Weekday Event Picks for LA Kids: Free Art, Cowboys, & Comics, March 9-13

The first thing to know about this week is that there are still three more days of half priced coffee to enjoy at Peet’s. Get caffeinated and get going through Wednesday, March 11. The Autry is free on Tuesday and is just across the street from Griffith Park. Start the day with some wild west history and then head outside to play cowboys on the pony rides. If our glorious weather continues, a trip to one of Sierra Madre’s hiking trails in the morning could conclude with some gentle reading time with an appreciative rescue dog at the library. End the week museum hopping in Pasadena. Free art and free transportation.

Weekday Picks for LI Kids: Easter Bunny, Cat Masks, Maker Club & More, March 9-13

Everyone can surely agree, we've had enough of this winter! Spring is right around the corner, so hopefully we just need a few more weeks of staying inside before the warmer weather arrives (fingers crossed). This week, the Easter Bunny is on Long Island, kids can celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday at LICM, explore physics and more.

Of course, this list is just our top picks--be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar regularly as it is always being updated. And to receive this post right into your inbox, sign up for our newsletter, which is now going out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Weekday Picks for Connecticut Kids: March 9-13

My kids and I are springing forward today right into Spring break this week. If you are in the same boat and have decided to stay in town there are plenty of fun things to do each day.  The following daily events will give you some ideas as will our 120 Things to Do With Kids in CT Before They Grow Up. We only highlight one activity per day in this post, but you can find plenty of other fun options each day in our Event Calendar and March GoList. This week you can enjoy some art, nature, and baking.  For even more ideas, our Winter Fun and Indoor Play Guide are terrific resources. Editor's Note: Some of these events may be canceled or postponed by the occasionally unpredictable winter weather. Always call the venue first to confirm. Stay warm and safe!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Kids in the Kitchen, Swan Lake and More, Mar. 9-13

With no place left to put all the snow, we turn our attention to indoor fun this week in Westchester. There’s a lot going on, so read on for our top picks for each weekday!

March is Women’s History Month, and the Women’s History Month Celebration taking place this week is a great starting point for sensitizing your kids to the accomplishments of powerful women in history. Stay tuned for other events like this later in the month.

For a fun diversion, sign on for the Kids' Cooking Class—or any of the other events we’ve rounded up to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Another top pick is Mini-Anime Festival—whose name belies the Asian immersion that's really in store.

Read on, click through, visit our March GoList and sign up for our FREE newsletters to get the full scoop! Be sure to check out our Events Calendar for other great events to choose from—every day of the week.

Weekday Event Picks for NYC Kids: Rockettes Dance Lesson, Minecraft & Math March 9-13

Put on your dancing shoes! In honor of the Rockettes' soon-to-open Spring Spectacular, the leggy ladies are hosting a trio of FREE dance lessons this week. Plus, get your geek on at a Minecraft-inspired circuitry workshop and the Museum of Mathematics carnival-style Math Midway, and more.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and our Winter Fun Guide, which should change to spring soon!

Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: LEGO, Free Concerts and More, March 9-13

Boston is gearing up for spring this week with the colorful displays at the Boston Flower and Garden Show, along with the first events to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. While the only way we'll see green on our lawns is if we color the snow, our March GoList can distract with some not-to-be-missed events, including Free Film Fridays happening at the Museum of Science every Friday in March.

Other highlights this week include the Little Naturalists: Raccoons nature program for preschoolers, the Where I Live/Là où j’habite show, put on by Montréal's "Words of Dynamite" theater company, and two free concerts. Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

Highland Hall: A Unique Learning Experience for LA Kids

Living in Los Angeles, there's no shortage of choices when it comes to educating our children. Even so, finding a school with a unique approach to teaching, inspiring, and mentoring students can get parents truly excited about their children's education. And that's just what happened to me after a recent tour of our sponsor, Highland Hall, the first Waldorf school in the western US for children in nursery through 12th grade.

At the heart of the Waldorf approach is the recognition that children pass through distinct stages of development, and that both the subject matter and the way it is taught need to be age-specific. The focus is to engage the whole child in the learning process, with the arts integrated into every subject, using movement, music, storytelling, and rhythm to bring the material to life and make learning a stress-free process. Nature also plays an important role in students' education.

Spring Break Family Travel Deals: Skiing, Mohonk Mountain House, Train Travel, Mexico and More

In spite of what the thermometer may read, the calendar says spring is nearly here. Spring Break is on the horizon and maybe a family vacation is in the cards. If you haven’t yet overdosed on the flaky white stuff, get out and enjoy the deep snowpack with hotel specials in New Hampshire, Vermont or the Hudson Valley. If you’re looking to escape winter’s last grip, there are deals in Mexico, Santa Barbara and the Texas Hill Country. If you enjoy train travel, Amtrak and Eurail are offering price breaks. We've got the scoop all all these deals, plus a sweepstakes to may win a free vacation for four people to Kissimmee, Florida, a gateway to Orlando. Get set to save on your spring travels.

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