While some kids are just fine getting a quick trim at your stylist or the local Supercuts, others need major cajoling and distractions if anyone is going to get near their tresses with scissors (or it won’t be a pretty sight). For these little ones, a salon that specializes in kids services is the way to go. These stylists know how to get the job done, with some serious help from bubbles, toys, cool chairs, and fun shows on TV. It’s amazing the difference sitting in a car-themed chair versus a regular salon chair can make when you’re 3! Some of these salons also offer birthday party packages and, for the older set, kid spa services. The following kid-friendly hair cutting places in the Hartford area should make getting a haircut a fun experience that your child looks forward to.

All of our bloggers have been so busy enjoying February break with their kids this week, we've barely had time to write! A few went skiing in Vermont and New Hampshire. Others are celebrating Lunar New Year. And my family and I finally got around to seeing the Paddington and SpongeBob movies, and Cambuyón at the New Victory Theater. We hope your family has been having as much fun as we have.

Since winter refuses to let go, the last few days of break are a great time for a warm getaway like an indoor water park or a food factory tour. Or embrace the season by going skiing, snow tubing or ice-skating—remember, spring reportedly starts in four weeks so there's not much time left for winter sports.

Here's what else we covered on the NYC site this week:

For a short month, February sure manages to pack it in. No one trick pony, February's celebrations run the gamut. Case in point: this weekend we honor Black History Month, celebrate Lunar New Year all around town, sing the praises of engineers, and even give a nod to the boating life.

I suppose a short month is a good thing, if you're snowed in or stuck in an ice hut. None of which is true here; hello beach, how about some park time, see ya in the gardens. We savor our days here, exploring our neighborhoods and all they have to offer.  Be sure to check out our latest guide for Los Feliz (notice how that translates to "the happy"?).

So pardon us while we dance, groove, and party through every last bit of February. If we can make 28 days this fun, imagine what we can do with 31! 

Keep reading for some of our most jam-packed picks for this weekend...

This weekend has much in store for Philly families. There are a multitude of Chinese New Year's festivities. The Please Touch Museum, Elmwood Park Zoo and Independence Seaport Museum all are ready to celebrate The Year of the Goat.

Additional celebrations going on this weekend honor George Washington's 283rd Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park and Horace Pippin's 127th birthday at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Children can learn about these great men and their contributions to our country.

Typically these winter months mean indoor play. But that doesn't mean it has to be boring. FunFieldz Cabin Fever Cure provides an outlet for youngsters to burn off pent up energy. Or visit our Indoor Play directory featuring Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery Counties.

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After weeks of being snowed in, this weekend offers the perfect opportunity to get out and enjoy some of the activities from our February GoList. Unfortunately, the February Flapjack Fling & Sugaring Tours in Ipswich and Winter Wonderland Cruise to Peddock's Island in Boston Harbor have been canceled due to weather, but for some snow tubing right in the city, take the kids to the Slope Fest at the Lawn on D in South Boston. If the great outdoors is too cold and snowy for your tastes, the Lunar New Year Open House at the MFA in Boston is a great indoor option.

In performances this weekend, families have their pick between Pinkalicious: The Musical, a Vanessa Trien & the Jumping Monkeys concert, or the Dreamtime: Tales from Down Under puppet show. The Wiz and Frozen on Ice are two other good choices for families.

Also on Mommy Poppins Boston this week:

• Help the kids use up their Valentine's candy with these Conversation Heart Magnets, or find new uses for sugar cubes with these sweet igloos.
• Guest contributor and BostonTechMom blogger, Cyndi, shares deets about the MIT Spark Program for seventh and eighth graders.
• Make the most of the winter by using Tara's tips to plan a cool trip to Loon Mountain in New Hampshire. 
• With the Lunar New Year around the corner, our roundup of 10 Ways to Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Boston will come in handy!
• Is Frozen presented by Disney on Ice a must-see, or should you just let it go? Read Kristin's candid review and helpful tips.

Enjoy your weekend and don't forget to check out the full events calendar!

Don't let the freezing cold temperatures keep your family indoors all weekend. Simply bundle up and complete the winter break with a fun-filled family weekend. Some of your options this weekend include taking in some live theater in Smithtown or Bellmore or learning about maple sugaring at Benner's or Hoyt Farms. You can also take your little engineer to see a free model train exhibit at Broadway Mall or your budding artist to Guild Hall in East Hampton for an open kids art studio.

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We've been on break from school this week, and even with a parenting arsenal full of weekday events, winter break camps, and pottery painting locations, I know we're going to need a plan to get through the weekend.

Fortunately, there's no shortage of activities going on across the state from puppetry festivals to nature hikes to letterboxing. If you're looking for a weekend getaway, check out our Guide to Vermont Ski Resorts or, if you want to stay closer to home, our Ski and Snow Sports Guide. This weekend is the start of the Lunar New Year. You can find fun ways to celebrate on our Chinese New Year pinterest board. 

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Here are some suggestions for fun this weekend.