Heat Wave Hot List: 50 Cool Things To Do in NYC with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored It's not too late to dive into summer swimming at [Asphalt Green]( Give your child the gift of confidence in the water. Limited spots remain: Enroll now. [Heat Wave Hot List: 50 Cool Things To Do in NYC with Kids]( [Make a splash at Coney Island when you need to beat the heat in NYC. Photo by author] As summer weather sizzles, we're searching for the best things to do to beat the heat in New York City. There's no denying the heat and humidity can get under the skin of even the most tropical-weather-loving New Yorker. To beat the heat, my kids (and my inner child) insist any outing includes water, industrial-strength air conditioning, or a visit to a [local ice cream parlor](. While we enjoy hitting NYC's [FREE public pools]( and [running around the sprinklers]( (oh yes, I get in there, too), lately, we've been longing for more diverse destinations. That inspired us to round up 50 ways to beat the heat in New York City this summer. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [We Tried Safety-First Swim Lessons and Here’s What You Should Know]( [British Swim School's gentle individualized guidance helped my daughters quickly build up their skills and confidence in the water.] Water safety and swimming are critical skills, which is exactly why British Swim School uses a gentle survival-first approach to effectively teach kids and infants from 3 months and up how to swim. Between busy school schedules and jam-packed weekends, I recently found myself staring down another summer with a 4-year-old and 7-year-old who still hadn’t learned the first thing about swimming. So, when I heard my kids had an opportunity to take a couple of lessons with [British Swim School]( I jumped at the chance to enroll them at a nearby pool. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Best All-Inclusive Resorts with Incredible Kids Clubs (Plus More Resorts with Great Free Kids Clubs)]( [Moana and other Disney characters often visit the kids club at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa.] The best [all-inclusive resorts]( for families feature more than just great food, fun activities, and beautiful beaches. They also have amazing kids clubs, where parents can drop kids off for supervised fun while they relax by the pool or hit the spa. But not all kids clubs are created equal. While some have basic toys and games, others offer a full program of arts and crafts, sports, themed parties, and more, as well as cool spaces with playgrounds, video game hubs, and even water parks. Here are 12 resorts with incredible kids clubs in the [US]( [Mexico]( and the [Caribbean](. While most of them are all-inclusive resorts, we've also added a couple that are not all-inclusive but have spectacular free kids clubs. Check out our [Guide to Family-Friendly Resorts and Hotels]( for even more great places to stay. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun! [View The Guide >]( 😎 BEST OF JULY 😎 [50 Things To Do in NYC this Summer]( Here's our summer bucket list of the top things to do with kids in the city. [Read More >]( ☀️ SEASONAL GUIDE ☀️ [Best of July]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of July Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF JULY 😎 [Free NYC Summer Concerts & Outdoor Music Festivals]( Here are our top picks for free, alfresco summer entertainment in NYC. [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF JULY 😎 [Best Free Swimming Pools in NYC]( When summer heat hits, visit one of our favorite FREE city pools to cool down. [Read More >]( 😎 BEST OF JULY 😎 [100 Free Things To Do in NYC this Summer]( From parks and playgrounds to camps, classes, and more, here's how to rock summer for FREE! [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](