49 Things To Do in Midtown West with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Sponsored Dwight School ignites the spark of genius in every child, from preschool to grade 12. Visit [dwight.edu/newyork]( to register for an Open House and discover the Dwight difference! [49 Things To Do in Midtown West with Kids]( [Macy's flagship store at Herald Square is a hub of activity in Midtown West no matter the season. ] For many people, Midtown West conjures up visions of [Times Square]( with its Broadway theaters, illuminated billboards, crowded chain restaurants, megastores, and tourist traps. But go a little further west and you'll find the treasures of Clinton, an amenity-filled residential neighborhood that many actors, artists, and families call home. Also known as Hell's Kitchen, the area was once infamous for gangs and poverty but started changing in the 1990s. Tenements were renovated, luxury condos went up, and a slew of new restaurants and bars opened, especially on Ninth Avenue. Further south, the renaissance has continued with new skyscrapers of [Hudson Yards]( and [Manhattan West]( bringing destination-worthy shopping and dining, plus hotels, performing arts, playgrounds, and even a beautiful new connection to [The High Line](. Read on for our favorite things to do in Midtown West with Kids and find more local neighborhoods to explore in our [Manhattan Kids Neighborhood Guide](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [Best Gifts and Toys for 4 & 5-Year-Olds: Top Birthday Gift Ideas for Preschoolers]( [There are tons of creative ways to use Magna-Tiles, like playing matching games or making your own marble runs. Photo courtesy of Magna Tile] If you're looking for amazing gifts for a special preschooler in your life, check out our ultimate gift guide for 4 & 5-year-olds. When you’re a kid, presents are pretty much the best thing ever. As an adult, finding gifts for preschoolers comes with a little more thought. Ideally, it's a toy that entrances, teaches, and grows with kids, sticking around in the playroom for a while. All while keeping your budget in mind! Luckily, we have tried pretty much every toy for every kind of kid with every interest under the sun. These are the toys that Mommy Poppins writers and editors can't get enough of with our own kids, and that we turn to when giving gifts. If you're looking for more ideas about gifts for kids, the [Mommy Poppins Gift Guide for Birthdays and Holidays]( has got you covered—we've got everything from [gifts for baby's first birthday]( to [gifts for toddlers]( and more! [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( Sponsored Explore [Emanu-El Downtown]( in Chelsea. Use the code mp2023 at checkout to receive 4 free classes! This code is for drop-in classes and includes Ramblin' Dan, Shabbat Together, Hebrew music, and dance classes. The best things to do this fall in New York City! [View The Guide >]( 🍎 BEST OF SEPTEMBER 🍎 [Apple Picking near NYC]( As the seasons change, it's time to plan your pick-your-own apple outing. [Read More >]( 🍂 SEASONAL GUIDE 🍂 [Best of September]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of September Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 🍎 BEST OF SEPTEMBER 🍎 [30 Fall Day Trips from NYC]( Apple picking, leaf-peeping, museums, farm fun—no wonder we love autumn in the NYC area. [Read More >]( 🍎 BEST OF SEPTEMBER 🍎 [Free and Cheap After-School Programs]( Affordable after-school programs do exist is NYC. Find them here. [Read More >]( 🍎 BEST OF SEPTEMBER 🍎 [Best NYC Science Spots]( Dive into these STEM-friendly spots with your science-loving kids. [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](