Best Family & Kids Activities in NYC - NearSay NYC

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Looking for the best family & kids activities in NYC has never been easier. With the NearSay NYC Best Family Activity Guide, you can find the best play spaces, best play grounds, best family friendly restaurants and more in all of NYC.

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Best Dance Classes for Kids on the Upper West Side - Upper West Side - Family - NYC
Tue, May 3, 2011
If you're looking for a dance class for your budding Baryshnikov or Pavlova, you're in luck. If you live in the Upper West Side, y...
Best Kid-Friendly Sports Restaurants in Midtown - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Family - NYC
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
It's hard to find a place in New York City where you can watch your favorite sports events that is also tame enough to bring all t...
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in the West Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Family - NYC
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
Finding a place to eat that will satisfy the palates of both big and little diners is a difficult task. Even with the abundance of...
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in SoHo and TriBeCa - SoHo & TriBeCa - Family - NYC
Thu, Feb 3, 2011
There are a plethora of great restaurants to choose from in downtown Manhattan, but not all are family-friendly (with sneery wait...
Best Play Spaces in SoHo and TriBeCa - SoHo & TriBeCa - Family - NYC
Wed, Feb 2, 2011
Downtown families are spoiled when it comes to play spaces to explore in SoHo and TriBeCa –from kiddie 'gyms' equipped with toys t...
East Village and LES' Best Family-Friendly Restaurants - East Village & LES - Family - NYC
Tue, Nov 16, 2010
Finding a place to eat that will satisfy the palates of both big and little diners is a difficult task. Even with the abundance of...
Best Kid-Friendly Restaurants on Upper East Side - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
Fri, Mar 4, 2011
The Upper East Side is not only a great place to take your kids for some quality entertainment, but it also offers an array of kid...
Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Chelsea, Meatpacking - Chelsea - Family - NYC
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
  There are a plethora of great restaurants to choose from in downtown Manhattan, but not all are family-friendly (with sneer...
Best Play Spaces in the West Village, Greenwich Village - West Village & Greenwich Village - Family - NYC
Fri, Feb 25, 2011
The West Village and Greenwich Village are giant playgrounds for kids – there’s Washington Square Park, and Mercer Street Playgrou...
Best Indoor Play Spaces for Kids in Chelsea - Chelsea - Family - NYC
Sun, Jan 30, 2011
Keeping the family happy and smiling on a hot, humid day, a cold, snowy winter day, a soaking rainy day or (let's face it) a perfe...
The Best Play Spaces in the East Village, Lower East Side - East Village & LES - Family - NYC
Mon, Feb 28, 2011
The East Village is positively brimming with wonderful indoor and outdoor play spaces and activities for your tots and youngsters....
Best Afternoon Teas for Children in Midtown - Hells Kitchen & Midtown - Family - NYC
Tue, Jan 18, 2011
Finger sandwiches, warm scones, and a leisurely afternoon makes afternoon tea something many parents would love to share with thei...
Best Dog Parks in New York City - Other - Family - NYC
Thu, May 5, 2011
Dogs are sociable animals, and, just like it is for people, NYC offers plenty of opportunities for socialization. Taking your pup...
The Best Picnic Spots in New York City - Other - Family - NYC
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
Now that it’s consistently beautiful outside, grab your wicker basket and cooler, pack up some yummy food and drinks, and spend a...
Best Picnic Spots in Brooklyn - Other - Family - NYC
Tue, Jul 12, 2011
When you want to eat out in Brooklyn but want to skip the clinks of silverware and ambiance music, it's time to put the basket on...
The Best Dog Parks in New York City  - Other - Family - NYC
Fri, Jul 8, 2011
As any dog owner knows, whether you have a purebred pooch and a cute mutt, your pet needs exercise and socialization. Being a dog...
Best Playgrounds on the Upper East Side - Upper East Side - Family - NYC
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
With so many fun playgrounds to chose from, how do you know which will be the best for your child? If you live on the Upper East S...
Best Playgrounds in Chelsea - Chelsea - Family - NYC
Wed, Aug 17, 2011
If you want to let your little ones burn off excess energy, these playgrounds are the best sites to visit. From water tables to bu...
Doggone It: Best Dog Parks in Brooklyn - Other - Family - NYC
Fri, Jul 8, 2011
Brooklyn is home to some of the choicest parks for us bi-peds to hang around, run through, and picnic in, and thankfully, many of...
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