Offbeat Holiday Events and Multicultural Celebrations for NYC Kids 2014
The holiday season is a great time to expose our kids to what it means when we say, "It takes all kinds." From a traditional Mexican celebration to boombox Christmas caroling, you know you're in New...
View ArticleWeekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 8/9: Art, Drama and the Empire
Poor November! After the Halloween decorations and political campaign signs have all come down, it seems November doesn't have a chance as we are thrown right into the winter holidays. However, our...
View ArticleWeekend Fun for Philly Kids Nov 15/16: Scouts, Sales and Holiday Spirit
The holidays are upon us. Grocery stores have clearanced out fall goodies to make way for winter holiday treats. Malls are playing Christmas carols and setting up Santa's chair for young visitors. And...
View ArticleThree Kings Day Parades & Celebrations for NYC Kids
Christmas may come and go this week, but holiday celebrations continue into the New Year with Three Kings Day, which officially falls on Tuesday, January 6. Also know as Epiphany, Three Kings Day is...
View ArticleMartin Luther King Day with NYC Kids: Celebrations & Volunteer Opportunities...
Monday, January 19 is Martin Luther King Day, a day off from school (and hopefully work) when families can explore the legacy and lessons of the iconic civil rights leader. In New York City, there are...
View Article100 Things to Do with Kids in Westchester Before They Grow Up
One of my favorite things about being a mom is that I get to experience so many wonderful things with my kids and rediscover curiosity, joy and beauty through a child's eye. And while we can't stop our...
View ArticleChinese New Year for NYC Kids: 15 Ways to Celebrate Lunar New Year with...
Lunar New Year (often called Chinese New Year, though many different Asian nations celebrate it) is one of our favorite times in New York City. The Year of the Sheep (or Goat or Ram, depending on who...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day for NYC Kids: Free Parades, Celebrations & Irish Culture
Everyone feels a wee bit Irish around St. Patrick’s Day, especially here in NYC where we have a large population of Irish folk. If your days of celebrating 'til you're green around the gills are a...
View ArticleJewish Museums in NYC: 5 Spots Where Kids Can Learn About Jewish History,...
In our multi-cultural society, NYC kids are exposed to lots of different cultures. In fact, it's not uncommon for children of all backgrounds to want to celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, Purim and...
View ArticleNYC Children's Theater's 'A Band of Angels' Revival Is a Captivating Must-See
My family and I recently attended the wonderful revival of A Band of Angels produced by the New York City Children’s Theater (formerly Making Books Sing). A decade after its debut, the show remains...
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