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Cucu’s PlayHouse

Spanish through Music and Movement for babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed NYC brings children together through theatre-making activities that blend acting, music, movement, dance, and storytelling—all in a warm, inclusive community setting.

Speakitaly NYC

Learning a new language is becoming a new person

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths has Plenty of Sports to Keep Your Kids Entertained

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15 Amazing NYC Playgrounds You Need to Know About

By Náosha Gregg

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Summer Streets Makes Its Way to Manhattan

By Danielle Ramos

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14 Fun Carousels for Kids in NYC, Long Island and Westchester

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Summer Streets Is Back! Family Fun in Queens This Weekend

By Danielle Ramos

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A Year of Fun: A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Across Westchester and Beyond

By Shara Levine

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A Year of Fun: A Month-by-Month Guide to Events Across NYC and Beyond

By Shara Levine

3 Amazing Family-Friendly Candlelight Concerts at Edge

By Jana Beauchamp

People on a boat lean over the railing watching a whale dive, its tail splashing water in the ocean close to the vessel.

Things to Do with Kids

5 Whale Watching Tours Near New York City

By Sara Marine Frommell and Danielle Ramos

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

Culture & Attractions

Where to Celebrate Shark Week in NYC, Long Island & Beyond: Great Events, Live Cams, and Family Fun

By Danielle Ramos and Kaitlyn Riggio

A smiling family of four stands in a shopping mall, holding shopping bags with a "Sale" sign, as the father points excitedly ahead.

Things to Do with Kids

Family-Friendly Malls in and Around NYC

By Náosha Gregg

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Things to Do with Kids

Yummy Kid-Friendly Restaurants in NYC

By Náosha Gregg

The Best Bike Trails for Kids Around NYC and on Long Island

Play & Recreation

12 Awesome Bike Trails for Kids in the NYC Area

By Jessica Allen

Two girls in matching pink swimsuits walk hand in hand through a colorful water play area at Hersheypark’s Boardwalk.

Culture & Attractions

Water Parks Near NYC: Splash into Summer Fun!

By Náosha Gregg & Kaitlyn Riggio

Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities: How the Right Lessons Can Save Lives

Play & Recreation

Swim Safety for Children with Disabilities: How the Right Lessons Can Save Lives

By Danielle Ramos

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Brooklyn

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Brooklyn

By Náosha Gregg

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Queens

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Queens

By Adrienne Farr

2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Manhattan

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2025 Guide to NYC Neighborhoods: Manhattan

By Mia Salas