Manhattan Archives – New York Family

Mamdani Appoints Kamar Samuels as New York City Schools Chancellor

Elementary to High School

Mamdani Appoints Kamar Samuels as New York City Schools Chancellor

By Danielle Ramos

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

Depiction of the Statue of Liberty standing in front of the Manhattan skyline and fireworks to celebrate America's 250th birthday

America’s 250th Birthday: An NYC Family Guide

By Danielle Ramos

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

Health & Wellness

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

Three kings illustration in front of a NYC skyline

Culture & Attractions

10 Three Kings Day Events Around New York City 2026

By Shara Levine

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

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

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

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

4 ballet dancers in white costumes dancing on stage while a male ballet dancer leaps over them.

Culture & Attractions

Must-See Nutcracker Shows in Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester 2025

By Shara Levine

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

Kids and adult laughing and having fun on the bumper cars on ice at Bryant Park

Things to Do with Kids

Bumper Cars on Ice Coming Back to Bryant Park

By Danielle Ramos

The Radio City Rockettes dancing on stage and dressed as toy soldiers

Culture & Attractions

Amazing Holiday Performances in NYC and on Long Island 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 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

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos