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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.

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Blogs

Summer Crafts for NYC Kids: Imagine, Learn, and Create!

By Mia Salas
SPARK “Art For Lunch!” Summer Class
Blogs

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: July 12-14

By Sarah Jackson
Macy’s Firework Show
Blogs

15 Things to Do for the Fourth of July Weekend: In & Near NYC

By New York Family
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Blogs

Your Awesome New York Kids Weekend: June 28-30

By Sarah Jackson
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Things to Do with Kids

Valentine’s Day DIY: Honey-Inspired Lip Balm

By Suzy Scherr
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Things to Do with Kids

8 Ways To Celebrate Chinese New Year

By The China Institute
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Things to Do with Kids

Christmas Crafts For Kids And Parents

By Milena Ozernova
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Things to Do with Kids

The Ultimate Guide to Easy DIY Holiday Countdown Calendars: Fun Crafts for Christmas & Hanukkah

By Mia Weber
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Lifestyle

Amp Up Your Thanksgiving Football Party With These Ideas

By Radhamely DeLeon
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Things to Do with Kids

6 Fun Bilingual Books For Little Spanish-Speakers

By Radhamely DeLeon
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Things to Do with Kids

7 DIY Halloween Party Ideas For The Kids

By Katarina Avendaño
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Things to Do with Kids

“Growing Up Is Optional” In This Blanket Fort–Building Book

By Katarina Avendaño
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Fun at Home

Podcasts That Will Become Your Kids’ Favorite Pastime

By Milena Ozernova
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Tweens & Teens

Sponsored Scoop: 30% off Sittercity membership

By Charlotte Sauvagnat
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Things to Do with Kids

“Studio C” Season 9 Premiere Offers Family-Friendly Sketch Comedy

By Caitlin Wolper
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Things to Do with Kids

The Peanuts’ New Cookbook: Banana Nose Bread Bites

By New York Family
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Things to Do with Kids

Bluprint Launches New Family Vertical

By Jana Cholakovska
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Things to Do with Kids

Celebrate National Lazy Day With These 10 Activities

By New York Family
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Lifestyle

Sneak Peek: American Girl’s “Garden To Table Cookbook” Recipes

By New York Family
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Things to Do with Kids

Try Siri Daly’s Rainbow Popsicles & Manchego Summer Squash Gratin

By New York Family

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Step into a world where board games meet
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Hicks Nurseries’ 36th Annual Flower & Garden Show
Hicks Nurseries

Join the Children’s Museum of Manhattan
Tomorrow, 10 am

Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Children’s Museum of Manhattan

The Museum of Modern Art announces a fil
Tomorrow, 10:30 am

The Museum of Modern Art Presents A View from the Vaults: The 1980’s
The Museum of Modern Art

Strike a pose, the Easter Bunny is at th
Tomorrow, all day

Bunny Photo Experience
Walt Whitman Mall

Hop on over and take unforgettable pics
Tomorrow, all day

Photos with The Bunny
Staten Island Mall

Strike a pose, the Easter Bunny is here
Tomorrow, all day

Easter Bunny Photos
Roosevelt Field

America’s beloved children’s theater com
March 22, 2 pm

The Paper Bag Players: Hey There, Howdy, Everybody!
The Kaye Playhouse

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April 5, 11 am

An Easter Tradition: Experience Marble Collegiate Church
Marble Collegiate Church

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