Best of October: 26 Awesome Things To Do in NYC with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored [HRPK's Submerge Marine Science Festival]( is on Pier 84 at W 44 St. on October 15 from 11am to 3pm. This free family-friendly festival celebrates coastal waters, wildlife, and science. RECENT ARTICLES [Best of October: 26 Awesome Things To Do in NYC with Kids]( [The annual Winter Lantern Festival is back for a fourth year, transforming SIUH Community Park into an immersive world of light. Photo courtesy of the festival] Halloween is the name of the game in October, which means New York City is alive with pumpkin patches, haunted houses, fall festivals, and of course trick-or-treating—so many opportunities to wear Halloween costumes! While October usually feels like a waiting game for Halloween, this year there are tons of amazing happenings. We're super psyched for [PaleyWKND]( Children's Day at the [Brooklyn Book Fest]( [Atlantic Antic]( the [Medieval Festival]( the [Submerge Marine Science Fest]( and [The Met's World Culture Fest](. Kids get the day off on Monday, October 10—officially recognized as Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples Day on [the school-year calendar]( we've found [25 fun things to do]( including a [rooftop party at the Brooklyn Children Museum]( and the annual [Columbus Day Parade](. Of course, Halloween lurks at month's end, and never fear, we have you covered when it comes to [FREE Halloween fun]( including a [Mommy Poppins Halloween party](. Find all our top picks for the holiday in our [New York City Halloween Guide](. We'll keep your weekends focused on fun with our [Family Activity Calendar]( and our [Fall Fun Guide]( is ready for the change of seasons, too. [Read more.]( [The Best Family Shows of Off-Broadway's New Victory Theater 2022-2023 Season]( [Photo courtesy of PMC Production Co.] When NYC’s theaters reopened last fall, the first place my daughter asked to go was the [New Victory Theater](. Keep in mind, she's in high school! But her warm feelings for New York's award-winning, year-round family theater are a testament to the appeal and breadth of the New Victory's programming. Even though she's aged out of some of the shows, many offerings entertain audiences of all ages, including hard-to-please tweens. Located in the heart of Times Square, the New Victory has been the go-to destination for entertaining, enriching, and affordable theater for young audiences since 1995. And with hands-on workshops, interactive pre- and post-show activities, and performances tailored to kids with autism or other sensory, social, or learning disabilities, the nonprofit organization raises the bar for what children's theater can be. As an enthusiastic and longtime New Victory fan, I'm thrilled to share a preview of the theater's 2022-2023 season, including the best shows for different ages and how to save money on tickets. The New Victory's 2022-23 season features nine family-friendly shows from across the globe, representing a wide range of genres, including circus shows, puppetry performances, and musicals. Make a night (or a day) of it by catching a performance, attending a pre-show activity, grabbing [a bite to eat]( and even hitting a few [offbeat attractions nearby](. Tickets are just $20 to $69 and sell fast so [purchase early]( for the best pricing and seating options. Note that [theatergoers ages 2+ must be masked]( while vaccination is recommended, but not required. Pro Tip: If you book three or more shows, you automatically become a [New Victory member]( which means you save 40% on tickets and 25% on family workshops, plus enjoy unlimited, free date changes up to 48 hours before showtime. [Read more.]( Sponsored [Atlantic for Kids presents Heart Strings]( a world premiere Hawaiian play by Lee Cataluna and directed by Kat Yen. Show plays Oct. 1-23; tickets start at $17. [Find the best things to do in NYC this October.]( [Fall trips, apple picking, and more seasonal fun!]( [Fall Bucket List for NYC]( [Top Halloween Events for Families]( [Free Halloween Events in NYC]( [Best Pumpkin Patches near NYC]( 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](