outdoor fun
Second Annual National Kids to Parks Day
Children nationwide will take part in a growing grassroots movement to celebrate America’s parks through play on Saturday, May 19, as they participate in National Park Trust’s (NPT) Second Annual National Kids to Parks Day, a program to encourage …
City Parks Foundation Holding Tryouts for Scholarship Tennis Academy
For talented local juniors hoping to become the next Roger Federer or Serena Williams, the road could begin at City Parks Foundation’s 26th annual Reebok Junior Tennis Academy Tryouts. Fifty players between the ages of eight to 16 will be …
Sesame Place Hotel Packages
One of our best quick getaways last year a fun excursion to opening day at Sesame Place. Having visited this amusement park when I was a kid, I was elated to experience the wonder of Sesame Place with my own …
Winterfest at Wollman Rink
The Big City Moms and Scooter magazine are hosting a fun afternoon of ice skating at Winterfest. This event will include both indoor and outdoor activities including a concert by Rockin Railroad, a full buffet lunch and skating rentals and …
New York Zipline Adventure Tours
Are you looking for a different sporting event this winter. We found just that with this year’s hottest adventure sports trend, ziplining that has been spotted everywhere from Lady Gaga soaring over the crowds in Central Park on Good Morning …
Bryant Park Ice Skating at Citi Pond
Are you ready for the 7th season of free admission ice skating at Citi Pond Bryant Park? The 17, 000-square-foot rink is family friendly and thanks to Citi’s generosity, it continues to be free for all guests (you do have to pay …
Family Day Event to Celebrate the Holiday Season
Families, pets included, are invited to Citi Pond at Bryant Park’s Second Annual Family Day Event to celebrate and kick-off the holiday season by enjoying a day full of fun, family-friendly activities. Families can enjoy book reading by Christmas …
A Must-Visit Trip: Jane’s Carousel in DUMBO
We can’t say enough good things about Jane’s Carousel in Brooklyn. This beautifully restored Carousel was made by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1922 that is now housed in a spectacular Pavilion in Brooklyn Bridge Park. Designed by Pritzker Prize …
Atlantic Antic
One of the biggest street fairs in Brooklyn is back! This years Atlantic Antic is looking like it is going to be even bigger than ever with over 500 vendors and 100 local merchants, 10 live music stages featuring performances …
New Carousel in Brooklyn
A new carousel is coming to Brooklyn Bridge Park in DUMBO. This completely restored historic Carousel was made by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1922 that is now housed in a spectacular Pavilion designed by Pritzker Prize winning French architect …