The Bronx Archives – New York Family

A perfectly built snowman next to its twn snowman in a Brooklyn park

Things to Do with Kids

How to Build the Perfect Snowman in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

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

Things to Do with Kids

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

By Shara Levine

kids and family playing ad doing things in New York city during teh winter

Free & Cheap Activities

Free Kid and Family Activities in NYC: 10 Free Things to Do This Week

By Shara Levine

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

Fun 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.

Parenting

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

By Danielle Ramos

New York City skyline evening snow view through glass christmas ball, famous skyline

Things to Do with Kids

35 Fun Holiday Family Experiences In and Around New York 2025

By Shara Levine

Father drumming on a couch next to his daughter and wife on Kwanzaa

Things to Do with Kids

Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025

By Shara Levine

two women , one pregnant, holding neautral boxes with bows

Pregnancy & Childbirth

More Moms Are Saying No to This Baby Shower Tradition, and Not Everyone Is Happy

By Danielle Ramos

A child's hands lacing up her skates on an ice rink

Things to Do with Kids

17 Awesome Rinks for Ice Skating on Long Island

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

A close-up of a dog to show how NYC Families Can Help Shelter Dogs Right Now with the Adventure Buddy Program

Parenting

How NYC Families Can Help Shelter Dogs Right Now with the Adventure Buddy Program

By Danielle Ramos

A Hanukkah book for kids, Biscuit's Hanukkah

Things to Do with Kids

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

Kids happily sledding on a hill in New York City's Central Park

Things to Do with Kids

Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area and Beyond

By New York Family

Holiday Market at Industry City

Things to Do with Kids

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

By New York Family

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Sleepaway Camps

Register Now for Free Summer Camps with The Fresh Air Fund

By Danielle Ramos

Little girl taking photo of Hanukkah Menorah display

Things to Do with Kids

32 Festive Hanukkah Events for Families in New York City

By Shara Levine

Little girl walking through a library aisle holding a stack of colorful children’s books.

Culture & Attractions

Best Libraries in New York for Kids

By Danielle Ramos

A teenage brain has a lot going on

Teenagers! Understanding What’s Happening in Your Teen’s Brain

By Jeannine Cintron

Statue of Libery with her New York Theme Gift

Celebrations

New York Family NYC-Themed Gifts 2025

By Shara Levine

the best place in New York city to take Santa photos

Things to Do with Kids

19 Great Places to Take Photos with Santa in New York City

By Shara Levine