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Follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion, and even munchkin puppetry, as they travel through a re-imagined world of Oz at the Actors Temple Theater. Photo courtesy of the theater
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Birds of a Feather, fronted by Brooklyn’s Suzi Shelton and Little Miss Ann of Chicago, perform catchy tunes at the Jewish Museum. Photo courtesy of the museum
Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year Parade, and More Best Things To Do in NYC February 2025
February is short on days, but packed with big-time fun!
Bryant Park's Bumper Cars are a mainstay of late-winter fun in the park. Photo by Janet Bloom
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Don't let the cold stop you: NYC is a wonderland of winter fun.
Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
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These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
Ring the Year of the Snake at Lincoln Center with a daylong celebration on Josie Robertson Plaza. Photo by Sachyn Mital
Free Activities for Kids in February 2025: 36 Best Things To Do in NYC
February packs in lots of free fun for NYC kids: Here are the top no-cost ways to beat the cold.
Central Park has some great hills for a fast ride. Photo by Jody Mercier
Best Sledding Hills in NYC
Hit these neighborhood hills across the five boroughs when the snow falls.
Summer camps help kids develop social skills and have fun
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NYC Summer Camp Guide
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Teens have the opportunity to explore arts careers and institutions with Whitney Museum Youth Insights Program. Photo by Diana Kim
Teens Can Apply Now for Summer Internships in NYC
Take note: Now is the time for teens to apply for these summer gigs.
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Get out of the house—and the cold—with these free, kid-focused spots.
There's always a cool new piece of public art to see and interact with in NYC. Photo by Jody Mercier
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Here's how to have fun as a family in NYC without spending a dime.
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Free activities for Kids in NYC include the Children's Museum of the Arts, which has pay-what-you-wish Thursdays from 4-6pm. Photo courtesy of the museum
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Visit the 180 Pool at the Crystal Springs Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort
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These weekend getaways offer nature, culture, art, and food and are well worth the trip.
Explore modern humanity through all-new world-wandering exhibitions at Mmuseumm.
Weird, Wacky, and Wonderful Under-the-Radar Museums in NYC that Kids Love
Some of NYC's most interesting kid-friendly museums aren't the ones you find in guidebooks.
Kids' classes like art lessons can help your NYC child grow and develop
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Guide to NYC Classes for Kids
Discover awesome afterschool and weekend classes for kids in New York City.
Climb on platforms dangling from ropes at Hester Street Playground. Photo by Jody Mercier
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We've scoured the city and swung on the monkey bars, and these are our favorite spots.
Diving into the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream is a great way to cure rainy day blues. Photo by Jody Mercier
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These indoor NYC activities guarantee a good time when the weather is a bummer.
Hell's Kitchen is a cool coming-of-age piece loosely based on Alicia Keys' life story. Photo by Marc J. Franklin
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Broadway is booming with new openings. Here are our top pick for families.
The Peninsula New York rolls out the red carpet for kids—and their grown ups!
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These NYC hotels house special perks for kids, from pools to bunkbeds.
For an only-in-NYC experience, head to the Top of the Rock to enjoy the view. Photo by Jody Mercier
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These local destinations are guaranteed to please kids and kids at heart.
Tea Around Town combines a sumptuous meal with a unique view NYC landmarks! Photo by Jody Mercier
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These NYC tours offer behind-the-scenes secrets, local lore, and get you off the beaten path.
The American Museum of Natural History's blue whale is an NYC icon, and the entire museum is one of the best children's museums in NYC. Photo by R. Mickens/courtesy of AMNH
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Registration is now open for the reasonably priced summer camps at YMCA locations in NYC.
Free and Cheap Summer Camps in NYC for Kids
These all-ages summer camp programs won't break the bank.
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has 75 animal exhibits and is home to more than 7,000 animals. Photo courtesy of the aquarium
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Go under the sea on a day trip to one of these local aquariums.
Get a Broadway-caliber serenade during a birthday dinner at Ellen's Stardust Diner.
Best Fun Restaurants for Kids' Birthdays in NYC
These celebration worthy spots are perfect for milestone meals.
See the skyline from a whole new vantage point on the Roosevelt Island Tram. Photo courtesy of NYCGo
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This is our NYC kids bucket list. How many have you checked off?
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Feed a crowd with extra large, classic, New York-style pizza slices without breaking the bank. Photo by Jody Mercier
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The Met offers pay-what-you wish admission at all times to New Yorkers and kids always attend for free. Photo by Jody Mercier
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Execute mind-blowing science experiments with stuff you have around the house.
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Broadway Magic Hour at the Broadway Comedy Club
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Black History Month Celebration: Architecture of the Harlem Renaissance at the Skyscraper Museum
The Skyscraper Museum - 10:30 AM Pick
Black Future Festival at the Brooklyn Children's Museum
Brooklyn Children's Museum - 10:00 AM Pick
Historic New York: George Washington in Washington Park
Old Stone House & Washington Park - 11:00 AM Pick
Little Mermaid Sing Along at Symphony Space
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The Road to the Big Game at The Paley Museum
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM
Create-athon: Gong Ensembles at Lincoln Center
Samuel Rehearsal Studio - 1:00 PM Pick
Black History Month: Black Pioneers in STEM at Latimer House
Lewis Latimer House Museum - 1:00 PM Pick
Welcome Ramadan Celebration at the Museum of the Moving Image
Museum of the Moving Image - 2:00 PM Pick
Layer the Walls at Abrons Arts Center
Abrons Arts Center Playhouse - 3:00 PM Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Tea Around Town: Pink Winter Wonderland
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
Sesame Street Learn & Play at American Dream
American Dream - various times
Tales From The New Yorker Classic Film Festival
Film Forum - various times
Stomp, Clap and Sing with Conroy at Brooklyn Public Library
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Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Orchid Show 2025: Mexican Modernism at NYBG
The New York Botanical Garden - various times
Tea Around Town: Pink Winter Wonderland
TopView Sightseeing Bus Stop - various times
Barbie: A Cultural Icon at Museum of Arts & Design
Museum of Arts and Design - various times
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The Road to the Big Game at The Paley Museum
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM
Kindie Rock
6 River Terrace - various times Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Luminosa: A Festival of Lights at Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden - 5:00 PM
The Orchid Show 2025: Mexican Modernism at NYBG
The New York Botanical Garden - various times
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
Bring Your Dog to the Museum of the Dog
Museum of the Dog - 11:00 AM
The Road to the Big Game at The Paley Museum
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM
Luminosa: A Festival of Lights at Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden - 5:00 PM
The Orchid Show 2025: Mexican Modernism at NYBG
The New York Botanical Garden - various times
New York International Children's Film Festival
SVA Theater - various times Pick
Sloomoo Institute
Sloomoo Institute - 10:00 AM
The Road to the Big Game at The Paley Museum
The Paley Museum - 12:00 PM
Luminosa: A Festival of Lights at Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden - 5:00 PM
Can You Hear the Pigeons at Theater for the New City
Theater for the New City - various times

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