The best attractions and museums in New York for Kids

Smorgasburg open air food market

Brooklyn

Open-Air Food Market Smorgasburg Returns to Brooklyn In April

By Jeannine Cintron

Awesome Things to Do with Dance Obsessed Kids in NY

8 Awesome Things to Do with Dance-Obsessed Kids in NYC

By Soe Kabbabe

Nitehawk Cinema, cinema week nyc

Free & Cheap Activities

Free Movies: NYC Launches Cinema Week With Free Tickets and Special Screenings

By Danielle Ramos

Long Island Museum: 3 Family-Friendly Tech and Gaming Exhibitions You Can’t Miss This Spring

Long Island Museum: 3 Family-Friendly Tech and Gaming Exhibitions You Can’t Miss This Spring

By Soe Kabbabe

Happy family star gazing outdoors together looking into night starry sky vector illustration. Mother, father and children over nature park scenery

Best Stargazing Spots Near New York City: Where to See the Stars Without Leaving the Metro Area

By Danielle Ramos and Naosha Gregg

Women’s History Month in NYC: How to Honor the New York Women Who Shaped Our City

Culture & Attractions

Women’s History Month in NYC: Honor the New York Women Who Shaped Our City

By Soe Kabbabe

2026 Football " FIFA Soccer" World Cup with Football Pattern and Co-Host Flags of USA "America", Canada, and Mexico - Vector Illustration. banners with red green blue shapes for world cup 2026 background

FIFA World Cup 2026 Is Coming – Count Down at Columbus Circle!

By Danielle Ramos

Children playing at Children's Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) and the Whitney Museum of American Art Team Up For Joint Spring Programming for Kids

Culture & Attractions

CMOM and the Whitney Team Up For Joint Spring Programming

By Danielle Ramos

Exterior shot of The Paley Museum

Paley Museum Partners with NYC DSS for Free Admission for EBT Cardholders

By Shara Levine

Girls’ Time: Adorable & Fun Things to Do with Daughters in NYC

Girls’ Time: 9 Adorable & Fun Things to Do With Daughters in NYC

By Soe Kabbabe

10 Family-Friendly Purim Events in Westchester

10 Festive Family-Friendly Purim Events in Westchester

By Shara Levine

Two paper graggers.

Culture & Attractions

10 Festive Purim Events on Long Island 2026

By Shara Levine

Music Activities for Kids in NYC: Girl playing the violin

Culture & Attractions

12 Awesome Music Activities for Kids in NYC: Concerts, Broadway & Live Performances

By Soe Kabbabe

People gathered at Lunar New Year celebration at Bryant Park

Culture & Attractions

Bryant Park’s Lunar New Year Celebration: Fun, Free NYC Outing

By Danielle Ramos

Aviation Activities for Kids Near NYC: Museums, Plane Watching & More - Kid playing with an airplane toy in front of an airplane engine

Culture & Attractions

10 Cool Aviation Activities for Kids Near NYC: Museums, Plane Watching & More

By Soe Kabbabe

Exterior of the Film Forum in NYC, indie movie theater

Culture & Attractions

Best Indie Movie Theaters in NYC for Families

By Danielle Ramos

A young child leaving school with a backpack for February mid-winter break NYC

Culture & Attractions

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

By Danielle Ramos

Things to do in Port Jefferson, New York

Culture & Attractions

10 Fun Things to Do in Port Jefferson With Kids: A Family Guide for a Day Out

By Soe Kabbabe

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: mom and daughter exploring dinosaur exhibits

Culture & Attractions

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: Best Exhibits & Activities Near You

By Alexa Lutter & Soe Kabbabe

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

Culture & Attractions

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

By Soe Kabbabe