Submitted by Ally Noel on
Conversation heart magnets are a fun gift for Valentine's Day and couldn't be easier to make. Find the perfect message to share with friends and loved ones; they'll love 'em. You can also use these to decorate a school locker or bulletin board, or stick them on a home made card. Make these adorable Valentines in just three easy steps.
Submitted by Kristen Sullivan on
February always gives us a bit of a break, and we call it President's Day Weekend. This three (sometimes four) day rest allows us to spend time with our families. And, since this holiday coincides with Valentine's Day, what better way to spend the weekend with the ones you love than with activities found on the Mommy Poppins event calendar.
Create a sweetheart picture frame at Lowes Build and Grow Kids Workshop, design your own candy bar wrapper at Hagley Museum's Victorine's Valentine's Day or listen to the sweet classical sounds of Lansdowne Symphony's Valentine Concert at Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. For history buffs, celebrate our First President's 283rd birthday at Washington's Birthday Party at Valley Forge National Historical Park or use a quill pen to write a letter to George Washington at the National Museum of American Jewish History's Family Day.
After all the family togetherness, parents looking for a grown-up night out have a few options. Valentine's Day Parents' Night Out at BounceU in Exton, Parents' Night Out at Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia and Valentine's Dinner Date at Delaware Museum of Natural History in Wilmington all provide kids with some fun while Mom and Dad can celebrate Valentine's Day without the children in tow.
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Submitted by Kip Wilson Rechea on
Presidents Day weekend launches the February School Vacation Week with tons of great activities and performances for families. Unfortunately, the Model Train Weekend featuring Ntrak trains in Lexington has been canceled due to weather, but as long as the snow holds off, model train fans can see the Lego Train at the Wenham Museum. Other fun choices include the Bugs Bunny Film Festival in Cambridge or the unique opportunity to participate in a Family Service Day on a working farm in Methuen.
In performances this weekend, families can catch Pinkalicious: The Musical in Cambridge, the Karen K & the Jitterbugs Lovefest concert on Valentine's Day in Wakefield, or The Boy Who Cried Wolf in West Concord. Familes with older kids are the perfect audience for The Wiz in Dorchester.
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Enjoy your weekend, and don't forget to check out the full events calendar! Please check with the event venues for snow cancelations before heading out this weekend.
Submitted by Anna Fader on
Stowe is Vermont’s most luxurious and picturesque ski resort. The mountain town offers a world class ski school for kids, 116 trails, and a terrain park; lodges that are more upscale eatery than fast food afterthought; and a postcard-perfect town lined with small shops and family-friendly restaurants. But, what really makes Stowe a great family vacation town is that there’s so much more to it than skiing. Let’s face it, it’s rare that everyone in a family agrees on what to do. In our family we have skiers and ski-refusers, but we all had a great time on a recent weekend getaway to Stowe.
There are so many things to do with kids in Stowe, no matter what time of year you go. In addition to the skiing and other local outdoor activities, the town boasts resorts that are like little worlds unto themselves, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Last summer we stayed at the Stowe Mountain Lodge and enjoyed one of their Get Out and Go Packages. We learned adirondack furniture making, went on a hike and visited a waterfall.
This winter we were invited to visit Stoweflake Resort and Spa. Just a few minutes from the mountain, it’s a great base for a ski trip, but the resort offers a wealth of other amenities to turn a ski weekend into a full-fledged getaway for everyone in the family. Stoweflake goes beyond the norm in fitness facilities and classes, an exceptional day spa, and on-site recreational activities.
Find more reviews in our Ski and Snow Sports Guide.
Submitted by Jaime Sumersille on
Let love in this Valentine's Day weekend! Celebrate with the family with a craft, outdoor exploration or party. Later on, drop the kids off at a parents' night out event. Live performances of Little Bo Peep, The Snow Queen, Little Mermaid Jr. and Shrek the Musical are also underway at various theaters across Long Island.
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Submitted by Raven Snook on
My daughter is the kind of kid who just can't let a mystery go. If someone eats the last cookie or finally throws out her stale Halloween candy, she'll seek out clues until she finds the culprit. (Mysteries in our house always seem to revolve around food for some reason.) So when I heard that the New-York Historical Society was hosting an interactive, historical whodunnit for kids, I knew it was right up my junior detective's dark, mysterious alley, so we jumped at the chance to attend the final dress rehearsal.
Created by the innovative Live in Theater troupe, which is known for mounting immersive experiences, The Pinkertonian Mystery takes you throughout the museum as you try to catch cunning jewel thief El Diablo. Initially I figured I would just hang back and let the children enjoy themselves, but as we ran around the galleries interviewing suspects and deciphering clues, I became just as invested in the outcome as my kid.
Submitted by Linda DiProperzio on
As the mom of two, I know it can be a challenge to find one summer camp to fit both of my kids' interests and needs. One kid wants to swim and play sports all day, while the other thinks arts and crafts and exploring nature sound like more fun. And I really don’t want to spend the entire summer schlepping them around from one class or activity to another. After all, kids shouldn’t be the only ones to enjoy the summer vacation!
Submitted by Noreen Muhib on
The Brooklyn Children's Museum is really on a STEM-themed roll. Hot on the heels of its last science-minded exhibit comes From Here to There, an interactive installation where kids can learn how objects move across land, sea and through the air. Children explore abstract concepts like gravity and friction by playing with pulleys, balls, water and pressure. Since it's aimed at elementary schoolers, I know my three- and five-year-olds may not have grasped all of the science behind the experiments. But that didn't stop them from having a blast.
