The best attractions and museums in New York for Kids

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Culture & Attractions

Bronx Children’s Museum Set to Open in Mill Pond Park

Barbara Russo

A person reaching up to grasp a climbing hold on an indoor rock-climbing wall.

Culture & Attractions

Rock Climbing Westchester: Best Indoor Gyms and Family-Friendly Spots

By Serena Norr

Cosplay figures of Jack and Sally from *The Nightmare Before Christmas* stand in a dimly lit room, decorated with Halloween and Christmas themes, including miniature trees and string lights.

Culture & Attractions

The Ultimate Guide To The Best Haunted Houses In Westchester

By Serena Norr

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Westchester Family

First Look: Harry Potter a Forbidden Forest Experience

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Culture & Attractions

Haunted House Experiences Near NYC 2022

By Campbell Schouten

Large inflatable cartoon characters float above a crowded indoor wave pool; water slides and play structures surround the pool within a large, glass-roofed building.

Culture & Attractions

Indoor Attractions At American Dream For The Whole Family

By Serena Norr

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Culture & Attractions

October Fairs, Festivals, and Parades in NYC and Nearby

Shara Levine

The Whitney to Expand Free Admission Offerings in 2024

Culture & Attractions

Here are the Museums Participating in Museum Day 2022

By Kaitlyn Riggio

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Culture & Attractions

September 2022 Carnivals, Festivals, and Parades In and Near NYC

Shara Levine

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Culture & Attractions

Kids Embrace Art at the Whitney Museum’s Family Programs

Barbara Russo

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Westchester Family

Road Trip Idea: Travel Back in Time to the New York Renaissance Faire

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Soar with Reading has Landed in Newark this Summer with Free Books

By Fernanda Cabrera

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Westchester Family

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience Comes to Westchester

Four people ascend colorful indoor climbing walls; two adults and two children are harnessed and climbing themed sections depicting soccer, geometric shapes, a city map, and a space scene.

Brooklyn

15 Fun Attractions to Enjoy in Yonkers with Kids

By Serena Norr

Scenic view of the North County Trailway in Westchester, featuring lush greenery and a paved path for biking and walking.

Exploring the North County Trailway in Westchester

By Serena Norr

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Culture & Attractions

The Best Aquariums and Exhibits for Shark Week 2022

Campbell Schouten

The American Museum of Natural History, one of several museums available through Culture Pass

Culture & Attractions

48 NYC Museums to Visit all Year Round with the Family

By New York Family

Culture & Attractions

Visit The William Vale’s Fun Mini- Golf Course, Now Open for Summer 2022!

By Fernanda Cabrera

Best Kept Secrets of the Brooklyn Children's Museum

Culture & Attractions

Best Kept Secrets of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum

By New York Family

Family Outing: New York Transit Museum

Culture & Attractions

Family Outing: New York Transit Museum

By New York Family