Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in NYC for Families

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Enjoy the snow this season with our [Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Sports Guide](. [Best Lunar New Year Celebrations in NYC for Families]( [The Better Chinatown Society hosts its annual Lunar New Year celebration on Sunday, January 22, in Sara D. Roosevelt Park with firecrackers, cultural performances, and more. Photo by Bob Dea] Lunar New Year is one of our favorite winter celebrations in New York City. In 2023, many museums, cultural institutions, and community groups are once again holding in-person celebrations to usher in the Year of the Rabbit, which officially starts on Sunday, January 22. Although the holiday is often referred to as Chinese New Year, many Asian nations celebrate Lunar New Year, and city kids can mark this cultural holiday with family-friendly celebrations throughout the five boroughs, capped off with the [massive parade through Chinatown]( on Sunday, February 12. Plus, the holiday provides an awesome opportunity to get out and explore a new-to-you neighborhood, such as [Koreatown]( and [Chinatown]( in Manhattan, [Flushing in Queens]( and [Sunset Park in Brooklyn](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Sky Skate Elevates Winter Fun with Ice Skating Rink at Edge New York]( [Skate far above the city streets at Sky Skate, now open on the 100th floor of Edge New York at Hudson Yards.] When it comes to winter sports, NYC seems to be embroiled in a game of seasonal one-upmanship. There are [dueling]( [bumper cars on ice]( [rooftop ice skating rinks]( and even our very own [skate-and-play]( mashup of ice skating and gaming, but [Edge New York]( is elevating winter fun—literally. The sky-high observation deck has just introduced Sky Skate, which allows visitors to glide across the highest ice skating rink in NYC—and the entire Western Hemisphere—as the city buzzes below. Unlike our favorite [seasonal outdoor ice skating rinks]( Sky Skate is indoors, so it's an all-weather activity, though you'll want to bring along the hats, scarves, and gloves so you can step outside and take in the open-air observation deck views when you're done. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Hot Chocolate Recipes Kids Adore: Hot Chocolate Bombs, A Mexican Hot Chocolate Recipe, and More]( [There's nothing like a delicious cup of hot chocolate on a cold day. Photo courtesy of Cotton Bro Studios] Whether you have a special hot chocolate recipe you make from scratch or you grab a packet of cocoa from the pantry, there is nothing quite like cozying up with a nice cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day. Hot chocolate makes any [snow day]( magical, warms up cold cheeks after a day of sledding, and is simply the perfect sweet treat. Here are 11 hot chocolate recipes to satisfy any sweet tooth, from [hot chocolate bombs]( to Mexican hot chocolate. No snow? No problem! We’ve found a few recipes for those warmer days, too, including a [frozen hot chocolate]( recipe. So grab your mugs and get mixing—it's time to stir up something delicious. For more even more fun kitchen creations, check out our [Guide to Easy Recipes for Kids](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Best selling author and educator Jonathan Haidt will speak about "safetyism" on January 18th at 6pm at [The Birch Wathen Lenox School](. The event is free, but registration is required. ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [Snow Tubing near NYC]( These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing. [Read More >]( 💙 SEASONAL GUIDE 💙 [Winter Fun Guide]( Skiing, snow tubing, & more winter fun...all in one convenient guide! [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in NYC]( There's still time to take a spin on one of NYC's beautiful outdoor ice skating rinks. [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [14 Inexpensive Winter Getaways]( These family-friendly getaways all offer a quick weekend escape. [Read More >]( ❄️ BEST OF JANUARY ❄️ [35 Indoor Things To Do in NYC]( These indoor NYC activities guarantee a good time when the weather's not good. [Read More >]( Copyright © 2023 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](