The gourmet street truck trend shows no signs of waning, and as always we’re psyched to see what will pop up this summer . . . here are some of our favorite family-friendly carts, for those nights when the kids want to stay outside “just a little bit longer.”

We were sad to hear that Ida, one of the two beloved polar bears at the Central Park Zoo, died this weekend. (Sniff.) She was 25, and had been in New York since she was just 2 years old. But in a Circle of Life kinda way, the city’s zoos have welcomed several babies to their community this spring.

Pizza is a birthday party staple for a reason: it’s a crowd pleaser, not to mention affordable and easy to serve. But one New York mom is betting there’s a market for healthier offerings. Cara Buffalino-Silman and her business partner Thomas Stevans have just launched Freshmade NYC, a catering and event planning company tailored for tots.

Camp culture starts early for NYC kids. More and more, the City’s popular summer camps are opening their doors to the under-3 set. And though summer officially kicks off this weekend, it’s not too late: there are still a few spaces available at the following toddler programs.