Best Preschools on the Upper West Side

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Nature inspires art at Columbus Preschool. Photo courtesy of the school

When it comes to finding the best preschool in NYC, the family-packed Upper West Side offers plenty of choices. With preschool spots in high demand, it can feel as if you're trying to get your toddler into college!

Take heart, though, great preschools on the Upper West Side are plentiful, so with a little legwork, you'll find the right fit for your family. We're outlining some top Upper West Side preschools below, and we've divided them by type to help you start your search. Don't forget our Preschool Directory is an excellent resource to find more programs as well.

For more help, we've compiled a helpful list of preschool admissions tips, plus 10 questions to ask during a preschool tour.

Local Burger Southampton Offers Lawn Games, Golf, and Kid-Friendly Food

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Eat outside and practice your golf swing at Local Burger Southampton.

Local Burger in Southampton is the ultimate recreational destination for Long Island families. Aside from enjoying juicy burgers, you can work on your swing at the driving range or batting cages, enjoy a round of mini golf, or play lawn games. 

Click here to read about more LI restaurants that offer family entertainment, and find more great things to do on our Long Island Family Activity Calendar. 

Atlanta's Overtime Elite Opens the World of Basketball to Young Players & Young Fans

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Overtime Elite games are exciting for all ages! City Reapers and RWE faced off in the OTE Finals in March 2024 at Atlanta's Overtime arena. Photo courtesy Overtime Elite

Basketball stars-in-the-making come to Overtime Elite (OTE) to show the world what hungry, young athletes can do. This modern basketball phenomenon offers the world's most talented young basketball players a better pathway to becoming professional athletes; and gives us fans a glimpse into raw talent, through social media, digitally broadcast games, and in-person events at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta. We got a special, insider's look into the world of OTE and why your sports-obsessed kids may already be fans and followers of these young basketball players!

Universal Mega Movie Parade Creates Silver Screen Magic at Universal Orlando Resort

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The shark from Jaws makes a terrifying appearance at the new Universal Mega Movie Parade! Photo courtesy Universal Orlando Resort

As the song goes, "I Love A Parade," and no one does parades better than Orlando theme parks! Universal Orlando Resort's newest daytime parade, Universal Mega Movie Parade, brings the magic of movies to life every day until mid-November. On-lookers both old and young will love the colorful parade floats, music, and live entertainment as it winds through Universal Orlando. Take a look at the cutest, family-friendly parade happening now!

20 Fall Day Trips from Chicago for Families

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Hanging out in Galena. Photo by Maureen Wilkey

If you're looking for an easy fall day trip from Chicago without a hotel stay or time off from work and school, you've come to the right place! From farms to quaint towns, and fall leaves, we've rounded up some of our favorite fall day trips from Chicago. Do you want to pick pumpkins, stroll through shops in Galena or Savanna, hike the shoreline in Sheboygan, or check out a haunted house? Yup, we've got a suggestion for you. And the best part? Every trip on this list is either in Chicagoland or less than a 2.5-hour drive away!

Happy fall exploring! Visit our Fall Fun Guide for more trip ideas, guides, holiday crafts, and more.

Haunt the Hudson: Spooky Day Trips near NYC for Ghostly Adventures and Paranormal Thrills

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Take in the Legend of Sleepy Hollow on a spooky fall day trip in the Hudson Valley. Photo by Darren McGee/NYS Dept. of Economic Development

Family-friendly scares abound during a fall day trip to one of these awesome haunted locations and spooky spots in the Hudson Valley, on Long Island, in New Jersey, and even right in NYC. Plan a spooky day trip the whole family can enjoy and visit eerie mansions, hear ghostly tales, and follow expert guides on tours of some creepy locations near NYC.

Although these are awesome Halloween destinations for a fall day trip near NYC, most of the locations and events on this list are available year-round, so you can enjoy a haunted adventure in any season. If this isn't enough spine-tingling fun, consider booking one of these ghost tours in New Jersey and visit our Halloween Guide for more spooky season fun.

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