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New York City Winter Fun and Activity Guide
Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Ice-Skating, Ice Fishing, Eagle Watching, Winter Sports If you're tired of the cold New York City days, the gray skies, the slushy streets and, perhaps, wondering if you have...
View Article5050 Skatepark on Staten Island: NYC's Only Indoor Skate Park
Last week when we shared our list of the best NYC spots for kids that opened in 2012, we mentioned Staten Island's 5050 Skatepark. As New York City's only public indoor skatepark, it truly is unique....
View ArticleMartin Luther King Day with NYC Kids: Celebrations and Volunteer...
Monday, January 21 is Martin Luther King Day, a day off from school (and hopefully work) when families can explore the legacy and lessons of the iconic civil rights leader. In New York City, there are...
View ArticleCross-Country Skiing Near NYC: Where to Nordic Ski with Kids
While we've written plenty of posts about downhill skiing with NYC kids, we've never covered cross-country skiing. Also known as Nordic skiing, cross-country skiing is a great winter sport for...
View ArticleIndoor Play for NYC Kids: Places to Burn Off Energy Inside this Winter
Every winter, New York City families are faced with the same problem: How to keep the kids active when it's too cold to play outside. While your kids would probably be happy to turn your bed into a...
View ArticleDeals on Winter Kids' Classes: Swimming Lessons, Test Prep, Dance, Theater...
Now that winter has come to stay, you'll probably be spending a lot of time indoors, but you can't just stay at home the whole season or the kids will go stir crazy. Time to sign up for some winter...
View ArticleBest NYC Kids' Concerts for Winter 2013: Rockin' Live Music Shows
Earlier this week, we shared our favorite NYC spots where kids can run around (or skate or swim or bike) indoors when it's too cold to play outside. But sometimes the best way for the entire family to...
View ArticleBest Sledding Hills in New York City
Many of my favorite memories from growing up in NYC involve snow days. The outdoor parking lot on my corner would plow all the snow into one corner, making our own private sledding hill. We would use...
View ArticleBest New Museum Exhibits for NYC Kids Winter 2013: 12 Awesome Installations...
We love taking the kids to NYC's world-class museums at any time of year. But in the dead of winter, a trip to explore awesome and often interactive installations makes for a cool (yet warm) family...
View ArticleWinter Break Day Trips for NYC Families: 6 Great Presidents' Day Break Getaways
Normally around now we would be sharing lots of things to do in New York City during February break. But due to school days missed during Hurricane Sandy, the usual week-long midwinter recess is now...
View ArticleBest NYC Kids’ Shows for Winter 2013: 11 Great Family Theater Shows
So far this season we've shared the museum exhibits and family concerts that we're most looking forward to checking out with our kids. Now we're taking a look at the family shows making their debut...
View ArticleWinter Break Camps for NYC Kids: Sports Programs for Presidents' Day Break 2013
Earlier this week we posted about six awesome NYC day trips perfect for a quick February break getaway. However, we realize that even though public school students are looking at a four-day Presidents'...
View ArticleThings to Do On Your Snow Day in New York City
Since Winter Storm Nemo decided to hit us at the end of the week, we don't have to worry about school being canceled. Still, Saturday, February 9 certainly won't be a normal, run-of-the-mill day....
View ArticleSee Free Animated Movies at the National Museum of the American Indian this...
The National Museum of the American Indian, which is located in the stunning Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, is a great destination on any day, literally. It's one of only a few NYC museums that...
View ArticleMaple Sugaring Weekend Day Trips Near New York City
As much as we love NYC there are some things you just can’t do here. One those things is maple sugaring, the process of transforming sticky, tasteless tree sap into sweet syrup. Maple trees only grow...
View ArticleOutdoor Ice-Skating Rinks in NYC Including Four Brand-new Rinks
Big news for New York City ice-skaters of all ages: There's not one, not two, not three, but four brand-new outdoor ice-skating rinks (three in Brooklyn and one at the South Street Seaport), plus a new...
View ArticleBreakfast with Santa in NYC: 7 Holiday Brunches for Kids and Families
We've already told you about the best places to take photos with Santa in New York City. But what if your kid wants a heartier visit with the big red guy? In that case, a tasty breakfast with Santa (or...
View ArticleChristmas Lights Around Mommy Poppins Cities: Holiday Eye Candy!
One of my favorite holiday activities when I was a kid was going for an evening ride to look at the Christmas lights - and it remains one of my Christmastime pleasures to this day. If a drive in search...
View ArticleFree Sledding and Hot Chocolate in NYC Parks Saturday, January 4, 2014
It's official... an official snow day that is. On Saturday, January 4, the Parks Department is inviting New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun. White-capped hills around the...
View ArticleBest New Museum Exhibits for NYC Kids Winter 2014: 9 Awesome Installations...
We love taking the kids to NYC's world-class museums at any time of year. But in the dead of winter, a trip to explore awesome and often interactive installations makes for a fun way to keep warm and...
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