NY Kids Club–the beloved private enrichment space offering classes, afterschool, camps, birthday parties, drop-in play, and preschool at locations across New York City–just unveiled some big changes. To reflect its growth into a more comprehensive early education setting for children ages 3 months through elementary school, the popular program is now dubbed NY Preschool & Kids Club.

The rebrand coincides with other big changes to their offerings and the grand opening of a brand-new Park Slope-Gowanus location, a state-of-the-art facility designed to nurture curiosity, confidence, and connection. With modern classrooms, expansive play areas, and even a rock-climbing wall, the new space is set up to engage and inspire kids of all ages.

Garden City Park in Nassau County has debuted a new, interactive playground experience at Broadway Park. The playground recently underwent a massive renovation, and its reopening has delighted the community. Families with younger and older kids can enjoy the completely renovated play space, along with an awesome splash pad.

My kids had a blast exploring the new equipment, games area, and of course, cooling off in the sprinklers! 

Read on for the exciting details of this new Long Island playground for North Hempstead residents. For even more family outdoor adventures, check out our Guide to Park and Playgrounds on Long Island. 

Throwing a Halloween party is a fun way to celebrate the spooky season with kids. But when you've got tweens or teens, you need to think beyond the cute Halloween activities and crafts and come up with ideas that are a little more active and inventive. In other words, you need to up your Halloween party game—literally. Luckily, there are so many great Halloween party game ideas for teens (and tweens and even just bigger kids).

Start planning your Halloween party with these 25 Halloween party game ideas for tweens and teens that will make your next Halloween party epic. If you've got younger kids, check out our list of 25 fun Halloween games for preschoolers and little kids.

For great Halloween activities near you check your local Halloween Activities Guide, and for Halloween movies, games, crafts, costumes, and treats all season long, see our Halloween Activities Guide for Families.

Mommy-and-me classes are the absolute best because not only will your little one have a chance to learn something new, but you'll be able to spend quality time with them and meet other parents (a total bonus). If you're having a hard time picking a daddy-and-me or mommy-and-me class, we've rounded up a few of our favorites. Not only are they engaging for both you and baby, but most of these classes have locations all over DFW, making it even easier to get out of the house for a little fun! 

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