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7 Fun Party Places for Car- and Train-Obsessed NYC Kids

Submitted by Karlyn on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 4:30pm

Long before my kids laid eyes on Pixar movies, they were obsessed with cars. Big ones, little ones, toy ones—as long as they were fast and sleek, they'd want to play with them or, better yet, ride in them.

Growing up as public-transit-taking New Yorkers also means a healthy obsession with trains. So no matter the mode of transportation that piques your kid's interest, we've got a party recommendation for you. We've rounded up seven party places in or near NYC where kids can enjoy car- and train-centric activities, from driving go-karts, calling all aboard on a vintage train, and even slot-car racing. Best of all, there's no driver's license required.

Best Tennis Classes for Kids in NYC: Indoor and Outdoor Programs

Submitted by Karlyn on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 10:00am

From tots to teens, New York City is home to kids tennis classes for a wide range of ages and abilities. From outdoor courts to bubbles and indoor options, you can find tennis lessons and youth tennis leagues happening year round.

You can find more tennis classes for kids in our directory of classes and listings. Check our New York City Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

Family-Friendly Restaurants in Cobble Hill & Carroll Gardens: 15 Delicious Places to Eat with Kids in BoCoCa

Submitted by Karlyn on Wed, 03/12/2014 - 2:00pm

Our series of posts about Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill continues with a roundup of family-friendly restaurants in the neighborhood. From a preliminary list of about 30 delicious eateries, we whittled our favorites down to 15, including old-fashioned soda fountain Brooklyn Farmacy, retro Italian eateries and some of the best burger joints in all of Brooklyn. Did your top spots make the cut? Read on to see our 15 picks and then share your family's regular haunts in the comments.

NYC Cake & Cupcake Decorating Kids' Classes and Parties

Submitted by Karlyn on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 10:00am

Who doesn't love a deliciously sweet and beautifully decorated cupcake? Or maybe you have a young baker who wants to learn how to make fancy cakes. Cookie, cake and cupcake decorating is a surefire birthday party theme or a cool class activity. There are many NYC venues offering this type of fun, and many make special accommodations for children with gluten, nut and other allergies.

Here are some great NYC spots where kids can bake and decorate cupcakes, cookies and cakes in classes or at parties.

Cheap Cooking Classes for NYC Kids and the Kids Food Festival

Submitted by Karlyn on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 9:00am

I'm a lifelong foodie. Before I had my son, I even worked at the Food Network. I've been dreaming about taking him to a cool kids' cooking class since I was pregnant. While there are certainly lots of wonderful places where children can take cooking lessons in New York City, they tend to be really expensive, around $60 or more a pop. I understand why: Ingredients don't come cheap and you need access to a kitchen. Still, at those prices, I figured my kid would have to learn to cook in the kitchen of chez moi.

But I started to do some research to see if I could find any (relatively) inexpensive cooking classes for kids in NYC. And guess what? They actually do exist. Most of these cooking programs cost $30 or less per session, and a few are actually totally free. Plus, New York City's first-ever Kids Food Festival hits Bryant Park later this month with hands-on activities and classes for families. Time to get cooking!

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