Best Family Hotels in NYC: 10 Great Places to Stay with Kids in New York City
As a born and bred New Yorker who is raising children here myself, my out-of-town friends always ask my advice when planning their NYC family vacation. They want to know everything: the best things to...
View ArticleBest NYC Spring Festivals, Fairs & Carnivals April 2014
New York City's spring outdoor festival season kicks off this April with 12 fun and mostly FREE fairs, fests and carnivals. We already spotlighted five of our big annual favorites in our April Go List:...
View ArticleNew NYC Summer Camps: 7 More Great Summer Programs for Kids
Although we already published a roundup of the best new summer camps debuting in 2014, we've since learned about so many other promising programs we decided to write a Part II! These seven...
View ArticleNYC Roller Rinks: Where to Roller-Skate with Kids Including 2 Brand-new...
Back when I was growing up in NYC, I remember going roller-skating in Central Park during the summer. I'm not talking about Rollerblading—there was an actual rink with roller skates to rent, not just...
View ArticleNYC Camps for Preschoolers: 9 Great Summer Programs for First-time Campers
Finding a cool and enriching summer camp that's right for your kid always takes a bit of work. But finding one that's a good fit for your first-time preschool-age camper? That can be downright...
View ArticleFree Outdoor Kids' Summer Music Concert Series in New York City Parks
While lots of New York City's fantastic summer performance series are kid appropriate, children know when an event isn't aimed directly at them. So while we totally encourage you to bring your...
View ArticleNYC Festivals and Street Fairs for Families July and August 2014
So far this summer, we've posted about FREE outdoor movie screenings, FREE kids' concert series and FREE things to do every day with kids through the end of August. Now we're rounding up our favorite...
View ArticleRandall’s Island: 10 Best Things to Do with Kids - Mini Golf, Biking,...
Although Governors Island tends to get all of the attention, there's another isle off Manhattan where families can go for great views, picnicking and relaxing under the sun: Randall's Island. Located...
View ArticleFall Harvest Festivals, Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes and Hayrides Right Here...
Last week we told you about a bunch of fabulous September festivals like the New York Hall of Science's Maker Faire and the Medieval Festival in Fort Tryon Park. Today we're focusing specifically on...
View ArticleBest New Classes for NYC Kids Fall 2014: 13 Enriching After-school Programs
When it comes to enriching after-school programs, NYC kids are totally spoiled—and their choices seem to get more plentiful and diverse every year. Our Classes Guide is already packed with a wide...
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