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Things to Do with Kids in NYC this Weekend
Enjoy these fun things to do with your kids in New York City this weekend. Start planning your weeke...
Things to Do with Kids in Queens this Weekend
Enjoy these fun things to do this weekend with your kids in Queens. Start planning your weekend now ...
Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend things to do with your kids in Brooklyn. Start planning your weekend now wit...
Things to Do with Kids in Westchester this Weekend
Enjoy these fun weekend activities with your kids in Westchester. Start planning your weekend now. ...
What Is Open in NYC on Christmas Day?
Christmas day is a wonderful time to explore the attractions of the New York City area. Here's what ...
This Year's Most Beautiful Christmas Windows in New York City
These are the 2021 Christmas window displays in NYC department stores. ...
Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Families in NYC, Westchester, & Long Island
Here are some Thanksgiving activities for families provided by the amazing businesses in our area an...
22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
LuminoCity Festival of Holiday Lights Returns for 2022
LuminoCity Holiday Lights Festival has returned for the 2022 season and will be on display through J...
Rockefeller Center Ice-Skating Rink Opens Nov. 6, Here's What You Need to Know
The Rink at Rockefeller Center will open Saturday, Nov. 6, and tickets are on sale now....
The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...
Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of ...
Bryant Park Ice-Skating Returns to Delight Families this Holiday Season
Bryant Park ice skating and winter village returns in 2022 and offers lots of shopping and dining op...
When Will the COVID Vaccine Be Available for Kids Under 12?
Pfizer has requested emergency use authorization for its COVID vaccine for kids ages 5-11. The FDA i...
Bronx Zoo’s Holiday Lights Festival Returns Nov. 19, Tickets on Sale Now
The Holiday Lights Festival will return to the Bronx Zoo Nov. 19 for kids and families to enjoy this...
These are the 21 Most Popular Halloween Costumes for Kids This Year
The most popular halloween costumes for kids change each year. Find out which ones are trendy for 20...
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2022 Lineup Is Here!
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will return to NYC for 2022, with safety protocols aligned with t...
New York Botanical Garden’s Train Show and Christmas Lights Return this Year
The New York Botanical Garden train show and GLOW, the botanical garden's Christmas lights, are retu...
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park...
These NY Museums Will Offer Free Admission On Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day
Smithsonian magazine has announced that Saturday, Sept. 18 will be the annual Museum Day, and you ca...
11 Ideas to Celebrate Dad on Father's Day This Year
Here are some gift ideas, activities, dinner ideas, and more for celebrating Father's Day this year,...
American Girl Brings Back Original Six Characters
You can order the six original American Girl dolls—Kirsten, Molly, Felicity, Samantha, Addy, and Jos...
Everything You Need to Know About Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in New York
Here's what you need to know about how to get the COVID-19 vaccine in New York City and throughout N...
Here's What the 2021-2022 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
Here's everything you need to know about NYC's 2021-2022 public school calendar....
Dwight School is Launching a STEAM Camp this Summer
Dwight School's Lab Camp launches this summer....
These are the 8 Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in NYC
Springtime, particularly April and May is the time for the beautiful cherry blossoms to bloom in the...
Sesame Street Releases Resources for Celebrating Earth Day
Here are some fun Sesame Street resources to help you and your family celebrate Earth Day this year....
Luna Park at Coney Island is Reopening This Friday
Here's what you need to know about the reopening of Luna Park at Coney Island—including park hours a...
Governors Island Set to Open for the Summer on May 1
Governors Island will reopen for the 2021 season on Saturday, May 1. ...
What's Happening in the NY Metro Area This Month?
We've rounded up what's new at the businesses that make your lives easier as parents, from karate cl...
Sesame Workshop Introduces the ABCs of Racial Literacy
The new resources released by ABCs of Racial Literacy are designed to help families have difficult c...
NYC Summer Youth Employment Program Applications Are Open
Here's how to apply to NYC Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)....
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces New Opt-in Period for NYC Schools
In response to revised CDC guidance to shorten social distancing for kids in school from six feet to...
Van Leeuwen is Handing Out Free Ice Cream in NYC This Weekend
Van Leeuwen is handing out free ice cream bars in Union Square and Domino Park on Saturday and Sunda...
Duck Donuts is Opening in Paramus This Weekend
Create your own ideal donut-topping combination at Duck Donuts in Paramus—one of few locations in th...
Goldfish Swim School to Open in Stamford this Spring
Goldfish Swim School—an aquatic facility offering year-round indoor swim classes for kids—is opening...
Mayor Bill de Blasio Plans to Ditch Hybrid Learning by September
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his plan to open New York City public schools "fully" in September wi...
These are the Safety Precautions Six Flags Parks are Taking Upon Reopening
These are the safety precautions Six Flags Great Adventure is taking to keep you and your family saf...
Six Flags 2021 Reservations Launch Next Week
Here's when each of the Six Flags parks opens and when you can begin making ticket reservations....
How to Save Money on Pets and Pet Supplies
Am I spending too much money on my pets? Here are 8 ways to save money on pets, pet food, and all pe...
Easy Ways You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC This Year
Here are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the NYC area. ...
YouTube's Newest Feature Lets Parents Choose the Experience Kids Get
YouTube's newest setting MyFamily will launch in early beta and give parents more control over what ...
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is Stepping Down
NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza will resign and will be replaced by the first-ever Black wom...
Everything You Need to Know About New York During COVID-19
Updated Feb. 23: With things changing every day due to the coronavirus, we'll be your source for wha...
Study Finds Understanding of Autism Can Boost Social Inclusion
A new study from researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas has discovered that an increased u...
ARTECHOUSE in Chelsea Market Announces New Audio-Visual Exhibit
ARTECHOUSE's newest exhibit opens March 1....
American Girl Unveils Conversation Series to Amplify Diverse Voices
American Girl's Conversation for Change amplifies diverse voices....
Long Island Arts Alliance Applications are Now Open
Here's how you can apply to the Long Island Arts Alliance (LIAA) 2020-2021. ...
Davler Media-Parents Supports Opening Summer Camps at Maximum Safe Capacity
Davler Media-Parents, the New York metro area’s largest parent media company, strongly supports the ...
Whitby School Students Finish in Top 5% of National Mathematics Competition
Two Whitby Middle School students competed against students from across the U.S. to finish in the to...
Your Kid Can Name a Piece of LEGOLAND NY
Here's how you can enter LEGOLAND New York's LEGO Big Red Dino naming contest now. ...
Bryant Park Kids Week Returns Feb. 16-19
Bryant Park Winter Village Kids Week is Feb. 16-19 this year. ...
Michelle Obama's New Children's Cooking Show is Coming to Netflix
You can watch Michelle Obama's new children's cooking show "Waffles + Mochi" on Netflix beginning Ma...
Manhattan Girl Scout Founded Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program for Underserved Communities
Including You is a nonprofit, peer-to-peer mentorship program to help underserved youth and children...
Where to Celebrate Black History Month in the New York Area
UPDATED JANUARY 2021: Celebrate and honor Black History Month this February by attending one of thes...
NYC's Free Child Care Now Open to Full Time Remote Students
NYC families with students enrolled in full-time remote learning can now sign up for free child care...
STEM Alliance Receives Funding to Support Digital Equity Now
Digital Equity Now provides a device, a hot spot WiFi package, and fifteen hours of tech education t...
Enter Your Kid's Art to be Featured on Juicy Juice Boxes
Here's how to enter Juicy Juice's Happy Artist Contest to see your child's art featured on juice box...
What NYC Families Need to Know About Recovery for All
Here's what you need to know about Bill de Blasio's NYC Recovery for All—a plan to get New York City...
Applications are Officially Open for the NYC Public School Film Festival
Here's how you can apply for the NYC Public School Film Festival as well as the rules of the contest...
IKEA is Officially Open in Queens: What You Need to Know
IKEA opened to the public in the Rego Center shopping mall on Jan. 11. It's hours are ...
The Muppet Show Begins Streaming in February
Here's where you can stream The Muppet Show with Crystal Gayle, Steve Martin, Elton John, Liza Minne...
22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids
Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...
11 At-Home Valentine’s Day Ideas for a Pandemic Date Night
Here are some at-home valentine's day ideas for the perfect date night in a pandemic. ...
College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay
College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...
This is How to Choose the Best Veterinarian for Your Pet
Wondering how to choose a vet for your family pet? Expert Carly Fox, D.V.M., a veterinarian in NYC, ...
What You Need to Know About this Year's Inauguration
Here's what the 46th Presidential Inauguration will look like and how you can celebrate with your fa...
NYC Department of Education to End Gifted and Talented Test After 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that the NYC Gifted and Talented test will co...
Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School to Open in September
The Academy of the Holy Angels Middle school is opening on the first floor of Kelleher Hall this Sep...
American Girl Introduces 2021 Girl of the Year
American Girl's 2021 Girl of the Year is Kira Bailey—a 10-year-old from Michigan who cares deeply fo...
These are the Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones
Parental control apps for iPhones help keep kids safe while online and on their phones—Qustodio, Bar...
This is Where You Can Adopt Animals in the NYC Area
Looking to adopt a family pet? These animal shelters in the New York metro area offer adoptions for ...
Academy of Holy Angels Release a Christmas Music Video for Senior Citizen Residences
The Tri-M Music Honor Society and Joining Old & Young (JOY)—an AHA-based group that performs at resi...
Sesame Workshop Debuts First-Ever Rohingya Muppets
Sesame Workshop welcomes its first Rohingya Muppets to support children and families affected by th...
NYC's Largest Heated Outdoor Dining Experience Opens in Industry City
Industry City's new heated outdoor dining experience is the largest in NYC and offers takeout from 3...
As Snow Storm Approaches, NYC Schools Cancel Snow Days
NYC Schools Chancellor Chancellor Richard Carranza sent a letter to parents earlier today stating th...
NYC Schools Announce Plan to Close COVID-19 Achievement Gaps
Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza release a plan for dealing with COVID-19 learning loss and a...
Nyack's Winter Wanderland Welcomes Families Every Weekend Through February
Nyack's Winter Wanderland invites families to safely enjoy pleasures this holiday—like sidewalk shop...
Children's Museum of Manhattan Expands to Upper West Side
The Children's Museum of Manhattan is expanding to a former church at 361 Central Park West....
Sesame Street Releases Resources to Help Children Manage Holiday Anxiety This Year
As part of Sesame Workshop's Caring for Each Other initiative, Sesame Workshop released a new series...
Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes to Air on NBC Dec. 2
NBC will air a special holiday broadcast of Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes ...
The American Museum of Natural History's Origami Tree is Now on Display
The American Museum of Natural History's 49th annual Origami Holiday Tree goes on display starting W...
2 Skating Rinks are Coming to Industry City this Winter
Industry City in Brooklyn is opening an outdoor ice-skating rink and an indoor roller skating rink f...
FAO Schwarz Launches New Online and In-Store Experiences
FAO Schwarz is transforming its in-store experiences to incorporate social distancing and to include...
Six Flags Great Adventure Adds Drive-Thru Holiday Light Experience
UPDATED NOV. 23, 2020: Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ will offer a drive-thru holiday ligh...
The Disney Holiday Singalong to Air on ABC Nov. 30
ABC announced the lineup for The Disney Holiday Singalong, which will air on Nov. 30 at 8pm....
NYC Schools to Close on Thursday due to Rising COVID-19 Cases
Schools chancellor Richard A. Carranza said that all NYC public schools will close for in-person lea...
How Much Do MTA Buses and the NYC Subway Cost?
Here's a guide to taking public transportation in NYC, including bus and subway fares and how to kee...
5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love
Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st...
Here's What the 2020-2021 NYC Public School Year Will Look Like
The NYC Public School 2020-2021 calendar year will include both online learning and in-person instru...
The Grinch Musical is Coming to NBC This December
NBC's musical production of The Grinch will air on Dec. 9 at 8pm EST on NBC....
Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area
Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...
Academy of Holy Angels Announces National Merit Semifinalist
Bridgid Miller of Pearl River and the Academy of Holy Angel's (AHA) class of 2021 is AHA's National ...
Mayor Bill de Blasio Announces Open Storefronts Program
New York City's Open Storefronts program—which is slated to begin Oct. 30—will allow storefront busi...
Keke Palmer to Host Nick News: Kids Pick the President Special
Nick News: Kids Pick the President will be cast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons and be a...
Halloween Movies for Kids and Families
If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...
BASIS Independent Schools Expand to Four Campuses in NYC
BASIS Independent Schools are expanding their campuses in both Brooklyn and Manhattan for the 2021-2...
The Sloomoo Slime Institute in Soho
The Sloomoo Institute in SoHo is an art exhibit and art class in one. The facility has reimplemented...
The NYC Department Of Ed Is Offering Free Meals for Families in NYC
Three free meals for kids are available per day from the NYC Department of Education at over 400 loc...
America's Only Indoor Ski Resort Opens at American Dream
Big SNOW is the only indoor, year-round ski resort in North America and opened at American Dream Mal...
This Is Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park
The Nickelodeon theme park at American Dream has 27 rides, a ropes course, a children’s play structu...