Get your calendars ready. Here are the top 10 things to do with kids in New York City this January, half of which are FREE.

While January traditionally is a mellow time—especially when compared with the nonstop action of the holidays—there's no way you can hibernate all month, not with kids around. Luckily, you don't have to. Our January 2020 GoList is packed with annual favorites such as the Three Kings Day Parade in East Harlem, Thomas the Train Engine at the NYBG, and the Black Comic Book Festival, plus some new shows, concerts, and other special experiences for kids (including the return of ice rink bumper cars to Bryant Park—exact dates are still to be announced). Don't forget that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is coming up, too, and the Brooklyn Children's Museum and others will host events just for families.

Find more seasonal fun in our NYC Winter Guide for Families.

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, there's no need to stay at home and get stir crazy. Queens has a lot to offer families when it comes to museums, libraries, bookstores, nature centers, and education programs—not surprising for one of New York’s most vibrant boroughs. If your budget is feeling the post-holiday pinch, this list of the best free activities you can enjoy with kids in Queens during the cold months can keep everybody in the family entertained.

Ready to venture out to other boroughs for more seasonal fun? Check out our Guide to Winter Events and Activities in NYC, including free things to do in Staten Island when it's freezing. You can also find out what’s happening daily in your neighborhood in our Event Calendar.

The holiday season may be over but that doesn't mean the fun has to be. January in Boston brings an abundance of special performances, festivals, celebrations, and outdoor adventures for families. From a first day at the beach (with hot cider!) to a hands-on art fest to MLK Day community service opportunities, our picks for the month promise a stellar start to the new year. 

Explore our Winter Guide for plenty more indoor and outdoor activities to keep your family busy during the long, cold winter in New England. Here's to a fabulous, family-friendly 2020!

2020 is here and we are ready for some new adventures! In this GoList we've covered some super-fun January activities such as a full moon hike, a pajama party, and a live Judy Moody stage show. Looking for even more ideas to keep Connecticut kids busy? Check out our winter fun guide and subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get a list of each week's highlighted events. Happy New Year!

With the holidays over and the cold weather setting in, January may seem like a good time to hibernate—but not so for Westchester and Hudson Valley families! Our January GoList provides plenty of reasons for getting out and taking advantage of the compelling programs in our area. And, after the high cost of the holidays, you'll be glad to know that many of our picks are FREE!

The Best of the New York International Children's Film Festival returns for an encore screening, with a dozen short flicks hailing from around the world, and the circus comes to town when the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus brings its feats and daring to the local arena. For outdoor fun that embraces the season, bundle up for the Hudson Valley Rail Trail WinterFest, and if your kids are practically obsessed with poop, try Scat! Lest we forget the key holiday of the month, teach your kids about civic duty by finding a cause to lend a hand to on the annual MLK Day of Service. 

These are just a sample of the highlights we’ve identified for you—there are also shows, nature excursions, and more—so read on for more and consult our ever-growing Event Calendar for daily picks. Don’t worry: There’ll still be plenty of time to sit home by the fire in your jammies!

Meteorologists tell us January is the coldest month on Long Island. It’s also one of the longest.

As we endure a seemingly endless run of Arctic days and nights, it might be natural to fall into a post-holidays depression. After all, once the tree comes down, what do we have to look forward to but three months of head colds and commuting nightmares, right?

Not so fast. While January presents its challenges, parents with a little imagination can find plenty of ways to stave off cabin fever, which is where we come in.

Find a sledding hill and challenge the local powder. Indulge your inner Olympian with a day at a local ice rink. Stimulate young intellects with a trip to a nearby children’s museum. Our guide to indoor play spaces on Long Island can provide even more inspiration.

Our January GoList is laced with events from New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King weekend right through to the end of the month.

Best cure for the post-holiday blues? Load up your January calendar with fun and festive events that the whole family will look forward to!

Start 2020 on a dramatic note with family-friendly productions of Angelina Ballerina, Dog Man, and Disney on Ice. Then kick back with a cup of tea or glass of wine (snacks for the kids).

And if you're ready to brave the chill, go festival-hopping at the Winter Festival Bonfire & Fireworks, Fire and Ice Festival, and Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival.

For more wintry fun, check out our Winter Activity Guide, and discover Free Indoor Play Spots for NJ Kids when the temperature plummets. And as always, you can find many more great things to do in our Event Calendar.

January is such an exciting time for Philly families! The new year has begun and new adventures await. Create new memories this year by checking out each of our GoLists every month to see what's happening near you. Don't forget to read our Annual GoList to find all the best events happening in 2020. 

Mommy Poppins wishes everyone a happy and healthy 2020!

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