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KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER!   Summer fun is just around the corner, and so are we. Sign-up for Summer Unplugged and Summer Pass now! Free bowling for kids all summer long! Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long!

   Darien Lake is Western New York's source of family fun and great memories worth repeating! Enjoy all 45 rides, a 10-acre water park, great food, entertainment and overnight accommodations options. Vacation packages start at just $100!

   Morey's Piers, located on the boardwalk in the Wildwoods NJ, is a classic seaside amusement park, family owned and operated since 1969. Voted the third best seaside amusement parks in the world by Amusement Today, Morey's Piers spans over eighteen acres along six beach blocks and includes three amusement piers and two beachfront waterparks.

   Family amusement park with rides, waterpark, beach, arcade, games, restaurant, entertainment. Ride the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and conquer the new water slides at Splash Away Bay. The Quassy Quest Laser Maze awaits you in the huge arcade building. Other activities include boat rides on Lake Quassapaug, discount bargain days - Monday & Wednesday during height of season - and family specials Friday and Saturday evenings at 5 o'clock. (less) ... (more)

   Saratoga and North Creek Railway operates year round with many spring, summer and fall events and a Snow Train during the winter season. For the holidays the Polar Express arrives in November and December. Check out their website for more information.

Custom Created Tours of New York City   Show your kids New York City the best possible way--with a privately-escorted, custom-created sightseeing tour! It will be an unforgettable family-friendly experience! We'll make your kids (and you!) really happy! Places your fun tour guide can take you: where "Enchanted" and "Elf" were filmed, the Staten Island Ferry (for an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty), a toy store with a 60-foot Ferris wheel INSIDE, a museum with a ginormous dinosaur skeleton, the Empire State Building, Dylans Candy Bar...and SO much more! Hotel pick-up/drop-off no extra charge. Tours conducted in SUVs or Mercedes Sprinter vans. And, dont forget: its all custom. We show you what YOU want to see! (less) ... (more)

   Mixing adrenaline-pumping action with family-style fun is our specialty! Thrill to the white water rapids on The Beast of The East, roar through the darkness on our new interactive Close Encounters slide - featuring themed music, videos and a light show that you select! Or, test your skills soaring down the Speed Dominator. And while you're at it, don't miss our famous 1000-gallon bucket that drenches everyone in its path! Younger guests will have a blast at Zoe Zone, featuring a shallow pool, fountains, and soft play equipment. And everyone can enjoy slides, body flumes, water blasters, or an inner tube ride on Rivy's River. So grab your swimsuit and take the family to the #1 Wildwood Water Park -- Splash Zone @ Boardwalk Central! (less) ... (more)

Annie The Musical Now on Broadway!   The timeless story. The classic characters. The unforgettable songs. Under the loving direction of three-time Tony Award winner James Lapine, the musical you remember is back on Broadway in a brand-new production you'll never forget. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin remain the same, with new choreography provided by Tony Award winner Andy Blankenbuehler. (less) ... (more)

   Be dazzled by new spellbinding lasers, spectacular lighting effects, and awesome display's of bubble artistry. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that will blow you away. A bubble-laser spectacular that will amaze everyone with mind blowing bubble magic. Step into an interactive bubble world that will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again! An unbubblievable extravaganza unlike anything you have ever seen before. Adults and children of all ages are sure to be enchanted. Treat yourself, your friends and your family. You have to experience it to believe it! What the Critics are Saying: MommyMetro.com says, "Got Kids? You NEED to see the Gazillion Bubble Show!" Time Out NY says, 'Dazzling succession of bubbles in mind-blowing configurations.. 4 Stars!' Regis Philbin says "Spectacular! Unlike Anything You've Ever Seen Before!' The NY Times calls GBS "Enchanting" David Letterman calls GBS, 'The World's Greatest Bubble Show!' PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: Wed 11am & 2pm, Sat at 11am, 2pm, & 4:30pm; Sun at 12 & 3pm. For Birthday Parties and groups of 12 and more call us or visit our website. (less) ... (more)

   A mother, A daughter, 3 possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Seen by over 50 million people around the world, MAMMA MIA! is celebrating over 4,500 performances in its eleventh smash hit year at Broadway's Winter Garden Theatre, remaining one of Broadway's top selling musicals. The North American Tour has played 4,030 performances in over 166 cities. The original West End production of MAMMA MIA! is celebrating 13 years and over 5,000 performances in London, an international tour has visited more than 74 foreign cities, and the blockbuster feature film adaptation is the most successful movie musical of all time grossing over $600 million worldwide. (less) ... (more)

   Farm located in Milton, NY offering Pick Your Own fruit including cherries, apples, pears, and peaches. Also, has farm market locations in New York City. Join us for our Fall Season Grand Opening on September 15th. Mark your calendars for our annual Kids' Days (9/29-9/30) with activities for young children: face painting , crafts projects, build a scarecrow! Cider pressing , corn maze, hayride! No charge and Johnny Appleseed Cider Fest (10/13-10/14) with old-fashioned hands on cider pressing. Everyone can make his own! Corn husk dolls, paint your own pumpkin and hayride! No charge. (less) ... (more)

KIDS BOWL FREE ALL SUMMER!   Summer fun is just around the corner, and so are we. Sign-up for Summer Unplugged and Summer Pass now! Free bowling for kids all summer long! Kids registered in the Summer Unplugged program can bowl two games per day, every day, all summer long!

   Our award-winning, high-energy parties for active kids are truly spectacular events. We make your child the star of the show, starting from the moment your guests arrive to a 100 sq ft photo greeting on the projected scoreboards! Your guests will have a blast and your child will receive All-Star treatment in our patented Interactive Arena. Parties are customized in advance for the birthday star's interests, with a focus on either sports, fun and games, or field day type activities. Parties can book well in advance at some times of year, so book early! (less) ... (more)

   Throughout 2013, My Gym locations across North America will celebrate thirty years of providing fitness and fun to families by offering money saving membership and class discounts, conducting a search to crown My Gym's Fit & Healthy Family and hosting fun and fitness-filled My Gym 30th Birthday party/ Open Houses. My Gym Fit & Healthy Family Contest invites families to enter by submitting a photo of their family engaged in physical activity along with 100-200 words sharing their favorite family fitness tip(s). The photos and accompanying tips will be posted on My Gym's Official Facebook Page for the public to vote for their favorite entry. Families receiving the most votes will become among the 30 semi-finalists from which the Grand Prize winner will be chosen. Semi-finalists will win prizes from My Gym's official cleaning sponsor BabyGanics (babyganics.com), the leading provider of household and personal care products for every touch point in a baby's life; DVD's of the popular children's animated series Chuggington (chuggington.com); a prestigious Recognition Certificate from the President's Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (fitness.gov); and a specially-designed My Gym prize pack. The grand prize family will win the acclaimed sports activity toy line from Little Tikes (littletikes.com) along with a year free of My Gym classes and a birthday party. Enter Today at facebook.com/mygymfun (less) ... (more)

   When you choose Noah's Ark Animal Workshop for your onsite field trip or classroom activity, you're in for a magical event! Hosting a Noah's Ark Workshop is fun and easy because We Come To You! Children will bring their very own plush pal to life by hand stuffing it, naming and dressing it. With over 30 furry friends to choose from, and a variety of outfits and accessories, Noah's Ark has something to meet every budget. Each Workshop event includes a Professional Party Leader to organize and run the event, un-stuffed animals, outfits and accessories of choice, stuffing, wishing star, birth certificate, colorful and reusable take home bags, and optional Mascot Entertainment. Your professional party leader will make sure everyone has a boatload of fun, full of smiles and magical memories. During the workshop, kids will bring their furry friend to life by participating in a variety of workshop stations. * The Choose Me station is where Guests are introduced to all the furry characters and then select one. * The Stuff Me station is where Guests will hand-stuff their new furry friend. * The Wishing station allows Guests to fill their new friend with a special wish or intention. * The Dress Me station allows Guests to personalize their animals in costumes and outfits. * The Name Me station is where Guests can personalize a one-of-a-kind birth certificate with name, fur color, stickers and more. We believe that magical hands-on party entertainment and personalized events are the cornerstone of making memories, and we're committed to developing workshop products, themes and party formats that enhance our entertainment services. Our plush pals are made of highest quality plush materials to endure a lifetime of love and hugs. Call now or visit the website to make your reservation today! (less) ... (more)

   Looking for a Fun, Interactive Outing? AMF Bowling is affordable entertainment that everyone loves! No matter your budget, bowling is one of the best entertainment values available. You can check out ourweb page for specials or join the eClub at amf.com, for our best deals! Then just grab the gang and head over for a great time, any time! For fun or for competition, when it comes to bowling, AMF has everybody else beat. (less) ... (more)

   Our award-winning, high-energy parties for active kids are truly spectacular events. We make your child the star of the show, starting from the moment your guests arrive to a 100 sq ft photo greeting on the projected scoreboards! Your guests will have a blast and your child will receive All-Star treatment in our patented Interactive Arena. Parties are customized in advance for the birthday star's interests, with a focus on either sports, fun and games, or field day type activities. Parties can book well in advance at some times of year, so book early! (less) ... (more)

   KidzArt is a fun, unique and confidence-building creative art experience. We offer: Art Classes for kids, teens and adults, Camps, Workshops, Birthday parties for children, Creative Parties for Adults, School and Organizational Fundraisers, Creative Workshops for Adults and Teens KidzArt enhances a child's experience of art. Kids have a great need to express themselves in many ways -- artistically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. KidzArt impacts each and every area of expression. The KidzArt classroom is a non-competitive environment enhanced by soft music that allows children to focus and enjoy what they are doing. Parents see the difference in the quality of art their children bring home. Kids get immediate results as their enthusiasm for art increases. KidzArt impacts their lives by sparking their creative process in other areas as well. KidzArt reaches the artistic individual as well as those who never thought they could draw or create works of art! (less) ... (more)

   When you choose Noah's Ark Animal Workshop for your onsite field trip or classroom activity, you're in for a magical event! Hosting a Noah's Ark Workshop is fun and easy because We Come To You! Children will bring their very own plush pal to life by hand stuffing it, naming and dressing it. With over 30 furry friends to choose from, and a variety of outfits and accessories, Noah's Ark has something to meet every budget. Each Workshop event includes a Professional Party Leader to organize and run the event, un-stuffed animals, outfits and accessories of choice, stuffing, wishing star, birth certificate, colorful and reusable take home bags, and optional Mascot Entertainment. Your professional party leader will make sure everyone has a boatload of fun, full of smiles and magical memories. During the workshop, kids will bring their furry friend to life by participating in a variety of workshop stations. * The Choose Me station is where Guests are introduced to all the furry characters and then select one. * The Stuff Me station is where Guests will hand-stuff their new furry friend. * The Wishing station allows Guests to fill their new friend with a special wish or intention. * The Dress Me station allows Guests to personalize their animals in costumes and outfits. * The Name Me station is where Guests can personalize a one-of-a-kind birth certificate with name, fur color, stickers and more. We believe that magical hands-on party entertainment and personalized events are the cornerstone of making memories, and we're committed to developing workshop products, themes and party formats that enhance our entertainment services. Our plush pals are made of highest quality plush materials to endure a lifetime of love and hugs. Call now or visit the website to make your reservation today! (less) ... (more)

escape. explore. experience.   Welcome to New York's award-winning state park system with 169 state parks, 35 historic sites, thousands of campsites, beaches, golf courses...

   Looking for a way to turn Times Square or Central Park into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created two family-based scavenger hunts that combine the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or just enjoy the sights and sounds of the city.' why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. This Family Friendly activity is great for ages from 7-70. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... (more)

   Looking for a Fun, Interactive Outing? AMF Bowling is affordable entertainment that everyone loves! No matter your budget, bowling is one of the best entertainment values available. You can check out ourweb page for specials or join the eClub at amf.com, for our best deals! Then just grab the gang and head over for a great time, any time! For fun or for competition, when it comes to bowling, AMF has everybody else beat. (less) ... (more)

Family Friendly Boat Tours of Manhattan   Dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of New York City, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a relaxing, inspiring and breathtaking sightseeing cruise through the waters we proudly call home. Our classic yachts - the Schooner Adirondack & Adirondack III and the Schooner America 2.0 (our sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan (our motorized yacht) are reminiscent of the classic boats that cruised New York Harbor a hundred years ago. (less) ... (more)

   Imagine the look of wonder and surprise when children see a photo of the Tooth Fairy in their very own room! Catch her flying overhead, peering over a pillow or blowing a kiss. For less than $10 anyone can capture the magic of the Tooth Fairy and start a new family tradition. Turn that missing tooth into personal proof! (less) ... (more)

   Family amusement park with rides, waterpark, beach, arcade, games, restaurant, entertainment. Ride the award-winning Wooden Warrior roller coaster and conquer the new water slides at Splash Away Bay. The Quassy Quest Laser Maze awaits you in the huge arcade building. Other activities include boat rides on Lake Quassapaug, discount bargain days - Monday & Wednesday during height of season - and family specials Friday and Saturday evenings at 5 o'clock. (less) ... (more)

   The Happy Trunk brings carefully curated monthly boxes, filled with arts, crafts, and science activities for hands-on projects for kids. The Happy Trunk boxes come for two different age groups, 3-7 and 7-11. Every month a new box of themed activities will appear full stocked and ready to be ripped open by your young explorers. They'll build fun craft projects from dinosaurs to holiday decorations, make sand into glass, and color and craft 'til their hearts are content! All materials and know how included. The Happy Trunk boxes also make great gifts, you can gift just one box, or a 3, 6 month or annual subscription. (less) ... (more)