Things to Do in Bronx Park with Kids: Playgrounds, Zoo, Gardens, Skate Park
Bronx Park might not be the Boogie Down borough's largest park (that honor goes to Pelham Bay Park), but we think it probably has more fun kid stuff to do per square foot than any other. Bronx Park...
View ArticleHoliday Light Show Returns to the Bronx Zoo After 10 Years
The Bronx Zoo, one of our favorite places in NYC to visit with kids and visitors, just announced that it will bring back its holiday light show for 2019, for the first time in more than 10 years. It’s...
View Article14 Not-So-Scary Halloween Events in NYC for the Preschool Set
With a little one who gets tired after one or two blocks of trick-or-treating, I find myself hunting for Halloween events that are more geared towards his age group. Luckily for us, NYC boasts plenty...
View ArticleHaunted Halloween Houses and Not-Too-Spooky Walks for NYC Kids
Looking for a not-too-scary Halloween fright for the kids? A tricked-out haunted house or slightly spooky Halloween trail just might be the right kind of boo for you.Haunted houses long have been a...
View ArticleSee Bronx Zoo Like a Local: Top Tips for a Great Visit with Kids
First opened in 1899, the Bronx Zoo has been a top destination for local NYC families, tourists, and animal lovers of all kinds for generations. I've been a regular at this zoo since I was a child, and...
View Article4 Holiday Lantern Shows Coming to NYC This Season
I'm the kind of mom who leaves the decked-out family Christmas tree up until Easter... and I'm Jewish. I just adore anything that lights up, which is why I made the schlep from our East Harlem...
View ArticleWhat's New at the NYBG Holiday Train Show in 2019
Manhattan's Central Park is the star of this year's Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden, opening November 23, 2019 and running through January 26, 2020. We may still be a few weeks from...
View ArticleBest Holiday Train Shows in NYC for Kids: NYBG Train Show and Beyond
Trains are a way of life for most New Yorkers, but there's something particularly special about the little engines and cabooses that take center stage during the holiday season. The New York Botanical...
View ArticleBronx Zoo Holiday Lights: A Brilliant Lantern Display Kids Will Love
Back after 11 years of hibernation, the Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights have returned to NYC this season, bigger, brighter, and greener (thanks to LED technology) than ever before. My daughter and I—who are...
View Article16 Epic Kid-Friendly Openings Coming to NYC in 2020
So far this month, we've ushered in a new decade, taken a ride on an interactive art installation, and celebrated the news a Harry Potter megastore opens this summer. City kids have it pretty good but...
View ArticleNYBG Reveals Details of Kusama: Cosmic Nature Set to Debut in May
Fans of the polka-dotted art of the legendary Yayoi Kusama can start plotting a trek to the Bronx for spring. The internationally celebrated Japanese artist's work takes over the 250 acres of the New...
View ArticleMask Wearing is Cool as Boo at the Zoo Returns for 2020 Run
Mask up and grab your costumes because Boo at the Zoo returns to the Bronx Zoo this October, bringing with it plenty of Halloween fun for New York City kids.The event officially kicks off Thursday,...
View ArticleAdventure Parks, Zip Lines, and Ropes Courses Near NYC
While New York City might not be the epicenter of adventure parks, it's making strides in adding some exciting courses to its ranks. We're particularly fond of the Bronx Zoo's Treetop Adventure, and a...
View ArticleWhere to See Halloween Decorations Around New York City
With Halloween on the horizon, city dwellers are digging out the cobwebs and showing off all the skeletons in their closets, setting up fun Halloween decorations for passersby to enjoy. Some...
View ArticleNYBG Glow Brings Playful Holiday Lights Installation to the Bronx
Lights are as synonymous with the holidays as trees and trains. From festive holiday window displays to luminous drive-thru installations and dazzling residential displays, lighted artistic creations...
View ArticleBest Places to See Cherry Blossoms as a Family in NYC
There are few more delightful ways to celebrate the arrival of spring than by viewing the beautiful cherry blossoms flowering all over New York City. In Japan, cherry blossom-viewing is taken to almost...
View ArticleSee Yayoi Kusama's Whimsical Art at NYBG's Newly Opened Exhibition
A visit to the family-friendly New York Botanical Garden is a treat in any season, but a trip now means not only close encounters with the garden's living collection but also the larger-than-life art...
View ArticleThe New York Botanical Garden Summer Camps
New York CityBronxBronx ParkCamp FairCamp Fair - Day Camps6 years7 years8 years9 years10 yearsNYBG is the place to be for kids on summer break. Choose between three different day camps full of...
View ArticleThe New York Botanical Garden Summer Camps
New York CityBronxBronx ParkCamp FairCamp Fair - Day Camps6 years7 years8 years9 years10 yearsNYBG is the place to be for kids on summer break. Choose between three different day camps full of...
View ArticleBest Carousels in NYC: 13 Merry-Go-Rounds City Kids Love
There's something wonderfully nostalgic about kids getting a thrill from a ride on a carousel. It's the simplest of amusement park attractions, and there are more than a dozen merry-go-rounds in New...
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