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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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Best Things to do with Kids in NYC
Favorite Family Amusement & Water Parks
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
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!
Splurge GoList: 10 Worth-the-Money Experiences for NYC Kids
Take a drive to the 42-acre Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Photo by David Howarth
37 Summer Day Trips from NYC to Take as a Family
Museums
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

The 2024-2025 NYC public school calendar is out, and students return to school on Thursday, September 5.
Here's the NYC Public School Calendar for 2024-2025
Start planning your 2024-25 school year vacations now.
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Independent learning and critical thinking are a focus at the Brooklyn Heights Montessori School. Photo courtesy of the school
Brooklyn Private Elementary Schools that Start as Early as Preschool
These Brooklyn schools cater to everyone from tots to teens.
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First time sleepaway campers at YMCA Camp Mason can learn to kayak and enjoy more fun in nature. Photo courtesy of the camp
First-Timer Sleepaway Summer Camps near NYC
Young kids can get a taste of sleepaway camp without the season commitment at these spots.
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Ewwwww! There's an worm in my apple. Photo by Ally Noel
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Super Easy April Fools Day Pranks To Play on Your Kids
Pull a fast one on your kids with these safe and simple pranks.
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Upper East Smiles is a comprehensive dental practice in Manhattan that includes General Dentists, Periodontists and an Endodontist.
How to Choose the Best Pediatric Dentist or Orthodontist in NYC in 2024
Expert advice from Upper East Smiles.
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Registration is now open for the reasonably priced summer camps at YMCA locations in NYC.
Free and Cheap Summer Camps in NYC for Kids
These all-ages summer camp programs won't break the bank.
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