The best attractions and museums in New York for Kids

Purple coneflowers bloom in a sunlit garden with a large outdoor chime sculpture blurred in the background through trees.

Gardens in Westchester to Explore with Your Kids

By Serena Norr

Scenic road trip destinations near Westchester offering family adventures.

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Road Trips and Weekend Getaways from Westchester for Families

Road Trips and Weekend Getaways from Westchester for Families

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Get Creative and Use Your Imagination at BAMkids

Atlantic Acting School

Get Involved with Theater and Performing Arts at the Atlantic Acting School

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed NYC brings children together through theatre-making activities that blend acting, music, movement, dance, and storytelling—all in a warm, inclusive community setting.

Chelsea Piers

Play and Learn Over 25 Sports at Chelsea Piers

LICM Sensory Friendly Performances Give Opportunity to All

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The Long Island Children’s Museum Sensory Friendly Performances Give Opportunity to All

By Avital Kessner & Kaitlyn Riggio

Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at the Morgan Celebrates Beloved Children’s Author

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Beatrix Potter: Drawn to Nature at the Morgan Celebrates Beloved Children’s Author

By Kaitlyn Riggio

NYBG’s The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion Brings It To the Runway

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NYBG’s The Orchid Show: Florals in Fashion Brings It To the Runway

By Kaitlyn Riggio

Pink Pier: NYC’s Seasonal Pink Paradise

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Pink Pier: NYC’s Seasonal Pink Paradise

By Jana Beauchamp

RISE NY Presents Immersive and Engaging History of New York City

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RISE NY Presents Immersive and Engaging History of New York City

By Kaitlyn Riggio

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Exploring Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

The image depicts a museum exhibit featuring a life-sized elephant model with a family reading informational displays nearby.

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Celebration of Elephants: A Must-see New Exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History

By Barbara Russo

Journey 360's New Menu Lands in Manhattan

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Journey 360’s New Menu Lands in Manhattan

By Kaitlyn Riggio

26 Things to Do on Long Island with Kids

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26 Things to Do on Long Island with Kids

By Diane Kelly Levey

Three children interact with a computer; a boy adjusts a monitor, while two girls operate the keyboard. Two small containers labeled "NI" and "N" sit nearby; the setting appears to be a science-based learning environment.

Escape Rooms In Westchester For Fun Weekends

By Serena Norr

best rainy day activities for kids in nyc

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16 Best Rainy Day Activities in NYC: For Kids of All Ages

By Brooke Thompson

The Whitney to Expand Free Admission Offerings in 2024

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The Whitney to Expand Free Admission Offerings in 2024

By Kaitlyn Riggio

First Look at Morgan Library and Museum’s Centennial Celebrations

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First Look at Morgan Library and Museum’s Centennial Celebrations

By Kaitlyn Riggio

Coney Island's First Winter Wonderland Experience Arrives This Month

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Coney Island’s First Winter Wonderland Experience Arrives This Month

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An adult and child holding hands walk through a modern museum with wooden ceilings, plant displays, and interactive exhibits.

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The Best NYC (and Long Island) Museums for Kids with Disabilities

By Donna Duarte-Ladd & Barbara Russo

Spike Lee's Influences Explored in Brooklyn Museum Exhibition

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Spike Lee’s Influences Explored in Brooklyn Museum Exhibition

By Kaitlyn Riggio

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Shop Local: Back-to-School Shopping in Westchester

By Serena Norr

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10 Drive-In Movie Theaters Near Westchester

By Serena Norr & Thalia Fernandez