To BABAR with love...

You can enjoy a day at the Morgan Library & Museum with your little ones while revisiting an old favorite, Babar, and traveling back to the 1930's in Paris where it all began.

What: Drawing Babar: Early Drafts and Watercolors

When: Tues.-Thurs. 10:30am-5pm, Fri. 10:30am-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-6pm

Where: The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Ave. (bet. 36th & 37th St.), 212-685-0008

Cost: $8 for Kids and $12 for Adults

Need More Information: www.themorgan.org



So, Pack up the Kiddos and head to The Morgan!

Story Time at Pottery Barn Kids

What Mommy doesn't Love Browsing through Pottery Barn Kids regardless if we actually Need something or not! Well, now there is an excuse to do just that! Tuesday Story Time at PBK!

What: Story Time catering to all ages

When: Tuesdays at 10am

Where: Your closest Pottery Barn Kids Location!
(listed below)

Cost: Free! *You will join the 'book club' on your first visit and receive a stamp for every story time you attend. Once you have attend five times, you'll get a special gift!

Locations Near You:

1. 69TH AND 2ND AVE NY

1311 SECOND AVENUE

NEW YORK, NY 10021

(212) 879-4746

2. RIVERSIDE SQUARE

ONE RIVERSIDE SQUARE

HACKENSACK, NJ 07601

(201) 488-1103

3. MALL AT SHORT HILLS

1200 MORRIS TURNPIKE

SHORT HILLS, NJ 07078

(973) 564-5801

4. WESTCHESTER/WHITE PLAINS

125 WESTCHESTER AVENUE

WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601

(914) 949-4947

Children's Museum of Manhattan Welcomes DORA THE EXPLORER!

What: The Children's Museum of Manhattan

When: Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10am - 5pm*
*FREE admission every Friday from 5pm to 8pm sponsored by Target!

Where: The Tisch Building, 212 West 83rd Street (between Amsterdam Ave and Broadway) 212-721-1223

Cost: FREE fridays 5pm-8pm, otherwise $10 for adults and kids, and children under one are FREE

Do your children love DORA THE EXPLORER? Well, this is the place to bring them as they have just opened the "Adventures with Dora and Diego" exhibition . Sponsored by Nickelodeon, "enjoy new adventures in the rain forest and join Diego on a series of high-stakes animal rescue missions. Help get ready for a party and join in a fabulous fiesta at Dora’s house!"

Need More Information: http://cmom.org/index.html

...So Pack up the Kids, and Head to the Museum!

Old McDonald Had a Farm...In New York ( and New Jersey)!!

Most all of our favorite things about fall include the leaves changing colors, the need for a light jacket, and the joy of picking a pumpkin! Well, in New York and in New Jersey, picking a pumpkin has be taken to a whole new level. The farms listed below will treat your crew to an activity filled day full of hayrides, pony rides, apple picking, face painting and more!

What: Time to Pick a Pumpkin
Where: Your farm of choice! Some of our recommended farms are listed below!
When: Most farms open from September to November for Pumpkin Picking and some stay open for you to pick your Christmas tree, too!
Cost: Free Fun! (prices of pumpkins determined by their weight.)

Need More Information:Recommend Family Farms

Abma’s Farm
700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff, NJ
201-891-0278, abmasfarm.com
Only 30 minutes from the George Washington Bridge, this farm has a small petting zoo and pony rides. Saturday hayrides go to and from the pumpkin patch for pumpkin picking. Stop by the barn for fresh produce, eggs, poultry and more!

Map & Directions: CLICK HERE!

Wightman's Farms
1111 Mt. Kemble Rd, Morristown, NJ
973- 425-0840, whitemansfarms.com
For over 80 years, the Wightman family has been selling fruits and vegetables at their farm and welcoming families to their home. Every weekend through September and October, there will be free hayrides to the fields to pick your own pumpkin! There is also a Corn Maze, an adventurous puzzle made through a living corn field, and for the little ones, they have created a kiddie corn pit play area, a corn filled sand box perfect for kids ages 1-6 years. Be sure to stop by their market before leaving, as it boasts fresh cider, home made pies, numerous varieties of apples, and fresh baked donuts to leave your mouth watering.

Wilkens Fruit and Fir Farm
1335 White Hill Road, Yorktown Heights, NY, Westchester County
914-245-5111, wilkensfarm.com
A wide variety of apples, pumpkins and raspberries are available — all of which you can pick yourself. Two farm markets sell everything from cider to freshly baked pies and doughnuts. Go back in a couple of months to pick your own Christmas tree.
http://wilkensfarm.com/

Applewood Orchards and Winery
82 Four Corners Rd., Warwick, NY, Orange County
845-986-1684, applewoodorchards.com
Within an hour of new york city, this farm has seven varieties of apples for picking, pumpkin picking, a farm store and even has its own winery for parents to enjoy! Enjoy hayrides, pony rides, music, face painting and puppet shows on Saturdays and Sundays

Lions and Tigers and Bears Oh My!

Do you need the perfect outing for a play date or a weekend family outing?
Why don't you venture out to Essex County and visit the Turtle Back Zoo!

The Turtle Back Zoo

Who: Adults and kids of all ages (who can turn down a fun day at the zoo?)

What: Enjoy exhibits of alligators, monkeys, bears, reptiles, penguins, as well as the wonderful southeast Asia and Australia exhibits.

When: Hours are Monday through Saturday 10am to 4:30pm and Sundays 11am to 5:30pm

Where: 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, New Jersey, 07052

Why: With the cold winter weather fast approaching, enjoy a day at the zoo during the beautiful fall weekends that we will hopefully see throughout October!

How: Directions from your specific area are available on the main website.
Adults $8, Children $4, Seniors $4, Under 2 Free

...So pack the Kiddos up, and head to The Turtle Back Zoo!

Hoboken Fall Arts and Music Festival

Who: Families and Friends

What: The Hoboken Fall Arts and Music Festival

Where: Hoboken, NJ on Washington St from Observer Highway to 7th Street.

When: 11am to 6pm

Why: It's going to be Fun, Free, and Fabulous
*this will be a trademark theme!

How: New Jersey light-rail, NJ Path System, or drive in and enjoy Hoboken street parking
*metered street parking is FREE on Sundays


The CHILDREN'S AREA will be on 3rd Street! It will include face painting, rides, petting zoo, magic show, games, and other music performances.

Children's Performances of Interest:
Music Together: 12pm and 1pm
Erin Lee and Marci: 1pm and 2pm
The Fuzzy Lemons: 4pm and 5pm

And for the men of the family who are always curious if there will be FOOD available, of course!
The local eateries will be setting up sidewalk cafe's with a variety of traditional and ethnic cuisines.

......So Pack the Kiddos Up and Have Fun In Hoboken!