Best High Tea Spots in NYC to Enjoy a Cup with Kids

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Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a memorable experience, afternoon tea—sometimes called high tea in New York City—can be a fun outing with kids. It's an especially great winter outing and particularly fitting during the holidays.

Several places serve high tea in New York City, with varying degrees of appropriateness for children. From the fancy Eloise Tea at the Plaza Hotel to the less frilly Russian Tea Room, there are teas—and goodies—for children of all ages and parents of all budgets. Here's our take on some of the best spots for afternoon tea with kids in NYC.

Best Kid-Friendly Nutcracker and Holiday Shows for Westchester Families

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The holiday season is fast upon us, and while it's good to remember to slow down and savor the season at your own pace, one bit of advance planning we recommend is to purchase tickets for holiday performances. Not only do they often sell out in advance, but claiming choice seats can avoid the familiar whines of “I can’t see!”

Fortunately for Westchester residents, there are various holiday performances to choose from. We’ve rounded up the best kid-friendly productions—from assorted interpretations of The Nutcracker to concerts and a couple productions of A Christmas Carol—to help you ring in the holiday season.

Read on and click through for details. Also be sure to visit our Event Calendar, where you’ll find an ever-growing number of other holiday events we’re curating for your family to enjoy! Looking for even more holiday options? Check out our Holiday Fun Guide.

Where To Go Ice Skating Indoors with Kids in NJ

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Indoor ice skating is a fun way to take part in a winter activity without exposing yourself to the elements. Happily, there are many indoor rinks throughout the Garden State. We've focused on those that host public skate sessions, but most of them also offer skating lessons, hockey, birthday parties, and more.

Read on for our indoor rink recommendations for NJ families—and for more wintry sports, check out our Ski & Snow Guide.

Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms on Long Island

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The Thanksgiving turkey has been consumed. You've completed your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Now it’s time for the next holiday ritual—finding the perfect Christmas tree.

From Cold Spring Harbor to Montauk, Long Island has close to a dozen tree farms, where enthusiastic families can cut a super-fresh spruce (or fir, or pine) at modest cost. These farms range from simple, roadside acreage to full-fledged holiday extravaganzas. So whether you prefer a quick tree-cutting errand or a day out in Santa’s wonderland, consider a visit to one of these outdoor emporiums.

These farms are all located in Suffolk County, where farmland is more abundant, and are listed below by town. As always, find more ways to celebrate in our Holiday Fun Guide.

Billy Johnson Playground Reopens in Central Park After Renovation

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The Billy Johnson Playground in Central Park has reopened after a months-long rehabilitation and reconstruction project, bringing with it not only the re-opening of the iconic, long, curving granite slide, but also a second granite slide that's accessible for smaller kids.

While the original slide helped land the playground on our list of 100 things to do with city kids before they grow up, the renovation adds a few new noteworthy features to one of our favorite playgrounds in Central Park.

Best Nutcrackers and Holiday Shows for Philly Families

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Going to a show during the holidays is a tradition that many Philly families incorporate into their season each year. As one would expect, there are the classics such The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol. However, there are plenty of twists on those standbys as well as new productions on stage throughout the Delaware Valley that are sure to delight parents and kids alike. So, take a look at our comprehensive list of performances and choose which one will add a bit of theatrical magic this holiday season with your loved ones.

Weekend Fun for LA Kids: Reindeer Romp, Doo Dah Parade, and Surfing Santas

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The worst of times can bring out the best in people. This week we have been reminded of the heroes that live among us: the veterans who put themselves in harm's way to defend our nation, and the fire fighters and emergency responders who put themselves in harm's way to defend our homes. Thanks to their bravery, we have the privilege of looking forward to what lies ahead. This weekend, take a moment to find the joy.  

Find the whimsy in pure absurdity and imaginations run amok. Find the mystical creatures hiding in plain sight. Find the light in the darkness (so pretty!), and follow the shimmering path. Look to the stars and see all eternity; look to the earth and see that we are all connected. Sitting on grains of sand you can expand your mind (and your vocabulary!) - just be sure to clean up after yourself.

You better not pout, you better not fly; we're getting a visit from some old guy. And a parade. And some tree lightings. With music. Sounds pretty joyful to me.

Keep reading for our most joyous suggestions for this weekend...

Weekend Fun for Houston Kids: Turkish Festival, Lighting of the Doves, Nov. 17-18

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Even though we're not entirely sure how we're already halfway through November, we're embracing the chaos of the season and gearing up to start planning and attending all the holiday festivities! To help you manage the mayhem, we've been working tirelessly to find the best events to attend this season and have started compiling resources that make it easy for you to sift through everything that's happening and pick what to attend with your family. Here are a few to get you started with your holiday planning:

We also highly recommend checking out our Fall Fun and Harvest Guide, event calendar, November GoList, and roundup of 20 FREE things to do in November for even more seasonal fun. Now is also a great time to subscribe to our FREE weekly newsletter if you haven't done so already; it's only an email or two a week and it will keep you up to date with everything happening on Mommy Poppins!

Did you know that you can also submit your own event to our calendar? Once submitted, we'll review it and publish it to share with all of our readers!

Now let's check out what the weekend holds for Houston.

Weekend Fun: Friendsgiving, Film Fest, and Gift Fairs; Nov 17-18

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It may not even be Thanksgiving yet but some of the season's most popular holiday events have already begun. Get lost in the magical Enchanted Village, hop on a train to the North Pole, behold glistening lights at Edaville, and celebrate the holidays Dickens-style. There's also one of our favorite fall events, a film festival geared towards the younger cinematic crowd. And as winter inches closer, kids can also get back to nature by learning about animal friendships, planting a succulent garden, and even designing their own park.

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