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Battery Park City Kids Neighborhood Guide
This planned community of upscale high-rises and waterside parks is built on landfill along the...
Chelsea Kids Neighborhood Guide
While Chelsea was a rough area in the '70s and '80s, it has become a hotbed of family-friendly...
Chinatown Kids Neighborhood Guide
Chinatown is one of New York City's busiest and most colorful neighborhoods. Although...
East Village Kids Neighborhood Guide
Once NYC's gritty epicenter of counterculture and underground art, the East Village has undergone a...
Financial District Kids Neighborhood Guide
One of the fastest growing neighborhoods for families in NYC, the Financial District offers a...
Soho, Little Italy & Hudson Square Kids Neighborhood Guide
Although you may want to dismiss Soho as an overcrowded, overpriced outdoor shopping mall, there...
The waterfront South Street Seaport neighborhood is full of family-friendly things to do no matter the season. Photo by Eva Van Dok
South Street Seaport: 20 Fun Things To Do With Kids
There's plenty for families to do in this historic, waterfront neighborhood.
Tribeca Kids Neighborhood Guide
An industrial hub turned artist mecca, this triangle below Canal Street has recently emerged as one...
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The Dumboween parade features live music and puppets on Halloween. Photo by Ming Fai Chan
Best Halloween Parades in New York City for Kids in 2025
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The Bronx Zoo hosts a pair of Halloween events, including the after-dark Harvest Glow. Photo by Terria Clay/courtesy of the Bronx Zoo
Haunted Houses and Walks in NYC for All-Ages
From frights for tots to terrifying teen-friendly thrills, here's our guide to local haunts.
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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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There's plenty of free fun to be had when we team up with Brooklyn Bridge Parents to host Playtopia at Atlantic Antic on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Playtopia at Atlantic Antic
Playtopia at Atlantic Antic, Blessing of the Animals, and More Things To Do this Weekend
Mommy Poppins throws a party Sunday, and we've got picks for a full weekend of fun here.
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Hit The High Line in costume to celebrate all things creepy and crawly on Saturday, October 25. Photo by Liz Ligon/courtesy of The High Line
Top Free Halloween Events in NYC in 2025: BAMBoo!, Great PUPkin, Labubu Fest, and More
Here's the best treat of all: A roundup of totally FREE Halloween events for families in NYC.
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Catch Today on weekday mornings simply by setting your alarm clock extra early. Photo by Jody Mercier
Live from New York: Here's How to Catch a Kid-Friendly Television Taping in NYC
With a little planning, you can nab a seat in the audience at these popular NYC TV shows.
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