Little Kid Big City - New York

05/11/2024

Serenity Now

Filled with anxiety and emotion over the election? Looking to destress and need a moment of peace? Take a walk in Central Park. The foliage is slightly past peak, but still absolutely stunning. It literally feels like you are walking through a painting.

A few of our favorite spots featured here (all pictures are current and were taken yesterday!).

19/10/2024

The Vessel is Open

After being closed for four years, the center piece of the Hudson Yards complex has reopened with safety precautions in place, which includes floor to ceiling metal safety mesh coverings. The very top of the Vessel remains closed.

The vessel is comprised of 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs — almost 2,500 individual steps and 80 landings — with nearly one mile of vertical climb above the Public Square and Gardens.

WHERE:📍Hudson Yards. 11th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th.

WHEN: ⏰ 10am - 9pm daily. Last entry 8pm. Registration required to climb. Book tickets online starting October 21.

PRICE: 🎟️$10 admission. Children age 5 and under are FREE. Free on Thursdays for NYC residents.

21/05/2024

Pop into Summer! 🎈

Tickets for Balloon story are on sale now! (Early bird pricing is available for a limited time - Link in Profile!).

Discover the magic of larger-than-life, eco-friendly balloon sculptures at this NYC pop-Up experience. Over 600,000+ balloons will be used to create larger than life immersive installations at this pop up coming to NYC this July. With games, food and special surprises - Balloon Story is fun for all ages!

Transport yourself to a balloon jungle, swim through inflatable seascapes, and wonder your way through the air-filled maze, and play family-friendly interactive games for all! It’s sure to be a kaleidoscope of air-filled wonder.

WHERE:📍Park Avenue Armory. 643 Park Ave, New York, NY

WHEN: ⏰ July 2nd to August 25th. Open daily 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

TICKETS: 🎟️ On sale now, Link in profile. Adults: $43.42, $32.06 Kids age 4-12 (prices listed includes service fees).

FOR KIDS:🎈All ages welcome. Expect to spend 60+ minutes in the experience. Space is accessible for strollers.

Images:📷 Balloon Story
live

18/05/2024

Paddling into the Weekend 🛶

The FREE Kayaking at Downtown Boathouse is officially open for the season!

Kayak down the river with a view of the Manhattan skyline and the Freedom Tower - does it get better than that?

All season long Pier 26 Boathouse offers (FREE!) kayaking on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 10am - 4:30pm. This popular program allows visitors to connect with the waterfront, and learn about the Hudson River. The Downtown Boathouse provides all necessary safety equipment, changing rooms, lockers and locks, sunblock, and first aid equipment.

WHERE:📍Pier 26. N Moore and West Street - adjacent to the popular Pier 25 Playground area

WHEN: ⏰From May 18 - October 14. Weekends and Holidays. 10am-4:30pm (Last boat goes out at 4:30pm). Just come on by, no reservations needed.

PRICE: 🎟Absolutely FREE! First come first serve. Ride time 20 minutes.

FOR KIDS: 🎈One child allowed per boat. If the child is under 13, they must go with a guardian. Life jackets provided. Every participant must sign a waiver, and every participant must know how to swim.

WHERE TO NEXT: 🧭Swing into fun at the Pier 25 Mini Golf course before playing away the day at the amazing Pier 25 Playground and the new Science Playground (shaped like a fish!) just steps away.

14/04/2024

Vessel Reopening

Hudson Yards has announced that the Vessel will be reopening later this year.

The centerpiece of the Hudson Yards complex is this spiral staircase known as The Vessel. Comprised of 154 intricately interconnecting flights of stairs, the Vessel has almost and 2,500 individual steps - which is more than the Empire State Building.

The structure has been closed since 2021. The structure will reopen with important safety changes in place - including floor-to-ceiling steel mesh will be installed on nearly every level. The top floors will remain closed to the public.

Have you visited the Vessel?

04/04/2024

Meet Bluey and Bingo! 💙

Cheese and crackers! FAO Schwarz us having a pop-up party, where you can meet Bluey and Bingo – for real life!

Celebrate the official arrival of the Bluey Pop-Up shop at FAO Schwarz with Bluey and Bingo!

Kids can have their picture taken with the Bluey and Bingo costume characters, and explore the collection of Bluey toys at New York City’s most iconic toy store.

Customers can also receive a free pair of Bluey ears as a gift with a purchase of $50 or more on Bluey items all month long while supplies last.

WHEN: Saturday, April 6th, from 10 am until 2 pm and Saturday, April 13th from 10am until 2pm

WHERE: FAO Schwarz (30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111)

PRICE: Free!

GOOD TO KNOW: Reservations for Bluey meet-and-greets are sold out, however walk-in space will be available the day of the event.

31/12/2023

Behind the Scenes look at the Times Square inflates the Balloons for the New Years Eve celebration! 🎈✨
Timessquare

Check out littlekidbigcity's video.

04/12/2023

Win big! We're joining on a special holiday giveaway. When you sign up to New Victory Theater's email list, you'll be entering a chance for you and your family to win 4 VIP tickets to see Phare: The Cambodian Circus in WHITE GOLD. Tickets are flying so don't wait! Click the link below!

https://donate2.app/kSYAbt

26/10/2023

Economy Candy x The Cauldron Pumpkin Cocktail Collaboration 🎃

Just in time for National Pumpkin Day!!
The Cauldron is excited to announce a LIMITED EDITION Drink Collaboration with Economy Candy, NYC’s oldest (and most beloved) candy shop!

The “Pumpkin Pie Kit Kat Swirl” captures the essence of pumpkin spice, the joy of Pumpkin Kit Kat, and the whimsy of candy corn, all served in a charming mini pumpkin! (Yes, it’s a REAL pumpkin!).

Offered in both mocktail and cocktail variations, it’s available exclusively at The Cauldron NYC Flatiron location - through Halloween!

An extra special treat: every purchase of the Pumpkin Pie Drink gets a FREE Economy Candy Tattoo sheet (while supplies last!).

Happy Halloween!! 🎃🎃🎃

WHERE: 📍The Cauldron Flatiron. 127 W 26th Street,

WHEN: ⏰Through Halloween!

More Halloween fun at the Cauldron! 🦇🎃The Flatiron location is also offering a Wizard Pumpkin Patch carving experience, a (newly launched!) Potions Experience, and other cocktails, mocktails and libations! The ultimate place to celebrate the season.

Happy Halloween!

14/10/2023

Pumpkin Patch at the Queens Botanical Garden  🎃🎃🎃

RAIN or SHINE! The Queens Botanical Garden Pumpkin Patch is back for the harvest season!
Visit for fun harvest-themed photo opportunities and activities such as planting seeds, crafting, autumn-themed book readings, and be sure to meet and take pictures with the friendly costumed nature creatures roaming the Farm!  Children (age 4 and older) get to pick their very own pumpkin. For guests aged 21 and over, there’s a selection of harvest and pumpkin-themed beers and ciders for purchase. Mark those calendars! The Garden’s popular Halloween celebration returns on October 29th (separate ticket required!).

WHERE: 📍Queens Botanical Garden. 43-50 Main Street Flushing, NY

WHEN: ⏰Patch open weekends, Oct 14-Oct 29th. Rain or Shine! 

TICKETS: 🎟️Ticket fee includes admission to both the Pumpkin Patch and the Garden. Non-Member Adult: $12 (Pumpkin not included), Member Adult: $6 (Pumpkin not included) Non-Member Child: $14 (Includes a pumpkin), Member Child: $12 (Includes a pumpkin), Child under 3: FREE. Ticket link in profile! 



03/10/2023

The Cauldron’s Wizard Pumpkin Patch Carving Experience 🎃 **GIVEAWAY BELOW!**

A magical urban pumpkin patch is coming to New York City this Halloween season!

Excited to announce that Little Kid Big City has joined with the new Cauldron NYC location in the Flatiron district to unveil a grand opening event- The Cauldron’s Wizard Pumpkin Patch! The patch is a month-long extravaganza that promises to infuse Manhattan with Halloween magic!

The 45min immersive Pumpkin Carving activity includes:
🎃Pre-scooped pumpkin to carve
🎃Carving tools
🎃HallowCream Cider
🎃Witches/Wizards Hat to take home
🎃Fun Halloween Photo ops
and so much more!
**Children’s ticket includes a pumpkin to decorate and fun craft activities.**

It’s a magical Halloween experience for all ages!✨

To celebrate the opening, we are giving away a family four pack of tickets!!

Easy to enter and win:
🎃Follow and
🎃Like and comment on this post
🎃Tag friends for additional entries

That’s it! Giveaway ends Fri Oct 5th. Winner announced on Sat Oct 6th. Winner receives a family four pack carving experience to the Cauldron Flatiron!

Best of luck! And stay tuned for more from this fun Halloween event! 👻

WHERE: 📍The Cauldron Flatiron. 127 W 26th St (between 6th and 7th)

WHEN: ⏰Opening Friday October 6th. Through Halloween!

TICKETS: 🎟️ Available now- link in profile! Prices start at $25.99, and include all the above.

11/09/2023

The Brave

Seen here: The Braves of 9/11, a mural inspired by a photo taken by Matthew McDermott. It shows a grieving and exhausted firefighter, Mike Bellantoni. The number on the fireman's helmet refers to the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.

Ways to commemorate:

💙Visit the September 11th Memorial: The memorial features two pools that sit in the footprints of the former North and South Towers. The Memorial is closed on the morning of 9/11 for the ceremony and family visitation. The memorial opens to the public at 3pm.

💙Visit the Empty Sky Memorial in Jersey City: The brushed stainless steel twin walls are 30 feet tall and 210 feet long, the width of each side of the World Trade Center Towers.

💙Visit the Postcards Installation on Staten Island: The Staten Island 9/11 Memorial is located on the waterfront, framing One World Trade Center and Lower Manhattan

💙See the Tribute in Light: a commemorative public art installation presented every year from dusk to dawn, on the night of Sept 11th. The installation consists of twin beams that reach four miles into the sky, echoing the shape and orientation of the Twin Towers. (Featured yesterday)

💙See the Skyline in Blue: the tribute will be extended across the city with over 30 landmarks also lighting up in blue. Participating buildings include the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, One Vanderbilt, and many more.

Note: The 9/11 Memorial Museum is closed today for family visitations.

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