Let's Dance Art Exhibit at CMOM Gets Kids Moving Submitted by Jody Mercier on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:00am If you've got a kid who likes to move and groove, put on your dancing shoes and head to the Children's Museum of Manhattan for the newly opened Let's Dance exhibit. Occupying the museum's ground-floor gallery, which briefly housed its Hello From Japan exhibition earlier this year, Let's Dance offers a vastly different museum experience for youngsters. While many recent CMOM exhibits have been chock-full of vignettes for kids to explore and experience, Let's Dance is an open-ended experience. The gallery space that was filled by busy streets of Tokyo in the spring has been transformed to an open canvas for artistic exploration in Let's Dance. Read more.
A Virtual Ocean Is Coming to Times Square Submitted by Rose Gordon Sala on Sun, 07/09/2017 - 4:55pm A digital ocean experience complete with faux sea lions, a coral reef, and sharks will open in October 2017 in the Times Square area. National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey will make use of a host of technology (plus award-winning designers) to create a multiroom experience that visitors will travel through for a glimpse of deep sea life. It will open just a few doors away from the new Gulliver’s Gate, ramping up Times Square’s attractions for families and kids. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 11, so we wanted to provide a few more details on what to expect at Ocean Odyssey, especially for those who want to be first in line. Read more.
20 Ways to Beat the Heat For Cheap Submitted by Rachael Cherry on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 9:00am We don't have to tell you that during a Houston summer, the heat and humidity come at you at full force. Staying cool with the kids is top priority these days, and while the area has plenty of splash pads and pools, sometimes it's nice to just be out of the sun. And enjoying someone else's air conditioning. We know it can get expensive at indoor playgrounds and gyms, so to help you beat the heat without breaking the bank, we've rounded up 20 activities that are affordable (some are free, all are under $15!). Find yourself in need of even more ideas? Be sure to check out our guide to free summer fun and full guide of things to do with Houston kids in the summer. Read more.
Eloise Hops Off the Page and into the New-York Historical Society Submitted by Jody Mercier on Thu, 07/06/2017 - 11:30am If you're drawn to classic children's literature, it's time to don your fanciest frock and head over to the New-York Historical Society where a rawther special guest has taken up residence. Eloise, the brain child of cabaret singer-turned author Kay Thompson and illustrator Hilary Knight has taken over the museum's second floor, bringing her precocious spirit and side kicks Weenie and Skipperdee along to the gallery, which was previously home to other beloved NYC characters like Mo Willems' Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and Elephant and Piggie. Read more.
