Top Things to Do with Kids

Bob Baker Marionette Theater Is Puppet Magic in Los Angeles

Bob Baker Marionette Theater is the real deal — a Los Angeles institution that has been pulling strings since 1963 and has no plans to stop. If you have kids, if you love craft and spectacle, or if you just want to see what happens when a 90-year-old puppeteer’s dream gets a second act, this […]

The Getty Center Tram Ride Is Half the Fun for Los Angeles Kids

The Getty Center’s free tram ride is a short, scenic journey that kids remember as much as the art inside. It’s the kind of thrill that turns a museum visit into an adventure. The Getty Center sits on a hilltop in the Sepulveda Pass, and the only way up (unless you walk the winding path […]

The Best Vintage and Antique Markets in NYC for Families

You don’t need a collector’s budget or a child-free Sunday to enjoy New York’s vintage markets — you just need to know which ones actually welcome the chaos kids bring. Family-Friendly Weekend Activity Budget-Friendly Year-Round Indoor Option Most guides to NYC flea markets assume you’ve got hours to spare and zero distractions. I read them […]

NYC’s Best Multicultural Markets for Families Who Love World Flavors

You want your family to taste the world, but you don’t want to spend the day hunting down separate restaurants. NYC’s multicultural markets solve that — the question is which one fits your crew. Family-Friendly Global Flavors Indoor & Outdoor Budget Bites Night Market I’ve been to most of these with my own kids, and […]

The Best Indoor Food Halls in New York City for Families

If your family has ever stood in a restaurant lobby arguing over what to eat, an indoor food hall is the answer — everyone picks their own, you all sit together, and nobody leaves hangry. Indoor Food Halls Family-Friendly NYC Rainy Day Activity Picky Eater Approved Budget-Friendly Options New York’s food halls have quietly become […]

NYC’s Most Exciting Food Markets Beyond Chelsea Market

Chelsea Market is a perfectly fine way to spend an afternoon, but if you’ve pushed a stroller through its Saturday crowds or watched your kid melt down waiting for Los Tacos No. 1, you already know the limits. The real question is which NYC food markets give you the same quality without the bottleneck — […]

NYC’s Best Weekend Flea Markets for Families Who Love to Treasure Hunt

If your idea of a perfect weekend with the kids involves digging through bins of old vinyl, vintage jewelry, and the occasional weird lamp—and you want to do it without a meltdown—NYC’s flea markets are surprisingly doable with the family. The trick is knowing which ones actually welcome little hands and short attention spans. Family-Friendly […]

The Weirdest, Coolest Shops in New York City for Curious Families

You know New York has the big attractions, but what if your kids are more interested in a store that sells holograms or a locksmith who made art out of 10,000 keys? These are the shops that make a family trip to NYC feel like a treasure hunt. Hidden GemsFamily FunUnique ShoppingOff the Beaten Path […]

NYC’s Best Hidden Botanical Spots Beyond the Official Gardens

You know the big ones—Brooklyn Botanic Garden, the Conservatory Garden in Central Park. But the gardens that really changed how my family experiences New York are the ones you have to hunt for: a rooftop farm in Sunset Park, a waterfall tucked behind a Midtown office building, a 19th-century cemetery that doubles as a wildlife […]

The Most Unusual Things to Eat in New York City That Kids Dare to Try

New York City is full of foods that look weird, sound weird, or come with a side of theater — but which ones will your kids actually eat? I’ve combed through the city’s most unusual bites to find the ones that deliver on fun without ending up on the floor. Viral Treats International Eats Theatrical […]

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