Visiting Governors Island: 20 Secrets for Things To Do and See

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored The Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning offers a full range of Summer Camp from June 20-August 8, for junior players ages 5 to 18 years old. [Join us for a summer of tennis and fun!]( RECENT ARTICLES [Visiting Governors Island: 20 Secrets for Things To Do and See]( [There's plenty for New Yorkers to love on Governors Island. Photo by Julienne Schaer] Governors Island, located in New York Harbor, is a slice of green space heaven with more than 172 acres of car-free parkland to explore. From playgrounds, art exhibits, museums, and sports to food trucks and concerts, there's something for everyone to do and see. Now that Governors Island is [open year-round]( New Yorkers and tourists can enjoy all that Governors Island has to offer through all four seasons. Read on for the scoop on the very best things to do on Governors Island with kids, plus important visitor tips—such as ferry schedules and where to score FREE biking and kayaking. [Read more.]( [Best Children’s Theaters in the US: Why Bringing Young Kids to the Theater Is So Important]( [Watch as kids become entranced by a live show. Photo by Alexis Buatti Ramos, courtesy of the New Victory Theater] Look around a theater, the next time you're there and watch their faces as all kids—even the very youngest—become entranced by live theater. You can see it happen, as they are transported by the stories, the characters, the scenes. And it’s not just fun and games; from live theater, kids learn empathy, problem-solving skills, and how to work well with others. Want to bring your kids to see some wonderful live theater? We’ve not only rounded up the best Children’s Theaters in the country, but we also made it easy for parents to [find the best live children's theaters and shows for kids]( taking place near you, wherever you live. You can even buy tickets to these shows right from our website, and take your kids to a show this weekend. [Read more.]( [Ride a Thrilling Mountain Coaster Near NYC This Summer]( [Hit the Sky Flyer mountain coaster the Holiday Valley Resort in upstate New York.] There’s no snow required for these thrilling rides. Come summer, several local ski resorts switch gears from skiing and snow tubing to alpine slides and mountain coasters. These mountain coasters are as exciting as one you’d find at any theme park, and come with better views as you wind through gorgeous mountain scenery at speeds up to 25 miles per hour with vertical drops around 500 feet or more. These coasters are often two-seater so a parent can ride with their kid and enjoy the view from top to bottom. If you want to see these popular ski resorts from every angle and have a blast doing it even when it’s hot outside, check out our picks for the top mountain coasters in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. [Read more.]( [Find the best things to do in NYC this May.]( [Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun!]( [Flower Picking near NYC]( [NYC's Best Playgrounds]( [Best Weekend Getaways with Kids]( [Great Petting Zoos near NYC]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( Copyright © 2022 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.