Rosalind Muggeridge
Rosalind Muggeridge spent 10 years working at non-profit museums in London and NYC before transitioning to freelance writing after having kids. She spent 4 years as the events editor at NY Metro Parents. A long-time Brooklyn resident, Rosalind and her family love calling the borough home.
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Tired, holiday-weary parents: This list of restaurants open on Christmas in NYC is a gift to you. In the craziest of seasons, booking a reservation at one of these family-friendly NYC restaurants takes one thing off your to-do list. Most of these NYC restaurants are serving scrumptious Christmas meals in-house, but if you'd prefer to dine in the comfort of your own home, we've got you covered there, too, with a handful of restaurants that will happily cater your Christmas feast.
Find plenty more seasonal picks in our Holiday Fun Guide and kid-friendly eats for any occasion—or none at all—in our Family-Friendly Restaurant Guide.
Coney Island's Luna Park has proven it's more than a summer destination, jump-starting the holiday season with its second-annual Frost Fest. This winter celebration features select rides and attractions—including the new Candy Cane Chute—plus holiday lights and decor, photos with Santa, festive food options, and more.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, you may be wondering what's open on Thanksgiving Day in NYC. Once you've watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade float through town, this list of fun things to do on Thanksgiving Day in NYC is filled with kid-friendly activities that go beyond feasting on turkey.
All our top picks for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend can be found in our Guide to Thanksgiving in New York City. From all of us at Mommy Poppins, we're wishing you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful you're here with us.
'Tis the season for brilliant Christmas light shows! Every year it seems the Christmas light installations in New York City get more elaborate, making a visit to the top holiday lights displays a must-do seasonal activity.
We've rounded up the best holiday lights displays in NYC. Most of these attractions are in the far-flung stretches of the five boroughs, such as Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, the Rockaways and Howard Beach in Queens, and on Staten Island, but all of these holiday houses are worth the trip.
So, start your own holiday tradition this year by checking out these spectacular Christmas lights when dusk hits. To find more seasonal fun, visit our NYC Kids' Guide to Holiday Fun.
The incredible number of cultural institutions in NYC makes for some awesome field trip destinations for local schools. While raising kids in NYC isn't always easy, one huge perk is the wide-ranging choice of kid-friendly museums, incredible zoos, and other cultural institutions that are just a subway ride away. With kid-friendly, educational programming, many of these local spots make excellent field trip destinations in NYC for classes, troops, home-schoolers, camps, and other groups.
While the zoos and larger museums are obvious field trip destinations in NYC, we've rounded up some lesser-known gems below. These NYC field trip destinations are a bit more off-the-beaten-path. From historic houses to on-the-water classrooms and soaring cathedrals, we've got you covered for your next NYC field trip. Read on for the 12 of the coolest field trip destinations in NYC, and happy exploring!
NYC claw machine arcades offer tons of fun for the whole family. Created in the late 19th century, claw machines gained huge popularity in Japan and China throughout the '90s, and claw machine arcades in NYC have seemingly been multiplying of late! Unlike most traditional arcades, these NYC claw machine arcades give kids a chance to walk away with a fun take-home prize. When you're ready for a snack, most of these claw machine arcades also serve tasty treats like boba and ice cream.
If you're worried you'll spend a lot and walk away empty-handed, don't fret: Staff at many of these claw machine arcades in NYC ensure guests get a prize by helping people to play or adjust prizes in the machines. Read on for our full list of the best claw machine arcades in NYC, and for more gaming fun, check out some of these awesome traditional arcades across the five boroughs. Don't forget to bring cash!
Whether you live on social media or post only once in a blue moon, these Instagarammable spots in NYC make a great backdrop for unforgettable family photos. We may be biased, but we think there's no better photo backdrop than New York City. With that in mind, we've rounded up our favorite Instagrammable spots for kids and families in NYC. From perfectly pink restaurants to iconic neighborhoods, over-the top eats, and lesser-known locales, the city offers no shortage of perfect backgrounds to fill up your Instagram feed.
Read on for our picks for the most Instragrammable spots with kids in NYC and find more must-visit-and-snap destinations on our New York City Kids Visitors Guide.
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