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October 2011

Candy stores for NYC kids

Eating + Shopping
Satisfy little sweet tooths at these eight candy shops.
<p>Candy Rush</p>

Halloween events for NYC kids

Things to Do
Spooky fun is guaranteed at our favorite festivals, parades and parties.
<p>Halloween at Trinity Church</p>

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.
<p></p><p>The Great Pumpkin sundae at Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain</p><p></p>

Birthday wishes

Birthday Parties
We help four city kids plan their next big bash.
<p>Zivi Jean</p>

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. 
<p>Philipsburg Manor House</p>

Best hikes for NYC families

Things to Do
Wooded trails in all five boroughs that leave the city behind.
<p>Forest Park, Queens</p>

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! 
<p>New York Comic Con</p>

NYC restaurants with kid-friendly entertainment

Eating
These eateries provide more than place mats to keep kids entertained.
<p>Ideya</p>

Best birthday party supply stores in NYC

Eating + Shopping
These city stores help kids celebrate their birthday like rock stars.
<p>Pearl River</p>

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. 
<p>I'm the Scariest Thing in the Castle</p>

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.
<p>Dan Zanes</p>

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
<p>White</p>

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.
<p>Calamity Jane at The Looking Glass Theatre</p>

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
<p>Children's Museum of the Arts</p>

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. 
<p>Sesame Street Once Upon a Monster game</p>

Willy Wonka Returns to DVD

Staying In
Enjoy a special 40th anniversary collector's edition of the classic family film. 
<p>Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory</p>

Back Talk: October 2011

Family Life
Antonia Kidd helps you navigate New York City’s parenting scene.

Kid confidential: Elly, 7, Astoria, Queens

Family Life
A Queens 7-year-old chats about arts and crafts, poetry and gardening. 
<p>Elly from Astoria</p>

Family portrait: The Farnhams

Family Life
The Upper West Side family talks Halloween plans and how their kids discovered Apple products. 
<p>Farnham Family Portrait</p>

VH1 Save the Music Foundation Family Day

Things to Do
Five things to do at this uptown musical festival.
  • Critics' pick
<p>VH1 Family Musical Festival Day</p>

$20 Playdate: Bay Ridge, Brooklyn

Things to Do
Spend an afternoon exploring this South Brooklyn nabe. 
  • Cheap
<p>Gold Coast Delicatessen</p>

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. 
<p>Micro Museum</p>