We're major theater lovers at Mommy Poppins so of course we're big fans of the New Victory Theater and its amazing family shows from around the globe. We are thrilled to be partnering with the theater again to host a fun-packed Mommy Poppins Event at the New Vic on Saturday, January 18 at 3pm. At this exclusive gathering, Mommy Poppins readers can enjoy the kid-friendly cabaret-style musical Still Awake Still!, participate in an interactive preshow workshop, and stick around afterward to meet the performers and decorate a delicious handmade cookie compliments of our friends at Cookie Party.

Read on to find out more about this special Mommy Poppins event and how you can save 20% on tickets.

Hang in there Jersey! Though you probably can’t feel your toes (or nose or fingers) because of the bitter cold, milder temps are headed our way! If you’ve got a major case of cabin fever, you’ll be happy to know there are plenty of fun and educational outdoor events this weekend. Burn off some energy with the kids at the Winter Exploration Geocache at Stony Brook-Millstone Reserve or learn about maple syruping with hands-on demos at the Reeves-Reed Arboretum. If you’re looking to stay indoors, get pumped for the Super Bowl with the Gridiron Glory exhibit at Liberty Science Center or take in a performance of Fancy Nancy at the Mayo Performing Arts Center. And don't miss our great giveaway--a winter session at Kidville Montclair, valued at $400, so enter today!

You may be a fan of our list of 100 Things to Do Lists with LA Kids, and perhaps you've also checked out our 25 Things To Do lists in Culver City, Burbank, or Hollywood. Well, if you're ready to do some more exploring, how about the South Bay? Whether you're a local wanting to try something new or from farther afield looking to spend a day (or even a weekend) at the beach, Redondo Beach has plenty of options to keep families with kiddos entertained. TIme to get off the freeway and enjoy the fresh ocean breezes!

January is known for being the slowest, coldest month. But that doesn’t mean it still can’t be chock-full of family fun! Hopefully, you’ve finally decompressed from holiday festivities and can make time to catch some live shows in Jersey this month. Here’s a round-up of family-friendly shows for kids and if the theat-uh is not your thing, check out our Winter Fun Guide or January GO List for other fun 'n' frosty options.

All of NYC's a stage, and all the men and women (and especially children) merely players. Today's news roundup includes details on three awesome theater deals, including two-for-one tickets to Broadway shows, info on the brand-new playground in Fort Washington Park, a new aerial arts program for kids and the scoop on a soon-to-open board game lab in Park Slope. Plus, the end of an era for horse-drawn carriages in Central Park and a look back at all the small businesses that have closed in NYC since 2001.

Kids love candy (and so do their parents). Though we usually try to keep candy to a minimum, we know it's fun to indulge in sinfully delightful sweets. And if you're going to indulge, might as well make an experience out of it. While little ones may be content with a packaged treat in the checkout aisle, why not go big at one of Westchester's local sweet shops?

We've mentioned several of Westchester's awesome ice cream shops, however, maybe a good old fashioned candy shop is more your speed. If you're looking for a candy fix while you're out and about checking out the fun family events in Westchester, be sure to check out one of these local sweet shops that go above and beyond to satisfy any sweet tooth!

We don't want to say that dads are the new moms because that sounds like some line you'd see in the ads for that awful new Fox sitcom. But fathers certainly are everywhere you look these days, beaming at ballet class, wiping boogers at the playground, and not just on weekends, either. New York City is definitely a hands-on dad kind of town every day of the week.

But just like moms, dads need support, too, whether just to hang with their peers or something more formal. Here are some great resources for New York City fathers of all stripes.

As the New Year approached, a number of our readers emailed us asking if we knew of any New York City gyms with childcare. With a gym seemingly on every corner in Manhattan, it's no surprise that a bunch of them do offer childcare services.

So whenever you resolve to get in shape (January or otherwise), don't sweat it. Here's a list of NYC gyms that allow parents to work out without shelling out big bucks for a private babysitter.