Hanukkah Happenings, Santa Sightings, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. Buy [discount Broadway tickets]( in our calendar now! The Lion King, Aladdin, and more. [Hanukkah Happenings, Santa Sightings, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend with Kids]( [Astra Lumina lights up the the Queens Botanical Garden this holiday season. Photo by Jody Mercier] Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list. December arrives in NYC and Santa is already everywhere all at once. Kids can cozy up to St. Nick at the [Parade on Rockaway]( or pose with him at the [Mommy Poppins' Holiday Hub](. He's also [teaming up with the Trolls at PaleyLand]( and even being [rescued by the FDNY]( on Sunday! Fifth Avenue is traffic-free Sunday for the opening of [The Gift of Fifth]( American Girl doll Rebecca Rubin is [ushering in Hanukkah]( at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, and Flor Bromley is rocking the [14th Street Y's Winter Wonderland](. Be sure to act now to secure your spot for our [Gingerbread House Decorating Party]( set for Saturday! Speaking of hot holiday tickets, have you checked out [NYBG Glow]( the stunning after-dark experience at the New York Botanical Garden, yet? If all that's not enough to get you in the holiday spirit, make time to attend one of these [Christmas tree and menorah lightings]( which are all chock-full of kid-friendly activities. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( [New York Hall of Science's Massive Science Playground Reopens and It's Better Than Ever]( [NYSCI's Science Playground—the largest science playground in the United States—is welcoming visitors following a massive remodel!] The Science Playground has reopened at the [New York Hall of Science]( and it's now better than ever giving families one more reason to visit NYSCI—one of our favorite, [STEM-focused museums for kids](. I recently visited the new Science Playground with my 7-year-old son and his friends, and it was a total hit. The kids loved exploring every inch of the enormous playground and playing with all the STEM-focused structures and exhibitions. Read on to get the scoop on this awesome playground and find more fun places to play in our [Guide to NYC Playgrounds & Parks](. [Read more.]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Pinterest]( The best things to do this fall in New York City! [View The Guide >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2023]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade ushers in the holiday season. Here's our guide to seeing it live. [Read More >]( 🍂 SEASONAL GUIDE 🍂 [Best of November]( Find the best things to do in NYC this month with our Best of November Activities Guide! [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [*NEW* Mommy Poppins Gift Guides!]( Welcome to the best place to find the perfect gift for kids of all ages. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Polar Express and Christmas Trains near NYC]( Relive the classic story with one of these magical train rides. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [Guide to Thanksgiving in NYC for Families]( The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is the highlight of the holiday in NYC, but it's not the only way to celebrate the start of this season. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [50 Thanksgiving Crafts, Games, and Activities for Kids]( While the turkey is in the oven, set up a few of these Thanksgiving crafts and games. [Read More >]( 🦃 BEST OF NOVEMBER 🦃 [40 Warm and Sunny Family Vacation Spots]( Check out these great warm-weather destinations for your next family vacation. [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](