The best attractions and museums in New York for Kids

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

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

The New York Irish Center Mid-Winter Children’s Festival: Girls having fun wearing Irish colors

Culture & Attractions

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

Culture & Attractions

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

By Soe Kabbabe

Candy message hearts laid out on a flat surface.

Culture & Attractions

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC

By Shara Levine

Brother and sister exchanging red envelops for lunar new year

Culture & Attractions

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 in Westchester

By Shara Levine

Two girls in winter jackets getting ready for Kids' Night on Broadway.

Culture & Attractions

Kids’ Night on Broadway Returns to NYC: Tix on Sale Now!

By Danielle Ramos

Little girl on her parent's shoulders watching the Lunar New Year celebration at Lincoln Center

Culture & Attractions

Lion Dances and K-Pop: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lincoln Center

By Danielle Ramos

Black mom and daughter with a big cush heart

Culture & Attractions

9 Fun and Unique Mom and Me Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in NYC

By Soe Kabbabe

John Jay Homestead Kitchen at American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester

Culture & Attractions

Discover the American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester with Your Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Intergenerational family celebrating in their kitchen.

Culture & Attractions

Black History Month 2026: Great Events in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester

By Shara Levine

Pink kitchen Sundae House at Museum of Ice Cream

Culture & Attractions

Inside the Museum of Ice Cream NYC Renovation: New Play Spaces and Hidden Rooms

By Danielle Ramos

Long Island 250 Events across Suffolk County, Long Island, to celebrate America 250. Kids celebrating with flags.

Culture & Attractions

Long Island 250 Events: Celebrate America’s 250th in Suffolk County

By Soe Kabbabe

Children sitting on a dock with their backs turned to the camera, looking ahead at the ships on either side of them, Sail4th, America250

Culture & Attractions

Sail4th 250 in NYC: Celebrate America250 With Tall Ships, Fleet Week & Fireworks

By Danielle Ramos

Things to in Nassau County: Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, Long Island, NY.

Culture & Attractions

10 Fun Things to Do in Nassau County with Kids: A Family Guide for a Day Out

By Soe Kabbabe

Two young boys dressed warmly on NYC subway

Queens

Free Things to Do in NYC in the Winter

By Danielle Ramos

Families at the Great Big Game Show in Times Square

Culture & Attractions

Two New Attractions Light Up Times Square: The Escape Game and Great Big Game Show

By Danielle Ramos

A young boy walking through Times Square at night, one of the many things to do with kids at night in NYC

Blogs

25 Things to Do With Kids at Night in NYC

By Danielle Ramos