What to do Labor Day Weekend!
by Karen on 9/02/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Lucky you if you have somewhere fabulous to go this weekend- we don’t- argh. We’ll be in Brooklyn (sigh), so if you’re like us and will be searching for events to go to- check out our list compiled below from the best listings for the weekend.
Mommy Poppins has a list of “Things to Do in [...]
PS Bookshop has changed its popular story time
by Karen on 9/01/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’ve always liked PS Bookshop’s story time in DUMBO on Sunday afternoons. It has been our standby if we were looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday. Sadly for us, PS has changed it story time to Thursday afternoons, which makes it harder for us to make, but perhaps easier for the rest [...]
Daytripping to a real farm with amazing restaurants
by Paula on 9/01/10 | 0 Comment(s)
My family and I recently spent a long weekend upstate in Katonah, which provided a perfect opportunity to pay a visit to Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, New York. I could say that it was their commitment to healthy and sustainable food systems that attracted me, or maybe their children’s [...]
Mission Possible! Date Night at The Castello Plan
by Serena on 8/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Experts say that continuing to date your spouse or partner is a great way to keep the romance alive. True enough, but when kids come into the equation, “dating” becomes almost impossible. There’s the sheer exhaustion, cost or maybe guilt about leaving- which I felt since my child screamed anytime I left the house. It’s [...]
Preschoolers Party (tho all ages are welcome)
by Karen on 8/31/10 | 0 Comment(s)
School is starting and The Brooklyn Children’s Museum is having their annual Preschoolers’ Fall Fun Party to celebrate.
This Friday, September 3, author Kyle Donovan will read from his popular children’s book the Do’Bees.
Throughout the museum, children 5 years and younger can celebrate with music, snacks, Cold Stone treats, giveaways, art projects, storytelling. They can touch [...]
Brooklyn Tastes Mmmm Good This Weekend
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This Saturday and Sunday, stop by for some tasty treats at Taste of Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. With dish names like “Couscous on the Loose” and ¡Viva la Salsa!, some of the pickiest eaters might be enticed to try new foods. You can collect new recipes at workshops and put them in your [...]
Try out a dance class for free
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Let’s Dance Brooklyn, a group that offers dance and movement classes, has changed their name to City Kids Dance after 5 years of being in business. The name switch is going to be hard for me…but I’ll get over it, they have….with a new logo and website .
They have a few events this weekend and [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 27, 28, 29
by Charles on 8/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday August 27th
3:30 pm: Get Your Rhythm Going!
Kids learn how the children of Hangzhou create music with the popular hand drum toy, and create an instrument to take home.
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Cost: Free with paid admission
Got a boat fan? This event is for them!
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This event is perfect for the boat fans in your family. In ours, we have two. A 40 year old man, who gets as excited as his 4 year old sidekick, seeing a tiny tug boat push a freighter. In this case, I guess they’ll be thrilled to see that tug boat push a barge [...]
Free children’s magic show in Greenpoint
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Mario the Magician will be performing a FREE children’s magic show this month at the fabulous WORD bookstore in Greenpoint. “This illusionist’s routine features handcrafted props, slapstick humor, audience interaction and a live dove named Mozzarella,” says TONY Kids. The 35-40 minute show is reminiscent of old-time slapstick performances and includes his handcrafted [...]
Looking to volunteer?
by Karen on 8/20/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you know about the Junior League? I remember my mom being in one way back when. She would set out for the day going to volunteer for this or that. And when she got ready for the meetings at night- she would pull out her fanciest jello mold. I know the Junior League in [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 20, 21, 22
by Charles on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Our Music Listings Editor, Charles has found the finest music listings for you this weekend. One of the most unique events this weekend is the Heirloom Tomato & Music Festival. It may be out of town- but as Charles suggests- it could totally be worth it. Suzi Shelton is also getting out of Brooklyn and [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 13, 14, 15
by Charles on 8/13/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Laurie Berkner will be putting on a show on Sunday-in Staten Island
Charles has compiled the best music events for us this weekend. It seems Staten Island has the lion’s share of kids music events this weekend- but not to be outdone- Brooklyn has the Fuzzy Lemons at the Knitting Factory.
Friday August 13th
11:00 am: Summer Dance [...]
Saturday- meet Curious George & board the Peking
by Karen on 8/12/10 | 1 Comment(s)
As some of you might know, I am an Ambassador for Kids Club Thirteen- which means I get to tell you all about the great events they have going on throughout the year and I get to go and meet you at them too! You need to join Kids Club Thirteen to get the special [...]
A Daytrip to the Jacob Burns Film Center
by Holly on 8/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
When I lived in Manhattan, I practically lived at the movies. I ran to see “Belle De Jour” at the Film Forum. I loved seeing Fellini’s “8-1/2″ on the big screen at the Paris. I went to see every Woody Allen film I could see at the Angelica Film Center in Soho. Just a few [...]
Family Fun Weekend: Woodstock, NY (it’s only 2.5 hours away!)
by Serena on 8/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
How does a weekend of swimming, great food, parks and shopping sound to you? If you answered, “sounds great!” then perhaps it’s time for you and your family to venture to the historic Hudson Valley town of Woodstock, NY. My family and I often make the 2.5 hour trip (by car) any chance we get. [...]
For crafty you- a list of my favorite craft stores
by Karen on 8/09/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I so badly want to be crafty, like making my children’s pjs or wildly fun snow globes…but I just….don’t. I have totes of craft supplies: stencils, pom poms, pipe cleaners, glue gun- I have it all. Just not the motivation. But, that definitely doesn’t stop me from buying the supplies. And, if you are like [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 6, 7, 8
by Charles on 8/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday August 6th
11:00 am: Summer Dance at the NMAI
Come join Luana Haraguchi’ (Native Hawaiian) to learn about American Indian culture and heritage through this interactive dance program.
Details:National Museum of the American Indian Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, 1 Bowling Green (between State and Whitehall Sts) Cost: Free Also at 1:00 pm
6:30 pm: Sunset Jam on [...]
Visiting Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways
by Carolyn on 8/05/10 | 1 Comment(s)
As a transplant from the middle of the country, I still find the ocean new and exciting. Luckily, my children share this awe and affection and accompany me on trips to play in the sand and splash in the water. One of my favorite beaches in New York City is Jacob Riis Park. After visits [...]
My fav date night so far: climbing and a dinner
by Karen on 8/04/10 | 2 Comment(s)
So, here was my proposal for my husband, “we have a mom from our babysitting co-op coming over to babysit, and if you can’t come up with an alternative plan, I want to go rock climbing and then out for dinner.” Come Friday night, he hadn’t found anything he wanted to especially do, so we [...]
A Day Out in Ocean Grove, New Jersey
by Holly on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Looking for a Victorian-inspired sea-side experience on the Jersey Shore? Last weekend we spent the afternoon at Ocean Grove, located at the center of the Shore next to Asbury Park. The town is unique in it’s Victorian architecture that lines the streets of town and can be admired from the boardwalk. [...]
The NY Aquarium: an outing for a hot day
by Tonya on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last Sunday it was too hot for the playground but we needed to get our 2 year old out of the house and away from the breakables so we took him to The New York Aquarium at Coney Island. Of all the places the Wildlife Conservation Society offers ( Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, Central [...]
Brooklyn Bridge Park: new concessions are opening!
by Karen on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As Brooklyn Bridge Park has expanded, so has the concessions. The long awaited opening of Blue Marble has finally happened! I like the other ice cream concessions that are at Brooklyn Bridge Park too: Uncle Louie G’s ice cream and Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory’s, but I have to admit, I’m partial to Blue Marble [...]
The Giving Tree: Give back this Saturday by cleaning up
by Karen on 7/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is a great event not only for the parks, but one where you can help teach your child/ren about being a good citizen. The 3 parks that are participating in the “Playground Clean Up” are McCarren Park (Williamsburg), McGorlick Park (Greenpoint) or Cooper Park (Greenpoint). However you don’t need to be from any of [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 30, 31 August 1
by Charles on 7/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Greenbelt Nature Center in Staten Island- a place for a square dance? Why, yes!
Charles, our Music Listings Editor and Music Reviewer, manages to find the best and most interesting music events for us ALWAYS. And, this weekend is no different.
Have a dinosaur nut? Check out Rocker Rex and his 7 foot dinasour Rock on Friday [...]
