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Jackson Heights with Kids: A Photo Walking Tour Around the World in Queens
We've been featuring one great NYC neighborhood each month on Mommy Poppins. So far...
Kid-Friendly Eating in Jackson Heights: The Best Restaurants, Take-Out and Bakeries for Families
We continue our series of posts on Jackson Heights with a look at the area's best places to...
Kids Playhouse Jackson Heights: Queens' New Drop-in Indoor Play Space
Unfortunately Kids Playhouse closed in late 2015. While there are lots of fun things to do...
Culture Dem Kids: Celebrate Diwali in New York City
Sure, New York City is expensive, but think how much money you save by not having to travel all the...
Playing in Jackson Heights: Playgrounds and Indoor Play Spots
As we told you last week, Jackson Heights is our neighborhood of the month. For our first post...
Favorite New York City Indian Food Restaurants for Eating with Kids
Some people might not think of Indian food as very kid-friendly since it is famous for its...

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The splash pad in Domino Park puts a smile on faces young and old. Photo by Jody Mercier
25 Top Sprinkler Parks and Splash Pads in NYC for Kids
Hit one of these ultimate NYC splash pads with your kids to cool off on hot days.
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Halloween means candy galore in NYC. Photo by Sara Marentette
Best Places to Trick-or-Treat in NYC this Halloween
From the Manhattan to Staten; Brooklyn to the Bronx, here are NYC's top trick-or-treating spots.
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Grab an over-the-top sundae at Surreal Creamery, which is well-known for its towering Mason jar concoctions.
Best Ice Cream Parlors in NYC: 10 Top Spots for Outrageous Ice Cream Sundae Treats
These sweet treats are worth seeking out and splurging on!
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Many cool playgrounds in Central Park are shaded by tall trees. Photo courtesy of Central Park Conservancy
NYC Playgrounds With Shade: Play It Cool at These Shady Parks in NYC
Cool off under a flower-covered trellis or large trees at these NYC playgrounds.
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Rockaway Beach's 30th Street Playground is a refreshing blast on a hot day. Photo courtesy of NYC Department of Parks & Recreation
11 Queens Water Playgrounds and Sprinkler Parks
Beat the summer heat at these cool Queens water playgrounds where kids can get drenched.
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The Ragamuffiin Parade takes over the streets of Bay Ridge! Photo courtesy of the event
Free NYC Halloween Parades for Kids
We've rounded up the best neighborhood Halloween parades in NYC, perfect for kids and toddlers.
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