NYC Christmas Tree and Menorah Lightings Better Than Rockefeller Center 2012
You don't have to brave Rockefeller Center to witness a fabulous Christmas tree lighting. We've rounded up tree lightings (and menorah, snowflake and even a few building illuminations) that are much...
View ArticleBest Places to Take Pictures with Santa in NYC
When it comes to Santa, my children have been around the block once or twice. They've sat on the laps of just about every Kris Kringle in town, making googly-eyes and whispering sweet nothings into...
View ArticleHanukkah for NYC Kids 2012: Parties, Performances and Giant Menorahs
You don't have to be Jewish to enjoy a festive Hanukkah celebration (it's not like there's a quiz at the door). This year, the Festival of Lights arrives a good two weeks before that other December...
View ArticleNYC Holiday Windows Walk 2012: Seeing Department Store Christmas Displays...
Taking a leisurely stroll from Macy's to Barneys to look at all of the magical holiday windows is a long-standing tradition for my family. In our pre-parenting days, my husband and I took this walk...
View ArticleHoliday Shows for NYC Kids: Seasonal Theater and Concerts for $20 or Less
'Tis the season to get the gang all dressed up to see some holiday shows. Luckily in New York City, you don't have to blow all of your gift money on tickets. There are lots of small, low-key stage...
View ArticleWhere to Donate Kids' Clothes, Toys and More in NYC During the Holidays and...
With two adults and three kids in my family's typically small NYC apartment, the holiday season stresses me out. Not because of all the things I need to do, but because of all the gifts I know are...
View ArticleNYC Pop-Up Shops 2012: 10 Places for Cool Holiday Gifts
In our Shopping Local Holiday Gift Guide, we highlight our favorite places to buy unique gifts in New York City including craft fairs and holiday markets. But we also love browsing the eclectic wares...
View Article3DEA: Print Out Your Own Simple Designs at this Awesome 3D Printing Pop-Up...
Yesterday we posted about 10 great pop-up shops where you can purchase offbeat holiday gifts this season. But at the 3DEA pop-up gallery, which just opened last week, you don't buy products, you see...
View ArticleBreakfast with Santa in NYC: 7 Holiday Brunches for Kids and Families
We've already told you about the best places to take photos with Santa in New York City. But what if your kid wants a heartier visit with the big red guy? In that case, a tasty breakfast with Santa (or...
View ArticleNYC Holiday Shopping for Kids: New Toy Stores in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Our NYC Shopping Local Gift Guide is chock-full of great places to find cool kids' items, from seasonal pop-up shops to holiday markets to year-round family favorites. But in addition to hitting your...
View ArticleDyker Heights at Christmas: Taking Kids to the Mind-Blowing Dyker Lights...
For years I'd been hearing about the awesome Christmas displays in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. I'd seen the Flickr feeds and the YouTube videos but I didn't make the trek out there until 2011. Once I saw...
View ArticleThings to Do on Christmas Eve with NYC Kids 2012: Festive Ways for Families...
Christmas Eve falls on a Monday this year. While we realize some of you may need to pick up a few last-minute gifts, we hope you and your family are able to find time to get into the spirit of the...
View ArticleMidnight Mass with NYC Kids: Family-Friendly Christmas Eve Services
Yesterday we shared festive ways to celebrate Christmas Eve with kids in New York City. But with tragic events like Hurricane Sandy and Sandy Hook Elementary School still fresh on our minds, many...
View ArticleWhat's Open on Christmas Day in NYC 2012: 12 Things to Do with Kids After...
The gifts have been ripped open, the insane plastic packaging dismantled and the batteries installed. Dinner won't be ready for hours and the kids are totally stir crazy. What else can you do on...
View ArticleRecycle Your Christmas Tree: MulchFest NYC 2013
The holiday season is coming to a close, so whether you went and cut down your own Christmas tree or bought it at the corner deli, it's time to start thinking about how you are going to get rid of it....
View ArticleOffbeat Holiday Events and Multicultural Celebrations for NYC Kids 2013
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...
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Holiday Event and Activity Guide: Things to Do in New York City with Kids for...
Christmas and Chanukah for NYC Families Christmas and the holiday season in New York City is an amazing time. From the Thanksgiving Day Parade to the New Year's Eve ball drop, the whole city buzzes...
View ArticleJoin Christmas Carolers for Holiday Songs and Cheer in NYC
You don't have to be Christian to love Christmas carols. Crooning these classic songs on a brisk evening amongst neighbors, pals or friendly strangers is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday...
View ArticleWhat's New at the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show 2013
The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show celebrates its 22nd anniversary this year, and as always it's one of New York City's top seasonal attractions for families. Little electric trains go...
View ArticleThe Nutcracker Ballet for NYC Kids: 12 Versions of the Holiday Classic
New York City is a magical place during the holidays, full of so many treasures for young children to discover. The classic Nutcracker ballet is one such delight, and the city offers many wonderful...
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