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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Mother's Day brunch reservations in NYC don't make themselves. With the holiday fast approaching, on Sunday, May 11, 2025, consider this your reminder that it's time to start planning a special Mother's Day brunch for the well-deserving mothers in your life. Speaking from experience, all moms want is a little time off.
We've rounded up a host of scrumptious NYC restaurants for Mother's Day brunch in 2025. These family-friendly restaurants are in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. And, if that's not enough, we have tons more picks in our NYC Kids' Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants.
Many NYC kids spend most of their summer break at sleepaway camp, but if you've got a first-timer, these starter sleepaway camps near NYC all offer shorter summer camp sessions geared toward younger children. For those who have a new (or extra-nervous) camper at home, we've rounded up the best one- and two-week starter sleepaway camps near NYC.
These starter sleepaway camps near NYC all have specific sessions aimed at first-time campers from ages 6-12 years old, ensuring that rookie campers have an amazing first-time sleepaway camp experience. Find all our top picks for sleepaway camps in the Northeast in our Summer Camp Guide for NYC Kids, and be sure to search our Camp Directory for more options. You can search by age, interest, or summer camp type.
Indoor birthday party places in NYC are lifesavers when small living spaces and seasonal weather aren't always conducive to hosting a big group of kids. Luckily, there's a wide selection of kids' birthday party places in NYC, offering parties for pretty much any indoor pursuit, including trampoline bouncing, rock climbing, cooking, and more.
To aid your planning, we’ve put together a list of NYC's best indoor birthday party places covering a range of interests and ages. Looking for even more options? Check out our full Party Planning Guide for NYC Families.
There’s nothing quite like sleepaway camp—the crackle of a campfire, the thrill of a cannonball into the lake, and the kind of friendships that last way beyond summer. Whether kids are perfecting their archery skills, putting on a Broadway-worthy performance, or even training to be a spy (yes, really!), these overnight camps in the Northeast deliver nonstop adventure.
We’ve rounded up the absolute best sleepaway camps in the Northeast, offering everything from classic campfire singalongs to jaw-dropping specialty programs. Summer might feel far away, but the best camps fill up fast—so now’s the time to lock in an unforgettable summer for your camper!
Looking for more summer camp options? Be sure to bookmark our Summer Camp Guide and peruse our full Camp Directory for more programs to fit any budget and interest.
Eating out can be expensive, especially in NYC, and if you're on a budget, finding restaurants where kids eat free can be a lifesaver. Luckily, there is such a thing as a free lunch...if you know where kids eat free in NYC.
The good news is, with a little research (we've done it for you!), parents can suss out the local NYC restaurants where kids eat free. So, read on for a list of eateries—including local spots and larger chain restaurants—where you can feed those hungry mouths for the unbeatable price of $0 while you get a break from playing chef. We know what you'll be making tonight: reservations.
Find more money-saving tips for families in our Free Guide which has tons of free things to do in NYC with kids, including our top picks for birthday freebies for kids.
With its holiday markets, pop-up outdoor ice skating rinks, gas-lit brownstone-lined streets, and chilly park walks, New York City shines brightly during the winter season. That means winter in NYC is still a great time to visit. Whether you choose to visit NYC during Christmas or save your city adventure for later in the season, we've rounded up our top tips for planning a winter visit to NYC, including annual money-saving promotions like NYC's Hotel Week, Restaurant Week, and Broadway Week.
Although we can't guarantee a picturesque snowfall, we can ensure you make the most of your wintertime visit to NYC. To help you plan your perfect trip, we've rounded up our top tips, including what to pack, what to see, and where to go to escape the city for the day. Read on for everything you need to know to make your winter trip to NYC one to remember and bookmark our NYC Visitors Guide for more help planning your perfect NYC getaway.
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.
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!
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