October 2011

Halloween events for NYC kids
Things to Do
Spooky fun is guaranteed at our favorite festivals, parades and parties.

Best pumpkin treats for kids in NYC
Eating
Whether you're shoveling down a stack of pumpkin pancakes at Cafe Orlin or noshing on Shake Shack's pumpkin pie custard, you can find this seasonal gourd in a variety of delicious meals, snacks and desserts all over NYC.


Field trip to Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown, NY
Neighborhoods
Explore historic sites, fine artwork and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow in these two upstate locales.

Best hikes for NYC families
Things to Do
Wooded trails in all five boroughs that leave the city behind.

Five tips for attending NYC's Comic Con with kids
Things to Do
Score a great deal on family tickets, find the best swag, take pictures with Spiderman and above all, wear a costume!

NYC restaurants with kid-friendly entertainment
Eating
These eateries provide more than place mats to keep kids entertained.

Best birthday party supply stores in NYC
Eating + Shopping
These city stores help kids celebrate their birthday like rock stars.

Five new Halloween books for kids
Things to Do
Check out our list of new bone-chilling books to get kids in the Halloween spirit.

Interview: Dan Zanes
Arts + Entertainment
The eclectic kindie rock musician chats about his new album, Little Nut Tree, his teenage daughter and what he and Dan Deacon have in common.

Theater Preview: White
Arts + Entertainment
The New Victory Theater presents White, an award-winning show that teaches kids about the positive power of color.
- Critics' pick

Theater Preview: Calamity Jane Battles the Horrible Hoopsnakes
Arts + Entertainment
The Looking Glass Theatre presents an adventurous new show for kids from director Jacquelyn Honeybourne.

Nine things to do at The Children’s Museum of the Arts' new location
Museums & Sights
The Children’s Museum of the Arts opens its new, expanded location in Hudson Square.
- Critics' pick

Video Game: Once Upon a Monster
Staying In
Make friends with Sesame Street's Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar and Grover in their new interactive video game, Once Upon a Monster.

Willy Wonka Returns to DVD
Staying In
Enjoy a special 40th anniversary collector's edition of the classic family film.


Kid confidential: Elly, 7, Astoria, Queens
Family Life
A Queens 7-year-old chats about arts and crafts, poetry and gardening.

Family portrait: The Farnhams
Family Life
The Upper West Side family talks Halloween plans and how their kids discovered Apple products.

VH1 Save the Music Foundation Family Day
Things to Do
Five things to do at this uptown musical festival.
- Critics' pick

$20 Playdate: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
Things to Do
Spend an afternoon exploring this South Brooklyn nabe.
- Cheap

Costume shops for NYC kids
Things to Do
Your little angel can be a little devil—or anything else—for Halloween.
Three underrated kid-friendly museums in NYC
Museums & Sights
Play around with a series of wacky interactive displays at the Micro Museum, take free family workshops at the Queens Museum of Art or view the work of popular illustrators at the Society of Illustrators.

