Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Find everything you need for this school year in our [Back-to-School Guide](. RECENT ARTICLES [Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals]( [Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.] Anytime we've mentioned to friends and family that we had the best time whale watching near NYC this summer, the first question we're asked is, "Where can you go whale watching in New York City?" After all, the closest most local families have probably come to a larger-than-life marine mammal is the famous, oversized blue whale that hangs overhead at the [American Museum of Natural History](. Believe us: If we hadn't gone whale watching near NYC and seen these ginormous marine mammals jump out of the water with our own eyes, we wouldn't think it would be possible either! When we set sail on our [NYC Whale Watching Cruise]( we thought we might see a fin here or there. By the end of our three-hour tour, the whale watching boat roared with cheers of excitement, thanks to several humpback whale sightings. [Read more.]( [30 Outdoor Activities in Nature for Kids for Hands-on Outdoor Learning]( [Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.] I know from experience that being outdoors helps kids feel less irritable and sleep better. But don't take my word for it; researchers have also found that when parents encourage kids to engage in outdoor activities, they will become naturally connected to our planet and care more for its future. Perhaps they'll even become future environmental activists... These 30 outdoor nature activities will spark your child’s imagination. From arts and crafts and sensory activities to outdoor learning activities and physical fun, there are outdoor activities on this list to please every kid. And when everyone’s worn out, we also have some quiet and relaxing outdoor activities. Check out more green activities for kids as part of our [Earth Kids Guide to Green Activities for the Planet](. And if you need even more ideas for outdoor fun, take a look at our guide to [Top Outdoor Activities Guide for Kids]( with hundreds of ideas for ways to learn, explore, and play outside. [Read more.]( [Score Big Discounts on Broadway Show Tickets When Broadway Week Deal Returns]( [Broadway Week, the semi-annual program offering discounted tickets to big-name Broadway shows, like The Lion King, returns January 11, 2022. Photo courtesy of Disney on Broadway] After a pandemic-induced hiatus, Broadway Week, the theater industry's big BOGO promo returns. So, set a calendar alert to grab these discounted tickets to Broadway shows because Broadway Week ticket sales launch Tuesday, August 16. The discounted ticket promo includes [some of our favorite family-friendly Broadway shows]( like The Lion King, Wicked, and more. Read on for all the details. [Read more.]( Sponsored [Ballet Hispánico School of Dance]( has school year programs for all levels and styles, for ages 2-25. Use the code MommyPoppins for 5% off registration through September 1. Scholarships are available. [Find the best things to do in NYC this August.]( [Summer trips, beaches, and more seasonal fun!]( [NYC Activities To Beat the Heat]( [Top Summer Festivals in NYC]( [12 Best NYC Boat Rides]( [NYC Hotels with Rooftop Pools]( Copyright © 2022 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 #504New York, New York 10011 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](