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Brooklyn Heights with Kids: Top 35 Things to Do for NYC Families
When wandering through Brooklyn Heights' charming, tree-lined streets, it's easy to see why...
Brooklyn Bridge Park: 30 Things to Do with Kids
With multiple playgrounds, a pool, rock climbing, a nature center and live entertainment, Brooklyn...
Brooklyn Heights Promenade: Best Views of NYC & Great Family Photo Ops
Even jaded New Yorkers feel like wide-eyed tourists when they stroll along the Promenade in...
Places to Play in Brooklyn Heights: Brooklyn Bridge Park, Pierrepont Playground & Drop-in Indoor Play Spaces for Kids
While the 85-acre, waterfront Brooklyn Bridge Park is certainly the biggest and best known green...
Eating with Kids in Brooklyn Heights: Old-school Diners, Places to Eat and Play, & Other Family-Friendly Restraurants
Since Brooklyn Heights is famous for being an extremely family-friendly neighborhood, it's no...
New York Transit Museum in Brooklyn Heights: Hands-on Fun with Trains and Buses for NYC Kids
It had been a while since we posted about the New York Transit Museum and since we're highlighting...
Pier 2 Pop-Up Pool in Brooklyn Bridge Park: What to Know Before You Go
By now everybody's heard about the new pool in McCarren Park, which has been making headlines first...

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When it's too hot to skate, CityPickle's transforms Wollman Rink into a pickleball paradise. Photo by Jody Mercier
Serve Up Some Fun Playing Pickleball, Tennis, and Pingpong in NYC
Kids can break a sweat and a smile at these paddle sports spots in NYC.
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The Moynihan-High Line Connector is a great jumping-off point for a walk along The High Line. Photo by Jody Mercier
How To Navigate NYC Like a Local: Top Tips for Exploring the City from a Parent
From the right times to visit to what to pack, here are our tips for an NYC day.
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At Young Chefs Academy, kids are guided through a stage-by-stage cooking class that allows them to build on their newfound skills. Photo courtesy of Young Chefs Academy
Top Hands-On Cooking Classes for Kids in NYC
Grab your apron and your appetite! Kids can whip up culinary masterpieces in these local classes.
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Teens love competing at Beat the Bomb, where they'll be paint bombed if they don't escape in time. Photo by the author
NYC After-Dark Activities for Teens: Fun, Safe Things for Teens To Do
Teens can enjoy independence and safe fun at these late-night spots.
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A walk across the Brooklyn Bridge is a fun diversion—and photo-op—in any season. Photo by Diana Kim
My Perfect Day in NYC: A Walk on the Brooklyn Bridge
This gem of New York Harbor is worth visiting whether you're a local or tourist.
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Head to the Bronx's Haffen Pool, one of our favorite free pools in NYC, to enjoy a day of swimming and splashing.
Best Free Swimming Pools in NYC for Families During Summer 2025
When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down.
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