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Celebrate the Caribbean BCM

Brooklyn Paper

‘A space for kids’: Brooklyn Children’s Museum to celebrate Caribbean culture with family festival

Breaking Down NYC School Admissions

Elementary to High School

Breaking Down NYC School Admissions

By Mia Salas

Three children enjoy a carousel ride, with two sitting on a decorated horse and one standing beside, in a light-filled amusement park setting.

Things to Do with Kids

Family Fun at Playland in Rye, New York Is a Summer Goal

By Serena Norr

Tamron Hall leans on a post in front of her Harlem brownstone, son Moses in foreground.

Tamron Hall on Motherhood, Her Son Moses, and the Magic of Harlem

By Danielle Ramos

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Festivals, Parades, and Fairs Across NYC: August 2025

By Shara Levine

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Best After-School Programs in New York

By New York Family

Kids’ Night Is Back This Summer with Free Broadway Tickets for 16 Shows!

Culture & Attractions

Kids’ Night Is Back This Summer with Free Broadway Tickets for 18 Shows!

By Danielle Ramos

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Long Island Carnivals, Festivals, and Fairs: August 2025

By Shara Levine

A coach helps a young girl stretch her legs on a gym floor while other children in sportswear practice stretches nearby.

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in and Near Queens

By New York Family

The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Long Island

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in Long Island

By New York Family

A young girl stands in front of a chalkboard with doodles, raising her arms as if lifting a barbell drawn on the board above her head.

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The 8 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Brooklyn

By New York Family

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The 13 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Westchester

By Westchester Family

Kids playing outdoors in autumn—one lifting weights, one skateboarding, and one kicking a soccer ball.

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The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Manhattan

By New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

Festivals, Parades, Carnivals, and Fairs in Westchester, Rockland County, and Bergen County: August 2025

By Shara Levine

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An MTA Fare Hike Is Coming in 2026; Here’s What You’ll Pay Next Year

By Náosha Gregg

A child wearing a blue shirt interacts with toys or models on a display table, with colorful decorations and adults nearby.

A Guide to Local Toy & Bookstores in NYC

By Náosha Gregg

Kids jumping off the dock into a beautiful mountain lake

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Premier Sleepaway Camps

By New York Family Staff

40 New After-School Programs Coming to NYC Next Month: Is Your Child’s School on the List?

After-School Programs

40 New After-School Sites Coming to NYC Next Month: Is Your Child’s School on the List?

By Danielle Ramos

5 Westchester Libraries with Free STEAM Programs

5 Westchester Libraries with Free STEAM Programs

By Thalia Fernandez

A young girl in a red dress with white flowers plays at an outdoor playground, interacting with a spinning activity station.

Things to Do with Kids

15 Amazing NYC Playgrounds You Need to Know About

By Náosha Gregg