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MLK Day 2026 Events in New York: Things to Do, Family Activities & Volunteer Opportunities

By Shara Levine

32 Birthday Food Freebies in New York You Can Claim This Year

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32 Birthday Food Freebies in New York You Can Claim This Year

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Close to 15,000 NYC Nurses on Strike: What You Need to Know and Where to Go

By Danielle Ramos

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Free & Cheap Activities

10 Best Free Kids & Family Activities in NYC: Jan 14 – Jan 20

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25 Things to Do With Kids at Night in NYC

By Danielle Ramos

Ultimate Guide to Schools 2026

Ultimate Guide to Schools 2026

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Informative and Fun: Harlem Charter School Fair Is a Success

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The Best Cat Café on Long Island & Westchester Family-Friendly Spots to Sip & Play with Cats

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The Best Cat Cafés on Long Island, Westchester & New Jersey

By Soe Kabbabe

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Laser Tag NYC & Nearby: 9 Spots Worth the Trip

By Naosha Gregg and Danielle Ramos

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NYC Winter Outing Returns: Deals on Museums, Broadway Shows, Dining & Hotels

By Danielle Ramos

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Bumper Cars on Ice Back at Bryant Park

By Danielle Ramos

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Daycare & Preschool

Gov. Hochul Announces 2-Care: Free Child Care for 2-Year-Olds in New York

By Danielle Ramos

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Feeling Burned Out? What Every Mom Should Know About Mental Load

By Danielle Ramos

Upcoming Family Events

Brooklyn Family Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo – Industry City

Jan 24, 2026 12:00 PM

Industry City Building 5, 2A, Brooklyn, NY

A free family-friendly camp fair, giving parents an opportunity to meet directly with camp directors and their staff.

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Long Island Family Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo – Cradle of Aviation

Jan 25, 2026 12:00 PM

Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, NY

A free family-friendly camp fair, giving parents an opportunity to meet directly with camp directors and their staff.

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New York Family Ultimate Camp Fair & Activity Expo – Upper West Side

Jan 31, 2026 12:00 PM

Trevor Day School - Lower School (Preschool - Grade 5), New York, NY

A free family-friendly camp fair, giving parents an opportunity to meet directly with camp directors and their staff.

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