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Morey's Piers & Waterparks
NYC Summer Fun Guide: Water, Animals, Camping, Biking & More
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Classes & Camps: Tailor-Made Art + Active New City Adventures + Baby Swimming
The JCC in Manhattan
Birthdays: Slam Dunk Celebrations + Mystery Parties

NYC Summer Fun Guide: Water, Animals, Camping, Biking & More

By New York Family

Where to set sail, splash around, meet wild creatures, and get back to nature around the city
Morey's Piers & Waterparks 11 Top Water Parks Within Driving Distance Whether you want to dip your toes in the water, make big waves, or shoot down daredevil slides, we have terrific suggestions for a splashy-fun day trip.       Local Fishing, Kayaking, And Sailing Reel in some fish, take a paddle boat lesson, and learn to kayak for free on the Hudson and East Rivers.         Our Favorite Beaches Around… [more]

Classes & Camps: Tailor-Made Art + Active New City Adventures + Baby Swimming

By New York Family

Offerings at Private Picassos, Corbin’s Crusaders, and SwimJim.
IMG_0399 Note To Readers: Our “Classes Of The Week” feature highlights classes we love, regardless of whether they have availability at the moment. Be sure to check with each venue for availability and certainly keep it on your radar for future enrollment. Private Picassos For a tailor-made summer camp experience, check out Private Picassos and their in-home programming. During the summer months, Private… [more]

Birthdays: Slam Dunk Celebrations + Mystery Parties

By New York Family

B’day bashes at the JCC in Manhattan and Mystery & Mayhem.
The JCC in Manhattan The JCC in Manhattan Make it a slam dunk party! Sports parties with Coach Darren are the most popular celebrations at the JCC in Manhattan. For children ages 2-12, birthday bashes include learning the fundamentals of basketball—dribbling, passing, shooting, and defensive footwork—in the gym space. In the festively decorated party room, kids dive into birthday cake and goodie bags. jccmanhattan.org   Mystery &… [more]

Win Tickets To Sahara Sam’s Oasis!

By New York Family

Five families will receive 4-packs of tickets to a nearby water park through a giveaway with our friends at SwimJim.
1.-Sahara-Sams1 A splashy day trip for NYC families, Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park in nearby West Berlin, New Jersey offers amazing aquatic attractions for all ages. Less than two hours away, the cool water playground is open during all seasons. And we have five family 4-packs of tickets to give away with the help of our friends at… [more]

Super Summer Sports

By New York Family

The Pros Chime In On Swimming, Golf, And Tennis Tips For Kids Of All Ages
SwimJim The summer is the perfect time for soaking up some sun and honing your outdoor sports skills while you’re at it. Swimming, golf, and tennis are all classic sports for the season, so we asked pro instructors and program directors around the city for their best tips for young beginners as well as older athletes. Here’s… [more]

Weekend Planner: June 14-16

By New York Family

Giant LEGO structures, Father’s Day celebrations, awesome puppet festival, and much more family fun.
hunts-point-fish-parade-2012-thumb Happy Father's Day weekend! To celebrate, we've gathered 15 NYC events that honor dads, from family fests everyone can enjoy to gift making workshops for kids. If the weather cooperates, don't forget to check out our favorite carousels in all five boroughs for a fun spin. Otherwise, you can look forward to giant Lego structures,… [more]