Manhattan Real Estate

Friday May 16th
Financial Community Day Festival
(on Maiden Lane from Water – South Street)

Saturday May 17th
Children of The World Festival
(on 6th Avenue from 42nd – 56th Street)

Sunday May 18th
Murray Hill Neighborhood Festival
(on Park Avenue from 34th – 40th St.)

Friday May 9th
Civic Community Day Fair
(on Murray Street from Broadway – Church Street)

Saturday May 10th
Gramercy Park Neighborhood Festival
(on Park Avenue South from 17th – 23rd Street)

Sunday May 11th
Amsterdam Avenue Fair
(on Amsterdam Avenue from 96th – 106th Street)

Everyone knows that New York is the city that doesn’t sleep. There is a ton to do for adults, but what about the kids? Can kids be easily entertained by the Big Apple?

The answer is, of course they can! There are plenty of activities for kids to do in New York City. Some of the things to do are educational, some are just fun, and then there is the excellent combination of educational and fun. You can bring your kids to museums, zoos, playgrounds and shows.

Once parents realize just how many entertainment resources the city provides, they often have difficulty deciding where to bring the kids. If you take a few minutes to learn the best places to bring your children, you should never again have to hear them mutter the dreaded words of, “I’m bored.”

Museums

There are numerous children’s museums located in NYC. There are exhibits for children of all ages and with all interests. Included are art museums, science museums, history museums, space centers, and entertainment centers to name a few.

One of the most popular children’s museums is the New York Hall of Science. This is an interactive museum where children can learn basic science through hands-on displays. Parents don’t have to worry about not being able to answer their kid’s scientific questions, since the museum has college students to help the kids with questions.

Another favorite museum is the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. This museum has divided its exhibits by age groups. So you can bring children of all ages and everyone is happy.

Zoos

Kids also love to spend the day at one of the many zoos that can be found throughout the city. The most popular zoo is the Bronx Zoo. This is the largest in the city, with over 4,000 animals and 265 acres. The children can watch the animals interact with each other in their recreated natural habitat and most youngsters love the fact that the zoo provides many opportunities for them to touch some of the animals.

Going to the New York Aquarium is also a great way to spend an afternoon with your kids. Like many of the museums, the aquarium appeals to children of all ages. Young children love to simply watch the fish and older children can go behind the scenes and watch the keepers care for the animals.

Playgrounds

Just as you would find in any suburban neighborhood, the urban New York City neighborhoods are also filled with playgrounds. You can find small playgrounds all over the city, but if you really want to impress your young ones take them up to the playground at Central Park. They can spend a warm spring day gallivanting on the play equipment and as you enjoy the serenity of the park.

Shows

The Big Apple is also home to Broadway and just as adults love to see a Broadway show, so do kids. As long as you take your youngster to an age-appropriate show, they are sure to have a great time. Try bringing them to a Disney show, such as Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, or The Little Mermaid. Kids always leave these shows with a smile.

No matter what your youngster likes to do, you will be able to entertain them in New York City. With just a little research you can find the hottest kid’s spots in New York.