10 Best Ways to Celebrate Grandparents Day in NYC
This Sunday is Grandparents Day! And there are tons of opportunities in NYC to show Grandma and Grandpa your love and appreciation.
Keep reading to discover some of the most fun ways to celebrate Grandparents Day in New York City…
1. Take in the sites at Coney Island
You could go for a stroll down the boardwalk, marvel at the fishes at the aquarium, or take a ride on the Wonder Wheel. Whatever you choose, Coney Island has plenty of opportunities to treat Grandma and Grandpa to some fun, laughter and happy memories.
2. Get inspired at your favorite museum
Combine fun and family by taking a trip to your favorite NYC museum. The Museum of Natural History and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are among my favorites, but TimeOut has a list of child-friendly museums that you can find here.
3. Eat delicious ice cream together
Will you indulge in one of the 200 flavors at Il Laboratorio del Gelato, located at 188 Ludlow Street in Manhattan? Or do you prefer the playful and oh so delicious ice cream at Ample Hills in Brooklyn? Ah, decisions, decisions…
4. Play your favorite board games as a family
Some of my fondest memories from childhood are playing board games with my Grandma. We’d play checkers, Monopoly, chess, Crazy Eights, Parcheesi — and, no matter how hard I tried, she’d always win.
5. Treat the family to Sunday brunch
There’s nothing quite like brunch in NYC. Go to your favorite brunch spot, chat, and enjoy each others’ company. These brunch conversations are the moments you’ll remember and cherish for years and years to come.
6. Spend some quality time at your favorite NYC park
There are so many beautiful parks in NYC. You can breathe in some fresh air, enjoy the outdoors together, and even have a picnic. Get more information about the parks near you by clicking here.
7. Escape to the movies
Laugh, cry, or experience an epic adventure… all from the comfort of your own home or local movie theater! If you want to leave the apartment, check out one of these family-friendly movie theaters I wrote about here.
8. See a matinee on Broadway
The excitement, spectacle and thrill of a live Broadway show is guaranteed to leave grandparents with the feeling of being loved and appreciated. You can click here for an overview of the current shows on Broadway and showtimes.
9. Go to the zoo
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Despite the abundance of skyscrapers and pavement, you can still find an amazing array of animals at zoos across NYC. Find a NYC zoo near you by clicking here.
10. Experience a fun family magic show
Leave everyone feeling like kids again by arranging a fun family magic show by — who else — Magic Evan, of course! Click here to check my availability.
These are 10 of my favorite ways to celebrate Grandparents Day in NYC.
I’m Magic Evan, and here’s to making your Grandparents Day the most fun and memorable one yet!