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East Village with Kids: Top 40 Things to Do for Families
Even though I was raised on the Upper West Side, I feel like I grew up in the East Village. From...
East Village Community Gardens & Playgrounds: Outdoor Places for NYC Kids to Play
The East Village is a fantastic neighborhood for connecting with urban nature. In addition to the...
East Village Family-Friendly Restaurants
With almost as many restaurants as NYU students, the East Village offers a wide variety of places...
East Village Kids' Stores: Best Toy Shops, Children's Boutiques and Other Family Shopping
We continue our month-long focus on the East Village with a look at the best places to shop with...
Puppet Kitchen Workshops: Make Puppets with the Masters
Puppet Kitchen is one of those cool, off-the-beaten path places that we love to discover. Its...
A Day in Little Tokyo with NYC Kids
We launched our series of hyper-local neighborhood spotlights because we love checking out diverse...

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Experience the all-time classic, A Christmas Carol, performed in a reimagined production all the way from London. Photo by Manuel Harlan
17 Best 2025 Holiday Shows in NYC for Families
Here's a holiday treat: 16 family-friendly stage shows to celebrate the season.
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Halloween means candy galore in NYC. Photo by Diana Kim
Best Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat on Halloween in NYC
These are NYC's top trick-or-treating spots in all five boroughs.
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Costumed character and spooky decor are trademarks of a night out at Beetle House NYC. Photo by the author
Beetle House NYC Serves the Spookiest Dinner in Town—But Is it Kid-Friendly?
Beetle House NYC packs a lot of creepy fun into a night out. Here's what ages might enjoy it.
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Blood Manor isn't for the faint of heart—or those under age 14—as it serves up some serious scares. Photo courtesy of Union Square Advertising
Creepy and Cool Teen-Approved Halloween Events in NYC
Teens deserve their own fun on the season's spookiest holiday.
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Jane's Exchange has been outfitting little New Yorkers for generations at its East Village secondhand shop. Photo courtesy Jane's Exchange
Best Secondhand Clothing Stores in NYC for Amazing Used Kids' Clothes
Kids grow fast, and these local shops can keep them outfitted on a budget.
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The Rainbow is the first indoor play space located in the heart of NYC’s East Village.
The Rainbow Is an East Village Play Space as Cool as its Neighborhood
The new tot spot pays homage to its ultra-cool neighborhood.
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