As we told you last week, Jackson Heights is our neighborhood of the month. For our first post about this diverse area, a local mom and blogger took you on a photo walking tour of her home. Now we're sharing our favorite places to romp in the nabe. From state-of-the-art playgrounds to athletic programs, fun family stores to the local library, here are 19 places to play in Jackson Heights.

Stepping Stones Museum will be transforming into a snow-kissed wonderland on February 25th.  Dress up in your best and be part of a magical evening for the entire family. Stroll down the red carpet with your little princes and princesses. Make crowns and winter wands, learn ballroom moves from Robin Poska’s Ballroom Magic of Norwalk, enjoy hors d'oeuvres and more.

The Prize: A family four-pack of tickets to go to the Winter Wonderland Children’s Ball at Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk February 25, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m..  Value: $48

Are you ready for February break? We've been writing about cool places to visit while public schools are off like cozy indoor gardens and the reopened South Street Seaport Museum. If you're up for braving the cold (it's finally starting to feel like winter), you could take a walking tour of a new-to-you area like Jackson Heights, Queens, which is our neighborhood of the month.

Looking for a fun day trip? Get inspired by our posts about 100 things to do on Long Island with kids and 30 things for families to do in Fairfield County, Connecticut. And if you have to work over break, we sympathize. That's why we rounded up midwinter recess camps.

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Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday, and all around Southern California kids can craft  and hear stories and sip tea in honor of that most romantic of days. If you're still looking for a special way to celebrate Valentine's with your little ones, we've got plenty of heartfelt suggestions.

Nothing sets my heart aflutter like the simple beauty of children at play (what can I say, I'm a Mom!). As a gift to you, we've come up with a list of public school playgrounds that open up to the community when school isn't in session.

And for those who have a more heart-pounding definition of romantic, we have a giveaway to announce that's simply smashing!

Read on for our favorite picks for this weekend and to learn more about the giveaway...

This weekend, the Merrimack River Eagle Festival takes place at several locations around Newburyport, and the LEGO train arrives at the Wenham Museum. Performance options include the Tanglewood Marionettes’ Dragon King and the Soweto Gospel Choir. And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’ve rounded up some kid-friendly ideas for sweet treats, craft activities, and story time events taking place this weekend.

Read on for the details, and be sure to consult our calendar for more things to do. Enjoy!

This weekend there's tons to do all over the state. One of our favorite family outings is bringing our cowbells out to the annual ski jump fest in Salisbury each year. Watching contestants soar 200 feet through the air on skis always grabs our attention! We've been doing a giveaway for Monster Jam tickets at the Hartford XL Center and it's finally here. If you didn't win the giveaway, take $5 off your ticket price when you use our code: MOM5. For music and dance there are quite a few good events this weekend. Learn about handmade traditional instruments at the The Institute for American Indian Studies, enjoy a hip hop family concert brought to you by NHSO, listen to historical music dating back to the Civil War and the War of 1812, see one of the most popular and unusual dance companies in the world, Pilobolus, perform for ASAP, and or listen to Maori singer-storyteller Ataahua Papa brings Polynesian culture to life through music and storytelling.

Celebrate Valentines' Day with a Teddy Bear Tea party at Stamford Museum and Nature Center or enjoy a Valentines Hike and Dessert at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center. Read about more Valentines' Day Events in Hartford and Fairfield Counties.

This week we continue our 4 Ticket Give Away to see Wizard of Oz on a giant IMAX screen. You have a great chance to win so don't be shy. Did you read our list of things to do in Fairfield County before your kids grow up?  Also, if you are thinking of moving to CT or know someone who is check out the post we did about moving your family to Connecticut.

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Valentine's activities are the order of the weekend! Your kid can make cards for their loved ones, or your little diva can indulge in a chocolate pedicure and facial while noshing on heart-shaped sandwiches and a sundae. Does your little one just wanna rock? Debbie and Friends will be performing "Story Songs" at the Long Island Children's Museum, and Brett for Kids is doing a free concert at Buckley Day Camp. For something a little different, circus troupe Stand Up 8 is performing at the Staller Center.