Have you seen all the gorgeous photos looking down over Times Square? That’s because One Times Square opened recently and I toured it in September.
One Times Square With Kids
KahKow Chocolate Tour in Maplewood With Kids
I had a visitor coming in town and was looking for things to do. KahKow, a New Jersey chocolate maker was advertising tours and truffle making classes. Bingo! I signed up that morning for an afternoon class. Hint: don’t sign up day of. More later.
Is Death Becomes Her Appropriate for Kids?
Death Becomes Her is no longer on Broadway, but will be touring the U.S.
I held back on seeing it initiallty since I had seen the movie and wasn’t sure I wanted to then see the Broadway show. But I’m glad I did. I decided to do so after hearing many friends say what a fun show it was, with great staging and songs, and some fun “tricks.” But is Death Becomes her appropriate for kids? Read on.
Culinary Institute of America With Kids
Do yourself a favor and take a trip to Hyde Park, New York. Make a weekend of it. You can visit the Franklin Delano Roosevelt house and library, the Vanderbilt mansion, and the 170 acre Culinary Institute of America. The CIA is especially good to visit if you and your kids are foodies.
Olana With Kids
I bet you didn’t know this year is the 200th anniversary of Frederic Church’s birth. You probably haven’t even heard of him. Admittedly, I had not either, when I went to visit his home and property at Olana New York State Historic Site in Hudson, New York.
FDR’s House and Library With Kids
You don’t have to be a history buff to appreciate FDR’s house and library with kids in Hyde Park, New York. As someone who did not live through that era, I found it astounding how many advancements in our social fabric came from FDR’s four terms in presidential office (yes, 12 years, four terms – the longest-serving president).
Museum of the City of New York with kids
It’s been on my list for years to visit the Museum of the City of New York with kids. And the impetus to make it happen: He Built This City. The ongoing exhibit features Queens-born artist Joe Macken who built a massive model of New York City’s five boroughs – 50 feet by 27 feet.
Review: The Cooper Hewitt with kids
I saw a review of the industrial photography exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt and had to go. The museum is in a gorgeous Andrew Carnegie mansion on 103rd Street and Fifth Avenue. While the four floors cover a lot of design, I was worn out after just the photography exhibit. I must go back. I highly recommend the Cooper Hewitt with kids, especiallly this exhibit, which is through September 27, 2026.
Review: MOAD with kids
It’s been a while since I’d been to the Museum of Arts and Design (MOAD) in NYC. It was time to revisit! And I picked a good time – there are two exhibits that kids would enjoy. The first is Jonathan Adler, and the second is the Haas Brothers. Go visit MOAD with kids and see these exhibits.
FDNY Fire Zone in New York City
While staying at the Kimpton Era hotel on 48th Street, I wandered by FDNY Fire Zone (also on 48th Street) – which I had never seen before. But it’s been there since 2020 or 2021 It’s a fire safety learning center, and it is fabulous for kids. And it’s free.
