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Things to Do with Kids

10 Great Mid-Winter Break Events and Activities in Westchester

By Shara Levine

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: mom and daughter exploring dinosaur exhibits

Culture & Attractions

2026 Dinosaur Museum NYC Guide: Best Exhibits & Activities Near You

By Alexa Lutter & Soe Kabbabe

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Things to Do with Kids

Midwinter Break in NYC: 22 Fun Outings for Kids and Families

By Shara Levine & Danielle Ramos

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Fun Family Activities for Midwinter Break on Long Island 2026

By Shara Levine

Adorable Quiet Play Ideas for Kids That Encourage Calm, Creativity & Confidence: Little girl making bracelets with rubber bands

12 Adorable Quiet Play Ideas for Kids That Encourage Calm, Creativity & Confidence

By Soe Kabbabe

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Where to Play Pickleball in NYC: Indoor, Outdoor & Free Courts

By Danielle Ramos

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: Girl standing in front of plants

Culture & Attractions

Brooklyn Botanic Garden February Break Discovery Days: A Fun Nature Escape for Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Dancers dressed in red holding a traditional lion for the Lunar New Year Lion Dance.

Things to Do with Kids

42 Family-Friendly Events to Celebrate Lunar New Year in NYC

By Shara Levine

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Valentine’s Day LEGO Sets To Get Your Kids

By Joey LaBelle

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Things to Do with Kids

8 Fun Valentine’s Day Events Across Westchester

By Shara Levine

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Illustration of the Dominican Republic flag

Free & Cheap Activities

Merenguando en Familia Winter Break Family Day: Fiesta, Latin Traditions & Dominican Culture

By Soe Kabbabe

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Bronx Times

Ready, set, slam! BronxWrites young poets compete at the Bronx Music Hall

The New York Irish Center Mid-Winter Children’s Festival: Girls having fun wearing Irish colors

Culture & Attractions

The 2026 New York Irish Center Mid-Winter Children’s Festival: A Celebration of Irish Culture & Family Fun in Queens

By Soe Kabbabe

Long Island Maritime Museum: Girl in a sea-inspired location

Culture & Attractions

Long Island Maritime Museum: Mid-Winter Break & Family Fun on Long Island

By Soe Kabbabe

Cover of children's book celebrating lunar new year, called The Fire Horse's Great Gallop depicting a fantastical and smiling animated horse

12 Lunar New Year Books To Help Celebrate With Your Kids

By Vered Ornstein & Danielle Ramos

Figure skating or rhythmic gymnastics winter Olympics competition or challenge for women. Isolated girl on ice rink dancing and performing movements. Vector cartoon character in flat style, 2026 winter Olympics

Things to Do with Kids

How to Watch the 2026 Winter Olympics in NYC With Kids: Best Viewing Spots & Fun Family Events

By Danielle Ramos

Maple syrup sugar liquid in wooden spoon from Quebec restaurant sugar shack called Cabane a sucre maple trees sap farm. Canadian delicacy sweet dessert ingredient,

Things to Do with Kids

Maple Sugaring in New York: Best Maple Farms & Tapping Experiences

By Alexa Lutter & Danielle Ramos

chalk drawn tick tac toe board with hearts as the game pieces with pieces diagonally across.

Things to Do with Kids

Fun Long Island Valentine’s Day Events for Families

By Shara Levine

Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families: Kid go-karting indoors.

Play & Recreation

5 of the Best Go-Karts Near NYC for Kids & Families

By Soe Kabbabe

Candy message hearts laid out on a flat surface.

Culture & Attractions

Family-Friendly Valentine’s Day Events in NYC

By Shara Levine