Holiday Dresses That Sparkle

The holiday season is upon us, and with all those party invitations stacking up, you’ll need to equip the girls with a festive frock or two before checking those RSVP boxes. ‘Tis the season to sparkle, and each one of these flouncy dresses will amuse and enchant any yuletide crowd. Little girls and their mothers can shine at a Hanukkah party, glow at a Christmas gathering, sparkle at a New Year’s bash, or shimmer at a Kwanza celebration with this selection of dresses designed to spread holiday cheer and a healthy dose of closet envy.

With its subtle metallic sheen and textured print, the Gold Jacquard Dress from Zara is party-ready and simply stunning. This lovely shift will catch the light to create a pretty shimmer while she’s spinning around the room or sneaking a sweet from the dessert table. Glimmering with holiday spirit, your little one will look absolutely angelic in this dress, sparkling like a snowflake, glowing like a candle on the menorah, and shining as bright as the star at the top of the tree.

$39.90, zara.com

J. Crew’s Girls Paillette Ponte Dress is bright enough to compete with Rudolph’s nose, spreading holiday cheer while pirouetting around a cocktail party or sweeping across a dance floor. This bright number will make your little lady sparkle and pop like a New Year’s firework, and she’ll want to wear it all year-round. With a simple, classic top and a drop-waist, disco-ready skirt, this dress combines effortless style with just the right amount of glitz.

$88, jcrew.com

Blue-blooded beauties will go absolutely mad for the David Charles Box-Pleat Plaid Dress–the ideal holiday dress for little princesses. A twist on a traditional Scottish tartan, it’s more Kate Middleton than Queen Elizabeth, and will dance as easily as it tucks in for a merry feast. Complete with slightly puffed sleeves and a sweet peter pan collar, this little stunner can go from temple, to church, to a holiday fête with an effortless air of regal poise.

$268, bergdorfgoodman.com

In a striking taffeta, the Pleated Taffeta Dress from Jacadi shines with a luster as frosty as if old Jack himself had made it. Your little holiday cheer-giver can deck the halls, carol through the snow, light the candles, and spread good tidings while fluttering in this dazzling frock.

$149, jacadi.com

The J. Crew Collection, a supremely refined and grown-up branch of their standard line, has crafted this Shoulder Lace Dress with the holidays in mind. A breathtaking splurge, this glistening shift is the ultimate ensemble for merrymaking, and will look positively radiant alongside your stylish little girl.

$525, jcrew.com

Advantage QuickStart Tennis

A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.