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Zip Lines in and Around Westchester

By Serena Norr

science

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New York Hall of Science hosting family-friendly solar eclipse watch party Monday, Apr. 8

A tranquil forest scene features a small waterfall cascading into a clear pool, with a cairn of stacked stones on the rocky shore.

Getaways

The 16 Best Waterfalls for Families to Visit In & Near NYC

By New York Family

A scenic elevated walkway is surrounded by pink-blossomed trees and lush greenery, with city buildings visible in the background.

Things to Do with Kids

8 Sculpture Gardens in New York City and Nearby

By Kaitlyn Riggio

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Local college student to host vegetable seed distribution event April 20

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

All the Birds of the World by Melody Bates Flies into Brooklyn

Things to Do with Kids

All the Birds of the World by Melody Bates Flies into Brooklyn

By Kaitlyn Riggio

National Poetry Month Celebrations: Events in NYC and Book Recommendations

Things to Do with Kids

National Poetry Month Celebrations: Events in NYC and Book Recommendations

By Kaitlyn Riggio

swimming

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NYC Parks offers swimming lessons to 2nd graders in Jamaica and Flushing

qpl bookmobile

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Queens Public Library rolls out Laurelton Bookmobile Service Saturday

Solar eclipse stages

Things to Do with Kids

Where to Get FREE Solar Eclipse Glasses in NYC

By Serena Norr

flushing

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Flushing Town Hall to host second annual Holi Dance Concert Apr. 6

easter egg

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Hop on over to Easter egg hunts happening in southeast Queens

Scenic road trip destinations near Westchester offering family adventures.

Culture & Attractions

Road Trips and Weekend Getaways from Westchester for Families

Road Trips and Weekend Getaways from Westchester for Families

A multigenerational family shares a picnic meal outdoors, a man serves prepared food from plastic containers at a park table.

Best Picnic Spots in Westchester

By Serena Norr

eclipse

Things to Do with Kids

Where to See the Solar Eclipse in NYC, Long Island, Westchester and Upstate

By Serena Norr & Shara Levine

astronaut

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Tonight: Retired astronaut Dr. Ellen Baker to speak at Queens Public Library’s virtual talk

Two folding chairs sit near a fire pit and two tents in a wooded campsite. The ground is gravelly.

Camping in Westchester: Where to Pitch a Tent or Park Your RV

By Serena Norr

Purim Events for Families 2023

Things to Do with Kids

Purim Events for Families 2024

By Shara Levine

Virgin Voyages' Duel Reality Stuns at Sea and on Land

Things to Do with Kids

Virgin Voyages’ Duel Reality Stuns at Sea and on Land

By Kaitlyn Riggio