Stories – New York Family

Dancers dressed in red holding a traditional lion for the Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

Things to Do with Kids

41 Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year in NYC

By Shara Levine

Little boy lying on the floor with Lego pieces all around him

Valentine’s Day LEGO Sets To Get Your Kids

By Joey LaBelle

Kids, students and play with blocks in classroom for learning, problem solving and creative activity. Children, toys and floor for education game, puzzle solution and motor growth in kindergarten, new Bronx charter school, Strive Charter School

This New Bronx Charter School Will Be Open 12 Hours a Day

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

8 Fun Valentine’s Day Events Across Westchester

By Shara Levine

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Illustration of the Dominican Republic flag

Free & Cheap Activities

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Fiesta, Latin Traditions & Dominican Culture

By Soe Kabbabe

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Bronx Times

Ready, set, slam! BronxWrites young poets compete at the Bronx Music Hall

Two tweens holding up their hands, one carrying a basketball.

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By New York Family Staff

The New York Irish Center Mid-Winter Children’s Festival: Girls having fun wearing Irish colors

Queens

The 2026 New York Irish Center Mid-Winter Children’s Festival: A Celebration of Irish Culture & Family Fun in Queens

By Soe Kabbabe

Long Island Maritime Museum: Girl in a sea-inspired location

Culture & Attractions

Long Island Maritime Museum: Mid-Winter Break & Family Fun on Long Island

By Soe Kabbabe

Amazing Queens Day Camps

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By New York Family

Cover of children's book celebrating lunar new year, called The Fire Horse's Great Gallop depicting a fantastical and smiling animated horse

12 Lunar New Year Books To Help Celebrate With Your Kids

By Vered Ornstein & Danielle Ramos

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Black History Month: How Families Can Celebrate and Learn

By Náosha Gregg

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Premier Sports Camps

By New York Family Staff

Figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics winter Olympics competition or challenge for women. Isolated girl on ice rink dancing and performing movements. Vector cartoon character in flat style, 2026 winter Olympics

Things to Do with Kids

How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC With Kids: Best Viewing Spots & Fun Family Events

By Danielle Ramos

Maple syrup sugar liquid in wooden spoon from Quebec restaurant sugar shack called Cabane a sucre maple trees sap farm. Canadian delicacy sweet dessert ingredient,

Maple Sugaring in New York: Best Maple Farms & Tapping Experiences

By Alexa Lutter & Danielle Ramos

chalk drawn tick tac toe board with hearts as the game pieces with pieces diagonally across.

Things to Do with Kids

Fun Long Island Valentine’s Day Events for Families

By Shara Levine

Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families: Kid go-karting indoors.

5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Candy message hearts laid out on a flat surface.

Culture & Attractions

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC

By Shara Levine

matrescence: Losing your identity after becoming a mom. Mom overwhelmed with crying baby

Matrescence: How to Reclaim Your Identity After Motherhood

By Soe Kabbabe

Moms and kids relaxing on the indoor lawn at Pier 57 indoor playground ni NYC

Free & Cheap Activities

Free Indoor Playground at Pier 57 Is NYC’s Coziest Winter Outing

By Danielle Ramos