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Winter Happenings In New York City

Winter can sometimes be a difficult time for families to keep their kids engaged compared to other seasons. And a global pandemic doesn’t help our cause. But thankfully this is NYC, and the resources, special event, and family fun never stops. While some of these activities are offered online and virtually to keep everyone safe, there are also events families can explore through out the city. From virtual cooking classes and ice skating in Bryant Park, winter can be just as fun as any other time of year.

Love Letters To NYC

This Valentine’s Day Grand Central Terminal is asking New Yorkers to participate in a virtual exhibit. This exhibit will showcase the many reasons why we love NYC and that the city means to us. To participate write a letter describing why you love our great city, add a photograph, and tag #LoveLettersToNYC on Facebook or Instagram. Select entries will be featured on Letters To NYC through February 28th.

Intrepid’s Virtual Kids Week

 Help your children explore time through sea, air, and space with Intrepid Museum’s Virtual Kids Week.  The week long festival is designed specifically for youngsters with interactive events like live animal shows, hand on activities, musical performances, and more. Perfect way to spend that chilly mid-winter break.

Cultured Kids Cuisine

Cultured Kids Cuisine is a nonprofit focused on educating children about cultures around the world through food and cooking. They provide free workshops and cooking classes to help engage children in their cultural interests. I love supporting a cause that is bringing fun education into our homes. If you love their work as much as I do you can also donate towards their efforts. 

Ivy Tutors Network

Many of our students are finding it hard to get through their school work during this pandemic. Ivy Tutors Network believes education is not one size fits all. They provide unique tutoring services curated to each child and family’s needs. With programs like college essay workshops, music programs, and more. Use promo code: SITC2021 for 50% off your first lesson.

Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park

Head to Bryant Park for kids week. Running from February 15th-February 19th enjoy special events like a Mardi Gras parade, Lunar New Year festivities, a pajama party, and more. Don’t forget to take a spin on the ice rink! I took the girls last week and it was such a winter highlight for us all!

Lunar New Year At Brookfield Place

I love living steps away from Brookfield Place in Battery Park. They offer such great happenings and event for families. Not to mention their amazing market place and restaurants. Join them this month to celebrate the Lunar New Year. With special events taking place from February 13th through March 14th. If you spend $200 or more at any of the Brookfield Place shops and restaurants between 2/12-2/19 , you will receive a traditional Lunar New Year lucky red envelope with gift cards valued at $18, $88, or $888.

Vale Rink at The William Vale

Skate Manhattans iconic skyline! Head over to Brooklyn for an extra special skate session. The William Vale in Williamsburg has set up a rooftop rink giving skaters an extra special backdrop. This feels so New York in the winter to me. While other skating rinks are iconic themselves, nothing quite beats NYC skyline views.

Children’s Museum Of Manhattan

Museum’s have always been a great resource for families in the winter. It gets us all inside and warmed up, while engaged and having fun. While hours and capacity are limited to help keep everyone safe, museums are open. The Children’s Museum of Manhattan has long been a household favorite for NYC families. Create one of a kind art sculptures, learn about everyones right to vote, join Dora and Diego on an animal rescue mission, and more. Visitors must purchase tickets in advance.

Love At The Center

Join Rockefeller center with this extra delicious Valentine’s Day event. Between February 11th-February 12th, head to Rockefeller’s information desk to pick up a free cupcake making kit. Then join Rainbow Room’s chef Matt Woolf in a virtual cupcake workshop. Get chef Matt’s personal tips and tricks in making the ultimate Valentine’s Day cupcakes.

Valentine’s Day Stoop

Who doesn’t love a festive photo op. Head up to the upper West Side to discover these gorgeous and fun stoop decorations. On West 82nd between Columbus and Amsterdam. I love this sort of festive personality. It really brightens up winter.

 

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18 thoughts on “Winter Happenings In New York City”

  1. Lots of things are done virtually and it looks like the same is true here in NYC. But it’s cool that there are still some places you can go and events you can attend. It will be great when all of these pandemic restrictions are behind us!

  2. I would love to visit New York during the winter, and especially during Valentines day 🙂 Well, to be honest, I would just love to get back to traveling and travel anywhere 😀

  3. NYC has been on my bucket list for so long, and for a while, it looked like we were going to be able to travel there, but thanks to COVID that is not happening anytime soon. I hope I will be able to visit the places – or at least some of them – soon enough. Blessings!

  4. I love NYC, I went there for Christmas a few years ago, it was so much fun! I can’t wait to go back soon hopefully!

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