New York City

This week we were all about being cool (in both senses of the word).

We explored the New York Hall of Science's cool interactive exhibit Circus! Science Under the Big Top, which opens this Saturday.

We also checked out Jump, an awesome, high-flying martial arts show. Hurry, it closes this Sunday!

This summer, you'll be able to catch a bunch of cool kid rockers in complimentary concerts. In fact, you can get into the groove this Sunday when the Carroll Park Concert Series kicks off with performances by AudraRox and David Weinstone and the Music for Aardvarks Band. 

Speaking of free music series, our resident foodie rounded up the best bites near the big ones, like Celebrate Brooklyn! and SummerStage in Central Park.

The New York Public Library, Queens Library and Brooklyn Library systems invite kids to participate in their Summer Reading 2011 program. Find out how to get involved, and how to snag free books from Borders.

There's nothing cooler than taking a dip in the pool. We've got the scoop on how to score free swimming lessons courtesy of the Parks Department.

Local photographer Sarah Sloboda shared her picks for the coolest NYC spots to snap family portraits.

Got a baby or one on the way? A new mom tells you everything she learned in her infant CPR class, and why you should take one.

And of course we shared our picks for the best weekend events for families, including the Figment arts festival on Governors Island and the newly opened Section 2 of the High Line.

New Jersey

Get ready to coo! We tell you where to go to see (and pet!) adorable baby farm animals.

Festival season has arrived, which is why our bloggers rounded up the best Garden State fairs all summer long, including this weekend's Family Medieval Festival in Bordentown.

Weekend events include the annual Rubber Ducky Festival in Berkeley Heights and Bugfest 2011 at Insectropolis in Toms River.

Long Island

Our LI site gives you the scoop on the best ice cream parlors on the isle.

Best bets for the weekend include a Strawberry Fair at Benner’s Farm in East Setauket and the annual Pirate Festival at the Long Island Maritime Museum in West Sayville.
 

Connecticut

Over in CT, you'll find a roundup of the best summer family fun in Litchfield County.

Weekend highlights include Tom Sawyer Day at the Mark Twain House and the Big Apple Circus in Stamford.  

Cool Deals and Giveaways

Our Sizzling Summer Camp Sale is almost over at Poppins Perks. Save up to 50% on 13 cool camps. We've got all kinds of programs, day and sleep away, for all ages. Spots are filling up fast so if you're interested, now's the time to buy. Plus you get to feel really great about the bargain: 10% of the proceeds of our sale will help send NYC kids in need to summer camp, too.

We're also giving away a family four-pack of tickets to New York Hall of Science's Circus! Science Under the Big Top. We loved it and we know you will too. Click here for details on how to enter.

Speaking of circuses, our sister site in Connecticut is giving away a family four-pack of tickets to see the Big Apple Circus in Stamford. Click here for details on how to enter.