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Cute, Easy, and Doable Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets for Kids: Little boy making Valentine's Day gift baskets

9 Cute, Easy, and Doable Valentine’s Day Gift Baskets for Kids

By Soe Kabbabe

Two girls in winter jackets getting ready for Kids' Night on Broadway.

Kids’ Night on Broadway Returns to NYC: Tix on Sale Now!

By Danielle Ramos

Valentine's Day Crafts for Kids

Free & Cheap Activities

18 Adorable Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschool and Kindergarten Kids

By Alexa Lutter & Soe Kabbabe

Smiling girl 6-7 years old sitting at a table with a large plate of spaghetti with cheese at restaurant week

Things to Do with Kids

NYC Restaurant Week 2026: Best Deals, Menus, and Family-Friendly Spots

By Danielle Ramos

Little girl on her parent's shoulders watching the Lunar New Year celebration at Lincoln Center

Culture & Attractions

Lion Dances and K-Pop: Celebrate Lunar New Year at Lincoln Center

By Danielle Ramos

Black mom and daughter with a big cush heart

Free & Cheap Activities

9 Fun and Unique Mom and Me Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in NYC

By Soe Kabbabe

Little girls, sisters cooking homemade heart shaped cookies for valentine's day. Holiday for all lovers. Gift, surprize for mom. Red molds, rolling pin, flour, dough.Handmade family, bakery with kids.

Kid-Friendly Valentine’s Mocktails & Snacks

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

camp fair

Elementary to High School

Your Guide to Summer Starts at Manhattan’s Ultimate Camp Fair on Saturday 1/‌31

By New York Family

John Jay Homestead Kitchen at American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester

Culture & Attractions

Discover the American Revolutionary Trail in Westchester with Your Kids

By Danielle Ramos

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Things to Do with Kids

13 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year 2026 on Long Island

By Shara Levine

Things to do in Westchester. Temple of Love at Untermyer Public Park in Yonkers, New York, just north of Manhattan.

Free & Cheap Activities

8 Family-Friendly, Easy Things to Do in Westchester: A Local’s Guide

By Soe Kabbabe

Intergenerational family celebrating in their kitchen.

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Black History Month 2026: Great Events in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester

By Shara Levine

boy on a slide at indoor water parks near NYC

Things to Do with Kids

The Best Indoor Water Parks Near NYC

By Jeannine Cintron

The exterior of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, with its bold black-and-white entrance and sidewalk scene.

Things to Do with Kids

MoMA Family Festival 2026: A Midwinter Art Adventure for Kids

By Danielle Ramos

Fresh snow activities for kids. Girl and boy lying on snow at winter weather

8 Easy Fresh Snow Activities That Keep Kids Outside Longer

By Soe Kabbabe

Cute boy eating a piece of pizza, Yelp Top 100 Places to Eat, best places to eat in nyc

Things to Do with Kids

NYC Grabs #1 Spot in Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat: 5 Family-Friendly Winners

By Danielle Ramos

Pink kitchen Sundae House at Museum of Ice Cream

Culture & Attractions

Inside the Museum of Ice Cream NYC Renovation: New Play Spaces and Hidden Rooms

By Danielle Ramos

Long Island 250 Events across Suffolk County, Long Island, to celebrate America 250. Kids celebrating with flags.

Culture & Attractions

Long Island 250 Events: Celebrate America’s 250th in Suffolk County

By Soe Kabbabe

Children sitting on a dock with their backs turned to the camera, looking ahead at the ships on either side of them, Sail4th, America250

Culture & Attractions

Sail4th 250 in NYC: Celebrate America250 With Tall Ships, Fleet Week & Fireworks

By Danielle Ramos

People standing around a table at a camp fair

Elementary to High School

The Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo Is Coming to Brooklyn This Saturday!

By New York Family