14 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC for Families

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. [LATEST]( | [CALENDAR]( Sponsored See [Circus Abyssinia's]( signature high-flying acrobats, mind-bending contortionists, breakneck jugglers, and stunning pyrotechnics in the new show Tulu, playing at the New Victory now through January 1. RECENT ARTICLES [14 Inexpensive Winter Weekend Getaways from NYC for Families]( [Connecticut's Mohawk Mountain Ski Area offers endless opportunities for fun in the snow. Photo courtesy of the Mohawk Mountain] It’s getting cold outside, but falling temperatures don’t necessarily translate to falling prices when it comes to family vacations. Luckily, we’ve rounded up 14 well-priced weekend getaways from NYC that are all within driving distance. Whether you’re in the mood for [New England's seaside views]( [craving winter sports]( [small-town charm]( or big-city culture, we've got a winter weekend getaway destination for you. Read on for our top picks and bookmark our [Guide to Weekend Getaways]( for more family travel destinations. [Read more.]( [DIY Christmas Ornaments Kids Can Make: 25 DIY Ornaments for Kids of All Ages]( [Spruce up pinecones to transform them into beautiful DIY ornaments.] There's something so special about DIY Christmas ornaments that make them the stars of the [Christmas tree]( each year—especially when they're made by little hands. Fancy store-bought ornaments may be pretty, but they just can't hold a candle to [salt dough handprint ornaments]( popsicle-stick reindeer, seashell snowman, and other DIY ornaments kids can make themselves (or with a little help from a grown-up). Plus, DIY Christmas ornaments make great gifts for friends, family, and teachers. Here are 25 DIY Christmas ornaments to make with kids of all ages, from toddlers and preschoolers to tweens and teens. For more crafty holiday fun, check out our list of [101 Christmas crafts, games, and activities for kids]( and our [Christmas Activities and Holiday Fun Guide for Kids](. [Read more.]( [Circus Abyssinia Springs Into Town with Action-Packed Tulu at the New Victory Theater]( [Circus Abyssinia's action-packed acts make it hard to know where to look in any given scene. Photo by Craig Sugden] Circus Abyssinia's brand-new spectacle [Tulu]( leaves you wanting more—in the best possible way. The exhilarating Ethiopian troupe returns to the New Victory Theater with Tulu, a cavalcade of gravity-defying athletic acts in tribute to the legendary long-distance runner Derartu Tulu, the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal. Featuring a cast of nine and running just an hour, Tulu is smaller and more intimate than Circus Abyssinia's last eye-popping extravaganza, [Ethiopian Dreams]( which played at the New Vic in 2018. But there are benefits to the scaled-down scope, especially for families. Because of the abbreviated running time, very young theatergoers likely won't get fidgety and audiences of all ages will be in awe of the performers' versatility! Read on to find out about the fabulous feats you'll see and find all our [top New Victory picks this season]( in our [Guide to Children's Theater in NYC](. [Read more.]( Sponsored Looking for after-school enrichment classes? The 92nd Street Y, New York is a one-stop shop for everything from gymnastics to dance to swim to ceramics. [Sign up for winter/spring now!]( [Find the best things to do in NYC this December.]( [Christmas lights, Hanukkah celebrations, and more holiday fun!]( [Breakfast with Santa in NYC]( [Must-Do Holiday Activities & Events]( [Where to See The Nutcracker]( [15 Holiday Day Trips 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 all Mommy Poppins emails](. [Instagram]( [Facebook]( [Pinterest]( [YouTube](