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Fun at Home

While we love family outings and adventures in New York, sometimes your kids just want to have some fun at home. We have ideas for crafts and DIY projects.

Relaxing Summer Reads for Kids of All Ages
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Relaxing Summer Reads for Kids of All Ages

By Courtney Ingalls and Bella Kjellen
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Fun at Home

9 Awesome Podcasts for Families

By Náosha Gregg
11 Family-Friendly Board Games to Beat the Winter Blues
Fun at Home

11 Family-Friendly Board Games to Beat the Winter Blues

By Danielle Ramos
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Visit New York City’s Top Attractions for Free with Culture Pass

By Náosha Gregg
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18 Great Holiday Books for Kids of All Ages

By Náosha Gregg
Holiday Cookies
Fun at Home

12 Scrumptious Holiday Cookies to Make with Your Kids

By Tamonda Griffiths
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The Best Veterans Day Deals for Those Who Served

By Náosha Gregg
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Fun at Home

The Best Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Ideas

By Náosha Gregg
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Fun at Home

16 Extremely Fun Board Games for Family Game Night

By Campbell Schouten & Marina Dunbar
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NYC Summer Streets Are Back and Bigger Than Ever This Year

By Marina Dunbar
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Best Summer Reading Programs for New York City Kids

By Marta Rybczynski
16 Best Summer Rainy Day Activities in NYC
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20 Best Summer Rainy Day Activities in NYC

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

By Brooke Thompson
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Fall Family Fun: Experiences, Spots and Events for the Season

By New York Family
8 Best Video Games for Kids of All Ages
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8 Best Video Games for Kids of All Ages

By Fernanda Cabrera
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How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring or Frozen Dye

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8 Best Movies and TV Shows for Pride Month

By Kaitlyn Riggio
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The Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History: A Parents Guide to exploring this Now Open Center

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Fun at Home

Santa! Chatting with Mrs. Claus (about Santa, cookies &milk and that darn naughty list)

By Donna Duarte-Ladd
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Take a Free Rosh Hashanah Cooking Class with WoodSpoon

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