14 Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways near NYC

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Every kid wants to be a ninja warrior, like on TV! [New York Ninja Academy]( offers ninja warrior training classes for kids. Learn techniques for climbing, swinging, balance and strength. [Learn more >]( [14 Family-Friendly Weekend Getaways near NYC]( [Visit the 180 Pool at the Crystal Springs Resort. Photo courtesy of the resort] New York City is unlike any other place in the world, but sometimes we still need a break and these family-friendly weekend getaways near NYC are a great excuse to skip town for a weekend with the family. You don't have to travel far to feel like you're a world away. We've rounded up 14 of our favorite kid-friendly weekend getaways near NYC for families—all are within 3 hours of NYC. If you're looking for other comprehensive guides to weekend getaways near NYC, check out our definitive [list of the Hudson Valley's top attractions]( our exhaustive survey of [family-friendly options in Bucks County, Pennsylvania]( plus our list of [New York State's top attractions]( for families. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [MAD Block Party, Bryant Park Family Day, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids]( [Bryant Park Family Day features circus arts, a creative corner with science experiments, bubble blowing, and more crafts and workshops throughout the day. Photo by Angelito Jusay] Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. The Paley Center has a slime vibe this weekend when the [Nickelodeon Animation Celebration]( takes the spotlight. Other family-friendly fetes this weekend include Bryant Park's very first [Family Day]( and the Museum of Arts and Design's [rollicking block party]( and you can launch lanterns into the river at the [Hindu Lamp Ceremony](. All that, plus the [Battery Dance Festival]( kicks off on Sunday! [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Calling adventurers of all ages!]( Play D&D like never before at The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the interactive adventure live on stage! Now on sale thru April 2025. [Book]( >]( 📅 AUGUST EVENTS 📅 [What's Happening This Week in NYC?]( Discover the latest events in your area today! [Read More >]( 🍎 BACK-TO-SCHOOL 🍎 [Back-to-School Guide]( Stop, take a deep breath and check out our Back-to-School Guide for the 2024-2025 school calendar year. [Read More >]( ☀️ BEST OF AUGUST ☀️ [Best of A]( Summer's not over yet! There are so many fun things left to do this August. [Read More >]( ☀️ BEST OF AUGUST ☀️ [Affordable End-of-Summer Escapes]( There's still time to pull off a memorable and budget-friendly family vacation on the East Coast. [Read More >]( 🍑 BEST OF AUGUST 🍑 [Where To Go Peach Picking near NYC]( We've rounded up 12 orchards offering peach picking near NYC, all less than two hours by car from Midtown Manhattan. [Read More >]( ☀️ BEST OF AUGUST ☀️ [Best Family Fun Centers in NYC]( From bounce houses to trampolines to obstacle courses and arcades, we've got you covered for all the fun your kids need. [Read More >]( 🌳 OUTDOOR FUN 🌳 [1,000 Ideas for Spending 1,000 Hours Outside]( Studies have shown that children benefit physically, mentally, and socially from being outside. Read on for 1,000 ways to spend 1,000 hours outside as a family. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2024 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](