New York City

Guide to Visiting the Jackie Robinson Museum in Hudson Square

Submitted by Danielle Wilson on Thu, 04/13/2023 - 3:17pm

See plenty of Jackie Robinson memorabilia during a visit to the Jackie Robinson Museum in Hudson Square.

The Jackie Robinson Museum in Hudson Square is no ordinary NYC museum. Drawing in history enthusiasts, baseball aficionados, and families alike, it pays homage to an African American hero's heritage with a captivating, educational journey that leaves visitors eager to learn more.

Read on for our guide to visiting the Jackie Robinson Museum with kids and find more great history and culture spots to visit with kids in our Guide to Museums, Galleries, and Exhibits in NYC.

Visiting CityPickle at Wollman Rink with Kids: NYC's New Pickleball Destination

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Wed, 04/12/2023 - 9:55am

CityPickle has opened up 14 pickleball courts spread across Wollman Rink for the spring, summer, and early fall.

Pickleball, the fast-growing, easy-to-play, all-ages racket sport has a brand new home in NYC: CityPickle has taken over Wollman Rink in Central Park for the spring, summer, and early fall.

Bringing with it 14 pickleball courts, CityPickle is the largest pickleball installation in NYC and offers 196 bookable hours daily between now and when it closes up shop in October so the famed ice skating rink can have its valuable real estate back.

To test out the kid-friendliness of CityPickle, we rounded up a pack of 9- and 10-year-old pickleball novices and took a CityPickle lesson. From learning about the kitchen to dinks, drives, and serves, read on for our experience and to learn how you can get in the pickleball game yourself at CityPickle this season.

Indulge in Afternoon Tea with Peter Rabbit at The Peninsula New York

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:27pm

Towers of tea treats and an elegant setting make The Peninsula's Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea a special springtime experience.

High tea is a perfect experience gift for kids—or parents—of a certain age, and there's a brand-new Peter Rabbit-themed afternoon tea taking over elegant Gotham Lounge at The Peninsula New York—one of our favorite family-friendly hotels in NYC this month.

Naturally, my daughters hopped at the chance to get dressed up and join me for this lovely outing. Read on for the full details on this indulgent high tea and find more of our favorite restaurants serving high tea in NYC.

Best Zoo and Museum Summer Camps in NYC

Submitted by Drew Kristofik on Mon, 04/10/2023 - 4:18pm

The Queens Zoo offers zoo summer camps for kids ranging in age from 18 months up to 13 years covering a variety of wild themes. Photo courtesy of WCS

When the time comes to book summer camps in NYC, parents sometimes overlook NYC's museums, zoos, and the New York Aquarium, but these culturally rich organizations offer an incredible selection of summer camps.

Some popular summer camps at NYC museums sell out in the blink of an eye, but we're including them here so they're on your radar for next year and beyond, including summer camp at the American Museum of Natural History and The Met.

No matter your child's interest, we've got tons of options in our New York City Summer Camp Guide, including picks for great creative and performing arts summer camps in NYC and cool STEM summer day camps. You can find more great camp programs in our camp directory where you can search by interest, age, or borough from Brooklyn and the Bronx to Manhattan, Staten Island, and Queens.

Roller Skating in NYC for Kids and Families

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Sun, 04/09/2023 - 7:27am

The Pier 2 Roller Rink is great for both daring speed seekers and beginners. Photo by Diana Kim

Roller skating provides plenty of old school, all-ages fun. With the city's popular ice skating season in the rearview, trade in your ice skates for quads and hit one of these roller skating rinks in NYC or just beyond city limits.

The return of Flipper's Roller Boogie Palace and pop-ups like Brooklyn's Roller Wave mean NYC families have more choices than ever for unique roller skating rinks to explore.

In addition to retro roller skating fun, many of these roller skating rinks offer extras, including arcade games, bounce houses, and party packages. So lace up your quads and get moving at these roller skating rinks in NYC!

Visiting Urban Air Adventure Park in Brooklyn with Kids

Submitted by Diana Kim on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 4:31pm

Urban Air Adventure Park goes way beyond a typical trampoline park, with ropes courses, climbers, mega playgrounds, VR, and more.

Sunset Park's Urban Air Adventure Park gives Brooklyn kids a whole new place to play. This new trampoline park gives kids space to jump, bounce, fly, and play to their hearts' content in a safe environment. While Brooklyn families are fortunate to have a number of indoor places to play from climbing gyms and ninja warrior courses to indoor playgrounds, there hadn't been a trampoline park in the borough for a few years. Urban Air Adventure Park, which opened in late 2022, changed that bringing with it a variety of all-ages attractions. It's one of those rare destinations where a preschooler and a tween can run around and have fun.

Read on for our visit to this ultimate indoor playground and find more places for action-packed playtime in our Guide to Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones in NYC.

Best Things to Do in Coney Island With Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, Mermaids

Submitted by Jody Mercier on Thu, 04/06/2023 - 3:50pm

Visit the rides along the Coney Island boardwalk. Photo by Julienne Schaer for NYCgo

The shores of Coney Island and Brighton Beach open for the season Memorial Day weekend, but the amusement park rides have been spinning since early spring, and the boardwalk and New York Aquarium are always action-packed, making this season the perfect time for a Brooklyn day-cation!

From enjoying the sandy beach and waves, to amusement park thrills, and delicious sweets and treats, here are the best things to do in Coney Island with kids this season.

What's New at Legoland New York for 2023 Season

Submitted by Marisa Iallonardo on Wed, 04/05/2023 - 10:11am

Sensory guides posted outside rides and attractions are one of the resources Legoland New York offers as a Certified Autism Center. Photo courtesy of Legoland

Legoland New York is open for the 2023 season and there are lots of great updates for families. One of the most noteworthy: The resort, currently in its third year, is now a Certified Autism Center.

With specific autism-friendly features, Legoland New York joins Sesame Place Philadelphia as a day trip-worthy Certified Autism Center (CAC) for tri-state area residents.

Read on for what the certification means plus what else is new at Legoland New York in 2023. Hot tip: Start planning now for a cool summer vacation when its water playground opens! We've got more wet and wild fun in our Guide to Theme Parks and Water Parks for Families.

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