To A Child Of The City

By Eric Messinger

25 NYC experiences our editor wishes for you.

ChildCity Dear Adorable One, Being new to the world, you probably haven’t given much thought to everything you want to get out of childhood. Perhaps I can help. As the editor of New York Family magazine, and a city parent of a 12-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about just this topic—at least as it [more]

Best Local Farms For Apple-Picking, Hay Rides, Petting Zoos And More

By Allison Wimer

Where To Go For Fruits And Veggies Galore, Fall Festivals, And Other Seasonal Fun–All Within A 90-Minute Drive

Apple Picking Fall is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing: apple- and pumpkin-picking and fall festivals galore! Here are our favorites for nearby farm fun—all under a ninety minute drive or convenient train ride from the city. While we highlight special attractions at each farm below, please note that most of them are known for their classic [more]

10 Great NYC Family Events For September

By Maggie McNamara

Adoptapalooza, Free Museum Day, World Maker Faire, And Other Of Our Favorite Things To Do With Kids This Month

Brockhage, Hans SEPTEMBER 9 SAVE A LIFE Brace yourself for puppy eyes from your little ones at Adoptapalooza, the city’s biggest pet adoption event of the year. Alongside 200+ vaccinated cats and dogs looking for homes, the gathering brings valuable resources to new and seasoned pet owners, featuring training sessions, vendor giveaways, and microchip stations. Don’t miss celebrity animals like Sandy, the canine [more]

Get Bowled Over This Summer

By New York Family

Kids under 12 bowl for free until August 31!

BMTS_300x2504 Hoping to roll a strike before the end of summer? You're in luck. Bowlmor in Times Square is offering a special summer deal for New Yorkers with kids in tow. From now until August 31, kids ages 12 and under bowl for FREE on weekdays before 4pm. It's perfect timing for these idle weeks between the busy schedules of camp and [more]

10 Great Family Events For August

By Sarah Greene

The Best Family-Friendly Things To Do In NYC This Month

lego safari August 4, 11, & 18 SPORTS IN THE STREETS On three Saturdays this month, Park Avenue will be closed to cars for nearly seven miles as Summer Streets returns for its fifth year. New Yorkers can enjoy the rare chance to glide along a 160-foot-long zip line, munch on healthy treats [more]

A Modern Approach For Little Art Lovers

By Blair Tidwell

Parents May Be Surprised At The Many Family-Friendly Offerings At MOMA

Think you know MoMA? You may be surprised by all of the family-friendly offerings at the city’s main museum for modern and contemporary art. The institution comes through with a reliable and steady stream of classes, tours, artist visits, films and art workshops—designed especially for families. The best part? They’re free. The nonexistent price tag isn’t the only thing that [more]