Just when it seems the dreariness of winter has taken hold of the city, along comes a pop of playfulness and color gracing the rooftops and plazas of the Flatiron District and NoMad neighborhoods.

Mr. Pink lands in the district today, bringing a FREE public art trail of 10 illuminated inflatable sculptures from French artist Philippe Katerine to the area. The naked, cartoon-like, bubblegum-pink sculptures range from 9-16 feet tall, creating a whimsical, snapshot-worthy moment for visitors and encouraging passersby to linger and discover all the fun in the neighborhood.

Read on for more details on where to find these whimsical installations, which remain on display through the end of February.

When you think of New York's Chinatown, you're probably thinking of the one on Canal Street in Manhattan. In fact, there are a few places around NYC where Chinese communities gather, from Main Street in Flushing, Queens to Brooklyn's Avenue U in Sheepshead and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. But one of the best NYC Chinatowns to visit with kids can be found in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, which stretches down 8th Avenue from roughly 40th to 65th Streets. There are plenty of things to do and eat with kids in this corner of Sunset Park's Chinatown, making it worth a visit for families.

Three Central Florida attractions are offering FREE preschool passes for Florida residents during the calendar year. Florida preschool kids can meet Elmo and his friends, enjoy animal interactions, and explore space at these fun Orlando attractions with free preschool cards. Florida residents have a limited time to take advantage of these great offers, so register now! Read on for all the details.

Summer internships can make your average, high-achieving, New York City kid really stand out from the rest of the equally high-achieving pack when it's time to apply to college. In an era when applications have become increasingly competitive—leaving schools to look for more than good grades, great test scores, an outstanding essay, and a list of after-school activities—these summer internships in NYC offer kids hands-on, real-world experience, and some even include leadership opportunities.

NYC summer internships come in various forms, paid and unpaid, regular and intermittent, educational and creative, with some also offering school or volunteer credit. The primary thing teen summer internships in NYC tend to have in common is that the application due dates are usually long before most teens have started thinking about their summer—or college—plans.

To make sure your teens don’t miss out on any opportunities, we've rounded up 17 great summer internships in NYC for teens. Most are accepting applications now. Find more teen-friendly happenings in our Teen Guide to NYC.

Find family-friendly eats for the right price at these CT spots!

Find great spots around Boston for a budget-friendly family meal!

Dining out as a family can be pricey, so it's important to find cheap places to eat in Atlanta (that are also tasty, of course)! We've focused on yummy, affordable restaurants in Atlanta that will make tummies, and wallets, happy. These Atlanta spots have kid-approved meals under $10, so keep reading to find out more where to save money for a fun night out!