Drew Kristofik

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Earth Day 2025: 22 Earth Day Activities in NYC for Kids

1 week ago | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Earth Day 2025 officially lights up the calendar on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, but NYC celebrates all month long, from last weekend's EarthFest at AMNH through Car-Free Earth Day the last weekend of the month. Earth Rocks takes over the Brooklyn Children's Museum, and Governors Island and Randall's Island each celebrate with their own Earth Day festivals. Plus, Broadway's Earth Day Celebration salutes the planet with songs and activities.
21 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in NYC this April for Families

3 weeks ago | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Spring festivals abound this April as New York City's fair season kicks off with nearly two dozen fun and mostly FREE fairs, festivals, parades, and carnivals.
Where to Enjoy Breakfast With Santa in NYC - Mommy Poppins

Nov 19, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

If you're looking for more than a photo-op, we've found lots of local spots serving breakfast with Santa—plus hot cocoa, cruises, and treats, too.
Big Top Comes to the Big Apple: Big Apple Circus and More High-Flying Shows in NYC

Nov 11, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

It's easy to run away to the circus in NYC—we have so many big tops passing through town each year that you can snag a seat in the stands in any season. A trip to the circus is an exercise in joy and a great introduction to live performances for little kids. High-flying acrobats and glittering costumes are great attention grabbers! The beloved Big Apple Circus holds its annual holiday season run, dazzling audiences at Lincoln Center with acrobats, trained poodles, magic, and more.
Veterans Day Weekend 2024 in NYC: 15 Best Things To Do with Kids

Nov 6, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this Veterans Day weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list for this weekend. Monday is Veterans Day, and that means it's time for the biggest celebration of service in the United States: the NYC Veterans Day Parade. You can also salute our military at the Intrepid Museum's wreath ceremony.
Toast Oktoberfest in NYC at these Family-Friendly Celebrations

Sep 17, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

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San Gennaro Fest and More Great Food Festivals in NYC for Families

Sep 12, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

New York City is one of the world's great foodie destinations and boasts some great food festivals. No matter the season, there's always something good cooking up in the melting pot that is NYC.
Colorful Pride Celebrations in NYC for Families

Jun 6, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Pride marches into New York City each June, bringing with it tons of family-friendly Pride events, including parades, picnics, concerts, and more. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or as an ally, the annual June celebration of Pride in NYC is a glorious mishmash of divine fun. From Paws for Pride to the Pride Family Picnic at St. John the Divine, Rainbows on the Hudson, and PrideFest at Astor Plaza, NYC sparkles with inclusion and community.
34 Best June Festivals and Street Fairs in 2024 in NYC for Families

May 23, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Summer festival season kicks into high gear in June when the debut of warmer weather prompts a head-spinning number of fantastic fairs, parades, carnivals, and other fetes. Annual over-the-top celebrations include the Museum Mile Festival, Egg Rolls, Egg Creams, and Empanadas, Make Music NYC, the Figment Festival, and Coney Island's iconic Mermaid Parade. June's also all about Pride fun and Juneteenth celebrations. Read on for our top picks so you don't miss a minute.
19 Best Spring Festivals and Fairs in NYC this April for Families

Mar 29, 2024 | mommypoppins.com | Drew Kristofik

Spring festivals abound this April as New York City's festival season kicks off with nearly two dozen fun and mostly FREE fairs, festivals, parades, and carnivals.