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Prospect Park comes alive with the BRIC! Celebrate Brooklyn music festival each summer.

Best of Brooklyn: 50 Things To Do in the Family-Friendly Hipster Haven

From parks and playgrounds to eats and culture, Brooklyn has it all.

Get a birds eye view of the skyline from the Edge observation deck at Hudson Yards. Plan a visit near sundown to watch the city lights come to life. Photo by Jody Mercier

3 Days in NYC with Kids: Ultimate Itinerary by a Local Mom

You can take a big bite out of the Big Apple in a short time with these tips.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is a massive green space that offers tons of family activities—and unbeatable city views. Photo courtesy of Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park: 35 Top Things To Do With Kids

Brooklyn's waterfront wonderland is filled with family-friendly amenities and programming.

Kids can climb the walls—and more—at the Play Lab, one of our top picks for the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn.

Best Indoor Playgrounds and Play Spaces in Brooklyn for Kids

Brooklyn boasts plenty of indoor play zones for energetic kids to get their sillies out.

Visit the rides along the Coney Island boardwalk. Photo by Julienne Schaer for NYCgo

Best Things to Do in Coney Island With Kids: Luna Park, Aquarium, Beach, Mermaids

There's always something to do on Coney Island in the summer.

The LeFrak Center at Lakeside is a cooling spot to pass a hot summer day! Photo by Martin Seck/courtesy of the Prospect Park Alliance

25 Best Things To Do in Prospect Park with Kids

Brooklyn's Prospect Park goes far beyond playgrounds. Visitors can bike, picnic, play, and more.

Sunset Playground. Photo by Malcolm Pinckney for NYC Parks

Brooklyn Playgrounds Cool Enough for Your Big Kids

When your little ones aren't so little anymore, it's time to seek out bigger playthings.

Great eats and fun await at Radegast Hall & Biergarten. Photo courtesy the venue

Best Family-Friendly Beer Gardens in NYC Where Kids Are Welcome

These are NYC's best beer gardens where families can raise their glasses.

At Good Day Play Cafe, parents and caregivers can sit back in the cafe at still keep an eye on their kiddos in the play space. Photo by Louise Trapasso

Best Play Cafes in NYC for Kids and Families

Enjoy your caffeine jolt and a nosh while the kids play.

Parents and kids alike flock to Vanderbilt Playground for its separate jungle gyms for big and little kids, which keeps mixed-age siblings happy.

Best Playgrounds in Brooklyn's Prospect Park (Ranked!)

Which ones offer the most bang for the buck? We ranked them!

City Point Brooklyn's outpost of CAMP hosts Cosmic Camp, which allows families to tackle an intergalactic adventure. Photo by author

City Point Brooklyn and DeKalb Market Hall: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play with Kids

This amenity-packed destination has plenty of eats and entertainment for a fun day out.

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