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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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Cool off at the monumental splash pad at LeFrak Center in Prospect Park. Photo by Michael Moran for the Prospect Park Alliance
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The sea lion enclosure is one of the first exhibits you'll see! Photo by Julie Larsen Maher for WCS
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Wave hello to Bruiser, the talented sea lion and star of the Aquatheater show at the New York Aquarium.
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Make different stops along the east side of Manhattan on the NYC Ferry. Photo courtesy of the NYC Ferry
10 NYC Ferry Rides with Kid-Friendly Stops to Explore
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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
Kid-Friendly Waterfront Restaurants in NYC for Dinner With a View
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Dyker Heights at Christmas: Taking Kids to the Mind-Blowing Dyker Lights Displays in Brooklyn
For years I'd been hearing about the awesome Christmas displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. I'd... READ MORE 
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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Under the twinkling lights of our famous marquee, the Apollo invites audiences to bring the family to its Winter Wonderland. Photo courtesy of the Apollo
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Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the Light Up Brooklyn Commons Christmas tree lighting. Photo by Jakob Dahlin/courtesy of Brookfield Properties
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