A Class Act NY’s award-winning acting school offers one-week musical theater, TV and film, and drama summer camps and classes for ages 5 and up taught by Broadway stars and industry professionals.

With 10 different week-long summer camps led by Broadway and TV/film actors, LA casting directors and talent reps, and other top industry professionals, A Class Act NY has options for young actors of all skill levels–including advanced programs for seasoned students. From late June through late August, the popular program serves up training in musical theater, dramatic arts, on-camera acting, and voice-over at Pearl Studios in Midtown Manhattan–just steps away from Times Square and the Theater District. Choose from “Bound for Broadway,” a Sitcom Intensive, and other engaging programming.

Whether you have a rising kindergartener eager to play a part in their first play or an experienced teen looking to participate in an industry showcase packed with talent reps, A Class Act NY has the camp for you. Below you’ll find answers to the most commonly asked questions about this award-winning studio and its summer programming.

If your kids are aching to play mini golf, but the weather's not quite right for an outdoor rendezvous, consider an indoor mini-golf course near New York City. At these attraction-filled spots in New Jersey, upstate New York, Long Island, and even the five boroughs, you can keep everyone warm, cozy, and entertained while you work on your putt-putt skills.

Whether you want to play a round on a glow-in-the-dark, mini-golf course or play alongside the Angry Birds gang, we've found 15 local indoor mini-golf courses to explore. If your kids are ready to extend their game, we're also including some indoor golf simulators at locations throughout the tri-state area. Find more local places to play in our Guide to Kids' Sports Centers, Gyms, and Fun Zones.

If you've got a child in public school, you live by the public school calendar. Many local NYC preschools follow the public school schedule, too. The New York City Department of Education's calendar for the 2025-2026 school year is below, and you'll want to bookmark it now for reference—and to help with planning family vacations and school break camp coverage.

Once again, there will be no snow days. Plan on logging your NYC kiddos on for a day of remote learning whenever buildings are closed for snow or other emergencies.

A lovely Mother's Day brunch in Westchester or the Hudson Valley is just the ticket for the one day a year we get to celebrate all things mom. The region offers a variety of great restaurants serving Mother’s Day brunch, and we've rounded up some of our top picks below. Many places require reservations, and we suggest booking now.

For more dining inspiration, check out our Westchester & Hudson Valley Family Restaurant Guide, which includes our story on local restaurants where kids eat free. 

Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to show moms how much they mean to us, and what better way to celebrate than with a Mother's Day brunch? Long Island restaurants offer incredible brunch options that moms and kids will love. Skip the food shopping, cooking, and cleanup and sip a mimosa, enjoy a scrumptious meal, and make unforgettable memories with the family. 

We've rounded up some of the top brunch spots across Long Island to spoil moms this Mother's Day 2025. Families will love the mouth-watering brunch menus, entertainment at some restaurants, and activities. From a decadent hotel brunch buffet to a cozy patio meal to a visit to a historical Long Island restaurant and village, we have you covered. 

For more dining inspiration, check out our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants on Long Island, which includes our story on the top themed restaurants on Long Island for family-friendly dining. 

Celebrate Mother's Day 2025 in style, with an indulgent brunch in New Jersey prepared by someone other than mom.

Restaurants throughout northern New Jersey, like Biagio's in Paramus and Alstede's in Chester, are cooking up some fabulous meals full of breakfast delights, salads, carving stations, and desserts. Some of these eateries offer discounts for kids, and others are FREE for young kids. These Mother's Day brunches are perfect for families, but they usually require reservations and get booked up quickly.

If you're down on the shore, explore these wonderful Mother's Day 2025 brunch options and find more great eats in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in New Jersey.

Mother's Day brunch reservations in NYC don't make themselves. With the holiday fast approaching, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, consider this your reminder that it's time to start planning a special Mother's Day brunch for the well-deserving mothers in your life. Speaking from experience, all moms want is a little time off.

We've rounded up a host of scrumptious NYC restaurants for Mother's Day brunch in 2025. These family-friendly restaurants are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. And, if that's not enough, we have tons more picks in our NYC Kids' Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants.

Moms: slip this list to someone who can make reservations!