There are close to 1,000 playgrounds throughout the city! If you’re in the mood to go beyond your neighborhood swing set, here’s a list of 13 out-of-the-box playscapes worth traveling to throughout the five boroughs.

The Dicapo Opera Theatre on the Upper East Side—an indie company boasting entire seasons of traditional productions—breaks the mold by making opera less intimidating for NYC families, while putting kids in the midst of the music and drama with their special weekend-only series, "Opera for Kids."

Theatergoers, rejoice! Another Broadway season is mid-bloom and this spring, you can expect to see a few new shows fit for the family. Whether your child is athletic or a fairytale fanatic, here’s a taste of what’s about to hit the stage.

Slide through a giant mouth. Step inside a brain. Sound like an episode of The Magic School Bus? Just about! Welcome to the new exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM)—EatSleepPlay™: Building Health Every Day.

New York Family Contests & Special Events