Best Things To Do in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Don’t miss Baobab, a West African tale told with puppets and live music! At the [New Victory Theater]( thru March 19. Tickets start at $25. Ages 4-7. [Best Things To Do in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with Kids]( [Bay Ridge's American Veterans Memorial Pier is a communal gathering place and offers an NYC Ferry landing to connect the neighborhood with the rest of NYC. Photo by Katherine Fox/NYCGo] Filled with family-friendly things to do, Bay Ridge, Brooklyn is the perfect compromise between city and suburban living making it a great place to raise kids. Bay Ridge is ethnically diverse, relatively affordable, and easily accessible. There are quaint townhouses on its side streets and lots of cute mom-and-pop shops and good restaurants on its commercial avenues, plus a strip of big chains on 86th Street. Though many residents have cars, they aren't necessary. The neighborhood's top things to do are all just a short walk away, and the R and N trains offer a direct commute from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn to or from Manhattan. Bay Ridge, Brooklyn also boasts tons of green space, playgrounds, and epic [sledding hills]( plus fun annual family events, and awesome views of New York Bay and Lower Manhattan. Here are our top picks for things to do in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn with kids. Find more unique NYC enclaves to explore in our [Guide to Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in NYC](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [How to Start a Green Club at Your School]( [Raise little activists! Kids are never too young to get involved and make a difference, and school is a great place to start!] Green clubs are a great way to bring environmental activism into the spotlight at your school. Whether your school has a thriving climate club or none at all, we're here to help you start a green club, expand your existing climate club, and get more students involved to make the biggest impact possible. And hey, maybe you'll make some new climate-conscious friends along the way! For more eco-friendly tips and tricks for kids of all ages, check out our article about [how one kid can be a climate hero]( and subscribe to our [Earth Kids newsletter](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Best Preschool Summer Camps in NYC]( [Bank Street Summer Camp offers experiences that are challenging, inspiring, and fun for little ones. Photo courtesy of the camp] Finding a summer camp in NYC that's a good fit for a first-time, preschool-age camper can be downright nerve-racking. You want their initial summer camp experience to be fun, safe, and memorable, but not over-stimulating or overwhelming. With so many high-quality summer day camps in NYC for preschoolers, it's hard to figure out which one to choose. Through the years, we've compiled this list of kid-tested, parent-approved summer camps for preschoolers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Best of all, many of these preschool summer camps grow with your child, accepting kids in elementary school and beyond. For all our top summer camp picks, including [free and cheap summer camps]( [sports summer camps]( and more, visit our [Summer Camp Guide for NYC kids](. You can also bookmark our [Camp Directory]( where you can search for summer camps in NYC by borough, interest, and age. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored From bus rules to band-aids, carpools to cookies, [Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School]( is a musical adventure Saturday, March 18 at Tribeca PAC. 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](