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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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Adventures on the Farm at Hilltop Hanover Farm

By Serena Norr
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Things to Do with Kids

40th Annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning: Know Before You Go

By Marina Dunbar
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Westchester

Best Podcasts for Families and Kids

By Serena Norr
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Swimming Lessons for Kids in NYC

By Erin Yoon
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Fun for the Whole Family at The Kartrite Resort & Indoor Waterpark

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Westchester

Where Kids Can Eat for Free in Westchester

By Serena Norr
10 Best Bike Trails for Families in NYC
Play & Recreation

10 Best Bike Trails for Families in NYC

By Erin Yoon
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Westchester

Best Places for Blueberry Picking Near Westchester

By Serena Norr
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Things to Do with Kids

7 Beautiful Mansions Families Can Explore on Long Island

By Evelyn Hartman
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Westchester

2023 Free Things To Do in Westchester

By Serena Norr
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Things to Do with Kids

The Nintendo Summer of Play Tour Pops Up in Manhattan

By Shara Levine
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Pop in the City is Back This Summer!

By Sara Marine Frommell
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Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn Now Open

By Barbara Russo
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New Additions to Playland!

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How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring or Frozen Dye

By New York Family
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A Wave of New and Expanded Waterparks Near New York City

By Shara Levine & New York Family
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Year-Round Jersey Getaways

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How Qualified and Licensed Boat Enthusiasts can Boat in NYC

By Sara Marine Frommell
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Family-Friendly Summer Concerts in New York City

By Courtney Ingalls & Bella Kjellen

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See beautifully decorated Trees by local
Tomorrow, all day

Port Jefferson Festival of Trees
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Tomorrow, all day

Helen Frankenthaler: A Grand Sweep
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Tomorrow, all day

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Tomorrow, all day

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Staten Island Mall

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Green Acres Mall

Join Marble Collegiate Church for a memo
Tomorrow, 6:15 pm

Experience Christmas Eve at Marble Collegiate Church
Marble Collegiate Church

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Dec. 27, 11 am

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