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Breeze through the allee at the Snug Harbor Botanical Gardens. This beautiful tunnel of Hornbeam trees is just one of its stunning feature. Photo courtesy of Snug Harbor
51 Top Things To Do in Staten Island with Kids
Head to the island for a day trip or a single activity. There are plenty of things to do.
Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden Is Worth The Trip
Make a day trip out of this piece of paradise on Staten Island.
The Staten Island Zoo has fun animal sculptures to climb and explore. Photo by the author
Visiting the Staten Island Zoo with Kids
Easy to reach, easy to explore, and packed with animal fun, the Staten Island Zoo is worth the trip.
Staten Island Museum Opens Second Location at Snug Harbor
The new museum is just minutes from the Staten Island Ferry terminal, making it a great destination...
American history comes to life at Historic Richmond Town's living history village and historical museum.
Visiting Historic Richmond Town with Kids: Top Things To Do on a Family Visit
Curious kids learn a lot when you step back in time at this Staten Island gem.
Staten Island's Gorgeous Mariners Harbor Library: Kids' Programs and a Terrace
The opening of a new public library is a rare thing, especially on Staten Island. The...
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Head to the Bronx's Haffen Pool, one of our favorite free pools in NYC, to enjoy a day of swimming and splashing.
Best Free Swimming Pools in NYC for Families
When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down.
Sand castle building and more fun await little ones at Jones Beach State Park on Long Island.
Top Beaches Near NYC for Toddlers
There's more than sand and surf at these little kid-friendly beaches.
The spectacular holiday lights in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, are an exercise in holiday excess.
Neighborhood Holiday Lights and Christmas Lights in NYC: Dyker Lights and More Spectacular Houses
Here's where you can find NYC homes decked out in holiday lights.
Kids N' Shape has fabulous 2-hour birthday parties where kids can romp in soft blocks. Photo courtesy of the venue
10 Budget-Friendly Staten Island Birthday Party Spots for Kids
From roller skating to bowling to zoo parties, Staten Island has tons of affordable birthday party...
Rocket Park Mini Golf is an outdoor miniature golf course with nine themed holes that introduces visitors to rocket science concepts. Photo courtesy of NYSCI
12 Places to Play Mini Golf in NYC for Families
NYC boasts plenty of putt-putt spots for city families to play together.
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Take a spin on the SeaGlass Carousel. Photo by Diana Kim
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Try your hand at corn husking and more analog entertainment during the Queens County Fair. Photo courtesy of the Queens County Farm Museum
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Say cheese—or plain, if you please—when ordering a slice at one of these NYC pizza restaurants. Photo by author
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The Children's Aid Society provides free and low-cost after-school classes to kids in New York City.
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Affordable after-school programs do exist is NYC. Find them here.
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Barking Cat Studio provides instruction in a variety of mediums. Photo courtesy of the studio
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Ballet Folklórico Mexicano de Nueva York transforms Socrates Sculpture Park into a celebration of Mexican culture at month's end. Photo by Bob Krasner
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