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Prospect Park comes alive with the BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn music festival each summer.

Best of Brooklyn: 50 Things To Do in the Family-Friendly Hipster Haven

From parks and playgrounds to eats and culture, Brooklyn has it all.

Get a birds eye view of the skyline from the Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards. Plan a visit near sundown to watch the city lights come to life. Photo by Jody Mercier

3 Days in NYC with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

You can take a big bite out of the Big Apple in a short time with these tips.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a massive green space that offers tons of family activities—and unbeatable city views. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park: 35 Top Things To Do With Kids

Brooklyn's waterfront wonderland is filled with family-friendly amenities and programming.

Kids can climb the walls—and more—at the Play Lab, one of our top picks for the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn.

Best Indoor Playgrounds in Brooklyn

Brooklyn boasts plenty of indoor play zones for energetic kids to get their sillies out.

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

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

There's always something to do on Coney Island in the summer.

Cool off at the monumental splash pad at LeFrak Center in Prospect Park. Photo by Michael Moran for the Prospect Park Alliance

Prospect Park in Brooklyn: 25 Best Things to Do with Kids

Prospect Park in Brooklyn goes far beyond fantastic playgrounds; visitors can bike, skate, picnic...

Sunset Playground. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney for NYC Parks

Brooklyn Playgrounds Cool Enough for Your Big Kids

When your little ones aren't so little anymore, it's time to seek out bigger playthings.

Great eats and outdoor fun await at Greenwood Park. Photo courtesy the venue

Brooklyn and Queens Beer Gardens Where Kids Are Welcome

NYC's best beer gardens and halls where families can raise their glasses.

At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso

Play Cafes in Brooklyn and Queens Where Families Can Nosh and Play

Enjoy your caffeine jolt and a nosh while the kids play.

Parents and kids alike flock to Vanderbilt Playground for its separate jungle gyms for big and little kids, which keeps mixed-age siblings happy.

Best Playgrounds in Brooklyn's Prospect Park (Ranked!)

Which ones offer the most bang for the buck? We ranked them!

City Point Brooklyn's outpost of CAMP hosts Cosmic Camp, which allows families to tackle an intergalactic adventure. Photo by author

City Point Brooklyn and DeKalb Market Hall: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play with Kids

This amenity-packed destination has plenty of eats and entertainment for a fun day out.

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Make different stops along the east side of Manhattan on the NYC Ferry. Photo courtesy of the NYC Ferry

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Head to Time Out Market for Fornino's delicious pizza and a lovely view of Manhattan from the Brooklyn waterfront. Photo courtesy of Fornino

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At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso

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Dress warm for an alfresco skate at Industry City.

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Family-Friendly Hotels in New York City with Perks for Kids

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See the mechanical masterpiece Zephyr courtesy of Cirque Mechanics when it opens at the New Victory this weekend. Photo by Paris Photographics/courtesy of the theater

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L Train Village offers a micro-chain of well-stocked and well-organized thrift stores in NYC. Photo by the author

Coolest Vintage and Thrift Stores for Teens in NYC

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Sunny Atlantic Beach Club in Long Island offers plenty of family-friendly fun. Photo courtesy of Sunny Atlantic Beach Club

Beach Clubs for NYC Families

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Bay Ridge's American Veterans Memorial Pier is a communal gathering place and offers an NYC Ferry landing to connect the neighborhood with the rest of NYC. Photo by Katherine Fox/NYCGo

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Bank Street Summer Camp offers experiences that are challenging, inspiring, and fun for little ones. Photo courtesy of the camp

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