Chinese Lunar New Year Parades and Celebrations in NYC  

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. View this email in your browser ( ** ------------------------------------------------------------ ** ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Our Daily Event Calendar: What To Do Today and All Season ( ------------------------------------------------------------ Looking for a Little Enrichment in 2017? ( We've got our extensive Classes Guide ( for NYC Kids ready for your family. ** ------------------------------------------------------------ Chinese Lunar New Year Parades and Celebrations in NYC ( Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter ( celebrations in New York City, and we're particularly excited for 2017's family activities. Often referred to as Chinese New Year, although many Asian nations celebrate it, the holiday takes place Saturday, January 28, 2017, and ushers in the Year of the Rooster. Mark this cultural holiday with a family-friendly celebration. We've got the scoop on the best Lunar New Year parades, family dance parties, museum events, crafts, and more for NYC kids. Commemorating Lunar New Year is a great way to learn about Asian culture and enjoy the food. We just profiled nearly a dozen NYC eateries ( where you can enjoy Lunar New Year banquets, snacks, or desserts. With celebrations and parades in almost every borough, it's also an opportunity to get out and explore a new-to-you neighborhood such as Manhattan's Chinatown ( , Flushing in Queens ( , Sunset Park in Brooklyn ( , or Midtown Manhattan's Koreatown ( . Read more. ( . ------------------------------------------------------------ Weekday Fun: Interactive Art, Toddler Yoga, Live Powwow ( Author and illustrator meet-and-greet ( , live cultural concert ( , toddler yoga ( , and interactive art ( ? Yup, just another week full of amazing kid-friendly happenings in NYC. We've rounded up details on our top weekday picks to help you plan the week ahead. We've also highlighted not-to-be-missed events for all 2017 ( , fantastic winter theater ( like Elephant & Piggie ( and Peter Pan ( , great art exhibits, and 50 family-friendly things to do in Brooklyn ( to keep kids having fun all winter long ( . Read on for our weekday highlights, and be sure to peruse our Event Calendar ( and January GoList ( for more ideas. Read more. ( . Sponsored: Apply Now for Atlantic Summer Programs for Kids and Teens ( Students at Atlantic Summer Programs ( will spend their days forming a theater ensemble and rehearsing a performance project or play. Each program culminates in a final workshop presented to family and friends. Winter festivals, shows, and family fun. Our top picks for January! ( Sledding, skating, skiing, and more seasonal fun! ( Best Snow Tubing Spots Near NYC ( Free Indoor Play Spaces in NYC ( NYC Indoor Play Space Guide ( Snow Day Boredom Busters ( Facebook ( Twitter ( Pinterest ( ============================================================ Our Guides: ** Summer Camps ( ** Enrichment Classes ( ** Kids Parties ( ** Day Trips ( ** Indoor Activities ( ** 100 Things to Do with NYC Kids ( ** WeeWork Crafts ( ** Business Listings ( Our Sites: ** Boston ( ** Connecticut ( ** Long Island ( ** Los Angeles ( ** New Jersey ( ** New York City ( ** Philadelphia ( ** Westchester ( ** Houston ( Copyright © 2017 Mommy Poppins, All rights reserved. You are getting this email because you subscribed to our newsletters on MommyPoppins.com Our mailing address is: Mommy Poppins 511 Avenue of the Americas #504 New York, New York 10011 USA ** unsubscribe from this list ( ** update subscription preferences (