Weekend Fun: Hello Kitty, Dan Zanes Concert, and a County Fair 

This week's picks for NYC parents from Mommy Poppins. View this email in your browser ( ** ------------------------------------------------------------ ** ------------------------------------------------------------ ** Our Daily Event Calendar: What To Do Today and All Season ( ------------------------------------------------------------ Sponsored: Join China Institute's Festival and School Open House ( Celebrate fall and learn about Chinese language classes for toddlers, kids, and teens at China Institute. RSVP today. ( ** ------------------------------------------------------------ Weekend Fun: Hello Kitty, Dan Zanes Concert, and a County Fair ( School is back in session, but summer temperatures linger, too, to the delight of NYC kids. In Manhattan, check out the popular West Side County Fair ( , a fun art show in Carl Shurz Park ( , and a day of fishing in Battery Park City with live music from a very famous children's musician. ( In Brooklyn, grab a new bike for that quickly-growing kid or teen at the Brooklyn Bike Jumble ( . Ride to a restaurant ( and sit outside ( ! But make sure to take a moment and keep Texas in your thoughtsdue to the damage by Harvey ( . Our Mommy Poppins Houston site ( is a great resource if you're wondering how and where to donate baby items. ( Meanwhile, as summer fun is replaced by fall's more crowded schedule ( , stay sharp! Learn all about bargains with our new deals page ( . And here's a tip: car seats are now available for Lyft rides across New York City ( . And introducing: our new September GoList ( ! There's also our just released Fall Fun Guide ( if you're looking to plan ahead, and don't forget to take a glance at our best events for preschoolers this fall ( , as well as our Best Fall Festivals for NYC Kids ( . Keep our Parks and Playgrounds ( guide at the ready, too, as the weekend forecast looks divine. As always, our Event Calendar ( remains ready to drill down to any specific dates. Read more. ( ------------------------------------------------------------ Family Restaurants Near Barclays Center for Post-Show Kid Eats ( When you’re heading to an event at the Barclays Center with the kids, you have one of two options: Get in quickly and fill them up with sometimes-pricey, always dependable vendor food, or... plan ahead and leave time to hit one of the kid-friendly restaurants in the neighborhood after the show, concert, or game. Opened in 2012, it's home to the Brooklyn Nets, New York Islanders, and often hosts the circus, headliners like Katy Perry, and Disney on Ice. Fort Greene ( has recently turned into a foodie destination, bringing in all sorts of specialty food shops (Doughnut Plant ( , anyone?), food halls ( , and myriad culinary hot spots, from southern barbecue to custom ramen. So take advantage of the trip and the area: Grab your kids and grab a table at our favorite places around the arena. Read more. ( Sponsored: 14th Street Y Fall Registration Is Now Open ( Explore the latest classes like Kids in Sports, Playday, Messy Play, and more. Register now, before classes begin, and enjoy all the fall fun at 14th Street Y ( . Family festivals, farm fun, and Maker Faire—our top picks for September! ( Apple picking, pumpkin patches, and corn mazes. ( Fall Festivals This September ( Best Apple Picking Orchards ( How to Help After Hurricane Harvey ( Indoor Play Spaces & Fun Zones ( Facebook ( Twitter ( Pinterest ( ============================================================ Our Guides: ** Summer Camps ( ** Enrichment Classes ( ** Kids Parties ( ** Day Trips ( ** Indoor Activities ( ** 100 Things to Do with NYC Kids ( ** WeeWork Crafts ( ** Business Listings ( Our Sites: ** Boston ( ** Connecticut ( ** Long Island ( ** Los Angeles ( ** New Jersey ( ** New York City ( ** Philadelphia ( ** Westchester ( ** Houston ( Copyright © 2017 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 #504 New York, New York 10011 USA ** unsubscribe from this list ( ** update subscription preferences (