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Families celebrate traditional Japanese Oshogatsu with taiko drumming and more at the Japan Society. Photo courtesy of the Japan Society
19 Awesome Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids
Set sail to the Boat Show, enjoy more Lunar New Year fun, and other picks for weekend fun.
Lola and Tots offers is a drop-in play as well as membership-based childcare with co-working benefits.
18 Top Indoor Play Spaces in New York City
A day indoors is a lot of fun at these local romper rooms.
The Better Chinatown Society hosts its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, January 22, in Sara D. Roosevelt Park with firecrackers, cultural performances, and more. Photo by Bob Dea
Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in NYC for Families
Usher in the Year of the Rabbit with parades, firecrackers, performances, and more.
Free activities for Kids in NYC include the Children's Museum of the Arts, which has pay-what-you-wish Thursdays from 4-6pm. Photo courtesy of the museum
Free Things To Do in NYC with Kids
Find the best FREE kids activities in NYC, including free classes, outdoor adventures, indoor play...
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Discover the NYC-themed play space hidden inside the Toys"R"Us at Macy's. Photo by Jody Mercier
22 Free Indoor Places To Play in NYC
Get out of the house—and the cold—with these free, kid-focused spots.
Feed a crowd with extra large, classic, New York-style pizza slices without breaking the bank. Photo by Jody Mercier
NYC on a Budget: Cheap Things To Do and Money Saving Tips for Families
NYC offers plenty of fun without breaking the bank. Here are our top tips for budget fun.
The inaugural Hall des Lumières exhibition is a multi-sensory celebration.
40 Best Things To Do this Winter in NYC 2023: Our Winter Fun List
Don't let the cold stop you: We've got plenty of picks for seasonal entertainment.
Connecticut's Mohawk Mountain Ski Area offers endless opportunities for fun in the snow. Photo courtesy of the Mohawk Mountain
14 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC for Families
Drive to one of these family-friendly getaways for a quick weekend escape.
The Better Chinatown Society's annual New Year's celebration is hosted in Sara D. Roosevelt Park with firecrackers, cultural performances, and much more. Photo by Bob Dea
Best of January: MLK Day and More Top Things To Do in NYC with Kids
The new year brings plenty of fun things to do inside and out.
Hit the ice at the scenic Mohonk Mountan House, which offers winter day passes to enjoy its spectacular resort amenities. Photo courtesy of the venue
25 Winter Day Trips near NYC for Families
These winter day trip destinations in the tri-state area are great family fun.
Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit with folk dances, the lion dance, and traditional arts and crafts at the Queens Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Free in January: 25+ Free Things To Do in NYC with Kids
Beat cabin fever with entertaining, no-cost family events all month long.
Winter fun for kids in New York City: Building a snowman is just the start of fun things to do with kids in NYC during winter
Guide to Winter Activities for NYC Kids
There are lots of amazing things to do in NYC with kids during the winter—even if you have to...
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Hunter Mountain’s snow tubing hill is nearly 1,000 feet long.
Where To Go Snow Tubing near New York City
These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
The Stranger Things Experience popped up in Brooklyn for a spell this spring and summer letting guests come face-t0-face with demogorgons. Photo by author
Best of 2022 NYC Kid Edition: Top Openings, Happenings, and Other Awesome Stuff We Loved
Here are our top picks for new, kid-friendly fun in NYC in 2022.
NYC school kids head back to school on Thursday, September 8, 2022, according to the newly released NYC public school calendar. Photo by Al De Ingeniis
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2022-2023
See all the days off NYC kids will have during the 2022-2023 school year.
The Industry City Ice Rink welcomes visitors for an enchanting winter experience.
13 Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC: Bryant Park, Rockefeller Center, and More
It's time to take a spin on one of NYC's beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks.
Kids' classes like art lessons can help your NYC child grow and develop
Guide to NYC Classes for Kids
Stay safe and have fun with awesome classes for kids in New York City, from fully virtual...
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The Ausable Chasm has been described as the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks and it's one of our top 100 things to do in New York State with kids. Photo by Anna Fader
100 Things To Do in New York State with Kids Before They Grow Up
Your ultimate bucket list of the best things to do in NY as a family.
& Juliet turns Shakespeare's classic tale on its head with plenty of girl power. Photo courtesy of Matthew Murphy
Best Broadway Shows for Kids and Families
If it's been a while since you've been to Broadway, here's what to see with kids now.
Find the NYC neighborhood that fits your family.
Moving Guide: Top NYC Neighborhoods for Families
Moving in NYC? Check out these top neighborhoods.
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Spread a picnic, throw a party, and just enjoy the view from Sheep Meadow during a visit to Central Park with kids. Photo via Flickr by ep jhu
Central Park with Kids: 33 Fun Things To Do and Secrets to Uncover in Manhattan's Backyard
Discover something new in Central Park, NYC's sprawling backyard.
These boredom-busting activities turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
65 Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
Try one of these boredom-busting activities to turn a stuck-at-home day into a lasting memory.
Climb on platforms dangling from ropes at Hester Street Playground. Photo by Jody Mercier
NYC's Best Playgrounds: 21 Parks Worthy of a Subway Schlep
We've scoured the city and swung on the monkey bars, and these are our favorite spots.
Playgrounds & Parks NYC Guide
NYC is a big concrete jungle, yes, but we've also got almost 30,000 acres of parkland. From grand...
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Introduce your preschooler to art in a laid back way at Socrates Sculpture Park in Queens, which is stunning in any season. Photo by Jody Mercier
25 Things To Do With Preschoolers in NYC Before They Turn 5
Consider this your early-childhood bucket list for raising a wee New Yorker.
Kids will love the indoor faux camp out at The Peninsula.
Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City with Perks for Kids
These NYC hotels house special perks for kids, from pools to bunkbeds.
Hunting down pop-up public art displays is one of our favorite free things to do in NYC. Zaq Landsberg's Reclining Liberty is on display in Morningside Park  through April 2022.
100 Free Things To Do in NYC With Kids
Here's how to have fun as a family in NYC without spending a dime.
The Met offers pay-what-you wish admission at all times to New Yorkers and kids always attend for free. Photo by Jody Mercier
Free Museums and Free Museum Days in NYC for Kids
Enjoy a day of nature or culture without spending a dime.
No visit to NYC is complete without an up-close encounter with the Statue of Liberty. Photo by Jess Laird
Top Attractions in NYC: Best Things To See and Do With Kids
Bookmark this list of must-sees for the next time you host visitors to the Big Apple.
See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo
100 Things To Do in NYC With Kids Before They Grow Up
This is our NYC kids bucket list. How many have you checked off?
Photo courtesy of Kodable
Coding Programs for Kids: Free and Cheap Websites That Teach Kids Programming
These programs teach kids how to code, build websites, apps, and more.
Kids can while away hours of a day with a set of watercolors and a stack of new paper for painting.
Crafts for Kids: 100 Awesome Art Projects for Creative At-Home Fun
Bookmark this blockbuster list of arts and crafts and never run out of ideas for creative play.
Take a hike with your little one on a family day trip from NYC.
Family Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for NYC Kids
Find a great weekend getaway from NYC for the whole family with this guide to the best day trips...
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Teach 'em to tie during downtime.
65 Life Skills to Teach Kids at Every Age
It's not a bad time to go back to basics, especially when we have the kids' full attention.
Creating a baking soda volcano is a classic science experiment for kids. Photo by Sara Marentette Nighswander
64 Easy Science Experiments for Kids to Do at Home
Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
News & Openings in NYC
Check out the latest NYC openings.
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Boredom Busters for Kids
Find crafts for kids, games, and more projects to spark kids' imaginations!
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Tara D, Jan 26 - This FREE summer STEM program for teen girls is now accepting applications.READ MORE 
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What's Hot in NYC

Discover the NYC-themed play space hidden inside the Toys"R"Us at Macy's. Photo by Jody Mercier
22 Free Indoor Places To Play in NYC
Get out of the house—and the cold—with these free, kid-focused spots.
Kids can get a lesson in space technology at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum's STEM Matters spring break camp. Photo courtesy of the museum
Registration Opens for Free Spring Break STEM Camps in NYC
The DOE's popular, free STEM-focused spring break camps return. Apply now.
NYC babies still need tons of gear, but these baby registry items are city-parent tested.
35+ Baby Registry Lifesavers for New York City Parents
We have the essentials new parents need to survive with a newborn in the city.
Once you've been pampered, don't forget to strike a pose in the larger-than-life milk carton backdrop at Milk & Cookies Kids Spa
Milk & Cookies Kids Spa Opens Supersized Location for Pampering, Partying, and Playtime
Treat your kids to a sweet day at the spa at this local pampering spot.
Hunter Mountain’s snow tubing hill is nearly 1,000 feet long.
Where To Go Snow Tubing near New York City
These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
Revel with the family in your own private igloo at Bryant Park's Winter Village. Photo by Kevin Ornelas
17 Family-Friendly Restaurants with Outdoor Dining in NYC: Igloo Dining and More
The season's are changing, but outdoor dining is here to stay.
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