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A young child leaning upside down in a circular object, part of the new Space Glide experience at the New York Hall of Science

Culture & Attractions

Meet Space Glide: A No-Ice, No-Blades Skating Alternative at the New York Hall of Science

By Danielle Ramos

Fun portrait of happy loving family. Pretty young mother reading a winter book to her daughters at home.

15 Great Books for Kids to Curl Up With This Winter

By Danielle Ramos and Kilani Sierra

Family sitting on the couch watching a Christmas movie

15 Family-Friendly Christmas Movies to Stream This Year

By Danielle Ramos

Little girl in a car with her head out the rear window looking up at christmas lights; Drive-Thru Displays

Blogs

Spectacular Christmas Light Drive-Thru Displays in the New York Area

By Náosha Gregg & Shara Levine

Child smiling sitting while snow tubing out in the snow in Westchester

Best Snow Tubing Spots Around Westchester

By Danielle Ramos

4 ballet dancers in white costumes dancing on stage while a male ballet dancer leaps over them.

Must-See Nutcracker Shows in Manhattan, Long Island, and Westchester 2025

By Shara Levine

New York City skyline evening snow view through glass christmas ball, famous skyline

35 Fun Holiday Family Experiences In and Around New York 2025

By Shara Levine

The Radio City Rockettes dancing on stage and dressed as toy soldiers

Amazing Holiday Performances in NYC and on Long Island 2025

By Shara Levine

Father drumming on a couch next to his daughter and wife on Kwanzaa

Queens

Awesome Kwanzaa Events in New York City 2025

By Shara Levine

NY: Dyker Heights Lights

Brooklyn Paper

Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guide: Brooklyn Holiday Spectacle Draws Visitors From Around the World

A child's hands lacing up her skates on an ice rink

Things to Do with Kids

17 Awesome Rinks for Ice Skating on Long Island

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

A Hanukkah book for kids, Biscuit's Hanukkah

Things to Do with Kids

17 Hanukkah Books for Children of All Ages

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

Blue wrapping paper unrolled with a small paper menorah on top.

15 Westchester Hanukkah Events for Families 2025

By Shara Levine

Holiday Market at Industry City

NYC Holiday Markets 2025: Shop Local Artisans and Unique Gifts

By New York Family

little boy spinning a dreidel on Hanukkah

Things to Do with Kids

21 Family-Friendly Hanukkah Events on Long Island

By Shara Levine

New York City's Wollman Rink packed with ice skaters

Celebrate 75 Years of Wollman Rink and Help Break a World Record!

By Danielle Ramos

Large red Christmas ornaments stacked in a pyramid, surrounded by holiday lights in a city plaza at night kicks off our Holiday Guide

Play & Recreation

A Very Merry New York Family Holiday Guide

By Danielle Ramos & Jeannine Cintron

Two girls at the top of a hill sitting on a sled

Things to Do with Kids

Where to Go Sledding in Westchester

By Thalia Fernandez and Danielle Ramos

Little girl taking photo of Hanukkah Menorah display

32 Festive Hanukkah Events for Families in New York City

By Shara Levine

Little girl walking through a library aisle holding a stack of colorful children’s books.

Culture & Attractions

Best Libraries in New York for Kids

By Danielle Ramos