Summer Fun in the Shade
This summer, whether it’s a rainy day or you’re trying to take a break from the sun, there are plenty of fun indoor activities to keep your child active, healthy, and anything but bored. (read the story...)
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CT Open House Day
June 9 is the 8th annual Connecticut Open House Day, when museums and cultural establishments all over CT will roll out the red carpet, offering free admission and special incentives. (read the story...)
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Family Outing: Green Chimneys
Green Chimneys, the nonprofit based in Brewster, NY, strives to educate and heal its visitors and students through animal therapy and nature activities. Get the scoop on its family programs and fun festivals, including the popular Birds of Prey day. (read the story...)
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Mother's Day Fun in Manhattan
Celebrate Mother's Day in Manhattan with these fun family events. Bring mom to brunch or a concert, impress her by learning your manners, or take a tour of a Mother's Day-themed museum exhibit. (read the story...)
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Fun Day Trips for Families Near NYC
Check out our picks for the best day and weekend trips, short road trips, and mini vacations in the New York City area. These kid-friendly destinations are within easy traveling distance and offer fun for the whole family. (read the story...)
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Midtown's Magic Carpet Ride
"The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things" is an NYC show with Vegas flair, welcoming kids into a world of quirky and energetic magic that they (and their parents) won't soon forget. (read the story...)
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For Moms and Their 'Little Women'
A two-day trip to Concord, Massachusetts and the home of Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women, is a great way to commemorate Mother’s Day -- or any other time set aside just for the girls. Explore this weekend getaway and experience unforgettable memories, "Little Women"-style. (read the story...)
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Community Cleanups in Rockland for Earth Day
Looking for a way to give back on Earth Day? Join a Community Cleanup in Congers, Nanuet, Nyack, Pearl River, Spring Valley, or Stony Point this April. These kid-friendly volunteer events are sponsored by Keep Rockland Beautiful, a nonprofit partner of Keep America Beautiful that helps volunteers beautify their neighborhoods. (read the story...)
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'Alice in Wonderland' on MacDougal Street
Our theater editor reviews a new Off-Broadway musical version of 'Alice in Wonderland' presented by the Literally Alive Children's Theatre group at the Players Theatre in NYC. Join her on a magical, musical underground adventure for theatergoers young and old, down a most awesome rabbit hole in the heart of Greenwich Village. (read the story...)
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Happy 100th Birthday, Oreo!
Oreo just celebrated its 100th birthday, and to celebrate, we have a delicious Oreo recipe, some Oreo trivia, and also consider the question: how can we let kids "be kids"--and how can adults get in on the fun, too? (read the story...)
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Fun St. Patrick's Day Events for Kids in Nassau
Find fun things to do with your kids to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in our roundup of festive events happening across Nassau County, Long Island this March. Whether you want to create a St. Paddy's Day craft or learn about Irish music and culture (or both!), you'll find all the details here on fun and affordable family activities in your area. (read the story...)
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St. Patrick's Day Events in Suffolk
Find fun things to do with your kids to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in our roundup of festive events happening across Suffolk County, Long Island this March. Whether you want to dye your hair green or learn about Irish music and culture (or both!), you'll find all the details here on fun and affordable family activities in your area. (read the story...)
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Splendiferous Story Hours in NYC
In honor of Read Across America and Dr. Seuss' birthday this March, we've compiled a list of some splendiferous (and mostly free!) story time events happening across Manhattan. Bring your child to one of these events to introduce her to a fun new book and help instill a love of reading early on. (read the story...)
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Maple Sugaring Events in Westchester this March
March is maple sugaring time in the Northeast! We've rounded up the top 12 maple sugaring events happening in Westchester County this month, each affordable and full of family fun. Tap a tree, boil down your maple sugar into maple syrup, and enjoy this sweet creation over a short stack of steaming pancakes--what better way to welcome spring? (read the story...)
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Musical Munchkins
167 Scarsdale Road Tuckahoe, NY 914-771-7000
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Westchester's original and most trusted music prog...
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Little Sparklers
40 Westchester Ave. Pound Ridge, NY 914-764-9100
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Little Sparklers will provide the fun, playful and...
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