The Top 11 Water Parks for Families in the New York Area
These are the best indoor and outdoor water parks in NY, NJ, CT, and PA—all within a short drive fro...
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When Are Free Museum Days in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island?
Visit these NYC museums, zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens with free admission or pay-what-you-...
29 Hanukkah Activities & Events for Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, & Rockland
Here are the Hanukkah activities and events in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland, NY....
23 Menorah Candle Lightings in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island
Attend one of these special menorah candle lighting ceremonies in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester...
22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
Halloween for Older Kids: Haunted Houses and Halloween Mazes in New York Area
These haunted houses and Halloween corn mazes will provide the thrill you're looking for this Hallow...
Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season
Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...
The New York Renaissance Faire: Where Fantasy Rules
The New York Renaissance Faire is back in the Orange County town of Tuxedo, and runs Aug. 21-Oct. 3....
Cultural Events & Festivals in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland
NYC is the great melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. Teach your kids to celebrate diversity; br...
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park...
5 Great Strawberry Festivals in New York and New Jersey
Here's a list of strawberry festivals in the NYC area, where you can enjoy strawberry treats, hayrid...
The Top 10 Spots to Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon...
How to Spend the Day at New York Botanical Garden with Your Kids
The New York Botanical Garden is a fun destination for families, with a children's adventure garden ...
Why the Bronx Zoo is an Awesome Family Destination
The Bronx Zoo is New York City's largest zoo, and there's no shortage of animals to see or things to...
Here are the Best NYC Boat Tours for the Family
These are the NYC boat tours you and your family can take in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westch...
The Best Train Museums in NY and the Surrounding Area
Take a trip with your family to a train museum in NY (or railroad exhibit), where young and old trai...
Where to Hike Trails in the New York Metro Area
Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air while remaining socially distant! Always ca...
Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area
Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an...
The Best Way to Visit the Liberty Science Center Right Now
The Liberty Science Center is open to the public with a variety of COVID-19 safety precautions....
Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York
Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places to visit in New Yo...
Easy Ways You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC This Year
Here are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the NYC area. ...
What Are the Best Ways to Manage Sibling Rivalry?
Amazingly useful tips to help reduce sibling rivalry conflict between your kids—avoid comparisons, p...
22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids
Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area
These are the best places to go maple sugaring near you in New York, CT, and NJ. February-March mark...
Visit These Presidential Landmarks in the New York Area
UPDATED January 2020: Celebrate and honor our country this President’s Day by visiting some presiden...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
Shop Local at These Independent Toy Stores Around NYC
Here's a list of toy stores in and near NYC where you can do your last-minute holiday shopping....
Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area
Be prepared for snow day fun by finding where to sled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, W...
Indoor Play Spaces in the New York Area
Here's our guide to indoor play spaces, bounce houses, and sports centers in the New York area compl...
Best Hot Chocolate and Teas in the New York Metro Area
We've highlighted some of the coziest cafes that serve the best hot chocolate and tea in the New Yor...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
10 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families
Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY ho...
At What Age Can Children Legally Sit in the Front Seat?
Before you let your child sit in the front seat of your car after calling "Shotgun," make sure you k...
Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area
Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...
How to Extend the Life of Halloween Candy
Read on for tips and tricks to make sure your Halloween candy last longer....
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
Halloween Movies for Kids and Families
If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...
Ghost Tours, UFO Sites, and Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
Updated Oct. 2020: These hair-raising haunted places in the Hudson Valley area will spook your socks...
No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids
A list of no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that kids can do or help with to make your own Halloween deco...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Children's Bookstores Around New York City
Updated Aug. 28: You'll love these children's bookstores in NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
Where to Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area
Here's a list of boat rentals, as well as canoes and kayak rentals NYC, Rockland County, Westchester...
Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums
UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a...
9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky
Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to...
Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public
Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area
A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
This is How to Select and Recipes to Make with Watermelon
This is how to pick a ripe watermelon at the store, plus dishes to make, including a watermelon feta...
12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing
These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get...
9 NYC Restaurants Share Their Most Popular Family Friendly Recipes
Van Leeuwen ice cream, Chipotle guacamole, and Shake Shack burgers are just some of the NYC restaura...
Food Delivery Services in the New York Area
As a result of the Coronavirus emergency we are all facing, grocery stores are not fully stocked wit...
10 Important Questions to Ask a Camp Director
Are your kids ready for overnight camp? More importantly, are you? The moms behind Mabel's Labels of...
How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp
It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Holiday Markets, Fairs, and Festivals in Rockland and Westchester
Check out this roundup of holiday markets, fairs, and festivals in Rockland and Westchester to find ...
DIY Sail Boat for Imaginary Play
Amanda Kingloff shares how to make a sail boat out of a laundry basket to promote your child's imagi...
5 Neglected NYC Parks to get $150 Million for Upgrades
Five NYC parks in desperate need of repairs and renovations will receive $150 million for upgrades....
Kindergarten: What to Expect from This Important Year
At many schools, kindergarten kids will be learning reading, basic math, and much more in this excit...
Kindergarten Dos and Don'ts: Best Tips for Parents
Our top tips for how parents can help their children succeed and thrive in kindergarten....
2016 Cover Contest Winner and Finalists Announced
NYMetroParents is proud to announce the 8 finalists in the 2016 Kids Cover Contest....
Expose Your Babies to Global Spices in Purees
Tips to expose your babies to spices and global food, plus three puree recipes....
SplashDown Beach: My Favorite Outdoor Family Water Park
SplashDown Beach, located in Fishkill, NY is a charming, outdoor waterpark that calls itself America...
The Island of Nevis: A Sea Turtle Adventure Awaits
A trip to The Four Seasons on the Caribbean island of Nevis offers a chance to get close to sea turt...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is Coming to Broadway
The new teaser trailer for Broadway’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has got fans counting the da...
My Ramadan Fast
An 11-year-old NYC Muslim girl reflects on her first Ramadan fast. ...
Where to Train Like an Olympian in the New York Area
The Olympic Games may inspire your little one to go for gold and compete in the games someday, and e...
5 Ways to Protect Your Kids During the Presidential Campaign
How to limit the negative effects of a difficult presidential campaign on your kids....
Academy for Martial Arts Offers New Kickboxing Program
The Academy for Martial Arts in Rockland County now offers kickboxing classes for kids and adults....
Enjoy NYC Summer Streets Before They Come to An End
Families are invited to enjoy the last few weekends of summer at the annual Summer Streets event. Ne...
Are Virtual Dermatology Appointments Legit?
Do 'virtual visits' with dermatologists work, and can I do one for my child?...
How Can Adults Help Teens Make Better Decisions?
Executive functioning skills are compromised in teens—organization, reasoning and impulse control. D...
Why Preschool Is So Important
Experts discuss the importance of early childhood education. It’s much more than just play time! ...
In the Magazine: August 2016
Check out our August 2016 issue, which includes a quiz on picking the best after-school activity for...
Autism Study Seeks Participants
A study that aims to research whether specific genes are linked to autism is looking for participant...
What Life Skills Will My Child Learn in Dance Class
Six life skills children will learn by taking dance classes....
Using the Olympics to Start Conversations with Your Kids
How watching the summer 2016 Olympics with your kids can serve as a jumping off point for meaningful...
Top 10 TV Shows for Kids This Year
Common Sense Media shares ratings for 10 kids' TV shows, plus a preview of 'Pete's Dragon.'...
Transitioning Your Child with Special Needs to a New School
A mother shares her tips to help her son with special needs transition to a new school this fall....
DIY: Mollusk Wind Chime
On your next trip to the beach, collect shells to make this wind chime....
Behind the Thrills: How Lifeguards Keep Kids Safe at Water Parks
An in-depth look at how the dedicated and well-trained crew of lifeguards keep everyone safe at wate...
Quiz: Choose the Best After-School Activity for Your Child
Take this quiz to help determine which after-school activity is best for your child....
Respecting Your Child's Fashion Choices
One writer explains how she lets her daughters express themselves through their clothing choices....
Where to Celebrate the Release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the NYC Area
A bunch of local NYC area bookstores will be holding book release parties to celebrate J.K. Rowling’...
The Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
Music instructors weigh in on what parents need to know before signing their kids up for music lesso...
Three New Takes on Burgers
America's Test Kitchen shares recipes for revamped hamburgers, shrimp burgers, and portobello burger...
Three Desserts You Can Cook on the Grill
Danielle Bennett, aka Diva Q, shares three desserts that can be cooked on the grill at your next bar...
8 Things Heterosexual Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids Should Know
Eight ways to help be a better parent for your LGBT child....
Educational Day Care Center Opens in Northvale, NJ
Kiddie Academy’s newest location recently opened in in Northvale, NJ, providing highly educational e...
Advancing Your Career Through Parenthood
Allyson Downey, co-founder of weeSpring, shares her advice for advancing your career while raising c...
5 Places You Should Not Let Your Kids Play Pokémon Go in NYC
With recent reports claiming that people are playing Pokemon Go at sacred places like the Holocaust ...
New Study Says Nail Biting and Thumb Sucking May Be a Good Thing
New information from Pediatrics says nail biting and thumb sucking in children may prevent allergies...
Pokémon Go Fever is Sweeping the Nation
Pokémon is all the rage once again, with fans of the original game that was popular in the 90s getti...
The Best Way to Prevent Mosquito Bites
A pediatric infectious diseases specialist shares the best way to prevent mosquito bites and spreadi...
Recall Alert! Self-Balancing Scooters/Hoverboards Pose Fire Hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled a number of hoverboards because th...
The Benefits of Dance for Young Children
Dance is a great way for children to express themselves and burn off steam. NY Kids Club offers danc...
Your Summer Family Vacation: Water Safety Tips
How to help ensure that kids' time in the swimming pool or water park is safe and fun....
