Free & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with NYC Kids: Figment Festival, Egg...
Another weekend with threats of heavy rain! If it does pour, some of our outdoor event picks may be canceled, rescheduled or move inside. We're doing our best to keep this post updated, but if it does...
View ArticleFree Outdoor Movies for NYC Kids this Summer
Enjoying a free alfresco film is a rite of summer in New York City. Even if you go to see a flick you've watched a million times at home, it's a totally different experience viewing it in the open air...
View ArticleWhere to See Macy's 4th of July Fireworks in New York City 2013
On Thursday, 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 ArticleFather's Day Weekend with NYC Kids: Free SummerStage Brooklyn Family Day,...
Dad's the king on Sunday but you can celebrate Father's Day in NYC all weekend long with a wide variety of fun family outings. Saturday brings the annual Hunts Point Fish Parade and Festival and the...
View ArticleNYC Summer Camps for Preschoolers: Half-Day and Partial Week Junior Summer...
Summer camp is more than just a fun and enriching experience for young children. It also marks an important step in their development as they get to test out their independence and, in the case of...
View ArticleSOLD OUT A Special Mommy Poppins Event: Fun-Filled Historic Harbor Cruise...
This cruise is sold out. Don't worry: Mommy Poppins will host other exciting events soon! Taking a cruise on New York Harbor is one of our favorite summer activities in NYC. That's why we here at Mommy...
View ArticleFree & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with NYC Kids: Coney Island Mermaid...
Welcome to one of our favorite weekends of the year when summer officially arrives! There are lots of FREE ways to celebrate the new season. Throw on your best sea-themed costumes for the annual...
View Article100 Free Things to Do Summer 2013 with Kids in New York City
With school break upon us, my kid is singing about the 104 days of summer he heard about in the Phineas & Ferb theme song. I’m not going to tell him that he only gets 70 or so days off (why bum him...
View ArticleNYC Whale Watching for Kids: Where to See Dolphins and Whales in and Around...
My eight-year-old son has been obsessed with whales practically since birth. We have a giant humpback painted on his bedroom wall, have spent countless hours under the massive Blue Whale in the...
View ArticleFree & Fun Things to Do this Weekend with NYC Kids: Astoria Park Carnival,...
School's out for the summer and there's plenty of fun to be found in NYC all season long. Our Summer Fun Guide is packed with cool anytime activities including where to cool off like our favorite...
View ArticleNYC Festivals and Street Fairs for Families July and August 2013
So far this summer, we've posted about free outdoor movie screenings, free kids' concert series and free things to do every day with kids through the end of August. Now we're rounding up our favorite...
View ArticleJuly 4th Weekend for NYC Kids: Free Macy's Fireworks, SummerStage Kids Family...
Regardless of where you're spending the 4th of July, fireworks are probably the main event. In NYC, Macy's is celebrating the 37th anniversary of its annual fireworks spectacular on the Hudson River...
View ArticleDrop-off Fun for NYC Kids with Project Playdate Summer Field Trips
In the past we've told you about the fun-filled Parents' Night Out/Kids' Night In pajama parties hosted by child care service Project Playdate. Now that school's out for the summer, Project Playdate is...
View ArticleFree & Fun Things to Do this Weekend for NYC Kids: Fete Paradiso, Come Out &...
If it pours, some of our outdoor picks may be canceled or postponed. In the event of rain, check the organizers' official websites before heading out. This weekend is jam-packed with awesome things to...
View ArticleSail Away with Mommy Poppins on Manhattan by Sail's Clipper City Tall Ship
Back on June 29, we hosted a special Mommy Poppins family cruise on the Clipper City Tall Ship with Manhattan by Sail. The sold-out voyage was such a huge success that many readers asked if we could do...
View ArticleFree & Fun Things to Do this Weekend for NYC Kids: Rockaway Beach Sandcastle...
Sandcastles, carnival rides and great kids' concerts are all on the schedule this summer weekend. Head to Rockaway Beach and get creative at the annual sandcastle competition. Soak up some cool outdoor...
View ArticleBest Things to Do with NYC Kids: August 2013 Go List
August is traditionally the month when native New Yorkers skip town. But if you're planning a NYC August staycation like we are, you're in luck! There's plenty of must-experience summer fun throughout...
View ArticleNYC Camps in Late August: Programs with Availability for the Last Weeks of...
Every year around this time of summer, we start getting desperate emails from readers and even friends, wondering if we know about any camps that are still in session come the last week of August. And...
View ArticleScreen-time Strategies for Kids: 9 Easy Ways to Cut Down on iPad, iPhone and...
Here we are halfway through summer break and I'm finding that my eight-year-old son is getting a little too much screen time. Long rides in the car (or on the subway or bus) to reach far-flung...
View ArticleFree & Fun Things to Do this Weekend for NYC Kids: Dragon Boat Fest,...
Several of our August NYC Go List picks take place this weekend, including the colorful Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadows Corona Park, SummerStage Kids' final Family Day of the season...
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