The Mommy Nearest Hot List

The Mommy Nearest team shares their top picks for family fun in NYC!

Central Park: “There are a ton of wonderful spots in Central Park to view fall foliage. Make a day out of it and see how many different colored leaves you can find!” centralparknyc.org

New Victory Theater: “We’re always so impressed with the lineup at this family-friendly theater—their new season kicked off in September with ‘The Old Man and The Old Moon.’” newvictory.org

Brooklyn Botanic Garden: “Their annual Ghouls and Gourds parade is not to be missed. Kids can march around in costume, then check out the rest of the garden.” bbg.org

Queens County Farm Museum: “You’ll almost forget you’re in the city at this farm in Queens. The Amazing Maize Maze and the pumpkin patch are musts.” queensfarm.org

OddFellows Ice Cream: “For a sweet treat, try the pumpkin-flavored ice creams at this ice cream haven—they have locations in Williamsburg and the East Village.” oddfellowsnyc.com

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Chickenshed NYC

Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed&rsquo;s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change. Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen. Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.

HudsonWay Immersion School

A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.