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Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.
Bundle up this weekend for the charming Winterfest at the Garden City Bird Sanctuary, where a crackling campfire, guided winter walk, a hot cocoa in hand, and a candlelighting ceremony invite your crew to embrace nature and community spirit together—it’s like a neighborhood bonfire with birds and marshmallows.
If you’re craving warm, hands-on moments, don’t miss the Morse Code Moniker at the Long Island Children’s Museum. Pint-sized spies can learn all about Morse Code by crafting bracelets that spell their names in dots and dashes.
Scientists-in-training, take note: This Slime Chemistry workshop at Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center is calling your name. Experiment with ooey-gooey mixtures and learn the science behind everyone’s favorite stretchy stuff.
Find all that and more top picks for the weekend ahead below!
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Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
Bryant Park's beloved bumper cars on ice bash back into town for a fun wintertime diversion. And, over at Wollman Rink, families can help set a world record for the largest ice skating lesson ever!
It's the perfect weekend to get crafty, from Sew Many Possibilities at the Children's Museum of Manhattan to Designing Your Own Board Game at the Cooper Hewitt.
Keep reading for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!
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Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!
Families can celebrate everything snow-related—while staying nice and warm indoors—at Snow Day Weekend at the Westchester Children's Museum. Or, if you're up for exploring the outdoors, join the Eagle Walk at Croton Point Park and spot eagles nesting by the Hudson River.
Reptile-loving kids can also get up close and personal with a variety of snakes, turtles, and more at the Reptile Expo held in Westchester County Center.
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Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.
While bone-chilling temperatures take over in January, stay toasty at indoor festivities, including the annual Super Pet Expo, with demonstrations, photo-ops, and more with furry friends. Or warm up with other indoor entertainment this weekend, including Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party and the Wicked Sing-A-Long at State Theatre New Jersey.
Plus, get crafty at Princeton University Art Museum's FREE Art for Families series.
Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!
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Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.
The New Year is here and there is a ton to do in and around Philadelphia. If you are feeling creative, check out the Friday Night: Dreamworld Edition or Art Kids Studio at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. skate on over to Newtown Square to enjoy some outdoor fun at Flight on Ice. Still feeling the holidays? Head to Kennet Square for your last chance to enjoy Longwood Christmas. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.
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The Big Apple is home to several world-famous ballet institutions, including the renowned New York City Ballet. Housed at the David H. Koch Theater in Lincoln Center, NYCB was founded by renowned choreographer George Balanchine and arts patron Lincoln Kirstein in 1948.
My family and I recently attended the New York City Ballet’s Family Saturdays program, an interactive one-hour presentation designed for kids ages 5 and up. It was the perfect entrypoint to live ballet for my budding ballerina. Read on for everything you need to know about the kid-friendly ballet event, and be sure to bookmark our full NYC Kids' Guide to Live Theater and Shows for more fun cultural activities for kids in NYC.