The best things in life are free, right? Well, maybe. Raising kids is one of the best things in life, but it's certainly not free. Except on some days, like when several spectacular Los Angeles area museums waive their entrance fees. That's right, free admission. We've shouted from the rooftops about free museum days in LA and OC before. And now we're singing the praises of a special Museums Free-For-All happening Saturday, January 25. A free outing with the kids to explore a treasure-trove of art or science or craft or culture? One of the best things just got better.

We've got a little something for all ages this week, from online kindergarten applications to FREE art classes for high schoolers, to auditions for a kids' circus spectacle and a mom-themed storytelling show (yes, mothers, for once you can be in the spotlight). Plus: One of our favorite Brooklyn ice cream parlors announces a second location, the Brooklyn Children's Museum plans a goodbye party for its beloved python, Disney says Frozen is coming to Broadway, find out when tickets for the New York International Children's Film Festival and Off Broadway Week go on sale, and more.

The Suffolk County Farm, located in Yaphank, is a working farm that offers year-round fun and educational opportunities for the family. Even during the winter months, activity on the farm doesn’t stop, and there are plenty of opportunities to learn about life on it. A collection of weekly activities and special events are offered and designed for children of all ages. So if you’re looking for something fun to do to get the kids out of the house and break those winter doldrums, check out what’s going on at the farm.

And for more winter fun on Long Island, be sure to check out our Calendar.

Although the big game is taking place across the river in New Jersey, NYC has full-on Super Bowl fever. And while watching the main event at a loud raucous bar may not be so great for kids, there's lots of local football-themed fun leading up to the game that's super-family-friendly.

From interactive NFL installations at the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the Liberty Science Center, to a star-studded tween-friendly party on the Hudson to a slew of FREE activities at Times Square's Super Bowl Boulevard, here are the top six ways to celebrate Super Bowl mania with kids in New York City.

Winter is in full swing (or should we say freeze) but you can't hibernate all season, especially if you have stir crazy kids at home. Our latest edition of awesome NYC deals for kids includes a wide range of fun activities, from language, art and music classes, to cool family outings like family ballet and rock concerts, to discounts on birthday parties and summer camp. Don't wait to take advantage of these great bargains. Deals this good will be gone long before the ice thaws.

Has the MLK holiday gotten you thinking about how quickly February Vacation Week is coming up? Luckily, fun and enriching programs abound during the break. I've rounded up some terrific vacation week programs for creative kids who like to craft, draw, create virtual worlds, sing and dance - and kids who love nature, too. Read on for my picks, from learning about modern architecture at Einstein's Workshop to creating museum creatures at the MFA. 

If Jason and the Argonauts is a sign of the type of kid-friendly theater we can expect from Beverly Hills' new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, then families have a lot to look forward to - and a great new reason to rediscover 90210. The 65-minute production out of Scotland is a rare treat, serving up classic story and mischievous humor that reaches a variety of ages simultaneously.

It's ironic in an Alanis Morissette sort of way that the week we launch our Tech & Science Guide for Kids I end up losing my Internet access. Thank goodness for kind neighbors willing to share their WiFi connections with a blogger in need. (One of the upsides of living in such close quarters in NYC!) In this brand-new geeky guide, you'll find all kinds of high-tech fun for kids, including family-friendly NYC makerspaces, Minecraft clubs, cool apps, science museums and more.

Our other big debut this week is our brand-new series of WeeWork Posts. Beginning next week, we'll be sharing simple crafts, recipes, indoor games and other fun activities that you and your kids can do at home for FREE. Check out this great make-your-own indoor snowballs project for a taste of what's in store. Great for those dreary winter days when it's too cold to play outside.

And what are you doing on Saturday? Hopefully joining Mommy Poppins at a special New Victory Theater matinee of the kiddie cabaret Still Awake Still. We're cohosting exclusive pre- and post-show activities, and even offering a 20% discount on tickets to our readers.

Here's what else we covered on the NYC site this week: