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the numbers 250 celebrating America's Birthday

Post-Midnight New Year Celebration to Kick Off America’s 250th in Times Square

By Jeannine Cintron

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By Mia Salas

Hands lacing up roller skates to enjoy the Best Rinks to Go Roller Skating on Long Island

Best Rinks to Go Roller Skating on Long Island

By Danielle Ramos

Children and adults enjoy an interactive dinosaur exhibit with balloons, animatronic dinos, and educational displays.

10 Winter Break Activities for Kids on Long Island

By Shara Levine

Mom, Dad, and two children sitting in bed with runny nose and fever as record-breaking Flu hits New York

Record-Breaking Flu in New York: What Parents Need to Know Now

By Danielle Ramos

7 circus performers taking part in various acts.

Things to Do with Kids

28 Fun Events to Keep Your Kids Busy This Winter Break in NYC

By Shara Levine

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Three kings illustration in front of a NYC skyline

10 Three Kings Day Events Around New York City 2026

By Shara Levine

An adult and child holding hands walk through a modern museum with wooden ceilings, plant displays, and interactive exhibits.

The Best NYC (and Long Island) Museums for Kids with Disabilities

By Donna Duarte-Ladd & Barbara Russo

4 laughing children lying on a rug reaching their hands up as confetti falls on them

Things to Do with Kids

Family-Friendly New Year’s Events in Westchester for 2026

By Shara Levine

Brightly lit fireworks displaying 2026 for list of Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in NYC With Kids

Free & Cheap Activities

Where to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in NYC With Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Festive woman holding a vintage clock to celebrate the new year.

Forget the Resolutions: An Expert Shares Year-Round Tips

By Donna Duarte-Ladd

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Things to Do with Kids

12 Family-Friendly New Year’s Events on Long Island for 2026

By Shara Levine

What Is Kwanzaa? Everything You Need to Know About the Forgotten Holiday

Things to Do with Kids

What Is Kwanzaa? Everything You Need to Know About the Seemingly Forgotten Holiday

By Náosha Gregg

Three children holding silver balloons for the New Year 2026

28 Family-Friendly New Year’s Events in NYC for 2026

By Shara Levine

A young child leaning upside down in a circular object, part of the new Space Glide experience at the New York Hall of Science

Culture & Attractions

Meet Space Glide: A No-Ice, No-Blades Skating Alternative at the New York Hall of Science

By Danielle Ramos

Fun portrait of happy loving family. Pretty young mother reading a winter book to her daughters at home.

15 Great Books for Kids to Curl Up With This Winter

By Danielle Ramos and Kilani Sierra

African American mother measuring sick son's temperature while talking to the doctor over the phone.

Queens

Sick Kids? 4 Comforting Activities to Keep Your Child Entertained and Calm

By Danielle Ramos

A child is stressed over his parents co-parenting.

How to Nail Co-Parenting with Your Ex

By Jeannine Cintron

Family sitting on the couch watching a Christmas movie

15 Family-Friendly Christmas Movies to Stream This Year

By Danielle Ramos