NYC Beach Trips: No Car, No Problem
It’s hot out. What better way to beat the heat than hitting up a beach. No car? No worries. Here is a list of several beaches that are all easily accessible via bus, ferry, or public transit.
It’s hot out. What better way to beat the heat than hitting up a beach. No car? No worries. Here is a list of several beaches that are all easily accessible via bus, ferry, or public transit.
The NYC Imagination Library is a free program that allows pre-school children in Manhattan to receive age-appropriate books from birth to age 5.
Pajama parties, a unique “after hours” themed event held weekly on Fridays, offer a distinctive blend of activities such as gym exploration, art, storytelling, cooking, games, relays, and more.
Do you have a Chess prodigy on your hands, or are you just interested in introducing your kids to the wonderful game of Chess? If so, Battery Park has a weekly Chess meeting on Wednesdays through September 25. Learn from an expert!
Kids can brighten up the NYC sidewalks with this fun, creative workshop. They’ll first start with a blueprint of their favorite city building or skyscraper. Then, kids will use colorful chalk to draw their buildings on the sidewalk in front of the Museum. All ages welcome.
The laundry’s done, you’ve got your favorite dress on and you’re ready for some R&R with your special someone. But what do you do with the kids? Check out our Date Night Drop Off recommendations!
Making Books Sing presents their new touring production My City Park, for children ages 3-10. This 45-minute FREE educational performance features puppetry, original songs, and audience participation.
Pack a backpack, a sippy cup and comfy shoes and board the free ferry to Nolan’s Park at Governors Island for free art making workshops at the Art Island Outpost. Every Saturday and Sunday.
Join the NYC Police Museum for a fun-filled day outside and at the museum to view classic patrol vehicles on the cobblestone streets of the Financial District.
Do something fun and different on a Saturday night and take advantage of Project Playdate in Tribeca. Kids enjoy three hours of fun, games, dinner and new friends. You enjoy three hours of uninterrupted time to yourself. It’s a win-win!
The American Museum of Natural History invites FiDi Families to join them at their Discovery Room. This interactive getaway introduces children to the wonders of the Museum with fun, behind-the-scenes activities.
Join the New York Kids caravan and explore the great outdoors! Children will hike and explore the Appalachian Trail, share stories around the campfire, and stargaze. Learn more.
Car seats are not one-size-fits-all. Many factors play a role in the type of car seat that is right for your child. To ensure your child is as safe as possible in your vehicle, you need to be aware of the many types of car seats on the market. Read more here.
Join FiDi Families in an effort to collect books for all ages and provide them the opportunity to read books from Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle and any of your children’s favorite books.
Actor and fashion icon, Nicole Kidman, recently sat down with “THE MOMS” Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein. The event was presented in conjunction with a screening of her new film Paddington and took place at the Film Society Lincoln Center.
