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The best things to do, see, and go to in New York City with school-age children.
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Explore the parks and beaches on Staten Island, one of our 100 favorite free things to do this summer in NYC. Photo by Sara M.
NYC Summer Fun: 100 Amazing FREE Activities for Kids in 2025
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 During Summer 2025
Golly Gee Whiz performed by TADA! Youth Theater. Photo courtesy of TADA! Youth Theater
Best Summer Theater and Shows for NYC Kids 2018
See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo
Ultimate New York City Bucket List: 100 Things To Do in NYC with Kids Before They Grow Up
Sharks swim at Hudson Canyon's edge at the New York Aquarium. Photo by Julie Larsen Maher for WCS
Sharks Take Over Coney Island in the New Exhibit at NY Aquarium
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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
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Pull up a blanket for Movies With a View at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Photo by Julienne Schaer
Free Outdoor Movies for NYC Kids This Summer: Hundreds of Them!
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Keep everyone cool at the 95-acre Splish Splash water park on Long Island's East End. Photo courtesy of Splish Splash
36 Summer Day Trips from NYC to Take as a Family
GUIDE: Best Museums and Exhibits in NYC for Kids
Kid Eats and Treats
Tierras Colombianas traditional dishes win over kids with yummy comfort food. Photo by Sydney Ng
Kid-Friendly Restaurant Guide
Indulge in the over-the-top milkshakes at Black Tap. Photo courtesy of the shop
The 20 Most Insane, Must-Try Desserts in NYC
NYC Doughnut Crawl: 7 Great Shops to Indulge with Kids
CoolMess: Manhattan's New DIY Ice Cream Parlor
DIY Chocolate: NYC Spots Where Kids Can Make Their Own Candy
Essex Street Market's food hall offers a diverse selection of culinary delights. Photo by Jody Mercier
18 Family-Friendly Food Halls in NYC for an Easy, Delicious Meal

Latest Kids News

Suspend Family is a game the whole family can play. Photo courtesy of the Melissa & Doug Toy Company
Gift Guide to the Best Toys & Gifts for Kids, 5-Year-Olds to 9-Year-Olds
Find the perfect gift for your favorite grade-schooler.
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Día de los Muertos in the Flatiron District kicks off Friday, October 10, with interactive activities and events running all month long. Photo courtesy of the Flatiron NoMad Partnership
Best 2025 Día de los Muertos and Day of the Dead Celebrations in NYC for Kids
Día de los Muertos is a joyful celebration of the dead, with sugar skulls, flowers, and parades.
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The Children's Aid Society provides free and low-cost after-school classes to kids in New York City.
Free and Cheap After-School Classes in NYC for Kids
Affordable after-school programs do exist is NYC. Find them here.
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Add a dose of humor to the holiday with these Halloween jokes.
25 Hilariously Spooky Halloween Jokes for Kids
Crack up your little goblins with these jokes!
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ShuttleCub is a game-changing child transportation solution built by and for NYC families.
ShuttleCub: A Safe New Transportation Service for NYC Kids
Reliable help at reasonable rates.
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The 2025-2026 public school year for NYC kids starts on Thursday, September 4.
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2025-2026
Planning ahead? Here are the need-to-know dates for 2025-2026.
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