York metrop...
Where to Celebrate Valentine's Day in the New York Area
UPDATED January 2020: Valentine's Day is right around the corner. Here's where you and your little o...
Meet the Mom Behind the Popular Little Kid Big City
Meet Beth Beckman, the Manhattan mom behind the popular Instagram account Little Kid Big City, which...
What to Do with Your Kids this Winter in New York
Don't let the cold keep you and the kids cooped up at home in the winter. When cabin fever starts to...
Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York
Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places to visit in New Yo...
Restaurants, Stores, & Resources for Families in Westchester County
UPDATED January 2020: Looking for family-friendly activities in the New York area? Read our guide to...
Where to Celebrate Black History Month in the New York Area
Celebrate and honor Black History Month this February by visiting one of these attractions in the Ne...
African American Historical Landmarks in the New York Area
We put together a list of some of the New York region's important public monuments and statues that ...
Jurassic World Live Tour Comes to Brooklyn in February
Jurassic World Live Tour, a thrilling, live experience that will excite all generations of dinosaur ...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area
February-March marks the peak of the maple sugaring season. Throughout the region, there are opportu...
Visit These Presidential Landmarks in the New York Area
UPDATED January 2020: Celebrate and honor our country this President’s Day by visiting some presiden...
Where to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in the New York Area
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year, is be celebrated annually with activities and events...
Where To Volunteer With Kids in NYC in January
Showing your children how to give back to the community helps them grow into thoughtful adults. So c...
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in New York City
It's finally the most wonderful time of the year and there's no better way to kick off the holiday s...
New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium to Open at American Dream Spring 2020
SEA LIFE, the world’s largest network of aquariums, recently announced its newest location: East Rut...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids on Long Island
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids in New York City
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Where to Volunteer with Your Kids in the New York Metro Area
Lend a little hand in your community, and make it a family affair! We've put together a guide to som...
The Winter Village at Bryant Park Opens Oct. 31
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park, home to holiday shops, an ice rink, a bar and food ha...
Pixinity Pop-Up Exhibit Will Run in Soho Until November 8
Pixinity, New York City’s newest interactive, digital art experience, opened on August 16 at Soho’s ...
The Museum of Ice Cream Flagship Is Here
Your family can be one of the first to visit the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC this fall if you join th...
The Empire State Building Has Debuted 9 Second-Floor Exhibits for Families
On July 29, nine exhibit rooms opened to the public in the Empire State Building so families can exp...
Celebrate National Soft Serve Day with the New Carvel at Macy’s Herald Square
There might not be a soft serve ice cream more iconic than Carvel! Celebrate National Soft Serve Day...
NYC Public Libraries Have Added 17 Institutions to the Free Culture Pass Roster
If you have a library card, you now have access to 50 cultural organizations across New York City. I...
Chelsea Chew 2019 Kicks Off This September with a Delicious Way to Support Local Restaurants
If you and the kids are craving a way to give back and eat well this fall, you might want to check o...
Chelsea Unveils a New Park For The First Time in 40 Years
After a decade of hard work, Chelsea Green is the first community park to be built in Chelsea in 40 ...
75 New York Museums Will Offer Free Admission on Smithsonian’s Museum Day
Smithsonian Institutions in Washington, D.C. offer guests free admission year-round, and the Smithso...
New Rochelle Is Celebrating Mariano Rivera’s Hall of Fame Induction with a Parade
New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera was unanimously inducted into the baseball hall of fame, and...
Ocean Cube Exhibit Educates Families on How Everyone Can Help Save Our Oceans
Ocean Cube, an interactive pop-up exhibit in Soho that brings readers into a futuristic undersea wor...
The Brooklyn Children’s Museum Has Opened a New Rooftop Playscape Just in Time for Summer
Kids can embrace the rooftop fun just like adults this summer thanks to the Brooklyn Children’s Muse...
A NYC Mom Has Created a Food Tour for Families This Summer
I'm reaching out to let you know of a new family-focused world food tour I've just launched in diver...
26 Ways to Have the Most Fun This Summer
With school coming to a close, you may be wondering what the heck you’re going to do to keep your ki...
The Cutest Mini Jurassic Land to Craft With Your Little Ones
Summer is full of great opportunities to go outside, explore nature, and revel in the warm weather. ...
Sands Point Preserve Opens Woodland Playground
Monday, May 27 at 2-6pm will be the grand opening of the Woodland Playground at the Sands Point Pres...
The Astoria Park Carnival is on June 5
The Central Astoria Local Development Coalition is proud to present its annual event—the 2019 Astori...
14th Street Y Teams Up With Educational Alliance to Provide Family Pride Events
June marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a monumental fight for LGBTQ rights in Green...
Booked Parties Celebrates Local Young Entrepreneurs
Booked Parties announced that in partnership with the Jefferson Valley Mall, it will be hosting a la...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Will Celebrate Their 35th Anniversary at the Paley Center for Media
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been a kid favorite for more than three decades, and die-hard ...
CC Sabathia to Host Charity Softball Game at Yankee Stadium
CC Sabathia, a veteran pitcher for the New York Yankees, is hosting his second celebrity softball ga...
West 63rd Street Renamed Sesame Street in Honor of Series’ 50th Anniversary
For New York City residents, Sesame Street is now just a short subway ride, walk, or Uber away! That...
The Bija Project Preschool Hosts Dance Party Fundraiser
The Bija Project is hosting their second installment of Baby&Soul on Saturday, May 4 from 4-7pm. Bab...
The Empire State Fair Opens May 3 at NYCB LIVE Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale
Look no further for family-friendly, unforgettable fun on Long Island this weekend than NYCB LIVE Na...
The Catskills’ Newest Indoor Park Will Open on April 19 for Summer Fun All Year Round
The Catskills’ biggest water park will splash into action on Friday, April 19, in Monticello. Kartri...
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari Will Open for the Season This Weekend
Six Flags Great Adventure & Safari will open its gates on April 6 and 7, when thrill seekers can try...
New York Philharmonic Plays Two Concerts With Local Students
This year the New York Philharmonic resumed partnerships with three organizations that help local el...
40 Dinosaurs Will Come Roaring Back to Life at the Bronx Zoo in April
The Bronx Zoo has featured dinosaur exhibits before, but the zoo’s newest Dinosaur Safari is the big...
Macy’s 2019 Flower Show Opens March 24 in Herald Square
On Sunday, March 24 at 10am Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square is slated to unveil its 2019 flow...
DIY for Kids: Make Your Own Superhero Cape
Is your little one obsessed with Superman? Are you raising the next Wonder Woman? We’ve got just the...
The Big Bounce America Tour Is Bringing 20,000 Feet of Inflatable Fun to Brooklyn
Backyard bounce houses are fun, but they can’t compare to the world’s largest bounce house! Luckily ...
New York Aquarium Receives 5 Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon to Educate Public About Its Extinction Prevention
The New York Aquarium has receives five Endangered Atlantic sturgeon to educate its visitors about t...
Andersons Larchmont Opens a Community Room for Neighborhood Events
Andersons Larchmont, a book and gift store in Larchmont, recently opened a new community room design...
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Celebrates the Lego Movie 2 with Movie-Themed Experience
The Lego Movie 2 fun doesn't have to stop when you leave the theater! Legoland Discovery Center West...
Bully the Bully: Artists Against Hate to Show at Taino Theatre on Feb. 28
On Feb. 28, Artists Against Hate will be performing Bully the Bully at Taino Theatre in Long Island ...
Family Fun in Manhattan This February
Did the late-January polar vortex give you and the kids a serious case of cabin-fever? We're here to...
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester Partnering with a Special Needs Pre-School to Launch Merlin's Magic Spaces Installation
Legoland Discovery Center Westchester is partnering with ACDS Westchester, a special needs pre-schoo...
FrostFest Kicks off at Bryant Park with Bumper Cars on Ice and More
Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park kicked off FrostFest 2019 last Friday with a variety o...
National School Choice Week Informs Families About Schools Available in New York
National School Choice Week, which began Sunday and continues through Jan. 26, raises awareness abou...
Registration Now Open for WCS Run for the Wild at Bronx Zoo
This Spring, The Bronx Zoo will be hosting the 11th annual WCS Run for the Wild. Registration is now...
Dance by Very Young Choreographers Returns to Live Arts
Returning to Live Arts in 2019, "Dance by Very Young Choreographers" will showcase the work of 5-18 ...
Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum Announces Kids Week in February
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum will host its annual Kids Week festival from Sunday, Feb. 17–Sa...
The Long Island Science Center Opens in Riverhead
The Long Island Science Center will celebrate the Grand Opening of its Riverhead location on Thursda...
The American Museum of Natural History Announces New Interactive T. Rex Exhibit
The American Museum of Natural History is slated to open a new exhibit T. rex: The Ultimate Predator...
This Starry Slime Craft for Kids Will Get Your Little Ones Interested in Space
Experiment with chemistry, astronomy, and art with this out-of-this-world Starry Slime craft for kid...
Karts Indoor Raceway Changes Name and Adds New Attractions
This month, Karts Indoor Raceway in Ronkonkoma began renovations to add several new rides and attrac...
Mill's Trills 9th Annual Winter Bash Invites You to Become a Songwriter
Recognized as a 2018-2019 Jubilation Foundation Fellow for her excellence in bringing joy to childre...
Circus Glow Comes to Brooklyn and Queens
Circus Glow is bringing a totally new style of circus to Brooklyn and Queens. It is committed to pro...
Holiday Markets, Fairs, and Festivals in Rockland and Westchester
Check out this roundup of holiday markets, fairs, and festivals in Rockland and Westchester to find ...
Practice Math Skills at MoMath Family Friday
Parents read to their kids, sing together, and bake. Looking for something new and refreshing? Do so...
Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season
Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...
5 Things You Need to Do with Your Kids at the New FAO Schwarz
New York City’s beloved toy store, FAO Schwarz, made its return to Midtown Manhattan on Friday, Nov....
Seaport District Announces Seaport Winter 2018 Featuring Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings
After the success of Seaport Summer 2018, The Howard Hughes Corporation announced its winter series ...
The American Kennel Club and Westminster Club to Host Meet and Greet in February
Animal lovers, rejoice! This winter, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Westminster Kennel Club ...
Family Fun in Manhattan This November
Give your family something to be thankful for with these unforgettable, family-friendly activities i...
Autism Speaks and Manhattan’s Blue Man Group Present an Autism-Friendly Performance on Nov. 3
The Blue Man Group, in conjunction with Autism Speaks, is hosting a sensory-friendly performance for...
Easy Science Craft for Kids
With the kids home from school for a few days this Thanksgiving break, why not take the time to do s...
'Fairy Island' New Pop-up Exhibit Debuts in NYC
You go to work every day, you take the kids to soccer practice, maybe squeeze in a manicure or a wor...
What to Expect at Dinosaurs After Dark at Field Station: Dinosaurs in Leonia, NJ
Is your kid obsessed with all things dinosaur? Does she love dino crafts or never stops talking abou...
Celebrate National Apple Day 2018 with a Day at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ
National Apple Day falls on Sunday, Oct. 21 and can be celebrated at Alstede Farms in Chester, NJ. E...
PBS Announces PBS KIDS Live! Really BIG Tiny Adventure
What's a parent to do when the temperature outside is hovering around freezing, but the kids have a ...
Innovative New Puppet Show Supported by Jim Henson Foundation Premieres in NYC
In 2017 Doppelskope brought its puppet musical about climate change (GRUFF!) to NYC. This month, wit...
Harry Potter Exhibit Debuts at the Upper West Side’s New-York Historical Society
Harry Potter: A History of Magic opened Oct. 5 at the New-York Historical Society and is bringing a ...
Symphony Space Kicks off 2018-2019 Show Season This Weekend
Symphony Space, a performing arts venue on the Upper West Side, has kicked off a series of new shows...
Rolling River to Host 22nd Annual Fall Festival for Kids & Families
Fall is the perfect time of year for festive events and the Rolling River Fall Festival plans to del...
Things to Do in the New York Metro Area When School's Closed for Columbus Day
Whether you're an avid fan of Columbus Day or prefer to celebrate indigenous peoples instead, everyo...
The Theater at the 14th Street Y Announces the 2018-2019 Family Series
The 128-year-old 14th Street Y, the NYC staple that focuses on social awareness and change through a...
In the Magazine: October 2018
See what we have in store for you in our October issue, from major milestones for teenagers to impor...
Family Where-to Guides for October
Get in the Halloween spirit and get ready for a fun-filled fall! Whether you’re looking for some gho...
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