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Things to Do with Kids

Find all our family activity guides, events, and kid-friendly resources in one place. This section organizes our articles covering outings, seasonal activities, and ideas for parents across NYC’s boroughs.

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Things to Do with Kids

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Queens

By Adrienne Farr
2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Manhattan
Things to Do with Kids

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Manhattan

By Mia Salas
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Play & Recreation

12 Best River Tubing & Lazy River Adventures Near NYC!

By Maya Laidler and Alexa Lutter
Free Summer Programs at Bryant Park
Play & Recreation

Free Summer Activities for Kids at Bryant Park!

By Alexa Lutter
Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC
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Your Family’s Guide to the 2025 Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks in NYC (Plus How to Score Free Tix!)

By Danielle Ramos
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NYC Public Pools Are Now Open for the Summer Season!

By Jenna Fanelli and Danielle Ramos
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Things to Do with Kids

Family-Friendly 4th of July Events in NYC and Long Island

By Shara Levine
School’s Out! Fun Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Summer
Things to Do with Kids

School’s Out! Fun Things to Do in NYC with Kids This Summer

By Donna Duarte-Ladd and Danielle Ramos
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Central Park’s Stunning New Gottesman Pool Opens

By Danielle Ramos
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New York Area Festivals, Carnivals, and Fairs: July 2025

By Shara Levine
Tips for Staying Hydrated This Summer
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How to Stay Hydrated in Summer: Easy Tips for Kids and Adults to Beat the Heat

By Marina Dunbar
Beat the Heat! How to Stay Cool in and Around NYC During a Summer Heat Wave
Play & Recreation

How to Stay Cool as Dangerous Heat Wave Hits New York

By Alexa Lutter and Danielle Ramos
Relaxing Summer Reads for Kids of All Ages
Fun at Home

Relaxing Summer Reads for Kids of All Ages

By Courtney Ingalls and Bella Kjellen
Pick Your Own Farms
Play & Recreation

The Ultimate Guide to Pick-Your-Own Farms

By Alexa Lutter
10 Great Peach Picking Places Near NYC
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10 Great Peach Picking Places Near NYC

By Courtney Ingalls
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Activate: The One Family Activity My Kids Actually Agreed On

By Shara Levine
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Anne Frank The Exhibition at The Center for Jewish History Is a Must-See

By Shara Levine
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Juneteenth Events for Families in NYC and on Long Island

By Shara Levine
Movie Nights Are Back at Bryant Park!
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Movie Nights Are Back at Bryant Park Starting Tonight

By Danielle Ramos

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