Play & Recreation Archives – New York Family

Ice skaters on a riverside rink at sunset with a large suspension bridge and colorful clouds in the background.

Culture & Attractions

10 Great Spots for Ice Skating in New York City

By Danielle Ramos

RPM Raceway Long Island.

RPM Raceway Brings Record Breaking Family Fun to Long Island

By Shara Levine

Bright orange pumpkins of various sizes cover a large field with dried straw, surrounded by green hedges, creating an autumn harvest scene.

Culture & Attractions

Top Spots for Pumpkin Picking In and Around New York

By Thalia Fernandez and Alexa Lutter

Green Meadows Farm Brings Pumpkin Weekends to Queens

Queens

Green Meadows Farm Brings Pumpkin Weekends to Queens

By Adrienne Farr

Brooklyn Basketball Training Center Ribbon Cutting

Brooklyn Paper

‘This Isn’t Just a Building’: Brooklyn Basketball Unveils New 18,600-Square-Foot Training Center

Eye-catching Spots for Leaf Peeping in NYC

Culture & Attractions

Eye-Catching Spots for Leaf-Peeping in NYC

By Náosha Gregg

Three hands reach into a basket full of red apples placed on grass, suggesting apple picking or harvest in an outdoor setting.

Culture & Attractions

Apple Picking Season in Westchester: 17 Great Places to Pick Your Own

By Thalia Fernandez and Danielle Ramos

A child in a light blue ruffled dress stands outdoors holding two large red apples up to the sides of their face in an orchard.

Play & Recreation

16 Family-Friendly Apple Picking Orchards Near NYC

By Alexa Lutter and Kaitlyn Riggio

A coach helps a young girl stretch her legs on a gym floor while other children in sportswear practice stretches nearby.

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in and Near Queens

By New York Family

The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Long Island

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The Best Kids After-School Programs and Activities in Long Island

By New York Family

A young girl stands in front of a chalkboard with doodles, raising her arms as if lifting a barbell drawn on the board above her head.

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The 8 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Brooklyn

By New York Family

group of young people’s hands

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The 13 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Westchester

By Westchester Family

Kids playing outdoors in autumn—one lifting weights, one skateboarding, and one kicking a soccer ball.

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The 10 Best Kids Afterschool Programs and Activities in Manhattan

By New York Family

A young girl in a red dress with white flowers plays at an outdoor playground, interacting with a spinning activity station.

Play & Recreation

15 Amazing NYC Playgrounds You Need to Know About

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

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

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

By Danielle Ramos

ChatGPT said: Group of friends wearing life jackets enjoying a lake swim, giving high-fives near a wooden raft with lush green hills behind.

Play & Recreation

12 Best River Tubing & Lazy River Adventures Near NYC!

By Maya Laidler and Alexa Lutter

Free Summer Programs at Bryant Park

Play & Recreation

Free Summer Activities for Kids at Bryant Park!

By Alexa Lutter

Central Park’s Stunning New Gottesman Pool Opens Friday

Things to Do with Kids

Central Park’s Stunning New Gottesman Pool Opens

By Danielle Ramos

Beat the Heat! How to Stay Cool in and Around NYC During a Summer Heat Wave

Play & Recreation

How to Stay Cool as Dangerous Heat Wave Hits New York

By Alexa Lutter and Danielle Ramos