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November 2011

NYC Family Portrait: The So-Kinneys

Family Life
The Tudor City family chats about their favorite NYC outings, Thanksgiving plans and living by the United Nations.
<p>Mimi So & Family</p>

Interview: Emily Mortimer

Arts + Entertainment
British actress and mom of two Emily Mortimer chats about her new movie Hugo, working with Martin Scorsese and becoming a bona fide Brooklynite. 
<p>Emily Mortimer is Lisette in HUGO, from Paramount Pictures and GK Films.(c) 2011 GK Films, LLC.  All Rights Reserved.</p>

The DiMenna Children’s History Museum opens at the New-York Historical Society

Museums & Sights
Kids can learn all about New York's history at the new DiMenna Children’s History Museum.
<p>DiMenna Children's History Museum</p>

Musical brunch spots for NYC families

Eating + Shopping
Enjoy eggs, pancakes and musical numbers at these city brunch spots.
<p>Tunes with Tina</p>

Best of New York for families

Things to Do
NYC is full of cultural options—some would argue too full—which is exactly why we've filtered out the city's best museums, bookstores, playgrounds, theaters, music and more so your family can stop choosing, and start enjoying! 
<p>Eloise Room at The Plaza</p>

Honey & Hazel Kids

Eating + Shopping
Find an array of locally-designed gifts for tots at this new Williamsburg store.
<p>Honey & Hazel</p>

TaROO Too!

Eating + Shopping
Find an impressive array of duds for boys and girls at the children's counterpart to TaROO. 
<p>TaRoo Too</p>

Kid confidential: Trajan, 3, West Village

Family Life
This little Manhattanite is a big fan of playing with trucks and going to the zoo. 
<p>Kid Confidential, Trajan Bea</p>

Kid-friendly restaurants for families on an field trip

Eating + Shopping
Conveniently located restaurants near some of the city’s most popular kid destinations. By Alia Akkam
<p>Cafe Lalo</p>

Four things for families to do at the New York Chocolate Show

Things to Do
Cocoa comes in all shapes, sizes and flavors at the New York Chocolate Show.
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Back Talk: November 2011

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

Five ways to teach your kids about history in NYC

Things to Do
From viewing antique toys at the Museum of the City of New York to reading personal stories by immigrants at Ellis Island, there are tons of ways to get your kids interested in their city's history. 
<p>Ellis Island</p>

90-Second Newbery Film Festival

Arts + Entertainment
Award-winning children’s books get the film treatment at the NYPL.
<p>90-second Newbery Film Festival</p>

Interview: Antonio Banderas

Arts + Entertainment
The dad and actor talks about about his role in Puss in Boots, his humorous side and dating rules for his teenage daughter.
<p>Antonio Banderas voices Puss In Boots in DreamWorks Animation’s PUSS IN BOOTS, to be released by Paramount Pictures on November 4, 2011.PUSS IN BOOTS (R) and © 2011 DreamWorks Animation LLC.  All Rights Reserved.</p>

Interview: Salma Hayek

Arts + Entertainment
Time Out Kids spoke to the mom and leading lady about her new movie Puss in Boots, her daughter’s brutal honesty and her family’s favorite city haunts.

Interview: Jason Segel

Arts + Entertainment
We chatted with Muppets star Jason Segel about continuing Jim Henson's legacy and why parents will enjoy watching The Muppets every bit as much as their kids.
<p>"THE MUPPETS"BRUSH WITH DESTINY – Gary (JASON SEGEL) and new Muppet WALTER get spiffy before their big trip to Hollywood where they hope to find their future, and once again make the world safe for Muppets in THE MUPPETS (Opening in theatres on November 23rd).Ph: Patrick Wymore©Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.</p>

Five NYC museum family days in November

Museums & Sights
Exhibits aren't the only thing to enjoy with your brood at these NYC museums. 
<p>Visitors to The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats at The Jewish Museum</p>

Eight things to do at CMOM's “EatSleepPlay" Exhibit

Museums & Sights
Kids can learn new ways to kick-start a healthy lifestyle at the Children's Museum of Manhattan's newest exhibit.
<p>Eat Sleep Play at the Children's Museum of Manhattan</p>

“Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration” opens at AMNH

Museums & Sights
Little astronauts can explore the future of space travel in the American Museum of Natural History's new exhibit.  
  • Critics' pick
<p>Lunar Base at the South Pole of the MoonDr. Mark Garlick—an illustrator and astrophysicist—created this moonscape depicting a lunar elevator docking at a terminal on the Moon’s South Pole, a liquid mirror telescope, and a bulldozer mining for helium-3, some of the exciting technologies featured in the American Museum of Natural History’s new exhibition Beyond Earth: The Future of Space Exploration, which opens November 19.</p>

Video Game: Nickelodeon Dance

Staying In
Dance along with Dora, Diego and more of your child's favorite Nick Jr. characters in this fun-loving video game. 
<p>Nickelodeon Dance for Kinect</p>

Cars 2 DVD Collector Set

Staying In
Explore the world of Cars 2 with special features like a behind-the-scenes look at the film and a brand-new animated short
<p>Cars 2 Collectors Set</p>

Clue

Staying In
The classic mystery game comes to TV in a five-episode series with all the locations and characters as the original adventure.
<p>Clue Miniseries</p>

Storybook App Series: JibJab Jr. Books

Staying In
The creators of JibJab debut a customizable storybook app series for kids
<p>Jib Jab App</p>

Pixie Hollow Games

Staying In
Brenda Song, Jason Dolley and Tiffany Thornton voice fairies and sporrow men in a new Disney Channel animated series
<p>PIXIE HOLLOW GAMES - Brenda Song ("The Suite Life on Deck"), Jason Dolley ("Good Luck Charlie"), Tiffany Thornton ("So Random!") and Zendaya ("Shake It Up") star as the new fairies and sparrow man who join Tinker Bell and her fairy friends to participate in the legendary Pixie Hollow Games in the new animated special airing on Disney Channel this fall, "Pixie Hollow Games."  (DISNEY CHANNEL) ROSETTA, CHLOE</p>

Five things to do at Alley Pond

Things to Do
Go on a nature hike or take an artsy weekend class at the Alley Pond Environmental Center.
<p>Alley Pond</p>

Day trips: Five children’s museums near NYC

Things to Do
Escape the city at a nearby children’s museum.
<p>Mid-Hudson Children's Museum</p>

Fifth Annual Quidditch World Cup

Things to Do
Hop a broomstick and play the famed Harry Potter wizarding sport on November 12. 
<p>Quidditch World Cup</p>

Six ways to volunteer with NYC kids

Things to Do
Whether it's fulfilling a child's wish or visiting a senior citizen, help your kid give to back to their community by participating in one of these volunteer programs. 
<p>Hope Lodge and Hair2Help</p>

Thanksgiving Day Parade family guide

Things to Do
Brave the Turkey Day parade using our helpful guide of do's and don'ts.
Photograph: Macys Inc.