Sit Back and Enjoy the Air-Conditioning: Free and Cheap Indoor Family Movies...
We recently rounded up free outdoor film screenings for New York City families. But with temperatures stuck in the 80s and 90s, there are days when all you want to do is spend a few hours in a nice,...
View ArticleGet Smurfed! Smurftastic Fun for New York City Kids July 25-29
If your kids are anything like mine, they've been begging to see the reboot of The Smurfs since those little CGI blue guys (and one girl) started taking over all the ad space in the city. (They seem...
View ArticlePuppets on Film: See Movies Starring Kermit, Elmo and other Muppets and...
It's no secret that we're big fans of the Muppets. In fact next week, in honor of the new Muppet movie, we're planning a post about how to get your Muppet fix in NYC. This cool film series at BAM Rose...
View ArticleMuppet Mania: 8 Ways to Get Your Muppet On in NYC
Even if you lead a media-challenged life (and if you did, you wouldn't be on this website), you probably know that the new Muppets movie is coming out next week. I can't remember the last time I was...
View ArticleSensory-Friendly Movie Screenings for NYC Kids
[UPDATED: July 19, 2012] Like any parent, I’m always on the prowl for cool things to do with my kids. However, as the mother of an autistic son, our activity choices have to fit certain sensory...
View ArticleCry Baby Matinee: Going to the Movies with a Baby in NYC
I hadn't been to the movies in 10 months since having a baby and I missed it. I missed debating over the listings with my husband. I missed smuggling in Duane Reade candy and rating the preview...
View ArticleFree Winter Film Festival in Bryant Park
[UPDATED: JANUARY 22, 2013] Who says free outdoor film festivals are a summer-only activity? On Monday, February 4, Citi Pond at Bryant Park launches its third annual Winter Film Festival and Mommy...
View ArticleFree and Cheap Indoor Movies for NYC Kids
[UPDATED: JANUARY 14, 2013]During the winter, families try to pack their free time with stimulating activities to keep out the stir-crazy. Museums, shows and of course movies are always a good bet. But...
View ArticleSmall Potatoes Animation Factory Tour for NYC Kids: See How the Disney Junior...
Even though we try to expose our children to everything New York City has to offer, from theater to museums to music, the fact is kids—even our little urban sophisticates—love to stay home and watch...
View ArticleFree Outdoor Movies for Kids in NYC this Summer
Enjoying a free alfresco film is a rite of summer in New York City. While most series aren't specifically aimed at children, most outdoor film festivals, including biggies like Bryant Park and...
View ArticleTwo International Film Series for Kids Set to Debut in Harlem
When we wrote about our favorite things to do and places to go in Harlem, we skipped the Maysles Cinema. Even though we love this independent theater—which was founded by legendary documentary maker...
View ArticleSee Awesome Animated Films by Miyazaki in NYC Thanksgiving Week and Beyond
Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks aren't the only film studios making amazing animated family flicks. Since 1984, Japan's Studio Ghibli has released 17 stunning anime movies, most the brainchild of writer,...
View ArticleFilm Festivals for NYC Kids: BAMkids, New York International Children's Film...
With the cold weather upon us, taking the kids to the movies is very tempting, but the usual family film options...not so much. They're expensive (especially those 3-D releases), and winter is the...
View ArticleSee Free Animated Movies at the National Museum of the American Indian this...
The National Museum of the American Indian, which is located in the stunning Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House, is a great destination on any day, literally. It's one of only a few NYC museums that...
View ArticleAll About Oz: 5 Ways to Experience the Magic of the Wizard of Oz in NYC
Disney's epic adventure Oz: The Great and Powerful hits theaters next Friday, March 8 and I don't think I've been this excited about a family movie since the relaunch of The Muppets back in 2011. My...
View ArticleAriel Goes Interactive: Little Mermaid Second Screen Live Parent Review
Just like other Disney properties—errr, princesses before her, Ariel is taking a second swim around the cineplex. However, the current rerelease of The Little Mermaid has a controversial high-tech...
View ArticleNew Chuck Jones Exhibit: Kids Can Learn About the Bugs Bunny Creator & Make...
There are some repetitive, simple-minded animated shows that you can't wait for your kids to outgrow. (I'm not going to name names... there are just so many!) And then there are classics you can't wait...
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