Rosalind Muggeridge
When not busy trekking across NYC with her two little explorers in tow, Rosalind Muggeridge is covering events for Mommy Poppins for Brooklyn and Queens. Her career includes 10 years in the nonprofit world followed by four years as the events editor at Brooklyn Parent Magazine. She can be reached at events@mommypoppins.com.
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With its holiday markets, pop-up outdoor ice skating rinks, gas-lit brownstone-lined streets, and chilly park walks, New York City shines brightly during the winter season. That means winter in NYC is still a great time to visit. Whether you choose to visit NYC during Christmas or save your city adventure for later in the season, we've rounded up our top tips for planning a winter visit to NYC, including annual money-saving promotions like NYC's Hotel Week, Restaurant Week, and Broadway Week.
Although we can't guarantee a picturesque snowfall, we can ensure you make the most of your wintertime visit to NYC. To help you plan your perfect trip, we've rounded up our top tips, including what to pack, what to see, and where to go to escape the city for the day. Read on for everything you need to know to make your winter trip to NYC one to remember and bookmark our NYC Visitors Guide for more help planning your perfect NYC getaway.
What's open on Christmas Day in New York City? Once the presents have been ripped open, the plastic packaging dismantled, and the batteries installed, you might need to get the kids out of the apartment. After all, dinner won't be ready for hours and the kids are full of holiday energy.
Some families have a Christmas Day tradition of enjoying Chinese food and a movie. But there are other fun things to do that are open on Christmas Day in NYC, whether you celebrate Christmas or not. Here are some fun things to do on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in NYC. You can also pair an outing with a reservation at one of these restaurants open on Christmas—just make sure to book soon!
Find even more seasonal activities in our Holiday Fun Guide or Family Activity Calendar.
Tired, holiday-weary parents: This list of restaurants open on Christmas in NYC is a gift to you. In the craziest of seasons, booking a reservation at one of these family-friendly NYC restaurants takes one thing off your to-do list. Most of these NYC restaurants are serving scrumptious Christmas meals in-house, but if you'd prefer to dine in the comfort of your own home, we've got you covered there, too, with a handful of restaurants that will happily cater your Christmas feast.
Find plenty more seasonal picks in our Holiday Fun Guide and kid-friendly eats for any occasion—or none at all—in our Family-Friendly Restaurant Guide.
Coney Island's Luna Park has proven it's more than a summer destination, jump-starting the holiday season with its second-annual Frost Fest. This winter celebration features select rides and attractions—including the new Candy Cane Chute—plus holiday lights and decor, photos with Santa, festive food options, and more.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, you may be wondering what's open on Thanksgiving Day in NYC. Once you've watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float through town, this list of fun things to do on Thanksgiving Day in NYC is filled with kid-friendly activities that go beyond feasting on turkey.
All our top picks for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend can be found in our Guide to Thanksgiving in New York City. From all of us at Mommy Poppins, we're wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful you're here with us.
'Tis the season for brilliant Christmas light shows! Every year it seems the Christmas light installations in New York City get more elaborate, making a visit to the top holiday lights displays a must-do seasonal activity.
We've rounded up the best holiday lights displays in NYC. Most of these attractions are in the far-flung stretches of the five boroughs, such as Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, the Rockaways and Howard Beach in Queens, and on Staten Island, but all of these holiday houses are worth the trip.
So, start your own holiday tradition this year by checking out these spectacular Christmas lights when dusk hits. To find more seasonal fun, visit our NYC Kids' Guide to Holiday Fun.
The incredible number of cultural institutions in NYC makes for some awesome field trip destinations for local schools. While raising kids in NYC isn't always easy, one huge perk is the wide-ranging choice of kid-friendly museums, incredible zoos, and other cultural institutions that are just a subway ride away. With kid-friendly, educational programming, many of these local spots make excellent field trip destinations in NYC for classes, troops, home-schoolers, camps, and other groups.
While the zoos and larger museums are obvious field trip destinations in NYC, we've rounded up some lesser-known gems below. These NYC field trip destinations are a bit more off-the-beaten-path. From historic houses to on-the-water classrooms and soaring cathedrals, we've got you covered for your next NYC field trip. Read on for the 12 of the coolest field trip destinations in NYC, and happy exploring!
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