Climate anxiety is real! Climate change and environmental disasters have become part of the world our kids are growing up in, and a pretty scary part. One way to help kids understand both the issues and how they can actually affect change is to start a conversation in an entertaining way.

From flicks with nature themes to climate change documentaries, these environmental films will get kids thinking, talking, and interested. Grab some popcorn, cozy up on the couch, and dive into a world of eco-friendly entertainment.

If you’re looking for even more movies to watch with your budding cinephile, why not check out our list of the 75 best movies for kids? Or, if these movies and shows inspire them to take action, check out our Earth Kids Guide, packed with ways kids can help save the planet.

Hudson River Park has no shortage of places to play, but there's always room for more. And so it is that Pier 26—already an educational wonderland—is home to a brand-new playground.

A pair of colorful, larger-than-life sturgeon beckon local kids and passersby to stop and romp. Go inside these whimsical sea creatures with us and find more fun places to play in our NYC Kids' Guide to Parks and Playgrounds.

There are tons of great birthday party spots across New Jersey that cater to preschoolers and toddlers, since big-kid birthday party places can be a bit too grown-up for this age group. 

Read on for a list of cool play spaces, play cafes, and kiddie gyms that specialize in birthday party celebrations for the 6-and-under set. Find even more ideas for birthday party fun in our Guide to Birthday Parties in New Jersey.

Astoria, Queens is having a moment right now, especially for kids and families. This vibrant corner of Queens is filled with amazing places to play, great places to stay, and awesome eats that will make you say, “no way.” Indeed, when it comes to family-friendly fun, Astoria, Queens has it all.

Read on for our favorite things to do in Astoria, Queens, and find more local haunts on our list of the best things to do in Queens.

Our list of Manhattan's best drop-in indoor play spaces keeps growing with the debut of Complete Playground in the Financial District.

The brand-new, sprawling play space is one of NYC's largest indoor playgrounds, where kids can run, swing, jump, climb, and twirl in a custom-designed, multi-floor obstacle maze. There’s also rock climbing, a gymnastics studio, interactive trampolines, age-appropriate play areas, and more.

Complete Playground describes itself as an inclusive play center, with activities, programming, and state-of-the-art spaces for neurodiverse and neurotypical kids. Get our need-to-know tips and full review of this enormous play space below, and find more fun places to play in our comprehensive NYC Kids' Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones.

Looking for the best sing-along songs for kids? Check out our ultimate list!

Kids love learning catchy tunes, and there are so many great reasons to indulge them. Sing-along songs for kids are the perfect way to pass the time during long car rides, lines, and walks to school. Whether it's Christmas carols, classic campfire songs, or other types of music, singing with your child helps them learn, make connections, and bond with you. So, sing out loud and proud!

Here are 100 great sing-along songs for kids, from ABC and dinosaur songs to patriotic and Disney tunes. Our Guide to Boredom Busters for Kids includes even more fun ways to pass the time with your kiddo.

There are loads of Easter crafts for kids that get kids of all ages excited for a visit from the Easter Bunny. These easy Easter crafts run the gamut from upcycled toilet roll bunnies to Easter bath bombs to deliciously icky Easter slime.

And, of course there's the best Easter activity of all: dyeing Easter eggs! There's more than one way to dye an egg, and we've got loads of cool suggestions. We've also got tons more ideas for Easter fun at home, from Easter Scavenger Hunts to Easter movies for the whole family, all in our Easter Activity Guide for Families.

There are tons of great indoor birthday party places in the Hudson Valley where kids and their friends can celebrate, whether they want to play on trampolines, dance the day away, or make beautiful crafts. These fun-packed indoor venues mean you don't have to stress about whether it will rain, snow, or be too hot on your child's big day. 

Here, we’ve rounded up some great spots—from indoor play spaces to museums and craft studios—for toddlers, kids, and tweens. Want even more options? Check out our full Party Planning Guide, or head straight to our directory.