Indoor & Outdoor Play

Best play spots for kids including New York playgrounds, NYC parks & botanical gardens for families, city carousels, play spaces, libraries & indoor activities

Carousels in New York City
Things to do

Carousels in New York City

Let the kiddos take a ride on a horse, unicorn or even a gigantic grasshopper

Best rock climbing for kids in NYC
Sports and fitness

Best rock climbing for kids in NYC

Monkey bars no longer cutting it for your little climber? Try these rock gyms!

Best puppet theaters in NYC
Theater

Best puppet theaters in NYC

The NYC theater scene is alive and well...but that doesn't necessarily mean everyone on stage has to be an actor. 

The best roller skating in NYC
Things to do

The best roller skating in NYC

Find retro family fun at these family-friendly roller rinks around town

The best indoor playgrounds for kids
Sports and fitness

The best indoor playgrounds for kids

Indoor playgrounds are a great option for kids when it's rainy, snowy or their favorite schoolyard playground may be closed! 

Indoor activities for kids

Yoga for kids in NYC
Things to do

Yoga for kids in NYC

Yoga for kids is more than just goofing around—it's an amazing way to help kids build confidence!

NYC play spaces
Things to do

NYC play spaces

Take 'em to indoor NYC play spaces so they can bounce off the walls

NYC museums: The best exhibits for kids right now
Museums

NYC museums: The best exhibits for kids right now

These are the NYC museums that every Big Apple kid should see before they hit five feet

Five new and newly renovated play spaces
News

Five new and newly renovated play spaces

Check out these fairly new (and newly renovated) play spaces for a guaranteed afternoon of fun.

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The best story time events for children in New York City
Things to do

The best story time events for children in New York City

Have you attended a story time with the kids yet this season?

More indoor activities for kids

NYC beaches, swimming pools and more

NYC beaches for families
Things to do

NYC beaches for families

It doesn't truly feel like summer until there's sand between your toes! Head to NYC's best beaches to build stellar sandcastles and chill on the beach

Swimming pools for kids in NYC
Things to do

Swimming pools for kids in NYC

Families can always count NYC's public swimming pools for a cool escape

Water parks near NYC
Things to do

Water parks near NYC

From slippy slides to lazy rivers, these amusement parks won't disappoint

Splash parks for kids in NYC
Things to do

Splash parks for kids in NYC

Low-key splash parks and water playgrounds are perfect for your mini city kids

Free kayaking in NYC for families
Things to do

Free kayaking in NYC for families

You'll be glad to know that your family can get afloat right in NYC

More outdoor activities for kids

Hiking, camping near NYC and more

Hiking trails for families in NYC
Things to do

Hiking trails for families in NYC

Set out on one of NYC’s coolest hiking trails with the kids for an afternoon fun

The best NYC parks for families
Things to do

The best NYC parks for families

NYC parks are a great place for socializing, picnicking and playing with the little ones

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Public gardens for families in NYC
Things to do

Public gardens for families in NYC

Have you stopped to smell the flowers lately?

Children's gardens in NYC
Things to do

Children's gardens in NYC

These adorable gardens are made just for the little ones

Best kids fishing spots in NYC

Best kids fishing spots in NYC

Catch-and-release fishing is more common in NYC than you might think—why not give it a shot?

The best camping near NYC
Things to do

The best camping near NYC

Book a campsite, borrow a tent and do some stargazing at these neat campgrounds

Outdoor restaurants and other eats

The best farmers’ markets in NYC
Things to do

The best farmers’ markets in NYC

Kids might reconsider their aversion to veggies when they meet the farmers that grow them

Pick your own fruits and vegetables near New York City
Things to do

Pick your own fruits and vegetables near New York City

Pick your own fruit and veggies with our guide to all the pick your own you can handle

The best spots for picnicking in NYC with kids
Things to do

The best spots for picnicking in NYC with kids

Take the kids picnicking in NYC parks 

The best kid-friendly outdoor dining in NYC
Restaurants

The best kid-friendly outdoor dining in NYC

There's nothing like a meal outside in the sunshine on a beautiful day

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