NYC 4th of July Fireworks Cruises: See Macy's Fireworks from a Boat on the...
Every year around this time, we start getting emails from families asking for info on Fourth of July cruises in New York City. The idea of watching Macy’s Fireworks from a boat on the Hudson River...
View ArticleWhere to See Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in New York City 2012
On Wednesday, July 4, crowds will flock to Manhattan's West Side to watch Macy's 4th of July Fireworks light up the night sky in honor of Independence Day. More than 40,000 fireworks will burst forth...
View ArticleNYC Outdoor Dining with Kids: 20 Family-Friendly Restaurants with Alfresco...
Eating outdoors on a balmy day can be a wonderful family dining experience—unless you're stuck inhaling bus fumes at a tiny sidewalk table so crammed with dishes that you're lucky if a passerby...
View Article100 Free Things to Do Summer 2012 with Kids in New York City
The kids are all singing about the 104 days of summer they heard about in the Phineas & Ferb theme song in anticipation of school break. I’m not going to tell them that they only get 70 or so days...
View ArticleNYC Festivals and Street Fairs for Families July and August 2012
So far this summer we've posted about free outdoor movie screenings, free kids' concert series and free things to do every day the kids are out of school. Now we're rounding up all of the (mostly)...
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Water Fun Guide: NYC Beaches, Pools and Water Parks
How to Get Wet & Stay Cool in NYC Water parks, swimming pools, sprinklers and beaches—there are lots of ways to cool off in New York City. So when the temperatures rise, don't let it go to your...
View ArticlePay for the Day: Best Private New York City Swimming Pools
There are plenty of free swimming pools in NYC, but if the idea of putting your kids in a public pool makes your skin crawl, then you need another option. Ideally, you have wisely befriended a family...
View ArticleFree Summer Play Streets Programs: No-Cost Sports, Arts and More for NYC Kids
So far this summer, we've rounded up free sports programs, free concerts, free movies and free things to do every day over school break. Now we've got the scoop on the free Summer Play Streets...
View Article50 Ways to Cool off in NYC with Kids
Even when it's too hot for me, I find that my daughter can usually take the heat—unlike me she's young, skinny and full of energy. But this summer with temperatures in the 90s for days on end, even...
View ArticleSkippyjon Jones: Free Family Musical Playing Off Broadway this Summer
We love taking our kids to livetheater but we're not fans of the ticket prices. That's why I look forward to Theatreworks USA's FREE annual summer kids' shows, which the nonprofit troupe has been...
View ArticleNYC Kids and Family Pool Guide: What to Know Before You Swim at NYC Pools
In New York City we have plenty of pools to choose from: outdoor public pools, indoor pools, private pools and even temporary pop-up pools. During the summer, NYC's free outdoor public pools are very...
View ArticleNYC Boat Cruises: Best Boat Trips in New York Harbor
We're always looking for ways to experience New York City's vast and lovely waterfront, from kayaking and rowing to hopping on the Staten Island or East River Ferries to going on touristy boat rides....
View ArticleBest New Summer Day Camps for NYC Kids 2013
Every year around this time, the annual summer camp panic sets in for parents. We suffer from a particularly acute case of it here in NYC, due to the overwhelming number of summer day camps available....
View ArticleRegister for Free Swimming Lessons for NYC Kids
Just because it's not summer doesn't mean your kids can't learn how to swim. The New York City Parks Department offers free aquatic programs for children under 18 all year round. During the fall,...
View ArticleForeign Language Camps for NYC Kids: Learn to Speak Spanish, French, Chinese...
In our melting pot of a city, kids are exposed to lots of different languages, and the summer is a great time for children to try to pick up a new one. Whether your child yearns to master Chinese,...
View ArticleFree Summer Outdoor Sports Programs for NYC Kids: No-cost Swimming Lessons,...
Just because we live in a concrete jungle doesn't mean our kids can't enjoy a summer filled with great outdoor spots. And you don't even need to be a Hilton to afford them. New York City offers many...
View ArticleConey Island After Sandy: Help Save the Mermaid Parade and Find Out What's...
Even though Hurricane Sandy may seem so long ago, many communities are still recovering from all the damage done. One of the hardest hit areas in NYC is one of our favorite places to play in the...
View ArticleBest Ice Cream and Ices in Queens: 9 Sweet Scoop Spots
While Queens may not be chock-full of high-end gourmet creameries like Manhattan and Brooklyn, that doesn't mean we've only got Mister Softee. From authentic old-fashioned sofa fountains serving up...
View ArticleGovernors Island with Kids: Vintage Carnival Rides and What Else is New for...
This Memorial Day weekend Governors Island reopens for the season. It's truly my favorite summer destination in NYC. Whenever I go I think to myself, if they built condos here, I would totally want to...
View ArticleNYC Beaches After Sandy: What to Expect at Rockaway, Coney Island, Brighton...
New York City beaches open for the season this Memorial Day weekend despite the damage they sustained during Hurricane Sandy. The Parks Department staff, and sanitation and construction crews have been...
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