The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2024-25 Season

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The New Victory has been the go-to destination for enriching and affordable theater for families since 1995.

My daughter may be in college now, but we still catch as many shows as we can at the beloved New Victory Theater. That’s a testament to its reputation as New York’s premier performing arts destination for families, with programming that entertains and engages kids and adults alike–so you never outgrow its offerings. Sure, sometimes we bring a 6-year-old cousin along, but just as often we don’t!

Right on 42nd Street in Times Square, the off-Broadway theater has been the go-to destination for enjoyable, enriching, and affordable theater for young audiences and their grown-ups since 1995. With hands-on workshops, pre-show activities, post-show photo ops, and performances tailored to kids with autism and other sensory, social, and learning disabilities, the nonprofit has introduced multiple generations to the magic of the performing arts and raised the bar for what family theater can be.

As a theater enthusiast and longtime New Victory fan myself, I'm thrilled to share a preview of the venue’s 2024-25 season, including the best shows for different ages and tips on how to save money on tickets.

Halloween, Fluffernutter Day, and More Holidays & Activities for October 2024

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Get gaudy! Wear your craziest clothes for Wear Something Gaudy Day on October 17!

October means HALLOWEEN! But that’s just one day, there are 30 more days to fill with awesomely spooky, costume-filled, pumpkin-spiced October fun.

In addition to Halloween, you can also celebrate Fluffernutter Day, Rosh Hashanah, Wear Something Gaudy Day, International Sloth Day, and more — all in October. Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve also rounded up all the Halloween fun with days set aside for Halloween parties, Halloween movies, and pumpkin carving (we've got easy templates so your pumpkins will impress even if you have limited art skills, promise!).

Check this list, and you’ll find the perfect thing to do with your kids each and every day. For more ideas for Halloween activities, check out our Halloween Activities Guide for Families.

Georgia State Fair, Disney on Ice, and More Things to Do this Weekend in Atlanta with Kids

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Folks can participate in the East Atlanta Strut, an annual celebration of the neighborhood's arts, culture and personality. Photo by Dani Weiss

Looking for the best things to do in Atlanta this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend! 

Fall is in full swing and with it comes awesome Atlanta events like the Georgia State Fair, with fun rides, yummy food, and live shows Friday through October 6. Disney fans dance their ears off at Disney on Ice: Let's Dance! at Gas South Arena in Duluth this weekend. (Bonus: tickets start at $20!) Folks in East Atlanta will strut their stuff on Saturday during the annual East Atlanta Strut, a celebration of the funky neighborhood's culture and personality. 

Fall Festivals, CoComelon Party, and More Fun Things to Do in Orlando This Weekend With Kids

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Families are cordially invited to an all-new, first-of-its-kind event called CoComelon Party Time. Dance, sing, and play with JJ, Cody, and friends! Photo courtesy of CoComelon via Big Time Rush

Looking for the best things to do in Orlando this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

Fall festivals are in full swing across Central Florida this weekend! It's opening weekend for fall festivities at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont, Great Scott Farms in Mount Dora, and Santa's Farm in Eustis. Celebrate Oktoberfest with events in Oviedo, Winter Garden, and Lake Nona. Bring your little ones for CoComelon Party Time with JJ, Cody, and friends! We've rounded up even more events below, but take precaution as Hurricane Helene moves into the region later this week and could cause cancellations, postponements, and rough conditions.

Fall Fests, Hispanic Heritage Month, and More Things To Do in Chicago This Weekend With Kids

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Celebración de los Árboles event photo courtesy of the Morton Arboretum

Looking for the best things to do in Chicago this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list!

It finally feels like fall here in Chicago, and families can celebrate that with family fall fun fests at Eugene Field Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, or Triton College. It's also Hispanic Heritage Month, and kids can check out related events at the Morton Arboretum or Learning Express in Glen Ellyn.

It's a great time of year for both pumpkin and apple picking and we have lists detailing the best of both in Chicago! And if the changing temperatures have you worried about cabin fever, now might be a good time to sign up for a baby class in the city or surburbs.

Enjoy this amazing summer weekend in Chicago!

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