Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Mamaroneck: Top Picks for Family Dining & Dessert

We continue our month-long coverage on Mamaroneck with a look at restaurants in the neighborhood. Mamaroneck offers lots of family-friendly dining and a solid variety of cuisine to choose from. You'll also find a few choice spots for dessert. Though not all the restaurants we selected have a dedicated children's menu, you will find kid-friendly staples at all of them.

Not surprising, most eateries in this post are located right along Mamaroneck Avenue, the town's "Main Street," though there are a few others throughout the village. Read on for our top picks for dining with families in Mamaroneck.

6 Indoor Birthday Party Places for Active Kids in Boston

Jump, climb, run, skate - some kids just have to keep on moving. Lucky for these kids, there are plenty of indoor spaces to host a birthday party in Boston that allow kids to harness some of that energy. Since the party places are all indoors, no need to worry about rain, snow, heat or cold. And what may be the best thing about hosting at an indoor birthday party place? No mess, minimal fuss, and great fun for parents, too!

Read on for details about indoor birthday party places in Boston where you can host a party and not worry about kids breaking anything or having to use “inside voices, please.” Find even more birthday ideas in our Party Guide: Birthday Party Places for Kids in MA.

Family Friendly New Year's Eve Fun in Connecticut (Fairfield County)

Finding a babysitter on New Year’s Eve is harder than getting your one year old to eat spaghetti without getting it in her hair.  And harder than getting your eight year old to clean her room.  (Well, maybe it’s not quite that hard…)

Happily there are many New Year’s Eve activities in Fairfield County that are great for the whole family – no sitter necessary! 

5 Day Trips on Long Island for the Holiday Break

Most Long Island schoolchildren have nearly two weeks off from school for the holiday break, which means parents will be scrambling for activities that will keep the little ones occupied and engaged. So here's a roundup of day trips to the east end of Long Island. Whether your family loves the outdoors or rather stay toasty warm indoors, there's something here for everyone. And for more events this month, check out our Holiday Fun Guide.

Frozen (PG): Parent Review of the New Disney Film

Frozen, the latest animated feature from Disney, offers thrilling landscapes, Broadway caliber songs, and two fully-realized female leads. Some aspects may be too scary for kids four and under, but older kids are likely to be delighted with this enchanting tale. And for Angelenos, a holiday run at El Capitan is always a treat, with snowfall and breakfast options to boot. Read on for everything a parent might want to know before buying the ticket.

This Week: Celebrate New Year's Eve with NYC Kids, Three Kings Day Parade, More Amazing Holiday Sights in NYC & Beyond

Even though Christmas Day has come and gone, the holiday season is still in full swing in NYC and beyond. This week, we posted a slide show of over-the-top holiday houses from all of the regions we cover, even Los Angeles. And here in NYC, there's still a week left of school break to go out and try the 25 best things to do with kids over the holidays before the New Year comes.

Speaking of 2014, we have roundups of the best ways to celebrate New Year's Eve with kids in NYC, on Long Island, in New Jersey and further afield in Boston. Our Boston site also has a post on easy recipes to make with kids over break or anytime.

From all of the moms here at Mommy Poppins, we wish you and your family a fabulous New Year! Thank you for sharing 2013 with us. Here's what else we covered in NYC this week:

Fun and Free Things to Do with Kids in Boston: Vacation Week Programs, New Year's Eve and More, Dec 28-29

’Twas the weekend after Christmas, and all throughout Boston, parents and their children were finding plenty to do...

Vacation week museum programs and special events include activities at the MFA and USS Constitution Museum, a sing-along Sound of Music, a puppet show, and a juggling performance. Continue reading for details, and see our Events Calendar for more things to do.

Looking for ways to ring out 2013 and herald in 2014? Our special coverage includes:

Other things to do this weekend and during school vacation:

Tara and I wish you all our best for a fun-filled weekend, school vacation and New Year. See you in 2014!

Long Island Kids' Activities December 28 & 29: Ben Rudnick & Friends, Celebrating Kwanzaa, Penguin Dance Party

Merry Christmas Long Island Families! This weekend, head to the Long Island Children's Museum for a family concert featuring Ben Rudnick & Friends, and celebrate Kwanzaa through hands on activities. Two classics hit the screen at the Cinema Arts Centre. Follow the tale of Clara, who is given a nutcracker doll for Christmas, and enjoy Meet Me In St. Louis, a musical starring Judy Garland. The Children's Museum of the East End has plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. Learn how to design and sew, make ice cream in a baggie, and create circus shaped waffles. For plenty of ideas on how to enjoy all that the season has to offer, be sure to check out our Holiday Fun Guide. As always, check our events calendar every day for fun activities for the family.

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