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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.

Best Pumpkin Spice Treats in New York City
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Best Pumpkin Spice Treats in New York City

By Marina Dunbar
NYC Parades, Carnivals, and Festivals September 2024
Things to Do with Kids

NYC Parades, Carnivals, and Festivals October 2024

By Shara Levine
1.) Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail
Things to Do with Kids

NYBG Presents: The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail

By Thalia Fernandez
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Mark Your Calendars for the Harlem Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo

By New York Family
Rosh Hashanah Events Roundup
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Family-Friendly Rosh Hashanah Events 2024

By Shara Levine
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Blogs

Best Kid-Friendly Corn Mazes Near New York City

By Thalia Fernandez
2023 Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze
Westchester Family

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze Returns to New York!

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“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” Comes to Tribeca This Fall

By Marina Dunbar
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After-School Programs

10 Best Fall Hikes Near NYC for Stunning Autumn Views

By Campbell Schouten
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Things to Do with Kids

Best Children’s Bookstores in & Near New York City (Families will Love)

By Bella Kjellen, Donna Duarte-Ladd & Thalia Fernandez
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Brooklyn Book Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup for Children’s Day 2024

By Marina Dunbar
Pumpkin picking in Westchester
Westchester

Fall Pumpkin-Picking Spots In and Around Westchester

By Serena Norr
hayrides
Blogs

Best Hayrides Near New York City to Visit This Fall

By Katarina Avendaño, Jana Beauchamp & Erin Yoon
How music and the guitar saved my son's life
Tweens & Teens

How Music Saved My Son’s Life

By Jeannine Cintron
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9/11 Memorial Events for Kids and Families

By Shara Levine
Big Bounce America
Things to Do with Kids

Big Bounce America is Coming to Queens This Fall!

By New York Family
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The 7 Best Picnic Spots for Families in NYC

By Oceane Goriou
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Bluey is Coming to NYC with CAMP!

By Marina Dunbar
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Best Spots for Fall Leaf Peeping in Long Island

By Marina Dunbar
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Best Children’s Museums on Long Island

By Thalia Fernandez

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Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights
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Dec. 24, 6:15 pm

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Dec. 27, 11 am

Elephant & Piggie’s “We Are In A Play!”
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