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Gowanus with Kids: Best 20 Things to Do in This Artsy Brooklyn Neighborhood
Sandwiched between the über-family-friendly enclaves of BoCoCa and Park Slope, Gowanus was a...
Places to Play in Gowanus: Parks, Drop-in Play Spaces, Rock Climbing & Robots
We continue our series of posts on Gowanus with a roundup of places to play in the area, both...
10 Family-Friendly Restaurants in Gowanus Where Kids Can Enjoy Pickles, Pastries, Pie & Artisanal Ice Cream
Our series of posts about Gowanus, Brooklyn ends with a roundup of kid-friendly restaurants in the...
Morbid Anatomy Museum: See Taxidermy, Skulls in Brooklyn
Unfortunately, this museum closed in 2016. Perhaps more than any other place, New York City is...
Awesome New Brooklyn Ice Cream Parlor: Ample Hills Creamery in Gowanus
It seems like there's a new ice cream parlor opening up in New York City every week. But the new...
Brooklyn Boulders: Rock Climbing for the Whole Family
Rock climbing is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Climbing walls are sprouting up all...

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Take a high-flying lesson in trapeze alongside the Hudson River at the New York School of Trapeze.
Extreme Sports and More Thrilling Activities for Kids near NYC
Fuel your kid's sense of adventure, need for speed, and more with these extreme sports.
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Head to the Bronx's Haffen Pool, one of our favorite free pools in NYC, to enjoy a day of swimming and splashing.
Best Free Swimming Pools in NYC for Families
When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down.
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One of the best parts of Playday’s amazing art classes is the flexibility it offers families.
Single-Day Camps and Classes in NYC You Can Book Today
Whether school's out for the day or the summer, these camps provide coverage.
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Chelsea Piers sports summer camp offers instruction in a variety of disciplines from beginner to elite levels. Photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
Top Sports Summer Camps in NYC
Get in the game with one of these sports summer day camps.
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Kids can climb the walls—and more—at the Play Lab, one of our top picks for the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn.
Best Indoor Playgrounds in Brooklyn
Brooklyn boasts plenty of indoor play zones for energetic kids to get their sillies out.
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Prospect Park comes alive with the BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn music festival each summer.
Best of Brooklyn: 50 Things To Do in the Family-Friendly Hipster Haven
From parks and playgrounds to eats and culture, Brooklyn has it all.
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