Believe it or not, there’s less than a month 'til spring and an actual end to the subzero temperatures! Meanwhile, take advantage of all the warm indoor fun throughout New Jersey this week. Explore the arts without spending a dime at Little Rocker’s Free Music Trial Class and Whole Food’s free Painting Fun workshop. Experience more creative fun at Kayla’s Creative Art Studio’s After-School Art Class and Kids Art Hour at the Monmouth Museum. And don’t forget to check out our event calendar for even more weekday and weekend events.

A week designed for builders and creators of all ages, National Engineers Week is one event, but it's celebrated in two locations in the Southland. The Discovery Cube in Orange County and its newly opened sister branch in the San Fernando Valley both have many interactive activities aimed at young engineers and scientists, including the not-to-be-missed egg dropping contest. For those more interested in the natural world, there are two free aquarium opportunities in Santa Monica and Long Beach, and the one in Santa Monica comes with free food for our kids.

This week brings the chance to catch make-ups of some events rescheduled due to all the February snow, including the exciting conclusion to the Beanpot Tournament. Unfortunately, the Monkey King Puppet Show scheduled for Wednesday has been postponed once again due to roof snow removal at the library. Since there's still plenty of snow out there, other fun activities to try with the family include snowshoeing at Gore Place or skating at one of Boston's outdoor ice rinks.

Storytimes are always a good choice for the preschool set, and there are some great options this week. Gather the kids up for morning storytime at the Elephant's Trunk in Lexington or for Pajama Storytime with Catching Joy at the Blue Bunny on Friday evening. Read on for our picks of the week, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

Please check with the event venues for snow cancelations before heading out this week.

President's Week has come to an end, and everyone's schedules are going to back to normal. That means many of us will be looking for things to do with the kids--big and small--both during the day and after school. There are quite a few fun things going on across Long Island, from exploring nature (yes, even in this cold) and enjoying a kid-friendly movie and snack, you can find a few of our favorite events for this week below.

Of course, this list is just our top picks--be sure to check out our Long Island Events Calendar regularly as it is always being updated. And to receive this post right into your inbox, sign up for our newsletter, which is now going out twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays).

Although we only highlight one activity per day in this post, you can find plenty of other fun options each day in our Event Calendar. This week you can enjoy some pajama play, owls, and disco ice skating. Remember, there are lots of ways to enjoy these snow-filled winter days. Our Winter Fun and Indoor Play Guide are also full of great ideas of fun things to do.
Editor's Note: Some of these events may be canceled or postponed by the occasionally unpredictable winter weather. Always call the venue first to confirm. Stay warm and safe!

Winter Break may be over, but the fun doesn’t stop there! We’ve scoured the county for ways to keep the stimulation going for Westchester kids this week.

Standouts are two cultural opportunities: Harlem Remembered: A Tribute to the Harlem Renaissance, featuring plays, poems and music, and I Married a Witch. There also are a couple inspired craft programs, like Tussy Mussies with the Garden Club.

Of course, that’s not all. Visit our Events Calendar for many more great activities this week--and check back often, as new events are frequently added. And if you haven't already, be sure to sign up for our FREE newsletters! Read on for our top weekday picks!

The kids are heading back to school but that doesn't mean all the family fun you enjoyed over break needs to stop. Our weekday event picks include enriching hands-on activities at the New York Transit Museum, the Museum of Mathematics and the Children's Museum of Manhattan, plus FREE music and education programming.

If the arctic weather keeps you housebound, be sure to check out our list of 40 indoor boredom busters.

Although we only highlight one event per day in this post, you can find plenty of other options in our Event Calendar and Winter Fun Guide.