Solutions For Parenting In Staten Island
Barbara Russo is a freelance writer who holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from the City University of New York. She enjoys playing guitar, following current events, and hanging out with her pet rabbits.
Museums are great places for providing informal education for both children and adults—and there’s no shortage of Staten Island museums your family will enjoy. And, in addition to being an education outing, they’re also fun! From history museums to nature centers and more, you’ll find a museum everyone in your family will love. Browse our […]
The New York Botanical Garden will once again transform into a winter wonderland this year with the return of two popular holiday experiences: The Holiday Train Show and NYBG GLOW. New York Botanical Garden Train Show A favorite holiday tradition among tourists and New Yorkers alike for more than 30 years, the botanical garden’s train […]
Prepare to be scared! Even though we’re still in August, Halloween is around the corner and will be here before you know it. This means it’s also time for Six Flags Fright Fest, one of the season’s spookiest events, which is returning to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, N.J., in early September. The scary […]
Prescott Playground in Huguenot gets $4 Million Makeover The NYC Parks Department recently unveiled the renovated E.M.T. Christopher J. Prescott Playground in Huguenot, an upgrade to the existing playground bringing new and inclusive play structures, a textured pavement, percussion drums, swings, a spray play area with stainless-steel instruments and a quiet area for reflection. New […]
On Sept. 18, in recognition of Smithsonian magazine’s 17th annual Museum Day, the public will receive free admission into museums across the country, including right here in New York. Participating museums in our area include: The Noble Maritime Collection, Staten Island Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Bronx New York City Fire Museum, Manhattan Intrepid Sea, Air and […]
Here’s to the Red, White and Blue! Look no further than Staten Island and the metro area for fun and exciting things to do with the family this Fourth of July. From festivals to parades to live performances, there’s something for everyone to do this holiday weekend- including plenty of local options for seeing fireworks […]
This summer, we’re all looking for things to do outside of house—and who can blame us after being home for the majority of the past year. With restrictions lifting and things returning to some sense of normal, county fairs, state fairs, carnivals, and festivals are back in full swing this summer. So, whether you’re looking […]
Get active this summer with free sports instruction for youth ages 6 – 17. Participants of all levels are welcome to enroll in summer tennis, golf, soccer and track programs twice weekly July through August with CityParks Foundation. Students will learn the fundamentals of play while staying healthy and energized! The programs are available in […]
Looking to plan some exciting day trips with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many amusement parks located near Staten Island. Take a look at our roundup below, and start working on your action-packed summer itinerary. Luna Park at Coney Island 1000 Surf Ave., Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY lunaparknyc.com […]
Looking to plan an exciting road trip with the family this summer? Consider heading to one (or more!) of the many destinations that are perfect as road trips from Staten Island. How lucky we are to have so many options for family fun within comfortable driving distance of Staten Island?! It wasn’t easy to pick […]
