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Downtown Manhattan is impossible to categorize, each neighborhood has its own distinct flavor: Chinatown, the Lower East Side, the West Village, Tribeca, Chelsea, just to name a few. Some of the not-to-be-missed family spots downtown are the Children's Museum of Art, Rubin Museum of Art, and Battery Park City. But that's just the beginning, there's so much to explore downtown. Hopefully the articles, map and other resources on this page will help you start your adventures.

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Peek Behind the Curtain

Submitted by mommy on November 19, 2009 - 9:36pm.
When:  from Nov 22 2009 - 1:30pm to Nov 22 2009 - 1:30pm
Where:  The Urban Ballet Theater at the Abrons Arts Center (466 Grand Street)

The Abrons Art Center is opening its doors at 1:30pm to kids for a behind-the-scenes tour of the costumes and set decorations for “Nutcracker in the Lower,” its long-running holiday show. Your kids are sure to “ooh” and “ahh” at the funky take on Tchaikovsky’s original. FREE

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Vintage Shopping with Tweens in New York City

Vintage Shopping with Tweens in New York City

Dressing with style in one of the most fashionable cities in the world is a tough thing to do especially when you are a tween. I have allowed my daughter some freedom when it comes to clothing, letting her choose her clothes and then put them together into outfits good or bad. What we have discovered is that she consistently wants all new trendy clothing to impress her friends.

There is no need to spend a fortune on trendy items that are going to be ruined or out of style in less than a year. Kicks, rocker tees, patterned scarves, funky bags. All of these items are in high demand and easily found in multiple at many secondhand vintage stores. Tweens will also have a blast rooting through racks for that perfect t shirt so take some cash and go on a vintage shopping spree. Here are some tips on how and where to buy Vintage and Secondhand with your tween:

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The Nutcracker Ballet: 10 Holiday Shows for New York City Kids

The Nutcracker Ballet: 10 Holiday Shows for New York City Kids

The Nutcracker ballet, as beautiful as it is, can be a bit much for little kids to take in. To get them to experience the magic and wonder of this timeless classic, or for a different twist for the kid who's seen the Nutcracker a bunch of times, opt to attend a less traditional version of the show—there’s a whole bunch happening in the city. They are usually shorter, less expensive and more fun, but still have that Nutcracker charm that will keep adults wide-eyed, too.
 

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Pop-Up Celebration

Submitted by mommy on November 12, 2009 - 11:34pm.
When:  from Nov 14 2009 - 12:00pm to Nov 14 2009 - 2:00pm
Where:  Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th St

Books of Wonder fourth annual POP-UP CELEBRATION —an event devoted entirely to the amazing art of pop-ups, transformation, and other books created through the art of paper engineering. On Saturday, November 14th, from 12-2pm, will be hosting EIGHT amazing authors, illustrators, and paper-engineers to the store to show off their latest creations! Best-selling author, artist, and paper engineer DAVID A. CARTER will present 2009 NY Times Best-illustrated book, White Noise – an eye-catching, artistic pop-up, as well as his latest three buggy pop-ups: Snow Bugs, School Bugs, and The Big Bug Book; author BERT FINK will introduce his pop-up adaptation of the beloved classic, The Sound of Music; CHUCK FISHER will welcome us to the glorious world of Angels; his gorgeous new pop-up; paper engineer BRUCE FOSTER will present an inside look at his four new pop-ups for this fall: Big Frog Can’t Fit In by Mo Willems, WOW! The Pop-Up Book of Sports from Sports Illustrated for Kids, The Sound of Music by Bert Fink, and Angels by Chuck Fisher; SAM ITA will show us his seasonal pop-up treat, Christmas Tree in a Box; KYLE OLMON will introduce his fun, interactive title, Baby Signs; and MATTHEW REINHART will treat us to A Pop-up Book of Nursery Rhymes, his fun-filled collection of three-dimensional rhymes. Beginning at noon, these fantastic creators of visual extravaganzas will introduce their titles, take questions from the audience, and then sign copies of all their wonderful books. Ages 4 and up. 12-2pm.

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Indian Children's Day Art Festival

Submitted by mommy on November 12, 2009 - 9:52pm.
When:  from Nov 15 2009 - 12:00pm to Nov 15 2009 - 5:00pm
Where:  Children's Museum of Arts, 182 Lafayette Street, New York, NY 10013

Indian Children's Day Art Festival!
Sunday, November 15th

To celebrate Indian Children’s Day, CMA will explore the arts and culture of New York’s Indian community. Our festival will include a variety of performing and visual art experiences to teach families and children about traditional folk art in India. Projects will include Sandalwood Face Painting, Lotus Petal diagrams, collaborative murals, clay creations, and more. The day will also feature folk dance performances/workshops and an exploration of Indian instruments and music.

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Ice Skating Rinks in New York City

Ice Skating Rinks in New York City

There are lots of places to go ice skating in New York if you don't mind waiting on long lines or skating shoulder to shoulder with rowdy teenagers. We've picked out the best indoor and outdoor ice skating rinks in New York City where you can avoid the lines and the crowds (at least some of the time). All of these places offer ice skating lessons and ice skating birthday parties and almost all of them even offer hockey. Check each website link for additional information.

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Meet Mo Willems

Submitted by mommy on November 5, 2009 - 11:50pm.
When:  from Nov 6 2009 - 5:00pm to Nov 6 2009 - 7:00pm
Where:  Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th St

Books of Wonder is thrilled to welcome back three-time Caldecott honor artist and six-time Emmy Award winner, MO WILLEMS to our store on Friday, November 6th, from 5-7pm. The ever-irrepressible MO WILLEMS will introduce two great new titles: Big Frog Can’t Fit In – the author/artist’s first pop-up, and Pigs Make Me Sneeze! – a hilarious new addition to the award-winning Elephant and Piggie series. Big Frog Can’t Fit In is a witty, enormously funny book about a frog that is so big he can’t even fit on the pages of the book and so leaps out of the pages – and into your youngster’s heart! Pigs Make Me Sneeze! Reveals what happens when Gerald the elephant fears he is allergic to his best friend, Piggie! Beginning at 5pm, MO WILLEMS will introduce both new titles, take questions from the audience, and then sign copies of all his fantastic books. Ages 3-8. 5-7pm.

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First Saturday Program at the New Museum

Submitted by mommy on November 5, 2009 - 11:38pm.
When:  from Nov 7 2009 - 10:00am to Nov 7 2009 - 12:00pm
Where:  New Museum, 235 Bowery

Join us for the first of two family programs dedicated to the exhibition Urs Fisher: Marguerite de Ponty. Urs Fischer will transform the New Museum's gallery spaces by creating a mesmerizing environment of towering monuments, tangled abstractions, and a labyrinth of mirrors. Immerse yourself in Fischer's universe, which is both spectacular and fragile, and then create a unique object that will transform the seventh-floor sky room (and later your bedroom or living room) in a unique and surprising way.

New Museum First Saturdays for Families are free of charge. This program is designed and recommended for families with children four to fifteen years old, and includes free New Museum admission for up to two adults per family. Children under eighteen are always admitted free. No preregistration is required. Tickets are given out on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about New Museum First Saturdays for Families, e-mail familyprograms@newmuseum.org.

Please note: During this exhibition strollers will not be permitted in the galleries. Please check them at coat check.

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33 Leonard St at W Broadway
212-925-7188
A classic railway diner is the last thing you'd expect to find in the industrial canyons of Tribeca, but the Square Diner is no mirage, and neither are its old-fashioned prices. For the full review and directions, visit TimeOutKids.com.

Momofuku Ssam Bar
207 Second Ave at 13th St
212-254-3500, momofuku.com
Fans of Asian street food love the larger spin-off of chef David Chang's massively successful Momofuku Noodle Bar. It's a sleek, wood-paneled, 50-seat eatery that serves low-carb versions of ssams, the Korean finger food Chang calls "Asian burrito." For the full review and directions, visit TimeOutKids.com.

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