Happy December everyone! As you’re gearing up to rock around the Christmas tree or Menorah, we’ve got tons of events to have you ho, ho, ho-ing all around town. The Galli Children’s Theater Company is coming… Read More »Weekend Events: Holiday Fun and Lots More!
New York City is buzzing during the holiday time, and the celebration of Hannukah is no exception. Whether it be a massive candle lighting with hundreds of other New Yorkers or Family Day at the… Read More »Family Hannukah Celebrations in New York City
Brooklyn parents have an affinity for Dan Zanes– we have seen him up close at benefits, house parties and Halloween parades and also as just one of many fans at major concert houses. He’s celebrating… Read More »Dan Zanes and Friends Special Christmas NYC Show
It is truly magical to see a show in NYC, especially a holiday show, but it also a limited-time opportunity. We have put together an extensive list of holiday theatre including the classics like the… Read More »Holiday Shows and Theater Performances for Kids
Here is a startling statistic from USA Today: The number of Americans attending food pantries and soup kitchens has increased by 46% over the last five years. Thanksgiving is one the occasions when those soup… Read More »Where to Volunteer For Thanksgiving and The Holidays
Enjoying Thanksgiving does not mean you have to gain weight- just get out for a trot! Prospect Park Track Club does a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot every year. It’s a friendly run on Thanksgiving morning, November… Read More »Friendly Turkey Trot Run For Thanksgiving
Friends of Carroll Park seem to always come up with some of the more interesting and meaningful events for the community and I was glad to hear that they, along with Court Street Merchants Association,… Read More »Veterans Day Observance in Carroll Park
Just for fun I have been searching Etsy for innovative, creative and hilarious costumes- I didn’t have to search for too long. This Red Angry Birds Tutu gave me a huge laugh. From LittlePiggysMarket for… Read More »My Favorite Handmade Halloween Costumes (and you don’t have to make them yourself!)
It’s not Rosh Hashanah without the apples and honey. And with this project, you can add some apple decor to your new year’s table. Special thanks to my 7-year old son for helping with this… Read More »Apple Tablecloth Craft for Rosh Hashanah
I had 2 readers write in asking if we could do a post on where to donate used kids’ and household items. It is the perfect time of year to clean out and declutter… Read More »Where to donate clothing, toys, baby items and…everything!