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Three Belted Galloway cattle graze in a grassy field. A road and buildings are visible in the background, beyond a fence. Autumnal trees are on the distant hillside.

Adventures on the Farm at Hilltop Hanover Farm

By Serena Norr

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

Things to Do with Kids

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

By Marina Dunbar

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Best Podcasts for Families and Kids

By Serena Norr

A swim instructor in a blue shirt guides a child with a flotation device during a swimming lesson in a turquoise pool.

After-School Programs

Swimming Lessons for Kids in NYC

By Erin Yoon

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Westchester Family

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

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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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Best Places for Blueberry Picking Near Westchester

By Serena Norr

Historic Vanderbilt Planetarium features an arched stone building, leafy trees, and pathways, with a clear sky overhead and bridge in view.

Things to Do with Kids

7 Beautiful Mansions Families Can Explore on Long Island

By Evelyn Hartman

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2023 Free Things To Do in Westchester

By Serena Norr

Things to Do with Kids

Read the 2023 Annual Guide Now!

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The Nintendo Summer of Play Tour Pops Up in Manhattan

Things to Do with Kids

The Nintendo Summer of Play Tour Pops Up in Manhattan

By Shara Levine

Pop in the City is Back This Summer!

Things to Do with Kids

Pop in the City is Back This Summer!

By Sara Marine Frommell

Children sit in a circle on indoor turf while a coach teaches soccer; two kids stand in the center, holding small soccer balls.

Things to Do with Kids

Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn Now Open

By Barbara Russo

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Sponsored

New Additions to Playland!

By New York Family

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How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring or Frozen Dye

By New York Family

Boy on a pool float on artificial waves in a water park

Things to Do with Kids

A Wave of New and Expanded Waterparks Near New York City

By Shara Levine & New York Family

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Sponsored

Year-Round Jersey Getaways

By New York Family

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Things to Do with Kids

How Qualified and Licensed Boat Enthusiasts can Boat in NYC

By Sara Marine Frommell

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Things to Do with Kids

Family-Friendly Summer Concerts in New York City

By Courtney Ingalls & Bella Kjellen