Central Park with Kids: 33 Fun Things To Do and Secrets to Uncover in Manhattan's Backyard

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Find everything you need for this school year in our [Back-to-School Guide](. RECENT ARTICLES [Central Park with Kids: 33 Fun Things To Do and Secrets to Uncover in Manhattan's Backyard]( [Spread a picnic, throw a party, and just enjoy the view from Sheep Meadow during a visit to Central Park with kids. Photo via Flickr by ep jhu] Central Park was created as a respite for the teeming masses of Manhattan. The 843-acre jewel is home to woodlands, meadows, lakes, wildlife, and more than a little history. Years after its creation, Central Park still offers a reprieve to all New Yorkers. Today, more than 40 million people annually visit the lush expanses of one of the country's earliest public parks. Central Park's 21 playgrounds make it a destination for families from all over the city and the world. Central Park isn’t a place to tire of easily. My family's daily commute to school takes us back and forth across the park—for that, I thank my lucky stars. But it's easy to lose perspective and forget how much this massive green space has to offer locals and visitors alike. With that in mind, we've rounded up 33 fun sights, scenes, and things to do in New York City's big backyard, from the obvious [destination-worthy Central Park playgrounds]( and [sledding hills]( to more obscure destinations. Find more green spaces to explore in our [Guide to Parks and Playgrounds in NYC for Families](. [Read more.]( [Take the Kids Back in Time at the New York Renaissance Faire]( [It's a family-affair at the New York Renaissance Faire, which opens in Sterling Forest on Saturday, August 22.] The [New York Renaissance Faire]( descends on Sterling Forest again this fall, running on weekends and holidays from late August through early October. This annual festival transforms the state park in Tuxedo into a 16th-century village complete with period costumes, music, theater, and crafts. The massive 65-acre "Renn Faire," as locals call it, has been taking place since 1977, and it kicks off again Saturday, August 27, 2022. This year is the festival's 45th anniversary. Read on for details on what to see there with the kids, ticket discounts, and more. Looking for more fun in the Hudson Valley? Take a look at our [Family Day Trips Guide]( and our picks for [35 things to do in the region with kids](. [Read more.]( Sponsored [Ballet Hispánico School of Dance]( has school year programs for all levels and styles, for ages 2-25. Use the code MommyPoppins for 5% off registration through September 1. Scholarships are available. [Find the best things to do in NYC this August.]( [Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun!]( [NYC Activities To Beat the Heat]( [Top Summer Festivals in NYC]( [12 Best NYC Boat Rides]( [NYC Hotels with Rooftop Pools]( 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](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](