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Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area

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Everything You Need to Know About the Reopening of Outdoor Dining in New York

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Family-Friendly Things to Do in Brooklyn

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

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

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

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

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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

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Your Family Will Love Brickworld’s Virtual LEGO Expo

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This is How to Safely Get a Haircut During Coronavirus

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How Kids Can Have Safe Playdates During Coronavirus

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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!

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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

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How to Livestream Aquariums and Zoos From Home

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

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

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

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12 Online Art Classes and Free Drawing Lessons for Kids

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15 Virtual Escape Rooms and Games Your Family Will Love

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How to Turn Your Home into Chuck E. Cheese

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Headspace for Kids and Barbie Partner for Guided Meditation Exercises

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8 Ways to Throw Birthday Celebrations for Kids While Social Distancing

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How to Celebrate Mother's Day While Social Distancing

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

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

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The 9 Best Board Games for Family Game Night

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Disney Parks Re-Launch Bedtime Hotline for Kids

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Kids Are Spreading Positivity Amid Coronavirus with Rainbow Scavenger Hunt

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Laurie Berkner is Performing Live Concerts on Facebook

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Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend

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Meet the Mom Behind the Popular Little Kid Big City

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Jurassic World Live Tour Comes to Brooklyn in February

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Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area

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Visit These Presidential Landmarks in the New York Area

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Tree Lighting Ceremonies in New York City

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New Jersey SEA LIFE Aquarium to Open at American Dream Spring 2020

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The Winter Village at Bryant Park Opens Oct. 31

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Pixinity Pop-Up Exhibit Will Run in Soho Until November 8

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