May 17, 2013

Weekend Planner: May 17-19

Madison Square Family Fest, Baby Show extravaganza, 150+ live frogs, and much more family fun.

First things first: the New York Baby Show is this Saturday and Sunday at Pier 92--and we have a big discount for our readers! First, check out the top vendors, services, attractions, and special events at NewYorkBabyShow.com. Then claim your 25% discount by using the code NYFAMILY13 (enter code in the Redeem Coupon field in the shopping cart). The offer will end on… [more]

May 7, 2013

Cruising For Cupcakes Around NYC

By New York Family

Join Sugartooth Tours for their new Cupcake Crawl tour this spring!

From luscious red velvet to tempting toppings aplenty, cupcakes are going strong as the city’s dessert of choice. But has your family tasted the exceptionally wide variety of them? Dig into the sweet obsession with Sugartooth Tours, which is hosting a new Cupcake Crawl Across Manhattan tour. Groups are brought beyond the mass bakeries… [more]

May 1, 2013

3 Whimsical Springtime Recipes For Kids

By Chrissy Makris

This spring, we want children to play with their food! Here are a few fun–and delicious–projects with which they can do just that.

This spring, we want children to play with their food! Making food art isn’t just about tapping into your creative side; it’s also about promoting self-esteem and confidence as kids take an active role in preparing meals (or snacks) that they love. Plus, they can brush up on math by measuring ingredients, learn about colors by mixing food coloring, and… [more]

May 1, 2013

A King-Sized Medieval Slumber Party For Kids

By New York Family

The Cathedral Of St. John The Divine Is Hosting A Medieval Slumber Party!

Knightwatch Medieval Children's Slumber Party; photo by Helena De Braganca

Offering a blend of fantasy and imaginative fun, the Knightwatch Medieval Children’s Slumber Party is a series of interactive overnights hosted by the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. On May 3 and 24, kids and parents are invited to spend the night in the world’s largest… [more]

May 1, 2013

New York Family On Pinterest

By New York Family

Check out our boards on Pinterest!

Come pin with us! We’ve been having a photo ball on Pinterest lately and want you to join the party. From children’s fashion tips and trends to family recipes and travel ideas, our boards are loaded with delightful and inspiring ideas. We’ll be sharing great visuals on a regular basis, so check us out daily at pinterest.com/newyorkfamily… [more]

May 1, 2013

10 Great Events For May

By Nick Bell

Our picks for the best family events of the month, including NYC Wildflower Week, an exhibit that’s all about frogs, a giant building block playspace, and more.

Children's Museum of Manhattan (The Play's The Thing); photo by Alexis Buatti-Ramos

Through May 12 Puppet Tales “Fragile,” one of the newest productions to hit the New Victory Theater stage, is a magical display of masterful puppetry, wordlessly chronicling the travels and travails of the vaudevillian compagnon as he navigates tricky terrain with only the use… [more]