If you’re looking for a meaningful way to introduce your child to nature, the butterfly exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History is hard to beat. This immersive experience places families inside a warm, tropical environment filled with hundreds of free-flying butterflies, creating a...
A new Child Care Hub has launched on NYC.gov, designed to make finding childcare simpler and more accessible for families. The platform acts as a central resource for parents with children under five, bringing together information on the different types of childcare available across the...
Free Cone Day is April 14, 2026! Celebrate a free sweet treat this April with Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day. Head to your nearest Scoop Shop on April 14 and enjoy a free cup or cone of your favorite flavor, with no purchase required. It’s...
Celebrate Graduation Night, and Mother’s Day Through All Five Senses Color Factory, the interactive art experience that invites visitors to experience the joy of color, is getting into the spirit of spring with a new themed series of special events that promises to bring extra color...
The Pier 57 Playground is open for a limited time, with its final day on March 31, so now is the moment to plan a visit before it closes. Located inside Pier 57 along Hudson River Park, this indoor pop-up playground has quickly become a popular...
Rockefeller Center is offering a series of spring deals designed to make visiting with kids easier and more affordable. Running through spring 2026, the Spring Family & Kids Offers include weekday savings on some of the area’s most popular attractions. At Top of the Rock, children...
New York City is taking a major step toward safer streets for children with the announcement of new 15 mph “slow zones” around schools across the five boroughs. The initiative, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, will see reduced speed limits introduced at all eligible school...
Opening Weekdend: Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22 - 11am - 6pm. One of New York City’s most exciting contemporary art spaces is reopening this spring—and it’s had a major glow-up. From March 21, the New Museum returns with a significant expansion, adding 60,000 square feet...
April 3 – 26, 2026 11am–4:30pm | 14 Fulton Street | Included in General Admission Your General Admission ticket to the South Street Seaport Museum includes fun monthly activities for the whole family. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities...
Our new Spring Family eMagazine with an Education Guide for NYC Families is now live, bringing together helpful resources, inspiration and information for parents across New York City. This quarterly publication for NYC families features a mix of family-focused content alongside a dedicated Education Guide to...