Children's Theater, Light Shows, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids
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Some of our favorite annual holiday lights displays begin this weekend, plus several great performances for kids.
Holiday Lights, Medieval Festival, and More Great Things to Do in Miami This Weekend with Kids
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As Thanksgiving and the holiday season near, we have plenty of ideas for great ways to have fun with the kids in South Florida on the third weekend of November.
LA Zoo Lights, NHM Commons, and More Top Things To Do in Los Angeles This Weekend
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Looking for the best things to do in Los Angeles this weekend? Here are some of our favorite events and activities to add to your list this weekend
A cool wind is blowing in from the North, bringing Christmas with it! There's no merrier time than the Holidays at Disneyland, and this year, Mickey and friends have an extra special gift for us: the long-awaited opening of Tiana's Bayou Adventure. I'll raise a beignet to that!
Also opening is the Natural History Museum's new wing. NHM Commons invites the community to join the day-long celebration with a block party, interactive STEM activities, and a 70-foot green-boned dinosaur named Gnatalie.
And parents, if you want to check out some of the seasonal events without your littles in tow, Parents' Night Out at the Cayton offers the perfect solution. Kids can participate in fun and games at one of the best children's museums in LA, and you can enjoy the evening doing whatever you want!
NYC Subway Primer: How to Get Around with Kids
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The New York City subway is the largest public transportation network of its kind in America with 472 stations on 25 routes, spread along 665 miles of track. Riding the subway is the fastest, easiest way to get from point A to point B in NYC, and it's a great way to travel with kids.
But, if you're not 100% familiar with the subway system, are traveling with a stroller, or hit schedule changes, it can really stink. The subway system can be a little daunting to navigate, so we've got all the info you need to ride the subway. We've also rounded up the best online resources to make it easier to get around NYC by subway, especially with kids.
If you're visiting NYC, be sure to bookmark our Visitors Guide, which includes a ton of parent-tested tips plus our top picks for the best attractions in NYC and how to make the most of a budget-friendly visit, too.
Must-Do Christmas Events and Holiday Activities in the Hudson Valley
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This year's must-do Christmas events and holiday activities in the Hudson Valley include a wintry mix of spectacles, tree lighting ceremonies, Santa sightings, and other fun.
Whether you’re looking for a drive-thru holiday lights display or a Christmas event outside in frosty air, we’re highlighting can't-miss holiday activities in the Hudson Valley below. Enjoy Lego-themed holiday festivities at Legoland New York's Holiday Bricktacular or dance and sing with the holiday characters at A Frosty Fest.
For an unforgettable family holiday experience, put on your pajamas and take a Polar Express-themed train ride with Santa through the Catskill Mountains.
Find even more ways to celebrate the season in our curated Christmas and Holiday Guide for Westchester & Hudson Valley Families. We also populate our Family Activity Calendar with loads of fun throughout the holidays, so keep close tabs to stay informed.
Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Hottest Toys and Christmas Gifts for Kids
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Looking for the best Christmas gifts for kids? Check out our ultimate holiday gift guide 2024, with the hottest toy suggestions for kids of all ages.
'Tis the season—it’s time to get serious about Christmas gifts for kids. The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means shopping. Lots of shopping. To help you find the perfect gift, we've talked to kids, toy experts, and parents to fill our gift guide for 2024 with some of the hottest toys of the season.
Whether your toddler loves Ms. Rachel or your teenager is dying for the latest Percy Jackson book, we’ve got the perfect gift for kids of all ages and interests.
For more gift ideas, check out the Mommy Poppins Holiday Gift Guide 2024, which has suggestions for cool stocking stuffers, baby's first Christmas gift, and more.
Best STEM Classes in New Jersey for Kids
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If your child is interested in exploring the "hows," "whys," and "what-ifs" of the world around them, STEM classes in New Jersey can be a wonderful way to foster curiosity and critical thinking. We've rounded up 15 STEM classes for kids in the Garden State that teach coding, robotics, architecture, engineering, chess, and more.
For more kids' activities, check out our guide to the Best Kids Classes and Activities in New Jersey.
Big Top Comes to the Big Apple: Big Apple Circus and More High-Flying Shows in NYC
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It's easy to run away to the circus in NYC—we have so many big tops passing through town each year that you can snag a seat in the stands in any season. A trip to the circus is an exercise in joy and a great introduction to live performances for little kids. High-flying acrobats and glittering costumes are great attention grabbers!
The beloved Big Apple Circus holds its annual holiday season run, dazzling audiences at Lincoln Center with acrobats, trained poodles, magic, and more. Circus newcomer Flip Circus makes multiple stops for audiences in Forest Park and McCarren Park, while the Grand Shanghai Circus brings a taste of China to St. George on Staten Island. Come spring, Cirque du Soleil's Luzia lights up Randall's Island, and the New Victory Theater has a pair of circus troupes on its docket this season, too.
Read on for all the touring circus acts you can catch in NYC, and book your tickets for your favorite big top now to ensure you don't miss out on the action.
