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Wake Up Your Weird @ West Side YMCA
Posted on May 5, 2012 | No CommentsJoin the West Side Y for some Imaginative Family Theater as Wake Up Your Weird! Debuts at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater Emmy®-nominated puppeteer, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, Sesame Street’s Abby Cadabby, and her puppet pal, Lolly Lardpop, take over the Off-Broadway theater for a quirky... -
Summer Programs @ AMNH
Posted on May 3, 2012 | No CommentsAMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY SUMMER 2012 UPCOMING PUBLIC PROGRAMS The American Museum of Natural History – one of the most wonderful collections of curiosities in the world all housed on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The problem is trying to sort through all... -
Family Sleepover at the Bronx Zoo
Posted on April 20, 2012 | No CommentsWOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!! QUICK QUICK!!! This could be the event of the year! Have you ever wondered what happens when the gates close and the lights go off at the magnificent Bronx Zoo? If so we have a special event just for you. A once-in-a-lifetime experience for... -
Scribble Press
Posted on November 16, 2011 | No CommentsI recently had the pleasure of attending a party with my daughter at the new Scribble Press Location on the Upper West Side. It was fantastic. The space is vibrant and the employees were very good at keeping the kids excited and focused on the... -
Bath Fizzies!
Posted on November 7, 2011 | 5 CommentsBesides mixing liquid soaps, bath fizzies (or bath bombs) are some of the most enjoyable things to occupy my children in the bath tub. The problem? At $4-$7 a piece, its hard to rationalize their daily use – a good as the children smell after... -
STAND OUT TOYS STORES
Posted on October 4, 2011 | 18 CommentsBelow I have listed a bunch of noteworthy toy stores. The experience and selection at these stores differs dramatically from big box retailers like Target or Toys R US. If you are looking for staff help in identifying a gift or are looking for the... -
Come Meet the Final Space Shuttle Crew @ AMNH
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 4 CommentsMeet the Astronauts of NASA’s Atlantis STS-135 Mission When: August 16, 2011 | 10:30 am – 11:30 am Where: Cullman Hall of the Universe, lower level Cost: Free with Museum Admission Come celebrate the historic Space Shuttle Atlantis STS-135 mission, which marks the end of... -
Scholastic Store – Free August Events
Posted on August 11, 2011 | No CommentsEnjoy FREE events at the Scholastic Store in SOHO! Here is the August calendar of available events! Weekly Events – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays @ 11am – Join The Scholastic Storyteller for readings of all-time favorite children’s books or new releases from Scholastic! Perfect for... -
Free Summer Story Hour – Murray’s Cheese
Posted on June 28, 2011 | No CommentsThey’re very excited to announce the first Summer Story Hour Series at Murray’s Cheese, every Wednesday from 3-4pm beginning next week on June 22 and running through August 24th. They hope you’ll join them for a summer of fun in the classroom on Bleecker... -
TorlyKid-Music Workshop
Posted on May 21, 2011 | No CommentsMusic classes or classes that integrate music into a program are abundant in NYC, but finding really good interactive music classes can be a difficult task. We suggest you look into Madame Violetta @ Torly Kid down on Hudson Street. Children will have an opportunity... -
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Touch-A-Truck Street Fair
Posted on May 18, 2011 | No CommentsALL ABOARD! West Side YMCA 2011 Touch-A-Truck Street Fair: A Hands-On Street Fair & Fundraiser for Kids To Be Held on Saturday, May 21 Interactive Event To Benefit Strong Kids Campaign Features NYFD Fire Engine, NYPD Police Vehicle, UPS Truck, Bouncy Castles, Arts & Crafts,... -
May 12 – Nursery School Admissions Help
Posted on May 11, 2011 | No CommentsAre you in the process of sending your child to Nursery School but don’t know where to begin? If you’re an expecting parent, on the other hand, it’s never too early to start planning! Do not underestimate the time and effort you are going to... -
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Preschool Prep Kits
Posted on May 1, 2011 | 8 CommentsAll three kits are packed with playful games and illustrated guidebooks that will give parents the tools to get their children ahead and comfortable with the activities in Pre-K and Kindergarten. You will find plenty of opportunities to work with your child through use of... -
Kids Spring Break Weeklong Activities
Posted on February 12, 2011 | 3 CommentsDon’t let your kids sit around becoming couch potatoes during the break. Here are some arts & crafts, cooking, theater and NYC exploration activities! ACT Spring Break Camp Dates: Mon Mar 22–Wed Mar 31 9:30am–4pm. Extended hours available for a fee. Ages: 5 to 13... -
Spring Break Sport Camps
Posted on February 10, 2011 | 1 CommentSpring Break is no time for your children to become couch potatoes! Get them up, out, and about! Here are a list of great sport activities to do during the Spring Break. Stay tuned for other posts with other activities. Asphalt Green Spring Fling Camps... -
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Disney Cars by RideMakerZ
Posted on February 3, 2011 | 31 CommentsI TOTALLY missed this! Apparently they were out for the Holiday season. These cars are so cooool. If you have a child 3-35 years that is into cars and you have $50 to throw around, you must make your way to a Disney Store and... -
Quick – Rock Center LEGO!
Posted on February 1, 2011 | 2 CommentsLEGO 620 Fifth Avenue 212.245.5973 www.lego.com February is going to be an exciting and creative month in the Rockefeller Center LEGO Store! Come and see everything from new, exclusive LEGO sets and participate in a Mini Model build! -On Tuesday, February 1st come to the... -
Event at Murray’s Cheese
Posted on January 18, 2011 | 5 CommentsMurray’s Cheese is bringing in a massive wheel of cheddar in from Wisconsin and on January 27th they will have an afternoon of coloring, stories, and cheese & cracker snack time for kids of all ages from 2:30-4pm. Parents can join the kids in the... -
FunFusion Activity Beads
Posted on January 14, 2011 | 21 CommentsSummer camp introduced us to this awesome art project- fusebeads. Go to Michael’s and buy the biggest bucket of beads and a few design pegboards, then let your child spend an hour+ making a cool pattern, iron for 20 seconds and the beads melt together... -
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Creative Play for Kids
Posted on December 21, 2010 | 9 CommentsWe have had numerous visitors rave about the programs at several of the Creative Play for Kids centers. Satisfaction is consistent – many locations, drop-ins allowed, highly enthusiastic instructors, and affordable. The programs integrate music, movement, and play for children 3 months through 4 years... -
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Appleseeds NYC
Posted on December 18, 2010 | 47 CommentsNew York City is wonderful wonderland of parks and sights but can be difficult to maneuver with children when the weather doesn’t permit – be it the cold of winter, the hot of summer, or the spring rains. As a result there have been a... -
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Holiday Gift Help!
Posted on December 13, 2010 | 1 CommentFabulous toys that children just cannot be disappointed with. Amazon.com Widgets I don’t need to tell you how important it is to throw in a couple educational gifts, even if they are stocking stuffers. There is no doubt that building is so important – LEGOs... -
Summer Camp Fairs!
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 42 CommentsThe New York Family Camp Fair Series is the best way to help parents make informed decisions about which camp is best for their child. New York Family and the American Camp Association- NY (ACA-NY) will bring more than 50 camps straight to parents and... -
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PS75 Annual Open House
Posted on November 10, 2010 | 3 CommentsPS 75, located at 735 West End Avenue (corner of 96th Street) is beginning its tour season with our annual Open House on Thursday November 18th at 6:30pm in the Auditorium. This is an opportunity for families looking for an elementary school for the 2011-2012... -
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HiArt! Classes
Posted on November 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Opera N’ Art program incorporates elements of art and music into sessions in a fun and engaging way. Classes are small with between nine and 13 children and depending on age of child, an adult. Class activities alternate between painting, sculpture, visits to local...