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When Is Chelsea Clinton Due? She’s Expecting Her Third Child This Year

by Erica Loop

Bill and Hillary are about to become grandparents—again! Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton is pregnant. The 38-year-old mom of two recently announced her third pregnancy, tweeting a sweet post on Jan. 22.

Clinton and hubby Marc Mezvinsky are already parents to daughter Charlotte, 4, and son Aidan, 2. And now it looks like the preschooler and toddler are about to become a big sis (again) and big bro (for the first time).

 

The son-to-be third time around celeb mama tweeted, “Marc and I have loved watching Charlotte be such a wonderful big sister and we’re excited to watch Aidan become a big brother! We cannot wait to meet our newest addition later this summer.” So there you have it. While Clinton hasn’t confirmed an exact due date, judging by the tweet she’s looking at a July or August birth.

With baby number three on the way, it looks like Clinton will have her hands full. But she’ll have plenty of kid-friendly reading for her growing brood of tots. Along with her former first daughter status, Clinton is an accomplished children’s author. Her latest book, Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference made its grand debut last fall.

—Erica Loop

Featured Photo: Symphony Space

 

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10 Nutcracker Performances You’ll Leap to See in San Diego

by Nikki Walsh

Raise the bar this holiday season by starting a family tradition to see The Nutcracker. There are so many venues to behold the magic of this beloved ballet in San Diego. We twirled our way across the city to find 10 performances for you and your troupe. From a North County Nutcracker to the Moscow Ballet, scroll down for where to take your tiny dancers to see this delightful show.

San Diego Ballet

Chun P. via Yelp

Twirl into this Nutcracker production with an international cast combined with local ballerinas. You'll find dancers from China, Japan, Russia and more. Also, they include young dancers from all over San Diego County. So, put on your best look and jump at a chance to make this ballet a tradition. Even more, they dance to the classic Tchaikovsky score. This show is sure to sparkle.

Dates: Dec. 29-30
Price: $40 to $100/person

Copley Symphony Hall
50 B St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Online: sandiegoballetdancecompany.org

Southern California Ballet

Southern California Ballet

A standing tradition for 25 years at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, this Nutcracker is on pointe. Ballerinas are from the local Southern California Ballet and the performance features professional guest artists in the principal roles. Watch the toy soldiers and mice battle as you listen to the Tchaikovsky score. Even more, you'll find over 100 dancers that grace this stage.

Dates: Dec. 15-16

Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Rd.
Poway, CA 92064
Online: southerncaliforniaballet.org

California Ballet

Scott Moore via Flickr

A toddler-friendly Nutcracker performance? They have two days of a special half-pint friendly performance (and it costs less too)! Even more, they have a regular show for bigger kids. Plus, there's a cast of over 200 dancers with the youngest one age four. This holiday extravaganza follows Tchaikovsky's score played by both the Classics Philharmonics and the San Diego Symphony. Special toddler-friendly performances are on Dec. 14th and 21st at 2 p.m.

Dates: Dec. 14-16 & 21-23, various show times
Price: $30 and up per person

San Diego Civic Theater
3rd Avenue & B St.
San Diego, CA 92101
800-430-8903
Online: san-diego-theater.com

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

San Diego Civic Youth Ballet

Held at the family-friendly Casa del Prado in Balboa Park, this affordable show will delight your youngest theater-goer. The performers are all part of the San Diego Civic Youth Ballet program and will take you on an extraordinary journey to the magical Land of the Sweets with Clara and her Nutcracker Prince. Enjoy a trip outside to Balboa Park after the performance.

Dates: Dec. 12-23
Cost: $12 to $18 per person

Casa del Prado
1650 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
619-233-3060
Online: sdcyb.org

Moscow Ballet

Moscow Ballet via Yelp

Picture stunning costumes and the pure precision of Moscow’s best ballerinas and you’ll understand why this one-night-only event is not to be missed. Pirouette with the Russian dancers who perform over 100 places each year.

Dates: Dec. 20
Cost: $58 and up per person

Copley Symphony Hall
750 B St.
San Diego, CA 92101
619-235-0804
Online: san-diego-theater.com

City Ballet

S.. via Yelp

If you enjoy live orchestra music, elaborate stages and costume design, then this is your show. Firstly, the dancers move to the music of the City Ballet Orchestra and Chorus. Even more you'll find this a professional production. Following each matinee show, members of the cast will be in the lobby to greet audience members and pose for photos.

Date: Dec. 7-9, 14-16 & 21-23
Cost: from $20-$89 per person; children 4 and under not permitted

Spreckels Theater
121 Broadway #600
San Diego, CA 92101
Online: cityballet.org/nutcracker

New West Ballet

Conrad Kuiper via Flickr

Waltz with the flowers to this family-friendly local version of the Nutcracker. From colorful costumes and lavish sets you'll find this production both heart-warming and fun. Also, this local dance school has presented the favorite holiday ballet for over 30 years. So, grab the crew and get ready for a holiday feast for the eyes and ears.

Date: Nov. 23-25
Cost: $20-50

Poway Center for the Performing Arts
15498 Espola Road
Poway, CA 92064
Online: powaycenter.com/newwestballet

San Diego Academy of Ballet

Lori L. via Yelp

Visit the magical land of sweets! This local ballet group performs the show with ballerinas from all levels of their academy. You'll find the story of Clara family-friendly and engaging. Even more, little ones will be thrilled at the battle of the Rat King and Nutcracker. Further, you can enjoy this performance early in the holiday season before it gets too busy.

Dates: Nov. 23, 24 & 25

Joan B. Kroc Theatre
6611 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92115
Online: sandiegoacademyofballet.org

Scripps Performing Arts

Scripps Performing Arts

Prance to this local ballet school's performance of the Nutcracker at the David and Dorthea Garfield Theatre in La Jolla. You'll enjoy their version of Tchaikovsky’s, The Nutcracker.

Dates: Dec. 7-9
Cost: $25-$40 per person

David and Dorthea Garfield Theatre
4126 Executive Dr.
La Jolla, CA 92037
Online: tututix.com/scripps

Encinitas Ballet

Encinitas Ballet

Leap into this local North County ballet Center's presentation of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker which features award-winning guest dancers. Between the stunning set backgrounds and adorable ballerinas, you'll be glad you took the whole crew.

Date: Dec. 12
Cost: $8-$30 per person

Moonlight Amphitheater
1200 Vale Terrace Dr.
Vista, CA 92084
Online: encinitasballet.com

featured photo: Scott Moore via Flickr

–-Nikki Walsh

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Give Them a Hand: NYC’s Best Puppet Shows

by Rachel Sokol

If you haven’t noticed, puppets are kind of a big deal right now. From a permanent exhibit celebrating one of the masters of the form, to tons of new productions, and perennial favorites, NYC is a real puppet town this season. No matter your child’s age or puppet preferences — colorful and fuzzy, classic marionettes, funky and fun —  there’s a place to catch a high quality show. Click through to see some of NYC’s top spots for puppets!

For Feel-Good Fun with a Retro Twist: The Joshua Show Episode 2

If you're feeling glum, Joshua Holden just might be the guy to turn that frown upside down. The whimsical puppeteer is closing out a run of The Joshua Show: Episode 2 at HERE on September 30, but he's been knows to pop-up around town at venues like Symphony Space and Lincoln Center. With his main man, the grumpy Mr. Nicolas and a cast of other puppetry wonders, Holden brings joy with a retro a flair to the art. (Meet Joshua and Mr. Nicolas here!)

Sept. 30, 2 p.m.
Tickets: $20
HERE
145 6th Ave.
SoHo
Online: here.org/shows

photo: The Joshua Show/Jennifer Grob

 

 Have a favorite puppet show we missed? Let us know in the comments!

— Rachel Sokol

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Swing Time: Make Music at This Super Summer Installation!

by Yuliya Geikhman

Battery Park City’s Brookfield Place is making a name for itself when it comes to presenting fresh, fun — and frequently interactive —  art installations the whole family can enjoy. Past hits for us have included beautiful and magical wishing stations and oversized, illuminated bunnies. Now, the downtown spot is hosting The Swings, a playful, musical sculpture that invites the public to  collaboratively create an urban symphony. Read on and then get swinging — it closes July 7!

Collaborative Art
Walk into Brookfield Place and you find an oasis of calm away from the business and tourist bustle of the World Trade Center area — as well as some refreshing A/C and a killer food court if you need to recharge and refuel.

Step outside to the public plaza you’ll discover the center’s latest installation, The Swings. This interactive art exhibit brings music, collaboration and a little bit of physical activity to the space, turning it into a fun place for kids and adults alike.

Getting Into the Swing of Things
The Swings exhibit is the creation of Daily tous les jours, a Montreal-based design studio whose works aim to bring people together through collaboration and art. The exhibit is a giant swing set, designed to look, feel, and sound aesthetically pleasing. Each swing emits a sound when it’s used, and represents one of four instruments: piano, harp, guitar, and vibraphone.

A poster displaying the rules points out that The Swings are an art installation, not a playground; that is, they are meant to be played with collaboratively. (Most of the time, though, kids — and adults — just seem to swing to have fun, rather than composing a new musical masterpiece. That said, even with each visitor doing their own thing, the swings emit a pleasant tune, like a set of wind-chimes swaying in a gentle breeze. The effect is especially soothing thanks to the outdoor, waterfront location of the exhibit.

The Rules of Swinging
A set of swings naturally attracts plenty of kids, but adults are welcome to swing, too. Note: no matter how old you are, before you enter the area of the installation, you must sign a waiver. The waiver contains the usual “if you get hurt, it’s not our fault,” disclaimer and parents or guardians are required to sign for children under 18.

The installation is made up of 10 swings, so there is usually at least a short wait, and during peak hours, time on the swings is limited to five minutes per person. However when we stopped by, exhibit personnel were still determining when “peak hours” were, exactly. In other words, if you see an unusually long line, try coming back another time for a longer turn at the swings.

The exhibit area itself is large, with plenty of space in front of the swings to park your stroller, or stand back and let the kids enjoy themselves. Parents of kids shorter than 36 inches are required to swing with their kids on their laps. The rules also ask that all participants remain aware of their surroundings, don’t stand or horse around on the swings, and take turns. Of course, parental supervision is mandatory.

Swing Time
The Swings are open from Noon to 8 p.m. daily, but they close in poor weather. Stop by before July 7th to make some music, and keep an eye out for Arts Brookfield’s other exhibitions, artwork, and musical experiences throughout the city this summer.

The Swings
June 10 – July 7
12 p.m.- 8 p.m. daily
Brooksfield Place
230 Vesey St.
Battery Park City
Online: artsbrookfield.com

Have you and the kids visited The Swings? Tell us about your experience in the comments! 

—Yuliya Geikhman

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Fly By Night: Don’t Miss This Free Pigeon Whisperer Event!

by Mimi O'Connor

Despite recent evidence to the contrary, we don’t typically cover the pigeon beat. However, arts nonprofit Creative Time, the Brooklyn Navy Yard and artist Duke Riley have partnered to present somewhat of a pigeon symphony in May, and we think it shouldn’t be missed. It’s free, and happening on multiple dates through early June, but you have to register for tickets in advance and they’re going fast! Read on to get the full scoop!

photo: Creative Time

Only In New York
Entitled “Fly By Night”, Riley’s project is the type of thing  that can pretty much only happen in New York, as it involves thousands of pigeons living in a converted ship docked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, benefactors like Creative Time and the Yard, and a Brooklyn artist who also happens to have special bond with New York City’s unofficial avian mascot. (Riley rescued a pigeon as a child, and when he let it go it came back, resulting in a lifelong bond with the birds. As an adult, he lived and worked in a pigeon coop  for five years, and in 2013, trained homing pigeons to smuggle cigars from Havana to Key West as part of the piece Trading With the Enemy.)

What Will Happen
It sounds sort of hard to believe, but at dusk on Friday to Sunday through early June, Riley will blow a whistle, at which point thousands of pigeons will emerge from their ship home at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The birds will be wearing small legs bands, similar to the ones historically used to enable pigeons to carry messages. (Yes: it may take a bit to get the kids to believe people actually communicated via hard copy and birds.) However, instead of carrying messages, the bands will be outfitted with tiny LED lights, and the birds will swoop and fly together, creating a twinkling piece of public art that of course will be different every evening.

photo: Creative Time

What’s It All About? 
“Fly By Night” plays homage to pigeon-keeping both here and further afield, as well as to the pursuit throughout history. (Apparently, the birds have been domesticated for thousands of years, used for companionship, sports and service.) New York, of course, has long been home to communities of pigeon keepers, known as “fanciers”, with rooftop pigeon lofts found throughout the five boroughs, the numbers of which are sadly waning.

(Concerned about the pigeons’ welfare? Don’t worry: so is Riley, and the team of people hired to look after the birds, which includes an avian veterinarian, and specially-trained handlers on site before, during and after the performance. At the conclusion of the piece, Riley will adopt many of the birds as pets; others will find homes with other fanciers schooled in the ways of pigeon-keeping. You can read more about the kinds of birds involved in the piece, how they’re cared for and more, here.)

Riley hopes “Fly By Night” will help the uninitiated feel some of the joy the birds bring their keepers. “The first time I flew birds, I looked up and forgot the rest of the world’s noise. Pigeon keeping is like a religion, and those who enter into this relationship find more peace in their birds than anything else. My hope is for the audience to look up at these beautiful creatures and experience that same rapture, a freedom like no other.”

Will It? Well, you won’t know unless you’re there. Reserve your spots now!

Duke Riley’s “Fly By Night”
Fri.-Sun. evenings, dusk,  May 7- June 12
Tickets: Free, advance registration required
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Online: creativetime.org

Are you going to “Fly By Night”? Tell us in the comments below!

—Mimi O’Connor

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14 Things You Must Do in Seattle Before Baby Turns One

by Allison Sutcliffe

First smiles. First words. First full night’s sleep… we can dream can’t we? Find out what Seattle firsts your newly minted mini needs to do sometime after her splashy scene entrance and before she smashes some cake at her one-year bash.

photo: Allison Sutcliffe 

1. Meet the Moose. Babies and baseball. Add a few brews in and an M’s win and it sounds like the makings of a great spring day. Don’t forget to hit the Moose Den with your newly minted M’s fan to snap a keepsake pic with the Mariner Moose. Mission complete!

photo: Jolene Hufty

2. Tiptoe through the tulips. A trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a must-visit for baby’s first spring. That colorful sea of tulips? Best backdrop ever for post-worthy baby pics. Plus, your sidekick can’t get super muddy… yet!

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

3. Dip toes in Puget Sound. All it takes is one gloriously sunny summer day for you and your little squirt to cross this one off the list. No suits needed!

photo: Angela Barton

4. See a kindie rock concert. When you’re born in the land of Hendrix, Nirvana and Pearl Jam, rock ‘n’ roll is part of your heritage. Acquaint baby with his or her roots at a Kid’s Rock Series concert at the Mount Baker Club. Start ‘em young!

photo: Kindiependent website

5. Climb a mountain. Hold on baby, because this one’s really for your parents. Strap on your little bundle, then start your ascent up Little Si. It’s the perfect sized hike for your petit!

photo: Sarah Lenssen

6. Wade in the water. Nothing beats those gleeful giggles and silly splashes of kiddos hanging at the International Fountain. Whether you escort your almost-walker into the deluge or watch with him in utter fascination from the sidelines, this is one that shouldn’t be missed.

photo: Jen Morris

7. Take the plunge. Prepare your little mariner for a life by the sea with some swimming lessons. We’ve got the scoop on the best lessons in the area for those under 12 months.

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

8. Stretch your limits. You and your newly minted mini can strike your best “baby poses” together at yoga. We love the baby class at Limber Yoga and 8 Limbs Yoga’s post-natal class which will leave you and your wee one feeling fine.

photo: Limber Yoga’s website

9. Make new friends. You’re never too young to network! Expand your tiny socialite’s circle at a fabulous parenting group. Both of you can make friends, find support and share your best diaper blowout stories among your parenting tribe.

photo: PEPS Program Facebook page

10. Take in a flick. Bring your future film buff to a kid-friendly matinee on a rainy Seattle day. Because that sweet window, where the wee one sleeps while you watch, only stays open for so long. Catch the latest blockbuster during Mommy and Me times at the Cinemark Lincoln Square in Bellevue while you can!

11. Meet some animals. Old MacDonald and his animal friends are all the rage in your little bundle’s world. That’s why the Woodland Park Zoo’s Walkin’ and Rollin’ class made our list. Your mini me gets to hang with the biggest “stars” in town, while you bond with other parents over sleepless nights and diaper duty.

photo: Allison Sutcliffe

12. Make music at the symphony. Put attending a Tiny Tots concert at the Seattle Symphony on baby’s list of memorable, must-do firsts. Linda and Lisa bring music to life, even for the tiniest audience members.

photo: Tracey Marshall Photography

13. Take a ferry ride. Before she turns one, your little eco baby needs to take her first ride on Seattle’s most unique form of public transportation. It’s all about the journey with this one!

photo: Elizabeth LaFever

14. Follow the lead. Check out other cool Seattle families and compare notes. These favorite PNW ‘gramers will help lead the way!

photo: @margejacobsen

What’s on your Seattle baby’s bucket list? Spill in the Comments below!

— Allison Sutcliffe

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Bach Out at These Symphonies Suited for Littles

by Marissa Mullen

When was the last time you took your kids to watch a live performance filled with orchestral music? We’ve rounded up some family-friendly shows that are much more than the average sing-along story time or listening to your kiddo’s favorite soundtrack on repeat. These local performances will introduce your kiddos to the symphony experience at a young age, which is a great gift that will last a lifetime.

photo: San Diego Symphony Facebook Page

San Diego Symphony Family Festival Series
The Family Festival Series is a wonderful way for kids to discover the amazing sounds of live musical performance. Designed for kiddos ages 4-12, these fun and interactive Sunday concerts are about 50 minutes long (great for short attention spans), and are performed at the beautiful Jacobs Center. If you want to take kiddos under two, they are welcome to attend and can sit on a parent’s lap for free. Be sure to take part in the pre-concert activities, such as a musical petting zoo. Here are a few upcoming concert you’ll want to put on your calendar.

A Walk Through Balboa Park: Celebrating San Diego’s Landmark
Taking inspiration from Balboa Park during its centennial year, this concert offers music that represents the most iconic elements of the “Jewel of San Diego” from fountains to gardens, from the International Cottages to art museums.

Date: Nov. 1, 2 p.m. (pre-concert activities start at 1 p.m.)

If you want to enhance your symphony experience, plan a family field trip to Balboa Park. Use this fun Activity Guide as a jumping off point for further adventures, and visit these Balboa Park sites and spots that will be featured musically in the concert:

  • The Botanical Gardens
  • The Veterans Museum and Memorial
  • The International Cottages
  • The Spreckels Organ Pavilion (free concerts every Sunday at 2 p.m.)
  • The Natural History Museum

Holiday Pops – Holiday Cheer to Last All Year!
San Diego’s favorite holiday music tradition returns! Sing along to popular holiday carols and hits including “Jingle Bells,” “Sleigh Ride” and many, many more in this one-hour afternoon version especially for families with young kids. Have your family photo taken with Mr. and Mrs. Clause after the concert.

Date: Dec. 20, 2 p.m. (pre-concert activities take place 1 p.m.)

Sounds Like Science Day — SYMPHOLOGY: The Science of Sound
From drawing a bow across a string to striking a drum with a stick, there are countless ways our musicians make the sounds of the orchestra that come together to form beautiful music. But how does it actually happen? Find out on this fascinating program that entertainingly combines science and the symphony.

Date: Feb. 20, 2 p.m. (pre-concert activities start at 1 p.m.)

750 B St.
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-235-0804
Online: sandiegosymphony.org

photo: San Diego Symphony Facebook Page

Kinder Koncerts
If you don’t feel like trekking downtown with a little one in tow, check out Kinder Koncerts! These are neighborhood concerts especially for small kids, from preschool through 2nd grade. The San Diego Symphony performs at churches, libraries and schools in all different areas of the county. Best of all, these shows are free!

Online: sandiegosymphony.org

photo: San Diego Symphony Facebook Page

Symphony Summer Pops
Got squirming kids who just won’t sit still? Perhaps an outdoor concert would be ideal. Summertime concerts are performed outside at Embarcadero Marina South. You can opt to sit at cabaret tables, on fold-down chairs or sprawled out on the lawn. Kids will love the fireworks at the 4th of July show, and Comic-Con weekend concerts typically feature favorites from popular video game franchises, movies, paired with an exciting multi-media show. Don’t forget to bring a sweater for your kiddos in case they get chilly.

1245 7th Ave.
San Diego, Ca
Online: sandiegosymphony.org

photo: Classics 4 Kids Facebook Page

Classics 4 Kids

Classic 4 Kids highly entertaining concerts feature the high-caliber Classics Philharmonic orchestra, and are geared towards young audiences. Bringing the classics alive, these shows are interactive and include plenty of fun, educational activities. Past performances at Balboa Theatre have included local dance troupes, singers and martial arts to provide a truly immersive experience. Plus, after the show kids get to see and feel the instruments for themselves.

You’ll want to save the date for the November show, “Back to the Future: Orchestra Blast-Off.” Little concert-goers will rocket into outer space with music inspired by space exploration and astronomy, with a STEAM focus linking scientific and musical concepts for high-impact learning and fun that’s simply out of this world. Featuring a guest appearance by space expert and author, Francis French, this is in partnership with the San Diego Air & Space Museum.

Date: Nov. 19 and 20, 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.

 

Online: classics4kids.com

photo: La Jolla Symphony & Chorus Facebook Page

La Jolla Symphony & Chorus

This performance ensemble is made up of a diverse group of professional musicians and singers, UCSD students, as well as members of the community. They perform both traditional and contemporary repertoire, and provide plenty of opportunities for kids to come and enjoy their music. Be sure to check out Family Friendly Fridays at the Mandeville Auditorium at UCSD! These are free, open dress rehearsals the Friday before most concert weekends. The awesome thing about this is the fact that there are frequent breaks – and if your kiddo is making a fuss, you are free to come and go as you please. They also perform free Young People’s Concerts, tailored for school aged kids and their families.

Online: lajollasymphony.com

Have you ever taken your kids to the symphony? How did they like it?

— Marissa Mullen

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Calling Young Culture Buffs: Introducing the Arts To Your Kiddos

by Lenya McGrath

Did you know San Diego has plenty of bite-sized ways to introduce your little ones to the world of theater, music and art? From taking in a performance at the Symphony to creating your own contemporary art attack, we’ve got plenty of ideas to get your little ones appreciating the arts in no time. Read on for the scoop.

Photo Credit: MCASD

Have an Art Attack at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
Ponder the artists intention and check out the brush strokes up close at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD). With two locations in Downtown and La Jolla, this institution is dedicated to the exploration of art for all. Your junior art critics will love the Edwards Sculpture Garden at MCASD La Jolla and they’ll love the intriguing large scale pieces at MCASD Downtown. In fact, the price of each ticket includes entry to both locations valid for seven days. The gallery welcomes families with their monthly family artlab event. You’ll get a kid-friendly guided tour of a current exhibition and the chance to get hands-on and create some art of your own. This event suits kiddos ages 5 and up, and runs for two hours. It’s worth noting tickets are limited and are based on a first-come, first-serve basis; so it may be worth purchasing online in advance.

1100 & 1001 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, Ca 92101
858-454 3541

700 Prospect St.
La Jolla, Ca 92037
858-454 3541

Online: mcasd.org

Photo Credit: Lenya McGrath

Think, Create and Play at the New Children’s Museum
Bring your pint size culture buff’s down to the New Children’s Museum in downtown and get set to expierence a museum in a whole new way. Imagination and creativity will be stimulated with plenty of exhibits that the kids can touch, feel and participate in. Visit the clay station to make your own scultpture masterpiece, bounce around in the inflatable Fruit Of The Gods exhibit or play around in the The Rainhouse. One visit will literally be a drop in the ocean of all the amazing things you can do at the New Children’s Museum. Kids of all ages are welcome and there are plenty of quiet spots, restrooms and an organic cafe should you need a break.

200 West Island Ave.
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-233 8792
Online: thinkplaycreate.org


Photo Credit: San Diego Symphony Facebook page

Take in the Sounds at the San Diego Symphony
Get ready for your little one’s to shout “Bravo” and “Encore” as they take in a performance from the famed San Diego Symphony. All performances are a very kid-friendly 50 minutes long and are most suited to those ages 4 -12 years, although everyone is welcome. In fact, guests under two can attend for free and sit on a parent’s lap. Before the show, take part in the fun pre-concert activities like a musical petting zoo. Family Festival concerts are scheduled throughout the year, so it’s best to check their site for upcoming listings.

750 B St.
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-235-0804
Online: sandiegosymphony.org

Photo Credit: Cindy D via Yelp

Stomp the Boards at the San Diego Junior Theatre
The lights dim, the actors come on stage and the magic begins. The San Diego Junior Theatre have been performing for kids for over 55 years and are the oldest continuing theatre program for young performers in the country. Your little thespians will love family favorite shows like The Adams Family, Fancy Nancy and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. All performances take place at the Casa del Prado Theatre in Balboa Park, and are scheduled at kid-friendly show times like 12 p.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The theatre company takes their job of introducing a new generation to the theatre very seriously, so you can not only experience performances but take part in back stage tours, kids parties and summer camps.

1650 El Prado, Suite 208
San Diego, Ca 92101
619-239-1311
Online: juniortheatre.com

Do you have any activities from the arts you love to do with your kids? Tell us in the comments below!

— Lenya McGrath

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6 October Kids’ Concerts Not To Be Missed

by jeff bogle

The city’s kindie rock concert scene exhaled last month after a jam-packed summer. This month, the fun is back in a major way as the leaves begin to fall on those green open spaces where you rocked out al fresco. Check out these six great kids’ music shows happening all over the city — on land and on water — this October!

The Boogers

When: Sat., Oct. 11a.m.

Where: Symphony Space, Upper West Side

Cost: $21/adults; $14 /children (cheaper for subscribers)

The kindie music scene’s finest purveyors of classic punk rock will shake the floor of the Leonard Nemoy Thalia at Symphony Space this month with their brand of original CBGB-style American punk. It’s time to dig deep in your drawer and dust off that tattered Ramones T-shirt, because this is the family rock show you’ve been waiting for all your life, dad.

Get Boogers concert details here.

Astrograss

When: Sun., Oct. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Where: The Jewish Museum, Upper East Side

Cost: $18/adults; $13/children (cheaper for members)

Bluegrass sounds best in the fall, when visions of hay bales and the scent of pumpkins spice dominate family life. Join the city’s best Americana kid’s band for a celebration of all things crisp, cool and autumnal this month.

Get Astrograss concert details here.

Alastair Moock

When: Sat & Sun., Oct. 25 & 26, 11a.m. each day

Where: Symphony Space, Upper West Side

Cost: $21/adults; $14 children (cheaper for subscribers)

Alastair Moock is a master songwriter in the Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger tradition, infusing plenty of humor into story songs both joyful and melancholy. And, like his stylistic forefathers, Moock is also adept at charming pre-song banter, drawing chuckles out of audience members of any age. His sincerity, songs and style is timeless and when he brings his authentic American folk music to town, it’s a concert (or two, in this case!) that should not be skipped.

Get Alastair Moock concert details here.

Baze and His Silly Friends

When: Sat., Oct. 25, 10 a.m. (Boarding at 9:30 a.m.)

Where: Circle Line Kids Cruises — Pier 83, Midtown West

Cost: $29/adults; $20/children; free for children under two

Act like a tourist for once and spend 75 minutes at sea on this clever Halloween Costume Ball cruise in New York Harbor. Baze and his Silly Friends will play sets of sharp pop-rock as you and your kids take in the Statue of Liberty while dressed in your Halloween finest. Also on board this floating party? A strolling magician.

Get Baze and His Silly Friends Circle Line Kids Cruise details here.

Lloyd H. Miller

When: Sat. Oct. 25, check website for time.

Where: City Reliquary, Williamsburg

Cost: Free

Join the Deedle Deedle Dees frontman as he returns to the annual Sugar Sweets Festival in Brooklyn. You’ll hear curious songs about the history of the borough and the characters who’ve helped to shape the city, and be energized by Miller’s abundant and obvious passion for his hometown. Plus, of course, you can sample some of the city’s tastiest sweets and baked goods! There’s no way this isn’t a great time!

Get Lloyd H. Miller concert details here.

 

The Pop Ups

When: Wed., Oct. 29, 3 p.m.

Where: New York Public Library — Throg’s Neck Branch, The Bronx.

Cost: Free

Now this is a unique opportunity! Take your little kids out to enjoy a rare midweek afternoon of puppet-making and music with Grammy nominated kindie all-stars The Pop Ups. You’ll enjoy hearing some of newest tunes from the terrific Brooklyn-based electro-pop duo in the context of making puppets with the band and then use them in a skit that your kids and The Pop Ups will write together. Do not miss this one!

*Want to see a ‘traditional’ full-length Pop Ups concert, too? You’re in luck, as the band has just booked two: Sat., Oct. 11 at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside Prospect Park Skating Rink and Sat., Oct. 17 at the South Street Seaport.

Get all The Pop Ups October concert details here.

What kindie concert are you excited about this fall? Let us know in the comments!

— Jeff Bogle

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