Stories – New York Family

People admiring artwork in the Jackie Robinson Museum, one of the many Things to DO with Kids in NYC this weekend

Brooklyn

15 Things to Do with the Kids This Weekend in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

New York-Inspired Baby Names for Kids: Illustration of NYC

60 Cool & Unique New York-Inspired Baby Names for Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

Portrait little teenage girl playing pickleball game, pickleball yellow ball with paddle in hands, outdoor sport leisure kids activity

Where to Play Pickleball in NYC: Indoor, Outdoor & Free Courts

By Danielle Ramos

Reading books about divorce to kids

10 Books to Help Kids Cope with Divorce

By Jeannine Cintron

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Bronx Times

Bronx Zoo hosts career fair for more than 500 youths interested in working in zoos and aquariums

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: Girl standing in front of plants

Free & Cheap Activities

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: A Fun Nature Escape for Families

By Soe Kabbabe

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Tween & Teen Summer Programs

By New York Family Staff

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

Queens

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

Rockland

Valentine’s Day LEGO Sets To Get Your Kids

By Joey LaBelle

A flat illustration of two seniors walking toward a woman with a stroller and child in a snowy city park.

Free & Cheap Activities

10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Feb 11– Feb 17

By Shara Levine

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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Premier Jewish Summer Camps

By New York Family Staff

Adorable little boy, sitting in a book store, looking at books, February mid-winter break NYC

Free & Cheap Activities

NYC February Mid-Winter Break Week Survival Guide: Indoor and Low-Cost Things to Do With Kids

By Danielle Ramos

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

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

By Soe Kabbabe

Amazing Queens Day Camps

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Amazing Queens Day Camps

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