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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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Be prepared for a surprise ending at a Beat the Bomb birthday party. Photo courtesy of Beat the Bomb
Best Birthday Party Places for Teens in NYC
No teenage eye rolls here – just fun birthday party ideas!
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At Young Chefs Academy, kids are guided through a stage-by-stage cooking class that allows them to build on their newfound skills. Photo courtesy of Young Chefs Academy
Top Hands-On Cooking Classes for Kids in NYC
Grab your apron and your appetite! Kids can whip up culinary masterpieces in these local classes.
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The Prenatal Massage and Movement Center offers gentle massages and movement therapies designed to support the well-being of pregnant individuals. Photo by Your Cherish/courtesy of the business
Best Prenatal Massages in NYC for Prenatal Pampering
Mamas-to-be deserve a spa day, too, and these local parlors know how to pamper you.
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The Hi Bye Tiles have been popping up all over Gowanus making for a whimsical art scavenger hunt.
Hidden Gem in NYC for Families: Discovering Hi Bye Tiles in Gowanus
Keep your eyes peeled for these colorful pops of street art!
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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 During Summer 2025
When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down.
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VITAL Climbing Gym offers youth classes, camps, competitive teams, and plenty of birthday party options, too. Photo by Julia Jin Wolfson
Awesome Indoor Rock Climbing Walls in NYC for Families
Let your little adventurer scale new heights at these popular destinations.
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