culture for kids in nyc

As a family of four it is very challenging to take pictures with all of us together. On holidays and special occasions we might get one. One way to capture these moments is by using a professional photographer and we recently did so when we worked with the wonderful Jane ...read more

Momtrends headed up to the Upper East Side last week for the Grand Opening of the Orange Leaf, a frozen yogurt shop. This is Orange Leaf's second location in New York City, the first in Murray Hill. I waited for my son to get out of school and we headed uptown to see the new ...read more

Last year there were hundreds of thousands of kids in various parks for national play day! This year, there are already 200 park events for National Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18th. In addition, 260 mayors in 45 states and Washington D.C. and eight state governors issued ...read more

A few weeks ago my daughter and I had the chance to check out the spectacular Annie on Broadway (check out our review here). I loved seeing the music live that I loved so much growing up and sharing that special moment with my daughter - who now also knows all of the words from ...read more

After the newborn stage with my first daughter, I was ready to 'get out there' and meet some new mom friends as well as babies for my daughter and I to socialize and play with. Living in a new neighborhood (and being a new mom), I went to the Internet to search for classes for ...read more

How does the brain create language, and how does language shape the brain? Why is learning a language so easy for children and so challenging for adults? Held, at the American Museum of Natural History, this five-part course examines the biology of language in the brain across ...read more

Looking for a fun way to spend time with your family and find out about the life of a spy? Head to Discovery Times Square to learn about the secret world of spies and how they operated throughout time. Entering the exhibit, one can find artifacts from the CIA and FBI that tell ...read more

The PGA of America and the National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) are encouraging everyone to introduce daughters, granddaughters and nieces to the game of golf during Take Your Daughter to the Course Week, July 9-15. More than 1,000 participating facilities across the ...read more

KlabLab, the company leading the education revolution one song at a time, recently announced its official launch and the kick-off of the Sound of Knowledge Tour 2012.Combining collaborative in-classroom lessons with its interactive website, KlabLab creates a new way to inspire ...read more

Momtrends recently had the chance to take one of Radio City's hour long "behind the scenes" tour. Radio City Music Hall's Interactive Stage Door Tour gave us the unique experience of seeing one of New York's national landmarks from the "inside out." Radio City has been ...read more

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently launched a production of Dragons, a show that honors The Year of the Dragon. Dragons features Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, charging Cossack riders, magnificent Asian elephants, fierce tigers to the frenzied Globe of Steel. Hosted ...read more

The Bari Koral Family Rock Band, a New York-based band who have emerged as one of today’s top children’s musical performers are gearing up for the release of their sophomore release, Anna and the Cupcakes(due out February 14) and a fun tour. Making stops in the NYC-area, ...read more

Ever since my daughter took some dance classes over the summer she has been prancing and bopping around the house pretending to be a dancer. Her love of dance continued over the holidays when she learned about the Nutcracker - where she recounted Clara's magical journey with ...read more

The Frolic Play Space, a 1,500 square-foot membership-based indoor playground and enrichment center, is hosting a fun ribbon cutting ceremony with Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz to celebrate the grand opening of the new space. The space features custom-designed and ...read more

Families can continue to enjoy all-time classics and beloved films with this delightful matinee series—featuring a special spotlight on imaginative films dedicated to taking viewers on fantastical journeys. The Film Society of Lincoln Center’s Family Films are an ongoing ...read more

With kids out for winter break we have been searching for fun and educational activities to enjoy with our kids. The DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society has an excellent program where kids of all ages can participate in scavenger hunts, games, ...read more

The Symphony Space, a performing arts center on the Upper West Side, recently announced their exciting line-up of kids events for December. With a book club, holiday party and musical performances parents and their kids are sure to find something that interests them. Check out ...read more

Modern Straight Leg Jean ($78.00) [lower rise silhouette, narrow straight cut leg; flattering dark rinse color] We really dislike the term '??mom jeans'? '?? especially since it implies that once you have kids all sense of fashion goes out the window. You can still look and ...read more

It is always inspiring to learn about fashion brands that give back. Of course we love clothes that look and feel great but we also feel strongly about backing brands that raise awareness and contribute to social change as well as help those that are less fortunate. We recently ...read more

We can't be everywhere at once during Fashion Week, so we rely on our stylish friends to be our eyes and ears. Erika Lehman the Chic Shopper Chick caught our attention with her Lifetime Moms post about the Fashion Week: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 show. Her warning? ...read more

For busy parents, scheduling the kids doctor and dentist appointments can be just one more chore - not to mention that parents have to schedule their own medical appointments, too. ZocDoc.com, an online service makes it possible to search and book medical appointments, is out ...read more

We are truly living in a digital world where we can connect to services and products directly through our phone. Companies are realizing the surge of the mobile lifestyle and are constantly coming up with new apps to everyday tasks easier. I recently learned about such an app at ...read more

Attending conferences is a great way you get inspired. Be it from business tips or life tips. One of the most memorable sessions I attended involved little to do with blogging and lots to do with living. Pepsi and the WIN Network brought in Sarah Brokaw for their special ...read more

Wide Eyed Productions with Playlab NYC proudly presents the new family musical Goldilocks and the Three Polar Bears, as part of The 15th annual New York International Fringe Festival – Fringe JR. This musical follows Goldilocks but this time she is in the Alaskan tundra facing ...read more

Creating art outdoors is a fun way to express creativity and get in touch with nature. A new course called Art in the Park will allow students to explore with natural materials while expressing themselves creatively. Led by professional artist and art educator Garri Matnadze, ...read more

The Brooklyn Public Library is showcasing photographs, and reflections on reading that were collected over the last year by photojournalist Joey O'Loughlin and a film edited by Jeff Sisson. This multi-media photography exhibition showcases various people in different areas of ...read more

Does summer travel have you feeling queasy? The founders of Psi Bands feel your pain. Psi Bands (www.psibands.com), are stylish acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea due to morning sickness, motion sickness/travel, chemotherapy, and anesthesia. The company was ...read more

Welcome to Travel Month on Momtrends. Here's what we know: Cranky and irritated children can make any trip a disastrous one. Oftentimes this behavior is related to what kids eat - making it ideal to provide them with healthy and nutritious food options both before and during a ...read more

When I was a kid growing-up in 1970s Virginia, my prized possession was a satin jacket with an embroidered roller skate on the front pocket. I had mostly forgotten about my beloved coat until a few days ago when my mother brought a gift over for my five-year-old daughter. ...read more

Drat! A drawer full of snagged, ratty hose and leggings is no way to start off your week. Now fashionable moms can rely on a new service to keep their legs covered in style. Hoseanna is a subscription service that provides hosiery in a pinch. Hoseanna can give you back time you ...read more

Margret and H.A. Rey created a monkey we all came to love--Curious George. The Jewish Museum is putting together a show devoted to this glorious little scamp. The exhibit will start March 14th and run through August 1st. There are a few special events in honor of the show. The ...read more

Lynn Parkerson is the force of nature behind the Brooklyn Ballet the newest cultural hotspot for families. In addition to performing contemporary ballets by a world-class company, the Brooklyn Ballet School is a classical ballet conservatory and a community dance center. Starting ...read more

"I don't have the time" or "I can't afford childcare" --forget about these excuses. Thanks to Lisa Druxman and Fit4Mom Founder, moms bring baby to the workout and leave the excuses at home. Lisa is the mom entrepreneur behind the Stroller Strides franchise (offering prenatal ...read more

Some fashionistas refuse to give up the high heels even after the kids come along. That's the case with Nicole Feliciano, Editor and Founder of Momtrends. After graduating from Vanderbilt with a degree in English Literature, Nicole ventured into the (sometimes) glamorous world of ...read more