Drop-in Indoor Play Spaces in Manhattan: Places for NYC Kids to Play Inside
Although we recently updated our roundups of drop-in play spaces in Queens and Brooklyn, it had been a while since we overhauled our list of Manhattan play spaces—so long in fact that a few of our old...
View ArticleNYC Gyms with Childcare: Where to Work Out With Kids in Tow
As the New Year approached, a number of our readers emailed us asking if we knew of any New York City gyms with childcare. With a gym seemingly on every corner in Manhattan, it's no surprise that a...
View Article20 Indoor Places to Go for Free Fun with NYC Kids
Winter can be a challenging time for children—and even more stressful for us parents. The kids start to go stir crazy if they're stuck at home all day, but due to the freezing temperatures, you can...
View ArticleFind Inexpensive Gyms with Indoor Pools at NYC Schools
While there are plenty of NYC gyms that offer childcare, an annual membership just doesn't make sense for me. I don't need all the state-of-the-art bells and whistles (not to mention the high costs...
View ArticleBest New Summer Day Camps for NYC Kids 2014
Winter is the season for sledding, skiing and summer camp stress. There are so many unique and enriching programs to choose from in NYC, it's difficult to know where to send your child for the best...
View ArticlePurim Parties for NYC Kids: Put on Your Costumes and Make Some Noise in Honor...
You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy Purim. Often called the Jewish Halloween, Purim is a super-fun holiday when kids can do some of their favorite things, like dress up, play games and eat treats....
View ArticleNYC Allergen-Free Bakeries: 10 Sweet Spots for Gluten-Free, Nut-Free &...
In addition to having a teenager with special needs, my family was recently thrust into the world of food allergies. Our youngest is severely allergic to dairy, soy and nuts, and since I'm still...
View ArticleCircus Arts Classes for NYC Kids: Learn Acrobatics, Juggling & Other Cool...
My daughter was just 18-months old when she saw her first circus show (Big Apple Circus, of course). We went back every year and by the time she was in preschool, she was begging me to show her how to...
View ArticleBest 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 ArticleRobotics for NYC Kids: Build Lego Mindstorms & Other Robots at High-Tech...
When I was a kid, I dreamed I'd grow up to have a robot maid like on The Jetsons. So far, no such luck. However, there have been some amazing advancements in the robotics field. Thanks to easy-to-use...
View ArticleBest Museum Exhibits for NYC Kids Spring 2014: Hands-on Fun and High Art for...
While spring brings outdoor festivals and fairs, and long days at NYC's playgrounds, it's also a great season for new museum exhibits. This spring, your kids can learn all about flying prehistoric...
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 ArticleBest NYC Kids’ Theater Shows Spring 2014: 14 Family Shows at Non-Broadway...
Our spring culture coverage continues with a look at the most promising family shows opening this season. While Disney's brand-new Broadway spectacle Aladdin may be getting all the press, there are...
View ArticleMother's Day Brunch in NYC 2014: Mama's Choice
Figuring out where to eat on Mother's Day always gives me heartburn. Trying to find a place that will please me, my husband, my six-year-old and my own mother (since she lives in NYC, too) is quite a...
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 ArticleFree & Cheap Indoor Movies for NYC Kids this Summer
We recently rounded up free outdoor film screenings for New York City families. But with temperatures stuck in the 80s and 90s, there are days when all you want to do is spend a few hours in a nice,...
View ArticleFree Outdoor Movies for NYC Kids this Summer
Enjoying a FREE alfresco film is a rite of summer in New York City. Even if you go to see a flick you've watched a million times at home, it's a totally different experience viewing it in the open air...
View ArticleBest Museum Exhibits for NYC Kids Summer 2014: 9 New Installations for Families
While summer is the season of outdoor fun in NYC, sometimes you need a break from the parks and beaches and sun and sweltering heat. Going to a kid-friendly museum exhibit is an engaging and enriching...
View ArticleSummer Streets 2014: Car-Free Fun for NYC Kids
For the seventh year in a row, New York City is hosting Summer Streets on three consecutive Saturdays. On August 2, 9 and 16 from 7am to 1pm, the Department of Transportation closes Lafayette Street...
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