Imagination Playground
Imagination Playground at Burling Slip Front Street & South Street, New York, NYThis magical interactive, transformable playground lets kids create their own play space with sand, water, giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric, and crates at their fingertips. Great view of the East River. Near lots of cool public art. Bathrooms available.
Industry City Food Hall
Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NYFrom Korean comfort food to an avocado-focused cafe, Industry City hosts a huge range of Brooklyn-based purveyors. BBQ, pizza, bao buns, French pastries, artisanal ice cream, tacos, Mediterranean mezzes - whatever you're craving you'll probably find it here. Most of the vendors or in a central Food Hall but other shops can be found…
Japan Village
Industry City 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NYSample a range of delicious Japanese cuisine from sushi to smoothies in large food hall rooted in “omotenashi," a Japanese approach to hospitality and mutual respect. Pick up noodles, dumplings, yakatori, Obanyaki stuffed with Nutella and more from variety of booths or sit down in a serene corner for omakase.
On the 20,000-square-foot second floor 'The Loft,' step into a representation of Japan with cool shops with items straight from the country as well as fun experiences like tea ceremonies and cultural classes. Shop for inexpensive toys, Hello Kitty and Sanrio home goods, crafting supplies, Japanese treats, items for the home and other kitschy stuff at Daiso. BookOff, an outpost of Japan’s largest chain of used bookstores, offers a wide range of anime-related products, including manga, novels, CDs, DVDs, video games, figures, apparel, and accessories.
Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo 2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NYSee tigers, bears, gorillas and over 650 other species of awesome animals at this 265 acres+ zoo. Tons of indoor and outdoor attractions – expect lots of walking, but strollers welcome (and available for rental). The roads are scenic with pretty trees, waterfalls – and some bold peacocks. Different sections of the zoo correspond to…
Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NYExperience incredible views from 70 floors up. Three indoor and outdoor viewing decks offer breathtaking 360-degree views of the city - you start on the lowest deck, then head up to the better, higher views so plan your photos accordingly.
One of the best places to take in Central Park.
Learn about the fascinating history of Rockefeller Center in the lobby and take a green screen photo on a constriction beam (optional $27 to purchase).
The decks are mostly glass enclosed so visit toward dawn or dusk for better photos with less glare.
Sky Skate at the Edge
Hudson Yards 30 Hudson Yards, New York, NYLook 100 stories down from the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere with with 360-degree views of the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and beyond. Lean out over the city on angled glass walls and relax in a large lounge with food and drinks available for purchase.
Brave teens & adults can scale the outside of the building, more than 1,200 feet above the ground with City Climb (ages 13+, $185).
OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP: Finding Home in Chinatown
Pearl River Mart SoHo 452 Broadway at Grand St, New York, NYUsing only cardboard and glue, Chinese American artist Warren King captures in exquisite beauty and detail everyday moments in nearby Chinatown. Distinctive life-sized sculptures, as well as smaller scale and wall-hanging pieces, depict local residents: women engaged in lively conversation, a hardworking fish vendor, players and spectators of an intense game of Chinese chess, and…
Twilight Winter Bird Stroll
Governors Island Governors Island, New York, NYMeet the winter birds of Governors Island with NYC Audubon. Nearly 240 bird species have been spotted on the island, which provides excellent habitat all year round. Discover all of the bird life the island has to offer this winter. The group will meet at 3pm at Soissons Landing. Free with registration;
Governors Island Ice Sculpture Show
Governors Island Governors Island, New York, NYJoin an exciting afternoon of live ice carving from skilled ice artists. Enjoy everything the Winter Village has to offer and help choose the winner at the end of the event. Food available for purchase includes Little Eva’s seasonal menu, with warm drinks and new takes on classic comfort food like brats, vegan chili,…