Jody Mercier

USMA offers history, natural beauty, and a gateway to a Hudson Valley adventure.

Pack in all the best summer activities the city has to offer before Labor Day.

This NYC landmark is in the midst of a reinvention and worth revisiting.

When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down.

Macy's Fireworks are on the move. Here's where to see the sparklers in 2024.

When it comes to things to do in NYC, we’re officially summer dreaming, and you’re the beneficiary. We’re sharing our summer bucket list of the top 50 things to do this summer in NYC with kids. Our picks are a mix of annual favorites and can’t-miss, one-time-only events that prove the best vacation may just be a staycation. Be sure to bookmark our Ultimate NYC Kids Summer Vacation Guide and our list of 100 FREE things to do in NYC this summer for even more seasonal fun. Subscribe to our newslett…

The huge number of free summer sports and outdoor programs in NYC means children can enjoy a summer filled with sports and fresh air while living in the concrete jungle. New York City offers many free summer sports opportunities for kids to learn team sports and try swimming, tennis, golf, basketball, fishing, kayaking, camping, and more. Of course, registering for these free summer sports programs takes a little legwork and (since many are first come, first served) punctuality. We’ve got the sc…

When we were growing up, New York City playgrounds had sprinklers. Now parks and playgrounds across the five boroughs have transformed into spraygrounds—entire playgrounds dedicated to water play with fountains, geysers, rivers, pumps, and beautiful spraying statues. Kids just love these splash pads in NYC, and parents prefer these newfangled sprinkler parks because they’re pretty and cool and a great way to beat the heat. Sprinkler season in NYC parks usually kicks into gear when temperatures h…

Salute America's armed forces with this huge Memorial Day week celebration.

Strawberry picking season is one of our favorite milestones of the late spring and early summer. Picking your own strawberries makes the season even sweeter. As we move into the height of strawberry picking season, there are a slew of local farms for strawberry picking near NYC, and a visit makes for a great day trip. Read on to discover more than a dozen strawberry picking farms all less than two hours away from Midtown Manhattan. We’ve also found a handful of strawberry festivals celebrating t…

Escape the concrete jungle with a visit to this whimsical green space.

NYSCI's new exhibit schools kids on the city's inner workings.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2024, and mothers everywhere deserve a great weekend. Start planning a day mom won’t forget by giving her one of these 50 Mother’s Day gifts moms actually want. While you’re in planning mode, don’t forget to book your Mother’s Day brunch reservations. Once that’s done, read on for our list of the best Mother’s Day outings and family-friendly things to do in NYC to round out mom’s special day. No matter how you choose to celebrate, Happy Mother’s Day from the team…

This new sushi spot is unlike any other restaurant in NYC.

Our picks for Easter Sunday include Easter egg hunts, spring blooms, and more things to do.

From pizza to playgrounds, here's what to see, eat, and do with kids in Little Italy.

NYC's largest sports complex is set to close April 14.

NYC's largest sports complex is set to close April 14.

Spring break 2024 is barreling toward us. If you’re worried about keeping the kids entertained over NYC’s spring break, we’ve got it covered. If you’re sticking around the city for a spring staycation, there’s plenty to keep every age group busy. From exploring our favorite kid-friendly museums to playgrounds worthy of a subway schlep, and destination-worthy tourist attractions, we’ve rounded up 49 things to do with kids in New York City during the upcoming public school spring break. New York C…

With winter’s chill here, an indoor play space in NYC may be just the thing to get out some winter wiggles. To that end, we present this list of the 21 best indoor playgrounds in New York City. So, when it gets too cold to explore one of New York City’s top playgrounds, consider taking your fun inside. A word to the wise: Many of these indoor play spaces in NYC require reservations for playtime, so plan your fun in advance. We’ve got plenty more ideas to entertain kids in our Guide to Indoor Act…