Catch a showing of Hatched, an interactive performance about farm life, complete with hand puppets and dance, at BAM on Friday.

With more kids opting out of the standardized tests for grades 3 through 8, we took a look at just how different what we expected from first graders in 1979 was from today's Common Core.

Community staple Raising Astoria recently reopened with a new play space and slew of classes.

With the myriad street fairs taking place this season, it can be overwhelming choosing which ones to attend. We help narrow down the decision with our roundup of top picks!

In our biweekly news roundup, we've got details on the end of a popular spring fest and District 2's proposed changes to the middle school application process.

Can you believe we're already moving into May? Get ready for Mother's Day with this week's WeeWork project: a fingerprint heart necklace for mom!

Stop by The New York Foundling's pop-up for a unique shopping experience and family-friendly activities to help support the charity's work.

Check out our May GoList highlighting the 14 best things to do with kids in NYC this month.

The Whitney Museum of American Art is debuting its brand-new home right on the High Line. Check out our post with all the details on its opening exhibit, America Is Hard to See, as well as upcoming family programs.

Best bets for the weekend include the Whitney Museum Grand Opening Block Party, the Holi Hai Festival of Colors and the Morgan Library & Museum Spring Family Fair.

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