Behind the Scenes of Whoville - Westchester
In downtown White Plains, there are adult men and women drawing in their sketchbooks, playing with clay, and making funny faces in the mirror. They’re not actors or part of a circus; they’re a team of talented artists who work at Blue Sky Studios, the animation house famous for films like Bunny and Ice Age. Just in time for the DVD release of Horton Hears A Who, this exclusive backstage tour illustrates that making an animated film is not all fun and games. (read the story...)
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A Historical Christmas - Westchester
Philipse Manor Hall in Yonkers, New York is hosting, By Candlelight — Holiday Traditions Tour and Concert. Tour the historical grounds with your children and entire family, which will be decorated for the holidays. Learn about Dutch and British holiday traditions and find out why we hang stockings. The evening tours have a holiday choral performance. The perfect holiday outing for your family to attend. (read the story...)
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A Heartwarming Holiday - Westchester
Charles Dickens’ classic, A Christmas Carol, an all-time holiday favorite is being presented at the Emelin Theatre, in Mamaroneck in Westchester. Ebenezer Scrooge changes his life after a Christmas eve encounter with the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. This family-friendly show is appropriate for children of all ages as well as the entire family. (read the story...)
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Global Holidays - Brooklyn
Children will learn about the cultures of Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and other festivals of light that are celebrated around the world during Festival of Lights at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Activities include “Linked by Lights,” “Holiday Decorations,” “Winter Mittens” and “Frosted Sun Catchers.” The event is at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in Brooklyn. Children of all ages, in addition to the entire family wil love this holiday event. (read the story...)
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Hanukkah Celebrations - Manhattan
The 92nd Street Y is the place to be for Hanukkah celebrations. The Hanukkah Festival allows children to “travel around the world." They’ll enjoy a Hanukkah puppet show and make menorahs. Children will light the menorah and Shabbat candles and eat latkes and challah at a special Hanukkah Dinner. They can dance and sing for the annual Hanukkah Lights. A perfect way for children to learn about the Jewish culture and bond as a family. (read the story...)
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All Aboard! - Bronx
Replicas of more than 140 New York landmarks form a seasonal wonderland at the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, Bronx River Parkway at Fordham Road, Bronx. See the Statue of Liberty and the old Yankee Stadium — everything’s made entirely from pieces of plants. Children and parents will enjoy watching the model trains go around the track. The perfect family outing. (read the story...)
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Festive Tunes - Westchester
Get in the holiday spirit and get your shopping done at The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s annual Holiday Music Festival in Scarsdale, Westchester. Find vintage and contemporary gifts. The international foods party room will feature delicacies prepared by music school parents. Children, parents and families whose children do not attend the Hoff-Barthelson Music School are also welcome to attend this holiday event. (read the story...)
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Advice from Edwina
It isn’t often that a parent will leave a children’s production having enjoyed it as much as her kids, but I had that pleasure after seeing the opening performance of Dear Edwina at the DR2 Theatre. (read the story...)
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Queens Kwanzaa Celebration
For those families celebrating the holiday of Kwanzaa, the 24th annual Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration is returning to the Queens Library. Parents can show there children the meaning of Kwanzaa’s symbols and traditions. A great family activity and learning experience for kids. (read the story...)
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Where to: See The Nutcracker
It wouldn’t be the holidays without The Nutcracker. No matter if you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Westchester County, Fairfield, Rockland, or Bergen County, there is a place for you to take your children and your entire family to see it. It doesn't matter how old your kids are, there will be a performance of The Nutcracker that your family won't want to miss. (read the story...)
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Thanksgiving 2008
Parents, enjoy the holiday dinner with your family and get the kids involved in the festivities. We've compiled Thanksgiving events, recipes, crafts, helpful articles, and more! (read the story...)
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Here’s to Halloween! Activities & Highlights in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens '08
Most parents have a love-hate feeling towards Halloween. They love dressing up the kids and making the house look spooky, but making a good costume is easier said than done. There are always concerns about the safety of trick-or-treating children and the ensuing dental bills. Parents shouldn’t get too spooked however, the borough has plenty of safe and fun events planned for this Halloween. (read the story...)
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Queens Halloween Events and Activities for Kids
Calling all witches, goblins, ghouls and ghosts! There's Halloween family fun to be had all month! Kids are sure to have ghoulishly good time with this list of Halloween parties, haunted houses, pumpkin picking, spooky storytelling, and much more in Queens! (read the story...)
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Stamford Twin Rinks
1063 Hope St.
Stamford, CT
203-968-9000 x13
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Mommy, Music, & Me, Inc.®
Offering Music Together® classes in Astoria, Bayside, Forest Hills, Glendale, Howard Beach, Little Neck, and Whitestone
Queens, NY
718-229-0033
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As a family in one of our weekly Music Together cl...
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Carnival Time
360 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Mamaroneck, NY
914-381-8944
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Carnival Time Takes The Planning Out of the Party,...
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Green Vale School
250 Valentines Lane
Old Brookville , NY
516-621-2420
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The Green Vale School is one of the nation's premi...
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Iavarone Bros.
Woodbury, Wantagh, New Hyde Park, Maspeth
NY
877-IB-FOODS; 877-423-6637
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