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Prospect Park comes alive with the BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn music festival each summer.
Best of Brooklyn: 50 Things To Do in the Family-Friendly Hipster Haven
From parks and playgrounds to eats and culture, Brooklyn has it all.
Get a birds eye view of the skyline from the Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards. Plan a visit near sundown to watch the city lights come to life. Photo by Jody Mercier
3 Days in NYC with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom
You can take a big bite out of the Big Apple in a short time with these tips.
Brooklyn Bridge Park is a massive green space that offers tons of family activities—and unbeatable city views. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park: 35 Top Things To Do With Kids
Brooklyn's waterfront wonderland is filled with family-friendly amenities and programming.
Kids can climb the walls—and more—at the Play Lab, one of our top picks for the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn.
Best Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Brooklyn for Kids
Brooklyn boasts plenty of indoor play zones for energetic kids to get their sillies out.
Visit the rides along the Coney Island boardwalk. Photo by Julienne Schaer for NYCgo
Best Things to Do in Coney Island With Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, Mermaids
There's always something to do on Coney Island in the summer.
The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is a cooling spot to pass a hot summer day! Photo by Martin Seck/courtesy of the Prospect Park Alliance
25 Best Things To Do in Prospect Park with Kids
Brooklyn's Prospect Park goes far beyond playgrounds. Visitors can bike, picnic, play, and more.
Sunset Playground. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney for NYC Parks
Brooklyn Playgrounds Cool Enough for Your Big Kids
When your little ones aren't so little anymore, it's time to seek out bigger playthings.
Great eats and fun await at Radegast Hall & Biergarten. Photo courtesy the venue
Best Family-Friendly Beer Gardens in NYC Where Kids Are Welcome
These are NYC's best beer gardens where families can raise their glasses.
At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso
Best Play Cafes in NYC for Kids and Families
Enjoy your caffeine jolt and a nosh while the kids play.
Parents and kids alike flock to Vanderbilt Playground for its separate jungle gyms for big and little kids, which keeps mixed-age siblings happy.
Best Playgrounds in Brooklyn's Prospect Park (Ranked!)
Which ones offer the most bang for the buck? We ranked them!
City Point Brooklyn's outpost of CAMP hosts Cosmic Camp, which allows families to tackle an intergalactic adventure. Photo by author
City Point Brooklyn and DeKalb Market Hall: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play with Kids
This amenity-packed destination has plenty of eats and entertainment for a fun day out.
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Make different stops along the east side of Manhattan on the NYC Ferry. Photo courtesy of the NYC Ferry
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Head to Time Out Market for Fornino's delicious pizza and a lovely view of Manhattan from the Brooklyn waterfront. Photo courtesy of Fornino
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Celebrate the shortest day of the year at Marine Park's Festival of Lights. Photo courtesy of the Marine Park Alliance
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Enjoy the magic of Christmas in Dyker Heights as the neighborhood lights up for the festive season. Photo courtesy of Dyker Heights Lights
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The Bronx Zoo comes to life after dark during its annual Holiday Lights event. Photo by Terria Clay/courtesy of the Bronx Zoo
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PS 197's new playground is a big improvement from its prior asphalt look. Photo courtesy of Trust for Public Land
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Bring your skates and hit the ice for free at Bryant Park. Photo by Colin Miller
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Enjoy plenty of sweet treats during breakfast with Santa at Stella 34 Trattoria. Photo courtesy of Stella 34 Trattoria
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