53 Things To Do on an NYC Staycation with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored The adrenaline-driven daredevils of Cirque Mechanics are back with a 20-foot-tall windmill powered by sheer strength in [Zephyr]( March 24 - April 16 at the New Victory Theater. Ages 5+ [53 Things To Do on an NYC Staycation with Kids]( [Treat NYC as your playground and enjoy these staycation ideas across all five boroughs. Photo by Jody Mercier ] Visitors never lack for things to do in NYC, but when is the last time you enjoyed a staycation and checked some of the city's must-dos off your list? With spring break on the horizon, you might be planning a visit to one of these [family-friendly all-inclusive resorts]( but if a big vacation is not in the cards, consider the glory of a staycation and let New York City provide a week's worth of entertainment. We've pulled together this gold mine of activities for families looking to keep busy during spring break—or anytime—in the Big Apple. From exhibitions and excursions to [our favorite zoos]( to everyday fun in our beautiful parks and playgrounds, we've found 53 great things to do in NYC during a staycation. Find more top picks for the best NYC has to offer on our [list of NYC's top attractions]( plus our curated [three-day itinerary for exploring our own backyard](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [All Aboard These Easter Bunny Trains in New Jersey and Pennsylvania]( [The Easter Bunny rides the rails with you on the Black River & Western Railroad's Easter Bunny Express. Photo courtesy of the railroad] Railroads in New Jersey and Pennsylvania mark the Easter holiday by offering exciting opportunities to meet the Easter Bunny while riding the rails. These Easter train rides are a perfect springtime diversion for train-loving kids, and many offer an opportunity to snap Easter Bunny pictures as well. Easter 2023 falls on Sunday, April 9, but the rides start much sooner. Be sure to get your tickets early; these Easter Bunny trains sell out quickly. Find more picks for the Easter holiday and beyond in our [Guide to Spring Activities](  [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Save 10% in March when you enroll in [Chelsea Piers Summer Camp]( located in Manhattan and now in Brooklyn! The Brooklyn camps offer daily swim sessions. Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of March Activities Guide! [View The Guide >]( ☘️ BEST OF MARCH ☘️ [Indoor Playgrounds for Birthday Parties]( These wide-open spaces let birthday party guests romp and run. [Read More >]( ⭐ SPONSORED ⭐ [Endless Possibilities at 200 Amsterdam]( Three-to-five bedroom condominiums with Central Park and Hudson River Views. [Read More >]( 🌷 SEASONAL GUIDE 🌷 [Spring Fun Guide]( Spring fairs, farm visits, and more seasonal fun! [Read More >]( ☘️ BEST OF MARCH ☘️ [Free & Cheap Summer Camps in NYC]( These all-ages summer camp programs won't break the bank. [Read More >]( ☘️ BEST OF MARCH ☘️ [Best Arcades in NYC]( Enjoy everything from vintage arcade games to VR with kids at these NYC destinations. [Read More >]( ☘️ BEST OF MARCH ☘️ [Best Indoor Playgrounds in Brooklyn]( Brooklyn boasts plenty of indoor play zones for energetic kids to get their sillies out. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 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 all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](