NYC Winter Fun Guide 2014

The Best Skating Rinks in NYC
Here are our favorite spots to lace up your skates.

Sledding Fun in the City
Our roundup of the best slopes from Central Park to the Bronx

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream's cocoa — Van Leeuwen Ice Cream’s cocoa

Cheers for Tea and Cocoa
As the temperatures drop outside, here’s where you can enjoy a warm beverage.

Cultural Oases
This winter, take shelter at one of these cultural hotspots.

A craft project at the Brooklyn Design Lab

Discover DIY
Get crafty at these fun city spots

Saranac Lake Winter Carnival's opening fireworks over the ice palace; photo by Mark Kurtz/Sarnac Lake Winter Carnival — Saranac Lake Winter Carnival’s opening fireworks over the ice palace; photo by Mark Kurtz/Sarnac Lake Winter Carnival

Best of the Fests
Wintertime is rich with festivals. Here’s our guide to the most fun happenings.

For local ski resorts and slopes, click here.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.